Explained: Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney over Black Widow streaming debut, and its implication on hybrid release models
3 years, 7 months ago

Explained: Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney over Black Widow streaming debut, and its implication on hybrid release models

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Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Co over the streaming release of Black Widow, which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co over its streaming release of Black Widow, which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the Black Widow star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. “Disney has fully complied with Ms Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date.” Black Widow theatrical release and criticism from National Association of Theater Owners After its release was delayed more than a year because of COVID-19, Black Widow debuted to a pandemic-best of $80 million in North America and $78 million from international theatres three weeks ago, but theatrical grosses declined sharply after that.

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Scarlett Johansson Reflects On Black Widow Dispute With Disney: 'I Don't Hold A Grudge'
8 months ago

Scarlett Johansson Reflects On Black Widow Dispute With Disney: 'I Don't Hold A Grudge'

News 18  

What’s done is done. Johansson notably sued the company over the day-and-date streaming debut of the standalone Marvel movie Black Widow in 2021. The parties initiated a legal battle when Disney chose to put out Black Widow in July 2021 during the pandemic in cinemas and on streaming via Disney+ Premier Access. Johansson sued the company because transferring Black Widow …

Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson settles her lawsuit with Disney Studios
3 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

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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 …

Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle lawsuit over ‘Black Widow’
3 years, 5 months ago

Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle lawsuit over ‘Black Widow’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Co. on Thursday settled her lawsuit over the streaming release of “Black Widow,” bringing a swift end to what had begun as the first major fight between a studio and star over recent changes in rollout plans for films. “I am happy to have resolved our differences with Disney,” said Johansson, …

Jamie Lee Curtis Warns Everybody Not To 'F**k With' Scarlett Johansson Amid Disney Lawsuit
3 years, 6 months ago

Jamie Lee Curtis Warns Everybody Not To 'F**k With' Scarlett Johansson Amid Disney Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jamie Lee Curtis is more than familiar with the horrors of Hollywood, on screen and in real life, so there’s perhaps no better person for an actor going head-to-head with a major studio to have in their corner. Consider Scarlett Johansson in good company, as Curtis has fiercely come to her defense in her ongoing legal battle …

How Disney and Scarlett Johansson reached the point of no return
3 years, 6 months ago

How Disney and Scarlett Johansson reached the point of no return

Live Mint  

Disney chief Bob Chapek stayed out of the dispute with the star of “Black Widow," which has since exploded into Hollywood’s biggest battle in decades Creative Artists Agency Co-Chairman Bryan Lourd had high hopes for the annual gathering of entertainment moguls hosted in July by Allen & Co. in Sun Valley, Idaho. “WandaVision" actress Elizabeth Olsen, recently asked about Ms. …

Elizabeth Olsen backs Avengers co-star Scarlett Johansson on lawsuit against Disney: She's tough
3 years, 6 months ago

Elizabeth Olsen backs Avengers co-star Scarlett Johansson on lawsuit against Disney: She's tough

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“I’m worried about a bunch of things. Not worried on Scarlett’s behalf,” Elizabeth Olsen lent support to Scarlett Johansson, who has sued Disney for breach of contract over their decision to release Black Widow" on Disney Plus and theatres simultaneously. Amid Scarlett Johansson’s ongoing Black Widow lawsuit against Disney, Wandavision star Elizabeth Olsen has voiced her support for her Avengers …

Elizabeth Olsen Backs Avengers Co-star Scarlett Johansson Amid Disney Lawsuit, Says 'She's Tough'
3 years, 6 months ago

Elizabeth Olsen Backs Avengers Co-star Scarlett Johansson Amid Disney Lawsuit, Says 'She's Tough'

News 18  

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has now found support in her “Avengers” co-actor Elizabeth Olsen amid her ongoing “Black Widow” lawsuit against Disney Studios. Johansson has sued Disney for breach of contract over their decision to release Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” on the streaming platform Disney Plus and in theatres simultaneously. “Black Widow”, featuring Johansson as the titular superhero, released in …

Scarlett Johansson’s lawyer accuses Disney of ‘misogynistic attack’ and attempting to ‘hide misconduct’
3 years, 6 months ago

Scarlett Johansson’s lawyer accuses Disney of ‘misogynistic attack’ and attempting to ‘hide misconduct’

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 Scarlett Johansson’s lawyer has accused Disney of a “misogynistic attack” as …

Scarlett, Colin Jost expecting first child
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett, Colin Jost expecting first child

Deccan Chronicle  

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson and Saturday Night Live scribe Colin Jost are set to welcome their first child together. Johansson, the star of Marvel’s Avengers film franchise, first sparked pregnancy rumours in June after skipping out on several Black Widow events. Johansson is currently suing Disney Studios, parent company of Marvel, alleging that her contract was breached when Black Widow …

Forget ScarJo vs. Disney. Hollywood’s streaming fight is just beginning
3 years, 7 months ago

