Gerard Butler Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Movie Studio

As we’ve seen with the recent lawsuit between Scarlett Johansson and Disney, there’s a lot of complicated math that goes into an actor’s contract with a studio for a project. In previous years, the biggest names in Hollywood would earn an upfront fee, but they would then have the chance to earn a lot more with “back-end” deals that include profit-sharing with the studio.

her bombshell lawsuit against Disney. The 36-year-old has joined the ensemble cast of Wes Anderson’s forthcoming movie, Variety reported.The “Grand Budapest Hotel” director’s untitled upcoming project will star frequent collaborators Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray.

While she might be currently in a very public spat with Disney over a lawsuit she filed against the company because of “Black Widow” back-end money, the hubbub around it is not stopping Scarlett Johansson. The actress is joining the cast of Wes Anderson’s latest film, something that’s becoming even a more star-studded affair than usual.

Scarlett Johansson is the latest addition to Wes Anderson’s latest film, and the movie has so many star-studded names attached!

If you don’t know, Scarlett Johansson is currently suing Disney for breach of contract for allegedly not paying her money for the hybrid release of her film Black Widow. Scarlett‘s lawsuit claims that she lost money after the studio released the film on Disney+ for a fee and she wants to be compensated.

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Hulu, there are plenty of new films to enjoy, and no shortage of options on when and where to watch them.  This list includes the most exciting new releases available to see in theaters or stream from the comfort of your couch, with movies starring A-list actors such as Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Chris Pratt, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, Tom Holland, Idris Elba, Margot Robbie and more.

Doubling down on dual releases. Disney boss Bob Chapek is standing up for the company’s movie distribution model in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the studio by Scarlett Johansson.

The current CEO of Disney, Bob Chapek, is speaking out in response to the controversy surrounding the company’s hybrid movie release model.

Disney boss Bob Chapek is standing up for the company's movie distribution model in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the studio by Scarlett Johansson.Chapek reportedly spoke with investors and analysts during an earnings call on Thursday, where he addressed Disney's dual distribution plans, which involve releasing films in theaters and on Disney+ at or around the same time, reports.This model of release was one reason for Johansson's lawsuit after dropped off in earnings significantly

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDisney CEO Bob Chapek is doubling down on his film studio’s decision to release Marvel’s “Black Widow” in theaters and on Disney Plus at the same time.Speaking on a Thursday earnings call with investors, Chapek grazed the company’s ongoing salary drama with actor Scarlett Johansson.

Recently, it was revealed Scarlett Johnasson is suing Disney over a breach of contract regarding the hybrid release of her superhero film, “Black Widow.” Reports claim the actress is expected to lose upwards of $50 million after “Black Widow” was released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access.

Disney’s longtime attorney Daniel Petrocelli is speaking out in response to Scarlett Johansson‘s lawsuit against the company because of the way Black Widow was released.

. “Actors must be compensated for their work according to their contracts. Scarlett Johansson is shining a white-hot spotlight on the improper shifts in compensation that companies are attempting to slip by talent as distribution models change.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe temperature in the legal battle between Disney and Scarlett Johansson over her compensation for “Black Widow” has not cooled in the week since Johansson’s lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.Longtime Disney attorney Daniel Petrocelli told Variety that the demands in Johansson’s litigation are far out of the bounds of the actor’s contract with the studio.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe list of what surprises Gale Anne Hurd in the entertainment business is a very short one, and the backlash to the legal battle between Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Company certainly isn’t on it.Hurd has been a driving force behind some of the biggest films ever made (“The Terminator,” “Aliens” and “Armageddon”) and a small screen franchise which, for a time, was the most watched show in television (“The Walking Dead”).

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefCalling Alan Horn! As the nasty war between Scarlett Johansson and Disney continues to escalate and rage on in the public eye, might it not be beneficial for someone within the not-so-Magic Kingdom — such as Horn — to intervene and help diffuse the hostilities?A highly respected industry statesman who’s always been a voice of reason, Horn should step in and try to get Disney to dial down the vitriol that is alienating some of its own movie fans, angering talent

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will not be taking the Scarlett Johansson route following the Video On Demand release of his new film, it has been claimed.Like Johansson’s Marvel entry Black Widow, Johnson’s new film Jungle Cruise was released simultaneously in cinemas and Disney+ Premier for $29.99 last Friday (July 30).

Marvel star to weigh in on Scarlett Johansson’s legal action against Disney.Johansson launched the legal battle following the company’s decision to release Black Widow on its streaming service at the same time it landed in cinemas.The lawsuit claims that the move has heavily impacted ticket sales of the Avengers spin-off.