Disney wins Moana copyright case

Disney Wins ‘Moana’ Copyright Trial, But $10B Sequel Suit Still Riding The Legal Waves, For Now
A jury has determined that Moana creators knew nothing about a fellow Hawaii set & Polynesian demigods featuring idea & did not rip it off
‘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 'Bucky the Wave Warrior.'
Disney prevails in ‘Moana’ copyright trial
The jury took less than three hours to decide that Buck Woodall had failed to support his claim that the makers of
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 lawsuit, didn't steal idea for hit film
A federal jury ruled in Disney's favor on Monday, delivering a swift verdict in a copyright lawsuit case in which a man claimed the company stole his ideas to make the hit film Moana. According to the Associated Press,
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,
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 Cleared of Copyright Infringement in ‘Moana’ Lawsuit
Disney has been cleared of copyright infringement in a lawsuit over the animated film Moana. The move came after a jury in Los Angeles ruled in favor of the entertainment giant, with the verdict delivered on Monday following a two-week trial in federal court.
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
‘Moana 2’ is finally out on Disney+ —Here’s how to watch for just $3
“Moana 2” finished 2024 with $1.02 billion at the worldwide box office, and in the first two months of 2025, grossed an additional $55 million domestically. Now, after a late-January on-demand release ...
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‘Moana’ copyright infringement case goes to jury
Most of Buck Woodall's claims were time-barred, and for the one that made it to trial, he can seek no more than $10 million.
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Calling all Disney fans! Moana 2 is now streaming – here's how to watch
Moana 2 has been released for fans to watch on Disney+. The hit sequel recently landed a digital release to buy and rent, though from today Disney+ users can watch the movie for free. The follow ...
Streaming now: ‘Moana 2,’ John Mulaney, ‘Confessions of Octomom,’ Amanda Seyfried and ‘Dope Thief’
Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting ...
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Moana 2 lands on Disney+: Co-director reveals film’s journey
Moana 2 lands on Disney+ as co-director Dana Ledoux Miller discusses its evolution from series to blockbuster.
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When can you watch 'Moana 2' from the comfort of your own home? Here's the release date
"Moana 2" is the sequel to the 2016 Disney movie, that follows the title character, Moana, and a mischievous demigod, Maui, on an all new adventure. It released in theaters on Thanksgiving.
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At last, 'Moana 2' will stream on Disney+ in March. Here's when to watch
“Moana 2” will be available to stream on Disney+ starting March 12. New seasons of shows like “Malawi Wildlife Rescue” and “Life Below Zero” will be released on Disney+ in March.