Scarlett Johansson <br />Sues Disney, Over Streaming Release <br />of 'Black Widow'.<br />Scarlett Johansson <br />Sues Disney, Over Streaming Release <br />of 'Black Widow'.<br />On July 9, Marvel's latest film debuted simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+.<br />On July 29, Johansson filed a suit against Marvel Entertainment, which is owned by Disney, at the Los Angeles Superior Court.<br />According to The Verge, the lawsuit alleges that her <br />contract for the film guaranteed a “wide theatrical release.".<br />According to 'The Wall Street Journal,' <br />Johansson stands to lose $50 million <br />due to the altered release plans.<br />According to 'The Wall Street Journal,' <br />Johansson stands to lose $50 million <br />due to the altered release plans.<br />The lawsuit alleges that Disney had two <br />primary motivations for the hybrid release.<br />The lawsuit alleges that Disney had two <br />primary motivations for the hybrid release.<br />First, it argues, Disney wanted to boost <br />subscriber numbers for its streaming service <br />and inflate its stock value.<br />First, it argues, Disney wanted to boost <br />subscriber numbers for its streaming service <br />and inflate its stock value.<br />Second, the suit states, , “Disney wanted to substantially devalue Ms. Johansson’s <br />agreement and thereby enrich itself.”.<br />Disney has not yet commented on the case. .<br />Over the course of the pandemic, several of Disney’s titles debuted simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ through its Premier Access service.<br />'Cruella,' and the live-action remake of 'Mulan' are among a handful of films that have released this way as theaters buckled under pandemic lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions.<br />'Cruella,' and the live-action remake of 'Mulan' are among a handful of films that have released this way as theaters buckled under pandemic lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions.<br />'Cruella,' and the live-action remake of 'Mulan' are among a handful of films that have released this way as theaters buckled under pandemic lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions.<br />Many major streamers have opted to release films this way, including HBO Max.<br />The model has come under fire from major Hollywood directors like Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan.<br />The model has come under fire from major Hollywood directors like Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan
