Animator Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Disney, Accusing Them of Stealing Moana Idea and Sequell

Parents, do you think copyright infringement in children’s content could impact the trust you place in family entertainment?
This case raises important questions about the originality and protection of ideas in kids’ media.
Animator Buck Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion, accusing the company of stealing his idea for the Moana franchise.
Woodall claims his decades-old screenplay, “Bucky the Wave Warrior,” inspired Moana, pointing to striking similarities in their plots. The lawsuit seeks $10 billion in damages and a share of Moana’s revenue, alleging copyright infringement.