Forget ScarJo vs. Disney. Hollywood’s streaming fight is just beginning

LA Times  

Natasha Romanoff — a.k.a. Black Widow, the Marvel superspy portrayed by Scarlett Johansson — may have met her end in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” But Johansson’s lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. could have an immortal legacy in Hollywood for the way it highlights a growing fight between studios and talent. “During the studio period, all the stars big and small got …

Disney boss defends Black Widow release strategy amid Scarlett Johansson lawsuit
3 years, 7 months ago

Disney boss defends Black Widow release strategy amid Scarlett Johansson lawsuit

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 Disney CEO Bob Chapek has defended the company’s decision to release …

SAG-AFTRA accuses Disney of ‘gender-shaming and bullying’ in Scarlett Johansson fight
3 years, 7 months ago

SAG-AFTRA accuses Disney of ‘gender-shaming and bullying’ in Scarlett Johansson fight

LA Times  

Scarlett Johansson in “Black Widow.” The actors union SAG-AFTRA criticized Walt Disney’s reaction to Johansson’s lawsuit against the Burbank-based studio. The president of SAG-AFTRA, which represents more than 160,000 actors and performers, criticized the response of the Burbank-based studio to Johansson’s lawsuit over its release strategy of her “Black Widow” movie. Johansson’s filing said Disney broke a promise to give …

Dave Bautista divides fans with post about Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit against Disney
3 years, 7 months ago

Dave Bautista divides fans with post about Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit against Disney

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. The actor’s lawsuit says that her compensation for the movie was “largely based” on Black …

Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney: How should talent be paid for streaming?
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney: How should talent be paid for streaming?

LA Times  

This is the Aug. 3, 2021, edition of The Wide Shot, a weekly newsletter about everything happening in the business of entertainment. It’s the biggest show in Hollywood: “Suing With the Stars.” After Scarlett Johansson filed her blockbuster lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. over the online release of “Black Widow,” much of the entertainment media’s focus quickly turned to the …

Disney criticised for ‘disgusting’ response after Scarlett Johansson sues studio over Black Widow release
3 years, 7 months ago

Disney criticised for ‘disgusting’ response after Scarlett Johansson sues studio over Black Widow release

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. The actor’s lawsuit says that her compensation for the movie was “largely based” on Black …

Why is Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over her own movie ‘Black Widow’?
3 years, 7 months ago

Why is Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over her own movie ‘Black Widow’?

Live Mint  

Walt Disney Co.’s latest Marvel movie “Black Widow" opened in theaters in the U.S. and on the Disney+ on July 9. Scarlett Johansson stars in the film and has become an integral part of the Marvel universe since appearing as Black Widow in 2010’s “Iron Man 2." Ms. Johansson’s representatives reached out to Marvel before the pandemic in 2019, seeking …

Disney Slammed for 'Gendered Character Attack' on Scarlett Johansson Over Black Widow Lawsuit
3 years, 7 months ago

Disney Slammed for 'Gendered Character Attack' on Scarlett Johansson Over Black Widow Lawsuit

News 18  

Women in Film, ReFrame and Time’s Up have condemned Disney’s recent response to Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against the studio over its streaming release of Black Widow, which the actress claimed breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. The Walt Disney Company called out Johansson for showing “callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 …

Disney vs. Scarlett Johansson is just the start of growing pains for Hollywood and streaming
3 years, 7 months ago

Disney vs. Scarlett Johansson is just the start of growing pains for Hollywood and streaming

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Like other changes to entertainment distribution through the years, the studio shift toward streaming — hastened by the unforeseen consequences of the pandemic — has Hollywood talent and their representatives demanding a different way to be paid. Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney over the simultaneous streaming release of “Black Widow” marks perhaps the most significant …

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for breach of contract over 'Black Widow' release, studio fires back
3 years, 7 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 …

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over 'Black Widow' Streaming Release; Studio Calls It 'Sad, Distressing'
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over 'Black Widow' Streaming Release; Studio Calls It 'Sad, Distressing'

News 18  

Scarlett Johansson has sued the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of Black Widow, which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, the Black Widow star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. In the months leading up to this …

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over 'Black Widow' Release; Studio Reacts
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over 'Black Widow' Release; Studio Reacts

The Quint  

"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. However, ticket sales steeply declined in the subsequent weeks and currently stand at $319 million globally, making Black Widow one of the lowest grossing Marvel movies. John Berlinski, an attorney for …

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for releasing Black Widow on OTT instead of theatres
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney for releasing Black Widow on OTT instead of theatres

India Today  

Scarlett Johansson has been making headlines for several reasons lately. The lead star of the MCU movie Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson, sued The Walt Disney Company for breaching her contract by releasing the film in theatres and on Disney+. The news of Scarlett Johansson suing Disney was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, revealing that the actress took legal …

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over 'Black Widow' release
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over 'Black Widow' release

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of "Black Widow," which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Los Angeles Superior Court, the "Black Widow" star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. "In the months …

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the “Black Widow” star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach …

Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Marvel film’s streaming release
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Marvel film’s streaming release

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 Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney over the streaming …

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release. Will more suits follow?
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release. Will more suits follow?

