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'Moana' Lawsuit Claims Disney Stole the Story From Animated Movie Called 'Bucky'

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Disney faces another legal battle over the origins of hit animated film 'Moana' in a lawsuit claiming they stole the story from an obscure indie project.
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  • The lawsuit alleges Disney's 2016 box office smash 'Moana' was lifted from a lesser-known 2012 animated short film called 'Bucky' that had a similar plot and characters.
  • This is the second lawsuit Disney has faced over 'Moana' in the past two months, with the previous case being dismissed for being filed too late - this new suit could face an uphill battle.
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Disney, Moana, Bucky
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