Animator sues Disney, claiming Moana films copied his screenplay, seeking billions in damages.

Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, claiming the company copied elements from his screenplay, "Bucky," for the films Moana and its sequel. Woodall seeks damages of 2.5% of Moana's gross revenue or $10 billion, and a ban on further copyright infringement. His previous lawsuit over Moana was dismissed due to a late filing. The new lawsuit highlights similarities between his work and the Disney films, which both feature teenagers on dangerous voyages. Disney denies the allegations.

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