From eye candy to superhero: Why did it take Marvel so long to give Black Widow her due?
3 years, 4 months ago

From eye candy to superhero: Why did it take Marvel so long to give Black Widow her due?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There is a running gag in the new Marvel film, Black Widow, in which Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff reunites with her long-lost sister, trained assassin Yelena. “I was trying to do something good.” In Black Widow’s early years in Marvel films – she made her debut in 2010’s Iron Man 2 as a SHIELD operative working undercover as Pepper Potts’ assistant – posing was pretty much all she was required to do. Several years ago, Johansson’s co-stars Jeremy Renner and Chris Evans also got into hot water when, on being asked whether either of their characters might end up as Natasha’s boyfriend, they called her a “slut”. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Marvel Studios' Black Widow Trailer It would seem significant, too, that Natasha and her sister decide to take on Ray Winstone’s super-villain, Dreykov, who has spent decades trafficking young girls and turning them into killing machines in the fabled Red Room.

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Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson settles her lawsuit with Disney Studios
3 years, 2 months ago

Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson settles her lawsuit with Disney Studios

India TV News  

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson and studio Disney have settled her lawsuit over the release of the actor's superhero movie "Black Widow". Johansson had sued Disney for breach of contract over the company's decision to release "Black Widow" standalone film on Disney Plus and in theatres simultaneously. "Disney has fully complied with Ms Johansson's contract and furthermore, the release of 'Black …

Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle Black Widow lawsuit: 'Happy to have resolved our differences'
3 years, 2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle Black Widow lawsuit: 'Happy to have resolved our differences'

Firstpost  

Scarlett Johansson filed the lawsuit two months ago, saying the streaming release of the Marvel movie breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. Johansson filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court two months ago, saying the streaming release of the Marvel movie breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. “I am happy to have resolved …

Black Widow Movie Review: Scarlett Johansson Film is Fitting Tribute to Avenger Who Deserved Better
3 years, 3 months ago

Black Widow Movie Review: Scarlett Johansson Film is Fitting Tribute to Avenger Who Deserved Better

News 18  

Black Widow Director: Cate Shortland Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour Before we talk about Black Widow, let us get one thing out of the way. What follows in Black Widow is how the sisters’ perfect world falls apart because it did not exist in the first place. Black Widow used to be a highly sexualised character, …

Black Widow movie review: Natasha Romanoff deserves better
3 years, 3 months ago

Black Widow movie review: Natasha Romanoff deserves better

Firstpost  

Black Widow is in many ways a consolation movie — made after much criticism and pressure from the fans, and it feels like just that — a movie for the sake of one which not only adds little to the MCU, it does little for this character. Marvel’s latest movie Black Widow is a prequel, designed to give Nat her …

Black Widow movie review: Scarlett Johansson goes out on the worst Marvel film ever; a boring blob of blah
3 years, 3 months ago

Black Widow movie review: Scarlett Johansson goes out on the worst Marvel film ever; a boring blob of blah

Hindustan Times  

A massively costly consolation prize for Scarlett Johansson and a glorified backdoor pilot for Florence Pugh, Black Widow achieves the unthinkable and dethrones Thor: The Dark World as the worst film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Black Widow movie review: Scarlett Johansson in a still from her final Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Displaying all the worst tendencies of Marvel movies …

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for breach of contract over 'Black Widow' release, studio fires back
3 years, 4 months ago

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for breach of contract over 'Black Widow' release, studio fires back

India TV News  

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has sued Disney Studios for breach of contract over their decision to release Marvel Studios' "Black Widow" standalone film on Disney Plus and in theatres simultaneously. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel,” the suit reads. The …

Black Widow Starring Scarlett Johansson Finally Coming to India on Disney+ Hotstar
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow Starring Scarlett Johansson Finally Coming to India on Disney+ Hotstar

News 18  

The latest Marvel venture Black Widow, which released worldwide on July 9, will skip theatrical release and release on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India. It was announced on Thursday that the Disney+ Hotstar is gearing up to release Black Widow in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney+ …

How Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Changes MCU's Future After Black Widow
3 years, 5 months ago

How Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Changes MCU's Future After Black Widow

