Jury Rules Disney Didn’t Copy ‘Moana’ from Man’s ‘Surfer Boy’ Story
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.

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.
The Walt Disney Company has been sued by an animator who claims the studio’s hit “Moana” and “Moana 2” animated movies ripped off his original screenplay. He is seeking $10 billion — yes, “billion” with a “b” — in damages.
NEW YORK — Christmas came early at the box office this year with ‘Moana 2’ leading the way to record-breaking festivities.