A jury on Monday sided with Disney in a copyright trial involving "Moana," clearing the company of an infringement suit brought by a screenwriter. The plaintiff, Buck Woodall, filed suit in 2020, ...

a main character who encounters a demigod adorned with a giant hook and tattoos, and a giant creature that's concealed within a mountain. Woodall continues to pursue copyright infringement claims ...

On March 10, 2025, a federal jury delivered a verdict in favor of Disney in a closely watched copyright infringement lawsuit.

Lastly, it’s tradition for the House of Mouse's animation studio to sneak in a cameo for an upcoming Disney movies in the one ...

A Los Angeles federal jury ruled on Monday that Disney did not steal the idea for its massive hit film “Moana” from animator Buck Woodall.

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Both “involve a main character who encounters a demigod with a giant hook and tattoos ... script to — said no one at Disney saw his work, and that “Moana” was developed through the ...

"Moana 2" became Disney's third $1 billion box office smash of 2024. Set a few years on from her maiden voyage, "Moana 2" saw the now-seasoned wayfinder reuniting with Maui to embark on a new ...