Moana, Disney and Copyright Infringement

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.
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.
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,
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 Wins Lawsuit Claiming That Moana’s Story Was Stolen
Disney has just won a lawsuit that was filed against its hit animated movie Moana which claims the story was stolen from another individual's work.
Disney is cleared of copyright infringement over hit film 'Moana'
After a two-week trial in federal court in Los Angeles, the eight-member jury found unanimously that Disney did not steal the concept for 2016's 'Moana' from a 2011 screenplay. View on euronews
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Every Moana God & Demigod, Ranked By How Powerful They Are
Moana's films have introduced a number of powerful gods and demigods across the oceans, but which ones stand above the rest?
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‘Moana’ has her origins questioned at trial where man says his surfer boy led to the Disney hit
Was “Moana” based on a boy named Bucky ... the Surfer Boy,” about a teenager vacationing in Hawaii with his parents who befriends a group of Native Hawaiian youth and goes on a quest ...
'Moana 2' is officially on Disney+: How to watch
"Moana 2" is now available to watch from the comfort of your home. The animated movie, which follows beloved characters Moana ...
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Maui's Backstory, Powers, & Real-Life Inspiration In Moana Explained
Maui's story, established by 2016's Moana, continues in Moana 2, building on the character's existing history, powers, and ...