Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, alleging the company copied elements of his screenplay for 'Bucky' to create 'Moana' and its sequel.
Animator Buck Woodall has filed a lawsuit against Disney, accusing the entertainment giant of copying his screenplay, "Bucky," for the creation of "Moana" and its sequel. The Hollywood Reporter, which obtained the lawsuit, reports that Woodall claims Disney used plot elements, themes, and designs from his work.This is not the first time Woodall has taken legal action against Disney. A similar case was dismissed in November due to the statute of limitations.
He also points to similarities in "Moana 2," such as the protagonist searching for an ancient island and undertaking a mission to break a curse.Disney has not commented on the lawsuit, and it remains unclear whether anyone at Disney directly reviewed Woodall’s materials before developing "Moana." While Woodall claims the similarities are too specific to be coincidental, Disney has previously argued that "Moana" was independently developed.
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