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Animator Sues Disney for $10 Billion Over Moana Claims

1/11/2025

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Animator Buck Woodall is taking Disney to court, alleging that the studio lifted ideas from his screenplay "Bucky" for the beloved films Moana and its sequel. He points to striking similarities in themes and character arcs, demanding a staggering $10 billion in damages and a ban on further copyright violations. Disney firmly denies these claims.

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Animator Buck Woodall is taking Disney to court, alleging that the studio lifted ideas from his screenplay "Bucky" for the beloved films Moana and its sequel. He points to striking similarities in themes and character arcs, demanding a staggering $10 billion in damages and a ban on further copyright violations. Disney firmly denies these claims.