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Writer sues Disney for $10B, claiming 'breathtaking' similarities between his script and 'Moana' movies
A film worker is suing Disney for $10 billion, claiming the "Moana" franchise shares "breathtaking" similarities to work he once pitched to a production studio.
Animator Sues Disney for $10 Billion Claiming Company Stole Idea for “Moana” and Its Sequel
Disney is being sued over the Moana franchise. On Friday, Jan. 10, animator Buck Woodall filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company, its various film, television and animatio
Animator files $10B lawsuit against Disney, claims ‘Moana’ film idea was stolen
Animator Buck Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion after he said he shared film materials in 2003 while working on a development deal with the company.
‘Moana 2’ Sparks Copyright Lawsuit As Animator Revives Idea Theft Claims
Buck Woodall claims awards contender stole ideas from a screenplay he wrote, while Disney says the works aren't similar.
‘Moana 2’ Lawsuit Accuses Disney Of Ripping Off Copyrighted Screenplay
On Friday, animator Buck Woodall sought legal action against Disney, accusing the company of copying components of an animated film he wrote, “Bucky” and using them to create the Moana movies.
‘Moana 2’ Copyright Lawsuit: Why Disney Is Being Sued
Moana 2’ banked hundreds of millions at the box office, but a new lawsuit alleges that elements of the beloved story are ripped off from another. Find out what it’s all about,
Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over Moana and its sequel
Moana and its sequel are two of the most successful movies in the history of Walt Disney Studios, and now, the company has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that the ideas for both Moana and its sequel were stolen.
Animator sues Disney claiming “Moana 2” copyright infringement
Animator Buck Woodall claims former Mandeville Films development director Jenny Marchick passed his "substantially similar" screenplay to Disney years before "Moana" premiered.
Disney sued for allegedly copying the idea for Moana and its sequel
Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, alleging the company copied elements of his screenplay for "Bucky" to create "Moana" and its sequel.
Why is Disney being sued for billions over 'Moana 2'?
Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that the popular Moana franchise was lifted from a decades-old screenplay without the writer's consent. The writer is now suing for $10billion in a new copyright claim.
Moana 2' s success may be getting Disney into a costly legal case!
A new lawsuit alleges Disney stole the story idea for Moana and the original creator wants a hefty price in return!
When will 'Moana 2' be available to stream and watch at home? The latest
Disney’s "Moana 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated hit, premiered exclusively in theaters on Nov. 27.
Disney accused of Moana-based copyright infringement, again
Woodall seeks 2.5% of Moana 2’s gross revenue, or roughly $10 billion, and a court order to prevent further infringement. Since its release in November 2024, Moana 2 has grossed $989 million worldwide ...
Box Office: ‘Den of Thieves 2’ Opens to Winning $15.5M; ‘Moana 2’ Nears $1B Globally
So far, moviegoing doesn't appear to be dramatically impacted in the greater L.A. area despite the historic fires raging ...
‘Mufasa’ Roars Past $500M Global, ‘Moana 2’ Nears $1B, ‘Sonic 3’ Racing To $400M WW – International Box Office
This has been a solid holdover weekend with milestones crossed and neared for the major titles in release as we come off a ...
‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Year-End Releases Push 2024 Global Box Office to $30 Billion
Disney’s “Moana 2” dominated December, adding $604 million to its gross for a cumulative $904 million. The animated sequel is ...
Entertainment News: Moana lawsuit, Oscar nominations push back
Animator Buck Woodall sues Disney for stealing Moana film materials he shared with the company in 2003. The Oscars push back ...
Moana 2 confirms digital release date as it nears $1 billion worldwide
Moana 2 is close to sailing past $1 billion worldwide (it currently stands at $990 million), and will soon be available to watch at home.