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Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says
A jury quickly rejected a man's claim that Disney's "Moana" was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.
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.
'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? Lawyers for a New Mexico writer and animator will say at closing arguments at his federal trial in Los Angeles on Monday that his work was stolen to create the Walt Disney Co.
Disney wins US copyright trial over animated hit 'Moana'
A California federal jury said on Monday that Disney's hit film "Moana" did not infringe an artist's copyrights related to his planned animated movie about a teenage hero in ancient Polynesia.
Animated Hit ‘Moana 2’ Debuts On Disney+ This Week
Disney’s animated blockbuster starring the voices of Auli’i Cravahlo and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — arrives on streaming on Disney+ this week. Find out when you can stream the movie at home.
Plagiarism battle in US court over Disney’s smash-hit Moana
Lawyers are arguing that the work of a US writer was stolen by the Walt Disney Co for its hit animated movie Moana. The closing arguments at a federal trial in Los Angeles will hear that New Mexico writer Buck Woodall’s work was stolen for the 2016 story of a Polynesian princess on an epic quest.
‘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 ...
Moana’s Auli’i Cravalho: Reef Restoration Is More Than A “Pet” Cause
Moana star Auli'i Cravalho talks about her new documentary, Reef Builders, her passion for restoring the coral reefs, plus ...
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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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'Moana 2': Release Date and Time on Disney Plus
Moana 2 premiered in theaters in November and has one midcredits scene. Separately, a live-action remake of the first film, ...
‘Moana 2’ Will Pass One Last Domestic Box Office Milestone Before Disney+ Release
Moana 2 swims onto Disney+ on March 12, and the film is set to reach a final box office milestone before its release.
When can you watch 'Moana 2' from the comfort of your own home? Here's the release date
Disney finally announced the streaming release date for "Moana 2." Here's when you can watch it at home on Disney+.
Disney did not copy Moana from man’s story of surfer boy, jury says
The federal jury deliberated for two and a half hours before deciding that Moana’s creators never had access to Bucky the ...