Disney Didn’t Steal Idea For ‘Moana,’ Jury Finds

Following approximately two hours of discussion, the jury supported a Disney division on Monday, stating that there was no violation of Buck Woodall’s copyright for “Bucky and the Surfer Boy.” The reason given is that none of their employees had ever come across materials related to his screenplay. He claimed he had sent “Bucky”-related content more than ten years ago to his brother’s sister-in-law, who was then employed at Mandeville Films on the Disney lot. She allegedly passed these materials onto someone in Disney Animation TV before the start of Moana‘s development.

How Peter Craig’s Crime Writing Journey Led to the Thrilling ‘Dope Thief’ Series

In 2010, Craig shifted from writing crime novels to becoming a sought-after screenwriter following his collaboration on Ben Affleck’s crime thriller “The Town.” He then demonstrated his adaptability by transforming Suzanne Collins’ “Mockingjay” into “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” and “Part 2,” before bringing his own crime novel, “Blood Father,” to the cinema in 2016. Since then, he has earned co-writing credits on “Bad Boys for Life,” as well as story credits for “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Gladiator II.” However, he often revisits his preferred genre, crime, notably as a co-writer for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.

How Far Would You Go to Protect a Family Member? Discover ‘My Uncle Jens’!

The intriguing thought-provoking premise of the latest movie, “My Uncle Jens,” isn’t a nail-biting thriller as one might expect; instead, any tension is of the humorous, cringe-worthy variety. In essence, “My Uncle Jens” is a laid-back, lighthearted blend of comedy and drama that tackles sensitive issues such as immigration and deportation. Given the ongoing immigration challenges in Europe and the increasing xenophobic tendencies in the United States, this theme has never been more relevant. Although “My Uncle Jens” doesn’t offer any groundbreaking or heart-wrenching insights on immigration, it still manages to deliver a relatable and compassionate perspective on the subject.

Daredevil: Born Again Shatters Disney+ Premiere Records!

In its first five days on Disney+, the new series “Daredevil: Born Again” garnered 7.5 million views worldwide, as per data directly from Disney themselves. They measure a view by total watch time divided by runtime, which they apply across their streaming services such as Disney+ and Hulu. Impressively, it outperformed titles like “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”, “Win or Loose” from Pixar, and “Goosebumps: The Vanishing” to become the most-watched premiere on their platform.