The Rock delivered a blockbuster treat for 200 primary pupils from St Gregory Primary School in Sudbury, Suffolk - an exclusive Moana cinema experience that will be etched in their memories forever! Last Friday, hundreds of excited youngsters and their families descended upon the Vue cinema in Colchester, where Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson had promised to pull out all the stops for a special screening of the live-action film.
The action-packed evening saw nine screens at the venue transformed into an oceanic wonderland, accommodating a staggering 700 people. The kids were spoiled rotten with confectionery galore - chocolates, jelly sweets, popcorn, and Moana cupcakes aplenty! Each seat came complete with a signed poster from Johnson himself, the icing on the cake for these thrilled youngsters.
This unforgettable night was the culmination of a viral social media video in January, where pupils made a heartfelt plea to Johnson to take them to see Moana as their end-of-year school trip. The Hollywood A-lister responded with a video message that left everyone beaming - he promised to arrange a cinema hire for the entire school and their loved ones! The kids were over the moon, many of whom arrived at the screening dressed in Moana finery or sporting T-shirts bearing the character's iconic design.
But here's the cherry on top: just last month, 50 Year 3 and 4 students had another surprise encounter with Johnson - a 'Moana Experience' in London where they met their hero! The cinema outing was the latest chapter in an extraordinary adventure that will leave a lasting impact on these young minds. According to headteacher Daniel Woodrow, this experience will create memories that will stay with them forever, shaping them into kinder, more compassionate individuals.