Moana, Disney and Woodall

Animator Sues Disney for $10 Billion Claiming Company Stole Idea for
Disney has been sued for $10 billion by an animator named Buck Woodall, who claims film producer Jenny Marchick conspired with Disney's film and television production companies to use his ideas for a Polynesian-inspired animated film titled 'Bucky' for 2016's 'Moana' and its 2024 sequel 'Moana 2.
Disney Hit With $10 Billion Lawsuit: Animator Buck Woodall Claims Moana 2 Is A Copy Of His Film
Disney has been sued by animator Buck Woodall, who claims the company copied elements from his animated film project, Bucky, to develop Moana and its sequel, Moana 2, The hollywood Reporter said. Woodall filed the lawsuit in California federal court on Friday (January 10),
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 without the writer's authorization.
Animator accuses Disney of copying idea for Moana 2 from his 2003 screenplay
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 wayfinding ancestors. The film earned $57.5m on its opening day and has already grossed $989.8m worldwide.
Disney sued for $10bn over claims Moana films were 'copied'
An animator is attempting to sue Disney for copying components of an animated film he wrote called 'Bucky', and using it for the Moana movies. Buck Woodall is taking legal action against Disney, looking for $10 billion,
Animator files lawsuit against Disney, claiming Moana Sequel copied his ideas
Animator Buck Woodall sues Disney, alleging they copied elements from his screenplay for Moana and its sequel. Woodall's lawsuit highlights similariti
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 being sued for billions over Moana claims
Disney is being sued over Moana and Moana 2, with an animator claiming the films copied plot points from one of their screenplays.
Disney sued for $10billion in Moana 2 copyright claim
Disney sued for $10billion in Moana 2 copyright claim - Bucky Woodall claims there are clear overlaps between Moana 2 and his screenplay
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Who is Buck Woodall? What we know about the animator amid Moana 2 copyright lawsuit
Animation screenwriter Buck Woodall has recently been involved in an ongoing controversy. A legal clash centers on ...
Did Disney swipe Moana's story? $10 billion lawsuit by animator says 'yes'
Animator Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, alleging the studio copied his screenplay for Bucky to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.