Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Breach of Contract’ for ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release

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.

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

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.

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.

Scarlett Johansson, who claims that the Walt Disney Company has cheated her by releasing “Black Widow” simultaneously on Disney Plus and in theaters. In the other, is Disney, which tore into the actress in unusually personal terms in a statement Thursday, calling her claims “sad and distressing” and accusing her of showing “callous disregard” for the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.

CAA Co-Chairman and Scarlett Johansson’s agent Bryan Lourd just issued the following statement in response to Disney’s harsh slam against the Black Widow actress in her breach of contact lawsuit vs. the Burbank studio, you can read below.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe legal and public relations battle between Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Company escalated on Friday morning as the actress’s talent agency rose to her defense and slammed the media conglomerate for leaking her salary in “an attempt to weaponize her success as an artist and businesswoman.”The move comes less than 24 hours after Johansson stunned Hollywood by filing a breach of contract suit against Disney over the company’s decision to

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Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract after it released her latest film on its streaming service.

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney - accusing the company of breaching her contract when it offered the film Black Widow on its streaming service at the same time as it was released in theatres. The actress's earnings are based partly on the film's box office takings and, in court papers, she said the movie was intended for initial release exclusively in cinemas.

Related: Scarlett Johansson criticises ‘hypersexualisation’ of Black Widow in Iron Man 2 Johansson claims that her salary was based on the box office performance of the film, which opened strong with $80m in the US but suffered the steepest second week decline of any entry within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, dropping 67%. Exhibitors later criticised Disney, blaming the hybrid release for the drop.

Marvel every opportunity to right their wrong and make good on Marvel’s promise,” the lawsuit said. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the Agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms.

Scarlett Johansson is taking the Walt Disney Company to court — potentially ending a long and fruitful relationship with the studio!

Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Company over the streaming release of ET can confirm that the actress, who stars as Natasha Romanoff in the latest Marvel film, is suing Disney for intentional interference with contractual relations and for inducing breach of contract.