But let’s hope it doesn’t go to a courtroom. In 2016, Disney released Moana, a story featuring the company’s first Polynesian princess. Moana lives on the island of Motunui, which is slowly ...

Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, accusing the company of copying his animated project Bucky for its Moana franchise. Woodall claims he shared his work with a former ...

Animator Buck Woodall has filed a lawsuit against Disney, accusing the company of copying the concept for its animated movie Moana and its sequel, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. The ...

How far will animator Buck Woodall go to prove that Disney stole his idea for Moana and Moana 2? At least as far as court. Reviving allegations that Disney stole the idea for Moana from Woodall ...

A filmmaker is suing Disney ... the "Moana 2" film and related merchandise, which he claims would be "at least $5 billion." The original "Moana" movie, released in 2016, tells the story of a ...

Disney also submitted documents regarding the origin and development of Moana, including story ideas and pitch materials, THR reported.

Disney’s “Moana 2” might be one of the most anticipated sequels, but the entertainment giant is facing a serious legal battle behind the scenes. Animator Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion ...

Disney has been sued by animator Buck Woodall for allegedly copying the idea for the animated movie Moana and its sequel, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. As per the lawsuit filed ...

Disney did submit documents relating to Moana including story ideas, early screenplay drafts, research notes, and pitch materials. Woodall seeks as damages 2.5 percent of Moana's gross revenue ...