Animator Buck Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion, claiming their hit movie 'Moana' closely resembles his decades-old screenplay 'Bucky the Wave Warrior'. The lawsuit alleges that both stories share key similarities, including a Polynesian-inspired plot and the presence of animal spirits as guides. Woodall is seeking damages and a percentage of future 'Moana' revenue.
might be one of the most anticipated sequels, but the entertainment giant is facing a serious legal battle behind the scenes.
According to court documents, Woodall’s story and “Moana” share striking similarities, including a teen protagonist who embarks on a perilous journey across Polynesian waters to save an endangered island. In his lawsuit, Woodall states:"Disney's Moana franchise exhibits breathtaking similarities to my screenplay for ‘Bucky the Wave Warrior’, which was inspired by my unique exposure to Polynesian culture."
However, a US District Court dismissed the case, with Judge Michael Fitzgerald ruling that Goldman failed to prove that Disney had access to his work or that the two projects were “substantially similar”., with allegations that it bore a strong resemblance to the Japanese anime, “Kimba the White Lion” .
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