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Disney Faces $10 Billion Lawsuit Over 'Moana' Similarities

1/22/2025

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Buck Woodall is taking Disney to court with a staggering $10 billion lawsuit, alleging that his unproduced project "Bucky" was stolen. He claims that former Mandeville Films director Jenny Marchick leaked his materials, resulting in striking similarities to "Moana" and its sequel. As the case unfolds, it could shake the foundations of Disney's future franchises.

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Buck Woodall is taking Disney to court with a staggering $10 billion lawsuit, alleging that his unproduced project "Bucky" was stolen. He claims that former Mandeville Films director Jenny Marchick leaked his materials, resulting in striking similarities to "Moana" and its sequel. As the case unfolds, it could shake the foundations of Disney's future franchises.