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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
‘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.
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.
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.
Was Moana A Copy? Disney Faces $10 Billion Lawsuit From Animator
Mr Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion, or 2.5 per cent of Moana's gross revenue. He claims he provided the screenplay and trailer of his movie to former Mandeville Films director of development Jenny Marchick who is now DreamWorks Animation's head of development for features.
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.
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!
Disney faces $10 billion lawsuit over claims of stealing popular movie
Animator Buck Woodall accuses Disney of stealing ideas from his script for a Polynesian-inspired animated film titled "Bucky" ...
Disney wins the 2024 box office as year-end receipts offer a welcome boost
Full-year ticket sales were down just 3.4% from 2023, reaching $8.74 billion, a far cry from the nearly 27% shortage at the ...
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Disney's Next Animated Movie Will Have A Difficult Time Replicating Moana 2 & Inside Out 2's Box Office Success
Disney had an incredibly successful 2024 with Moana 2 and Inside Out 2, placing the studio’s next animated film in a ...
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.
Box Office: ‘Mufasa’ Crosses $500 Million Globally, ‘Moana 2’ Nears $1 Billion Mark
Two Disney tentpoles, “ Mufasa: The Lion King ” and “ Moana 2 ,” are crossing major box office milestones. “Mufasa” has ...
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.