News 18  

This story contains major spoilers for Black Widow movie which has not yet released in India. Scarlett Johansson’s solo outing as Russian agent and avenger Black Widow has released internationally after being delayed for over a year due to the pandemic. The reviews online suggest that the movie has been well received by the fans and viewers seem to be …

Does Black Widow have end credits? The post-credits scene explained
3 years, 5 months ago

Does Black Widow have end credits? The post-credits scene explained

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fans will know that Natasha meets her demise in Endgame and this eventual fate is …

Black Widow Sets New Pandemic Box Office Record, Earns USD 215 Million in 3 Days
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow Sets New Pandemic Box Office Record, Earns USD 215 Million in 3 Days

News 18  

The latest Marvel Studios venture Black Widow has created a new box-office record by becoming the biggest opener since the pandemic. Black Widow has earned $215 million in three days since its premiere on July 9, through theatre earnings and on Disney+ under premier access. Alan Bergman, the Chairman of Disney Studios Content, said in a statement, “It’s incredible to …

Black Widow director Cate Shortland on her 'courtship' with Scarlett Johansson, landing a Marvel blockbuster — and making it her own
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow director Cate Shortland on her 'courtship' with Scarlett Johansson, landing a Marvel blockbuster — and making it her own

ABC  

It took a decade and a six-month worldwide search for the perfect director for Scarlett Johansson to get a stand-alone film for her Avenger, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow. 'It was like a courtship, really' Speaking about the process on the eve of Black Widow's Australian release, Shortland says "It was like a courtship, really". Speaking to Jason Di Rosso …

‘Black Widow’ $80-million domestic debut is the biggest since the pandemic began
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Black Widow’ $80-million domestic debut is the biggest since the pandemic began

LA Times  

Marvel’s “Black Widow,” the highly anticipated solo outing for veteran Avenger Natasha Romanoff, opened in first place this weekend with $80 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales. “Black Widow’s strong performance this weekend affirms our flexible distribution strategy of making franchise films available in theaters for a true cinematic experience and, as COVID concerns continue globally, providing choice to …

Black Widow First Reviews: Scarlett Johansson Film Gets Big Thumbs Up From Critics, Fans
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow First Reviews: Scarlett Johansson Film Gets Big Thumbs Up From Critics, Fans

News 18  

Black Widow, the long-awaited solo film starring Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, has finally arrived in cinema halls and on Disney Plus through Premier Access in the US. Dana Stevens of Slate praised the dynamic between Johannsson and Pugh, who exhibit “real sibling chemistry on and off-screen.” Black Widow may be Natasha Romanoff’s first solo Marvel movie, but it acts …

5 Iconic Moments of Black Widow From Previous Films of Marvel Cinematic Universe
3 years, 5 months ago

5 Iconic Moments of Black Widow From Previous Films of Marvel Cinematic Universe

News 18  

After a long delay owing to the pandemic, two years to be precise, Marvel’s superhero Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff’s standalone film has finally seen the light of the day. Fight Sequence with the Russians- Avengers The first Avengers movie showed us what Natasha Romanoff is capable of even before the other Avengers could flaunt their skills in a battle …

Black Widow: Younger version of Scarlett Johansson’s character is played by Milla Jovovich’s daughter
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow: Younger version of Scarlett Johansson’s character is played by Milla Jovovich’s daughter

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ever Anderson in ‘Black Widow’ “I thought young Natasha looked just like Mila Jovovich.turns out …

Marvel Legends Tribute to Black Widow Shows Natasha Romanoff's Selfless MCU Journey
3 years, 5 months ago

Marvel Legends Tribute to Black Widow Shows Natasha Romanoff's Selfless MCU Journey

News 18  

After a decade of fighting villains, Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff is finally getting her dues with the standalone Black Widow movie. Presented by Marvel Studios, Black Widow takes place between the events of Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame. Prior to the film’s release in select theatres on July 9, Marvel released a special tribute to Natasha Romanoff on …

What the ‘Black Widow’ post-credits scene hints about the future of the MCU
3 years, 5 months ago

What the ‘Black Widow’ post-credits scene hints about the future of the MCU

LA Times  

Warning: This article discusses the plot and final scenes of Marvel’s “Black Widow.” “Black Widow” takes place between the events of “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” but the film’s post-credits scene brings us back to present day with a heart-wrenching visit to Natasha Romanoff’s grave. Natasha’s “sister” Yelena barely has a moment to grieve before she’s joined …

