Marvel's Shang-Chi won't get Disney+ Premier Access release

Marvel icons Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are set to reunite on a high-concept action movie titled Ghosted. Via The Hollywood Reporter, it's been announced that Rocketman director Dexter Fletcher is calling the shots on this one, with Zombieland duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick on script duties.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Studios has set a high profile project that will reteam Marvel stalwarts Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans in Ghosted, a romantic action adventure that will be directed by Dexter Fletcher. He helmed Rocketman and finished Bohemian Rhapsody. The stars are in advanced negotiations.

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Elizabeth Olsen is one of the first Marvel stars to comment on what is happening with Scarlett Johansson right now.

Mom on the move! Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost‘s first child together may have arrived weeks before Us Weekly confirmed the news.

Marvel Studios and its parent company, Disney, are typically the best in the business when it comes to mitigating controversy and showing a unified front for fans. So, after the recent Scarlett Johansson lawsuit against Disney regarding “Black Widow,” it was surprising to see a little controversy arise between Disney CEO Bob Chapek and ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu over some terrible wording regarding the release of the upcoming Marvel film.

When news broke that Scarlett Johansson had sued Disney—over “Black Widow” backend theatrical profits that were greatly diminished when the film was released on Disney Premier Access—many speculated that the dam could break and many stars could be next.

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.

When news broke that Scarlett Johansson had sued Disney—over “Black Widow” backend theatrical profits that were greatly diminished when the film was released on Disney Premier Access—many speculated that the dam could break and many stars could be next.

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.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek defended the distribution strategy behind “Black Widow” that led to a lawsuit filed by star Scarlett Johansson last month.”Both Bob Iger and I, along with the distribution team, decided this was the best strategy because it enabled us to reach the broadest audience,” Chapek said on Disney’s earnings call on Thursday.He added: “Distribution decisions are made on a film-by-film basis, based on market conditions and consumer behavior.”More to come…

The revenue for Black Widow wasn’t to be found in Disney’s last earnings report today, but the fallout from Scarlett Johansson’s explosive lawsuit against the House of Mouse certainly was.

After the industry’s and Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson’s ire over Disney’s day-and-date strategy, Disney returns to the theatrical-window form this weekend with Free Guy, the video game-inspired romantic comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by Shawn Levy. It’s Disney’s first wide release respecting a theatrical window since 20th Century Studios’ horror pic The Empty Man last October, which was released at a time when Regal, New York and Los Angeles were still closed.

Scarlett Johansson suing Disney — biting the hand that has been feeding her career for the past decade — was a surprise. But the way the corporation responded was the real shocker.

There are many perks to being a superhero … besides being a superhero, of course.

Scarlett Johansson made huge waves yesterday when the Wall Street Journal revealed that the actress had filed a lawsuit against Disney/Marvel alleging they have breached their contract when bumping “Black Widow” out of a theatrical widow and giving the superhero film a hybrid release. Her suit maintains that dropping the film on Disney+ with Premier Access directly impacted her original back-end profits deal, which was based on the film’s performance at the global box office.