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Jury Rules Disney Did Not Steal Idea for “Moana” from Animator in $10 Billion Lawsuit
Animator Buck Woodall sued Disney in January and alleged that the company stole the idea for 'Moana' from a story he has been developing since the 2000s
Disney Didn’t Steal Idea for ‘Moana,’ Jury Finds
Animator Buck Woodall continues to pursue a copyright trial over the sequel to the 2016 hit, though the jury's decision in this case may indicate he faces an uphill battle.
Jury Decides Disney Didn’t Commit Copyright Infringement in Making of MOANA
On Monday, a jury decided that MOANA was not copied from writer and animator Buck Woodall’s script for “Bucky the Surfer Boy.”
Disney wins ‘Moana’ lawsuit as jury rules no infringement
Disney has been cleared of copyright infringement in a lawsuit over the animated film ‘Moana’. The case represents one of several high-profile intellectual property disputes in the entertainment industry in recent years.
Jury Reaches Verdict in Copyright Trial Against Disney After Alleged Moana Story Theft
The Moana series could be getting more installments, but it's already a huge success for the Disney corporation - and if winning over the critics and bringing home the money weren
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says
A jury on Monday quickly and completely rejected a man's claim that Disney's "Moana" was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.
Disney Wins "Moana" Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Disney has emerged victorious in a lawsuit regarding its popular animated feature, “Moana,” after a two-week trial in Los Angeles federal court. New Mexico-based screenwriter Derek Woodall claimed that Disney’s 2016 blockbuster infringed upon his 2011 screenplay,
Disney’s ‘Moana’ wins copyright trial, but faces another legal wave
Buck Woodall’s five-year legal battle alleging copyright infringement against Disney’s Moana has come to an end—for now. Woodall filed a lawsuit against the production, claiming that the animated film franchise copied essential elements from his screenplay,
‘Moana 2’ is finally on Disney+, here's how to watch it for less
Moana 2 lands on Disney+ on Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025. The Moana sequel will become available to stream on Disney+ at 3:01 a.m. for East Coast viewers and 12:01 a.m. PT for West Coast viewers.
Moana 3 Release Date Plans & Everything to Know
After Moana 2 left many breadcrumbs behind for fans to follow, expectations are high for the release of Moana 3.
‘Moana 2’ Directors Answer Your Burning Questions: Demigod Rules, ‘Moana 3’ and That Credits Scene
Moana 2 is now streaming on Disney+ and we talked to the filmmakers about your burning questions for the blockbuster sequel.
What time is ‘Moana 2′ on Disney Plus? How to watch
“Moana 2” is available only on Disney+ as of Wednesday, March 12. You can watch the film right now with a subscription to the ...
‘Moana’ Trial Ends in Win for Disney as Company Is Cleared of Copyright Infringement
A jury on Monday cleared Disney of a copyright infringement claim involving 'Moana,' which was brought by the author of ...
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Will MOANA Be Able to Catch Another Wave With Live-Action Version?
MOANA 2 writer and director is sharing her personal connection to the movie’s story — and giving out some behind-the-scenes ...
INTERVIEW: Moana 2 Directors Reveal The Disney Films That Impacted Them Most
David G. Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand discuss the making of Moana 2, the incredible team behind it, and their favorite Disney ...
Is 'Moana 2' streaming? Score a Disney+ deal so you can watch at home today
Get the boat snacks ready — the Disney hit "Moana 2" is finally on Disney+ streaming today. Here's how to get a deal on Disney+ so you can watch now.
'Moana 2' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Back and Who's New in Disney's Sequel?
In "Moana 2," our wayfinding hero sets out on another voyage. This time, she's called upon by the ancestors to locate an ...