Disney wins Moana copyright case

Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says
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.
Jury Reaches Verdict in Copyright Trial Against Disney After Alleged Moana Story Theft
The Moana series could be getting more installments, but it's already a huge success for the Disney corporation - and if winning over the critics and bringing home the money weren
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’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.
These are the legends that inspired the Moana movie
The story of Moana, the Disney animated film, is based on the culture of the Maori people, especially Polynesia ...
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Jury in ‘Moana’ copyright trial gets primer on Polynesian, Hawaiian culture on day 1
(Source: Bob Linsdell via Wikimedia Commons) LOS ANGELES (CN) — The jury tasked with deciding whether Walt ... setting for 'Moana' doesn't exist anywhere else in Polynesia," he said. In addition, ...
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Where to Stream ‘Moana 2’ Online
Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best Moana toys and gifts for Disney fans of all ages. Disney Moana 2 Maui's Magical Fishhook LEGO Disney Moana's Adventure Canoe Fantasy Toy Boat Building Set ...
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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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How to watch ‘Moana 2’ at home: When the Disney sequel hits streaming
And Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda voices Moana’s little sister, Simea. While nothing has been confirmed yet, Disney definitely isn’t finished with Moana’s story. In 2026, the live-action remake of ...
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When will 'Moana 2' come out on Disney+ to stream at home?
Disney’s "Moana 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated hit, premiered exclusively in theaters on Nov. 27, and fans eager to watch the film at home now have the chance to rent or ...
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INTERVIEW: Moana 2 Directors Reveal The Disney Films That Impacted Them Most
Billie Melissa is a Newsweek reporter based in London. Her focus is reporting on film and television. She has in depth knowledge of documentaries, female directed films, awards season, and ...
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When will 'Moana 2' be available to stream at home? Here's what we know so far
"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, and released in theaters on Thanksgiving.
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‘Moana 2’ Finally Set To Debut On Disney+ After 105-Day Theatrical Window
Disney Animation’s Moana 2, after being initially conceived for Disney+, then switched up for a theatrical release by Disney Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, will finally hit the service on March 12.