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 Copyright Infringement Case EXPLAINED. Why Animator Has Sued Disney Film
The Moana franchise is facing a copyright lawsuit filed by animator Buck Woodall, who claims his decades-old screenplay was used without permission. Woodall seeks 2.5 per cent of Moana's gross revenue,
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.
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 ideas for both Moana and its sequel were stolen.
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 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
‘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,
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