Moana, The Walt Disney Company and DreamWorks Animation

Animator Sues Disney for $10 Billion Claiming Company Stole Idea for “Moana” and Its Sequel
Animator Buck Woodall claims that film producer Jenny Marchick fed his original idea for a film titled 'Bucky' to Disney, which ultimately produced 'Moana' in 2016
Disney sued for $10billion in Moana 2 copyright claim
Moana 2, expected to receive an Academy Award nomination for best animated feature, sees the Polynesian teenager reunite with Maui for another ocean adventure after she receives an unexpected call from her wave finding ancestors. The film earned $57.5m on its opening day and has already grossed $989.8m worldwide.
‘Moana 2’ Sparks Copyright Lawsuit as Animator Revives Idea Theft Claims
Buck Woodall claims the awards contender stole ideas from a screenplay he wrote, while Disney says the works aren't similar.
Did Disney steal Moana’s story? Animator files $10 billion lawsuit over alleged theft
Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, accusing the company of copying his animated project Bucky for its Moana franchise. Woodall claims he shared his work with a former Mandeville Films director,
Disney Hit with Lawsuit Over `Moana’ Franchise
The Walt Disney Co. has been hit with a $10 billion copyright lawsuit by an animator who alleges in federal court that the Burbank company’s popular “Moana” franchise was largely plagiarized from his decades-old screenplay,
This Is Why Disney Is Facing A Fresh Lawsuit Over Moana 2
Disney has not yet addressed the lawsuit publicly, however, filmmaker Ron Clements – who helmed the first Moana movie – insisted: “Moana was not inspired by or based in any
Moana lawsuit: Animator Buck Woodall accuses Disney of copying his ideas in $17 billion claim
Animator Buck Woodall filed the suit in California on Friday (US time), seeking damages of at least US$10 billion ($17.9b) for the fact Disney allegedly stole elements of a screenplay he wrote in the early 2000s.
Walt Disney Company Faces New Idea Theft Lawsuit Over “Moana” Films
The Walt Disney Company is now facing a lawsuit from an animator saying elements of the film "Moana 2" constituted idea theft.
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 idea for both
‘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. According to The Hollywood Reporter,
Disney sued for $10B over ‘Moana,’ writer’s lawsuit cites ‘breathtaking’ similarities to his script and claims he was ‘prodded’ for content
A filmmaker is suing The Walt Disney Company for copyright infringement, claiming that the media conglomerate’s hit movies ...
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Why Disney is being sued for billions following release of Moana 2
An animator is seeking multiple-billion dollars worth of damages from Disney after accusing Moana 2 producers of stealing ...
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Animator sues Disney over Moana 2, shocking details revealed
Following the success of “Moana 2”, the film is back in the headlines as animator Buck Woodall sues Disney. Woodall alleges ...
Disney sued for $10 million by animator Buck Woodall over 'copying' his original content for the animated film Moana
Disney is facing a copyright lawsuit alleging that the Moana franchise was heavily inspired by a decades-old screenplay ...