However, Disney reacted immediately and announced that the actress’ claim was unfounded.
Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney for releasing its new film, The Black Widow, both in theaters and on its Disney + streaming platform, world news agencies reported, citing the Wallstreet Journal.
The lawsuit was filed in a court in Los Angeles.
The actress claims that her contract with “Disney” and “Marvel Studios” provides for the production to be released first only in cinemas, and a share of the proceeds from ticket sales are a significant part of her fee.
“Dusney” deliberately forced “Marvel” to violate the agreement without any grounds, in order to prevent Johansson from reaping the maximum benefits from his contract with the studio, it is said in the lawsuit filed by the actress.
However, Disney reacted immediately and declared that Scarlett Johansson’s claim was unfounded.
“Disney “fully fulfills the terms of its contract with Johansson. In addition, the premiere broadcast against payment of the” Black Widow “on their streaming platform significantly increased the opportunities for additional revenue over the $ 20 million it has already received“, said in a statement the company, quoted by” Los Angeles Times “.
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Scarlett Johansson plays the lead role in the film “The Black Widow”, which premiered on July 9, reminds BTA. To date, production revenue in the United States alone has exceeded $ 156 million. Tickets sold in the rest of the world have brought in another $ 160 million so far.
The lawsuit against Disney could be a turning point in the entertainment industry and change the current situation in which streaming platforms are becoming increasingly popular. However, this brings losses for the participants in the productions.
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