‘Black Widow’ review: ‘Black Widow’ feels like Marvel’s version of a Jason Bourne movie
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Black Widow’ review: ‘Black Widow’ feels like Marvel’s version of a Jason Bourne movie

CNN  

CNN — “Black Widow” finally reaches screens big and small after a delay of more than 14 months, during which time Marvel’s banner has been carried via streaming on Disney+. Directed by Cate Shortland from a script credited to Eric Pearson with contributions from others, “Black Widow” has the advantage of being positioned as a stand-alone adventure given Natasha’s ultimate …

Black Widow review: Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh play sisters in a family-focused backstory for Natasha Romanoff
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow review: Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh play sisters in a family-focused backstory for Natasha Romanoff

ABC  

After a two-year absence, the Marvel Cinematic Oppression – sorry, Universe – returns to the big screen with the long-awaited, long-delayed Black Widow, a semi-standalone instalment that sees Scarlett Johansson's Russian ex-spy cut adrift from her Avengers cohort following the events of Captain America: Civil War. Making her blockbuster debut, Australian director Cate Shortland establishes a personal feel in the …

Scarlett Johansson explains how Black Widow became Marvel’s me too movie
3 years, 5 months ago

Scarlett Johansson explains how Black Widow became Marvel’s me too movie

CNN  

CNN — Scarlett Johansson says her highly anticipated movie “Black Widow” began to really take shape in 2017, amid the #MeToo movement. Johansson said in a new interview with Yahoo that she and the screenwriters felt inspired to draw comparisons between the Marvel character’s story and that of women who had experienced abuse by men of power in real life. …

Stephen Dorff Calls Out Scarlett Johansson’s Upcoming Release Black Widow
3 years, 5 months ago

Stephen Dorff Calls Out Scarlett Johansson’s Upcoming Release Black Widow

News 18  

Scarlett Johansson starrer Black Widow is in the limelight again. In his recent interview Stephen went on to call Black Widow a “garbage movie.” In his virtual interaction with The Deadline, the True Detective actor said, “I still hunt out the good sh*t because I don’t want to be in Black Widow. I’m embarrassed for those people.” Not just the …

Scarlett Johansson on Black Widow's intent, and why she didn't want Marvel film to be an espionage drama
3 years, 5 months ago

Scarlett Johansson on Black Widow's intent, and why she didn't want Marvel film to be an espionage drama

Firstpost  

Black Widow kicks off “Phase Four” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after an unplanned two-year gap in Marvel theatrical releases following Avengers: Endgame Scarlett Johansson has had quite a bit of time to think about a Black Widow movie. “I think we avoided that.” Instead, Black Widow helps peel back the layers on a hard-to-grasp character, with a little bit …

Scarlett Johansson on how the long wait revealed the right timing for Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’
3 years, 5 months ago

Scarlett Johansson on how the long wait revealed the right timing for Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’

LA Times  

More than 10 years after her character’s first onscreen appearance — and another 14 months since it was originally planned for release — Marvel’s “Black Widow” standalone film is finally here. I’ve had so much time to think about and appreciate this experience.” A former KGB operative and assassin turned Avenger, Natasha was first introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe …

For Johansson, fans, ‘Black Widow’ is a decade in the making
3 years, 5 months ago

For Johansson, fans, ‘Black Widow’ is a decade in the making

Associated Press  

Scarlett Johansson has had quite a bit of time to think about a “ Black Widow ” movie. Yet unlike many of her fellow Avengers who got grand introductions in movies and sequels bearing their names on the marquee, she built the enigmatic Natasha Romanoff as a sideline scene stealer beginning with her introduction in 2010’s “Iron Man 2” through …

Stephen Dorff calls Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow garbage, says he is embarrassed
3 years, 5 months ago

Stephen Dorff calls Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow garbage, says he is embarrassed

India Today  

Stephen Dorff, swaggering star of Backbeat, Blade and Somewhere, has called Scarlett Johansson's upcoming Marvel film Black Widow "garbage". Scarlett will be seen bringing her character Natasha Romanoff AKA Black Widow to centre stage. STEPHEN DORFF SAYS HE'S EMBARRASSED FOR SCARLETT JOHANSSON In a new interview with the Independent, True Detective actor Stephen Dorff shared his distaste for Black Widow. …

