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Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit over ‘Moana’ and its sequel

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Disney faces copyright lawsuit over its blockbuster Moana franchise, with claims the iconic Polynesian tale was stolen.
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  • The lawsuit alleges that the core concept and characters of Moana, including the demigod Maui, were ripped off from a 1980s children's book series.
  • If successful, this lawsuit could cost Disney hundreds of millions in damages and threaten the future of the lucrative Moana franchise, which has grossed over $2 billion globally.
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