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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.
‘Moana 2’ Lawsuit Accuses Disney Of Ripping Off Copyrighted Screenplay
There’s troubled waters ahead for Moana 2. More so than sea monsters and killer coconuts: a lawsuit right in the midst of award season. 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.
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.
‘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 sued for $10 billion over copyright infringement in Moana 2
Animator Buck Woodall claims Moana 2 infringes on his Bucky screenplay, demanding a part of the movie’s earnings.
Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over ‘Moana’ and its sequel
Walt Disney Pictures . 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
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$10 billion ‘Moana 2’ lawsuit accuses Disney of ripping copyrighted screenplay
There’s troubled waters ahead for Moana 2. More so than sea monsters and killer coconuts: a lawsuit right in the midst of award season.
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'Moana 2' creators land in legal trouble as animator files copyright lawsuit
Moana 2 creators have recently found themselves under the spotlight after a famous animator, Buck Woodall, accused Disney of ...