Black Widow Is a Thrilling Remedy for the Sexism of Marvel Movies Past
54 years, 11 months ago

Black Widow Is a Thrilling Remedy for the Sexism of Marvel Movies Past

Slate  

In the year-plus that Black Widow has been sitting on the shelf—it was originally scheduled to kick off the summer movie season of 2020—so much has changed that it’s still hard to process it all. Do the activities of Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, during a previously undocumented hole in the Marvel timeline hold enough interest for viewers—who …

Black Widow Movie Review: It's a Satisfying Detour for Marvel
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow Movie Review: It's a Satisfying Detour for Marvel

News 18  

Black Widow Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz Director: Cate Shortland How fleeting world domination can be. Set in between 2016’s Captain America: Civil War and 2018’s Avenger: Infinity War”, it doesn’t have any grander, universal purpose to the franchise’s overarching aims than giving Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff/ Black Widow, a proper sendoff after a decade of …

Black Widow: the least Avenger-like movie in the series
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow: the least Avenger-like movie in the series

BBC  

Black Widow: the least Avenger-like movie in the series Alamy The latest Marvel offering is entertaining and full of action. That glittery, enigmatic scene in Black Widow is only one of the fresh choices in the film about Natasha Romanoff, trained as a Russian assassin before she joined the good guys and turned Avenger. It is unexpected, though, that Black …

Black Widow Trailer: Natasha Romanoff vs Taskmaster is a Fight Worth Waiting for
3 years, 5 months ago

Black Widow Trailer: Natasha Romanoff vs Taskmaster is a Fight Worth Waiting for

News 18  

Fueling the curiosity of its fans on Sunday, the Marvel Cinematic Universe released a special Black Widow teaser featuring her nemesis Taskmaster. Besides Taskmaster, the teaser also featured Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff’s sister Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pugh. Black Widow’s parents, Melina and Alexie aka Red Guardian, played by Rachel Weisz and David Harbour were also visible in …

Scarlett Johansson Says Black Widow Was Basically A 'Piece Of Ass' In 1st Marvel Movie
3 years, 6 months ago

Scarlett Johansson Says Black Widow Was Basically A 'Piece Of Ass' In 1st Marvel Movie

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Black Widow’s journey throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe is essentially a prime example of the “how it started versus how it’s going” meme. “Really talked about like she’s a piece of something, like a possession or a thing or whatever — like a piece of ass, really.” In her first scene in the franchise, Johansson’s character goes …

Black Widow’s New Trailer Shows High-speed Chase Starring Scarlett Johansson
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Widow’s New Trailer Shows High-speed Chase Starring Scarlett Johansson

News 18  

A new teaser has been released for Scarlett Johansson and Cate Shortland's Black Widow by Marvel Studios. When an agitated Yelena asks Natasha if she has any plan to escape this firing, the latter says her plan was just to drive away. Just two sisters bonding during a high-speed chase ❤️ Check out this brand-new clip from Marvel Studios' #BlackWidow, …

Here's Why Emily Blunt Turned Down Black Widow Role
3 years, 7 months ago

Here's Why Emily Blunt Turned Down Black Widow Role

News 18  

Before Scarlett Johansson enthralled her audience with the role of Marvel superhero Black Widow, Emily Blunt was offered the role first. Emily mentioned that she loves Iron Man and when she was offered Black Widow, she was obsessed with the movie. Meanwhile, Marvel Cinematic Universe will be coming out with its fourth phase of superhero movies which also includes Black …

New Trend Emerges as Latest 'Black Widow' Trailer Registers 7 Crore Views in First 24 Hours
3 years, 8 months ago

New Trend Emerges as Latest 'Black Widow' Trailer Registers 7 Crore Views in First 24 Hours

News 18  

Marvel Studios’ actioner Black Widow is highly anticipated among Marvel fans. As per reports, the new Black Widow trailer has registered more than 7 crore views in the first 24 hours. But not for April 3’s Black Widow trailer. Black Widow is set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, where Natasha Romanoff must confront her history in order …

Did You Know Marvel Studios Considered 49 Women Directors for 'Black Widow'?
3 years, 8 months ago

Did You Know Marvel Studios Considered 49 Women Directors for 'Black Widow'?

