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‘Moana 2’ Sparks Copyright Lawsuit As Animator Revives Idea Theft Claims

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Winston Cho
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Disney faces another copyright lawsuit over 'Moana 2', with an animator claiming the studio ripped off elements of his previous screenplay 'Bucky'.
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  • Animator Buck Woodall alleges 'Moana 2' copied themes, characters, and plot devices from his 'Bucky' screenplay, which he claims he shared with Disney in 2003.
  • Woodall is seeking $10 billion in damages, equivalent to 2.5% of the 'Moana' franchise's global box office gross, as well as a court order to prevent further infringement.
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Buck Woodall, Ron Clements, Disney, Mandeville Films, DreamWorks Animation, Moana 2, Bucky
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