Moana, The Walt Disney Company and lawsuit Woodall

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 allegations around Disney’s blockbuster follow-up movie, 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.
Animator files $10B lawsuit against Disney, claims ‘Moana’ film idea was stolen
Animator Buck Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion after he said he shared film materials in 2003 while working on a development deal with the company.
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 sued for $10billion in Moana 2 copyright claim
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 wave finding ancestors. The film earned $57.5m on its opening day and has already grossed $989.8m worldwide.
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 and trailer of his movie to former Mandeville Films director of development Jenny Marchick who is now DreamWorks Animation's head of development for features.
Disney hit with $10 billion lawsuit: Animator Buck Woodall claims Moana 2 is a copy of his film
Animator Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, claiming the company copied elements of his animated project Bucky for Moana and Moana 2.
Disney sued for allegedly copying the idea for Moana and its sequel
Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, alleging the company copied elements of his screenplay for "Bucky" to create "Moana" and its sequel.
Moana lawsuit: Animator Buck Woodall accuses Disney of copying his ideas in $17 billion claim
Animator Buck Woodall filed the suit in California on Friday (US time), seeking damages of at least US$10 billion ($17.9b) for the fact Disney allegedly stole elements of a screenplay he wrote in the early 2000s.
Moana: Animator Sues Disney for Alleged Copyright Infringement
An animator, Buck Woodall, claimed that Disney's Moana was a rip-off of his film. The animator is suing the multimillion company for KSh 1.45 trillion.
Writer sues Disney for $10B, claiming 'breathtaking' similarities between his script and 'Moana' movies
A film worker is suing Disney for $10 billion, claiming the "Moana" franchise shares "breathtaking" similarities to work he once pitched to a production studio.
Disney sued for billions: animator alleges 'Moana' copied his Polynesian story
Disney also faced backlash over “The Lion King”, with allegations that it bore a strong resemblance to the Japanese anime, ...
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 ...