News 18  

Marvel Studios is known for meticulously planning out their record shattering superhero film franchise but did you know that for the upcoming standalone Black Widow film, starring Scarlett Johansson in the title role, the studio had considered as many as 49 women directors before zeroing in on Cate Shortland? As per a report, Johansson played a key role in Shortland …

Marvel's Black Widow delayed again, Scarlett Johansson starrer to now release in July
3 years, 9 months ago

Marvel's Black Widow delayed again, Scarlett Johansson starrer to now release in July

India TV News  

Following the massive success of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, Marvel Studios is eyeing to re-create the box office magic with their next release Black Widow with Scarlett Johansson in the lead. Marvel Cinematic Universe's solo "Black Widow" film, which aims to give a new twist to women power in the superhero universe is delayed again. Announcing the same on Instagram, …

Scarlett Johansson on passing on Black Widow mantle to Florence Pugh: ‘I definitely felt that way from the very beginning’
4 years, 3 months ago

Scarlett Johansson on passing on Black Widow mantle to Florence Pugh: ‘I definitely felt that way from the very beginning’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Scarlett Johansson says she do believe that her Black Widow co-star Florence Pugh could succeed her as the titular superhero and take the franchise forward. After 10 years and seven films of playing the Russian super spy-turned- Avenger, Johansson is expected to bid adieu to the character of Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow with the upcoming film. During an …

Black Widow Director Cate Shortland Explains Why Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff has No Superpowers
4 years, 3 months ago

Black Widow Director Cate Shortland Explains Why Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff has No Superpowers

News 18  

The Russo brothers-directed Avengers: Endgame went on to become the highest-grossing films of all time. One of the biggest takeaways, albeit a sad one, for Marvel fans was the manner of Scarlett Johansson’s character Black Widow’s death. Cate Shortland, the director of the forthcoming film Black Widow, has said that Natasha Romanoff, played by Johansson, is the only character in …

Scarlett Johansson recalls how Marvel informed her about Black Widow’s death in Avengers Endgame: ‘Took me a minute to process’
4 years, 3 months ago

Scarlett Johansson recalls how Marvel informed her about Black Widow’s death in Avengers Endgame: ‘Took me a minute to process’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Scarlett Johansson has recalled how Marvel president Kevin Feige broke the news of Black Widow’s impending death to her. Black Widow was killed off in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, but the actor said that she was told about her fate before filming on its predecessor, Avengers: Infinity War, even began. In addition to Black Widow, Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man …

Scarlett Johansson will hand over Black Widow baton to Florence Pugh, says director Cate Shortland
4 years, 5 months ago

Scarlett Johansson will hand over Black Widow baton to Florence Pugh, says director Cate Shortland

Firstpost  

With the new storyline Florence Pugh’s character Yelena Belova will be ushered in as the new Black Widow in future Marvel films. Scarlett Johansson ’s Natasha Romanoff will hand over the baton to actor Florence Pugh in the much-anticipated Marvel Studios movie Black Widow. With the new storyline, Pugh’s character Yelena Belova will be ushered in as a new superhero …

Scarlett Johansson will ‘hand over the baton’ to Florence Pugh in Black Widow, confirms director Cate Shortland
4 years, 5 months ago

Scarlett Johansson will ‘hand over the baton’ to Florence Pugh in Black Widow, confirms director Cate Shortland

Hindustan Times  

Scarlett Johansson will pass the baton to actor Florence Pugh in the upcoming Marvel movie Black Widow. Scarlett is so gracious, like, ‘Oh, I’m handing her the baton.’ So it’s going to propel another female storyline.” Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff was killed off in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, but the character’s death was overshadowed by that of Robert Downey Jr’s Tony Stark, …

'Black Widow' Director Just Gave A Major Tease About The Future Of Marvel Movies
4 years, 5 months ago

'Black Widow' Director Just Gave A Major Tease About The Future Of Marvel Movies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Much like coronavirus reopenings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe operates in phases marking various chapters for the studio’s ever-expanding roster of superheroes. Should we ever return to movie theaters to see the Avengers assemble again, a new character might be stepping into the shoes of Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow. When “Black Widow” finally hits theaters …

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