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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.
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’ 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.
‘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,
‘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.
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
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
Disney slapped with 10 billion dollar copyright lawsuit over Moana franchise
Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney for allegedly copying his screenplay for the movie Moana and its sequel, seeking 10 billion dollars in damages. The lawsuit claims Disney used elements from Woodall's project,
Box Office: ‘Den of Thieves 2' Opens to Winning $15.5M; ‘Moana 2' Nears $1B Globally
Moviegoing in the greater L.A. didn't appear to be impacted by the historic fires raging across the region. Elsewhere at the ...
‘Mufasa’ Roars Past $500M Global, ‘Moana 2’ This Close To $1B, ‘Sonic 3’ Racing To $400MWW -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 ...
‘Wicked,’ ‘Moana 2’ and More Among Gold House Gold List Winners
In a year when Asian Pacific creativity dominated the box office —”Moana 2″ and Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” alone grossed over $1.2 ...
$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 ...
‘Mufasa’ Nears $500M Global As ‘Moana 2’ Sets Course For $1B; ‘Nosferatu’ Tops $100M WW – International Box Office
The Lion King is nearing $500 million at the global box office while Moana 2 is now on course to top $1 billion ...
Animator Buck Woodall files lawsuit against Disney for allegedly copying ‘Moana’ and ‘Moana 2’
Animator Buck Woodall claims Disney copied elements from his screenplay 'Bucky' for the films 'Moana' and 'Moana 2', seeking ...
‘Moana 2′ director walks the Golden Globes red carpet wearing Hawaii designer
Dana Ledoux Miller, director and co-writer for “Moana 2,” was spotted wearing a design by Manaola at the Golden Globe Awards.
Moana 2 Review: Moana & Maui Return
Moana 2 (2024) continues Moana's journey with Maui, exploring new uncharted waters. Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return. Read our review.