"Woodall alleges that Disney used materials he shared in 2003 with Mandeville Films, which had a first-look deal with Disney at the time. He claims to have provided Mandeville with a screenplay, storyboards, and character designs for "Bucky," a story set in an ancient Polynesian village.
Woodall says the films share key elements, including themes of Polynesian spirituality, a protagonist embarking on a dangerous journey, and encounters with demigods adorned with hooks and tattoos. He also points to similarities in "Moana 2," such as the protagonist searching for an ancient island and undertaking a mission to break a curse."
