The Walt Disney Company, Moana and DreamWorks Animation

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.
‘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.
Disney being sued for billions over Moana claims
Animator Buck Woodall claims Disney's hit animation copied ideas from his own work which "could not possibly have been developed by chance or without malicious intentions". Ron Clements, the director of Moana,
Animator sues Disney for $10 billion for allegedly stealing his idea for Moana and its sequel
Buck Woodall claimed in his lawsuit that Disney's Moana franchise exhibits “breathtaking” similarities to his script for Bucky the Wave Warrior
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' 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!
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The Best Moana Characters That Left a Lasting Impression on Fans, Ranked
Moana has become an outstanding movie in Disney's animation. Released in 2016, the film received numerous awards nominations ...
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Characters in Disney’s ‘Moana’ use the stars just like real Polynesian explorers. An astronomer explains how
To say these islands are secluded is an understatement. For me, watching the movie “Moana” in 2016 was eye-opening. I knew that Polynesian people traveled between a number of Pacific islands ...
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 ...
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Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales are taking a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 ...
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Moana 2 Anime Shorts Keep Coming 2 Weeks After Japanese Premiere: Watch
Anime director Gensho Yasuda pleasantly surprised fans with the release of short features based on scenes from Moana 2. The shorts previously starred characters from the film, specifically Moana ...
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Moana's Maui Coming To Disney Speedstorm, You're Welcome
GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Disney Speedstorm is finally starting to get characters from Moana, with the addition of the demigod Maui as a playable racer. The trailer shows ...
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Is the wayfinding shown in Moana realistic?
Disney's Moana depicts wayfinding — the process of orienting and traveling from place to place — as a main plot point in helping the Polynesian voyagers navigate across the ocean. These explorers ...
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Who is directing the Moana live-action movie?
Moana’s live-action version is directed by Thomas Kail.