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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’ 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’ 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’ 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.
Walt Disney Company Faces New Idea Theft Lawsuit Over “Moana” Films
The Walt Disney Company is now facing a lawsuit from an animator saying elements of the film "Moana 2" constituted idea theft.
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.
‘Mufasa' Roars Past $500M Global, ‘Moana 2' Thisclose To $1B, ‘Sonic 3' Racing To $400M WW -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 ...
The ‘Moana’ Soundtrack Reaches A Major Milestone As Its Sequel Underperforms
The original Moana soundtrack hits 400 weeks on the Billboard 200, just shortly after the Moana 2 album falls off the ranking ...
$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 award season.
Box Office: ‘Mufasa' Crosses $500 Million Globally, ‘Moana 2' Nears $1 Billion Mark
The Lion King” and Moana 2,” are crossing major box office milestones. “Mufasa” has surpassed $500 million globally after ...
‘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 ...
Auliʻi Cravalho Goes Strapless in Floral Embellished Shushu/Tong Dress for ‘Seth Meyers’ Appearance, Talks ‘Moana’
Auliʻi Cravalho brought flower power to New York City for her appearance on “ Late Night with Seth Meyers ” on Thursday. The ...
‘Wicked,' ‘Moana 2' and More Among Gold House Gold List Winners
Gold House has unveiled its fifth annual Gold List with “Wicked” and “Moana 2” among the films being honored. The list ...
Animator Buck Woodall Sues Disney for Allegedly Copying Ideas for Moana and Moana 2: Details
With only a little over a week left for the Academy to announce the 2025 Oscar contenders, Disney is facing a lawsuit for ...