LA Times  

Scarlett Johansson has sued Walt Disney Co. over its controversial release strategy for “Black Widow,” in a move that escalates simmering tensions between high-level Hollywood talent and the media companies using their movies to grow streaming services. Johansson’s filing said Disney broke a promise to give “Black Widow” a full, exclusive theatrical release “in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from …

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over ‘Black Widow’ Disney+ release
3 years, 7 months ago

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over ‘Black Widow’ Disney+ release

CNN  

New York CNN Business — One of Marvel’s biggest stars is suing Disney. Actress Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday that alleges Disney breached her contract by releasing the highly anticipated superhero film “Black Widow” on its streaming service, Disney+. “To maximize these receipts, and thereby protect her financial interests, Ms. Johansson extracted a …

Theaters hate Disney’s ‘Black Widow’ at-home release. But did it work?
3 years, 8 months ago

Theaters hate Disney’s ‘Black Widow’ at-home release. But did it work?

LA Times  

The opening weekend for “Black Widow” was widely seen as a success for Walt Disney Co. and a possible sign that theaters and online viewing can coexist, at least for some movies. “The many questions raised by Disney’s limited release of streaming data opening weekend are being rapidly answered by ‘Black Widow’s’ disappointing and anomalous performance,” said the group, which …

Black Widow Sets New Pandemic Box Office Record, Earns USD 215 Million in 3 Days
3 years, 8 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 …

Scarlett Johansson says women ‘are undermined, underserved, under-appreciated and underpaid’
3 years, 8 months ago

Scarlett Johansson says women ‘are undermined, underserved, under-appreciated and underpaid’

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Johansson, who topped Forbes’ list of highest paid actresses in 2019, told Glamour magazine that women …

Marvel's Black Widow delayed again, Scarlett Johansson starrer to now release in July
3 years, 11 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, …

Release date of Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow postponed; will simultaneously hit theatres, stream on Disney+ from 9 July
3 years, 11 months ago

Release date of Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow postponed; will simultaneously hit theatres, stream on Disney+ from 9 July

Firstpost  

Instead of Black Widow, Disney will now launch its summer with Cruella in May. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday overhauled its upcoming film release plans, postponing some of its biggest films and shifting Marvel’s Black Widow, among other titles, to Disney+ the same time they arrive in theatres. “Today’s announcement reflects our focus on providing consumer choice and serving …

Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow pushed to July 9, will stream online simultaneously
3 years, 11 months ago

Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow pushed to July 9, will stream online simultaneously

India Today  

Marvel's much-awaited film, Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson in the lead, has been pushed once again. BLACK WIDOW RELEASE PUSHED Walt Disney's official handle announced that some of its biggest films, including Marvel’s Black Widow and other titles, will be delayed. Black Widow in particular, which was once scheduled to release in May 2020 and later pushed to May 7, …

Disney shifts ‘Black Widow’ and doubles down on streaming
3 years, 11 months ago

Disney shifts ‘Black Widow’ and doubles down on streaming

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday overhauled its upcoming film release plans, postponing some of its biggest films and shifting Marvel’s “Black Widow,” among other titles, to Disney+ the same time they arrive in theaters. The “101 Dalmatians” spinoff with Emma Stone will also premiere in both theaters and on Disney+ for $30 — the same hybrid …

Disney’s next Marvel film, ‘Black Widow,’ will hit theaters and Disney+ on July 9
3 years, 11 months ago

Disney’s next Marvel film, ‘Black Widow,’ will hit theaters and Disney+ on July 9

LA Times  

The Walt Disney Co. has set a new opening date — July 9 — for its much-anticipated Marvel Studios film “Black Widow.” The feature will be released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ for an additional fee, the company said Tuesday. Disney’s “Cruella” will be released May 28, also in theaters and through the Disney+ Premier Access strategy, which charges …

Disney delays ‘Black Widow,’ Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
4 years, 5 months ago

Disney delays ‘Black Widow,’ Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. has further postponed its next mega-movies from Marvel, including “Black Widow,” while also postponing Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” a full year in the company’s latest recalibration due to the pandemic. The Scarlett Johansson Marvel movie “Black Widow,” last set for Nov. 6, heads to May 7 of next year. That was the …

'Black Widow' Delayed Indefinitely Because Of Coronavirus
5 years ago

'Black Widow' Delayed Indefinitely Because Of Coronavirus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It looks like Natasha Romanoff will continue to have red in her ledger a bit longer. “Black Widow,” Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming solo Marvel movie, is the latest casualty in a long line of major release dates falling victim to the coronavirus outbreak. After much speculation, a number of outlets reported on Tuesday that the film, scheduled to …

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