There are turbulent waters ahead Moana 2. More than just sea monsters and killer coconuts: a lawsuit in the middle of awards season.
Animator Buck Woodall on Friday sought legal action against Disney, accusing the company of copying components of an animated film he wrote., “Bucky” and use it to create Moana films.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Woodall is suing for $10 billion, or 2.5% of the amount. MoanaTotal revenue. The plaintiff attempted to sue Disney when the original Moana It was released in 2016, but was considered too late. The release of the sequel opened another opportunity for legal action.
Bucky's screenplay, copyrighted in 2003, is set in a Polynesian village and tells the story of a stubborn teenager on a journey to break a curse, meeting spirit animals along the way, and also encountering a magical demigod with a signature binding. There are also many similarities in plot points between Woodall's screenplay and Moanaas both begin with scenes showing the Turtles or characters descending through a swirling ocean portal.
In 2003, Woodall submitted material for “Bucky” to a development director at Mandeville Films who at the time had a first-look deal with Disney. Disney has developed materials to prove authenticity Moana films.
In a statement to the court, Moana Director Ron Clements said:Moana It was not inspired by or based in any way on [Woodall] Or his “Baki” project, which I first learned about after filing this lawsuit.
Whatever the outcome of the lawsuit, it's a terrible time to file a lawsuit with the Oscar nominations announced on Sunday, January 19. Drama may cost Moana 2 Nominations in Best Animated Feature or Best Original Song Collection.
