What?
If they were planning it that shit would have came out in the proper place in the timeline
Scarlett Johansson Sues Walt Disney Co
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Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney for Releasing Black Widow Online
By Zoe Haylock@zoe_alliyah
“No, I ain’t got cash / I ain’t got cash” Photo: Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios
Live, laugh, love, lawsuit. Scarlett Johansson invoked a Karen’s fourth-favorite L-word on July 29, filing a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Disney, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Black Widow star alleges that her contract was breached when the Marvel film was released on Disney+ at the same time as its theatrical debut on July 9. The suit claims Marvel Entertainment guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release and that her salary was based on the box-office performance of the film. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel,” the suit reads. Black Widow is Johansson’s first leading film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she’s said it’s her final appearance. Per a source with the Wall Street Journal, the decision to put the film online cost Johansson more than $50 million.
Emails included in the suit show her representatives tried to solidify a theatrical release as early as March 2019. “We understand that should the plan change, we would need to discuss this with you and come to an understanding as the deal is based on a series of (very large) box office bonuses,” Marvel chief counsel Dave Galluzzi said at the time. During its July 9 opening weekend, Black Widow made $80 million domestically, $78 million internationally, and $60 million from $30 single purchases on Disney+. Black Widow is one of several Disney films that were released simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw theaters close or reduce their capacity. It only helps the streaming service as it competes against a seemingly never-ending list of Plus-es.
By Zoe Haylock@zoe_alliyah
“No, I ain’t got cash / I ain’t got cash” Photo: Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios
Live, laugh, love, lawsuit. Scarlett Johansson invoked a Karen’s fourth-favorite L-word on July 29, filing a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Disney, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Black Widow star alleges that her contract was breached when the Marvel film was released on Disney+ at the same time as its theatrical debut on July 9. The suit claims Marvel Entertainment guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release and that her salary was based on the box-office performance of the film. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel,” the suit reads. Black Widow is Johansson’s first leading film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she’s said it’s her final appearance. Per a source with the Wall Street Journal, the decision to put the film online cost Johansson more than $50 million.
Emails included in the suit show her representatives tried to solidify a theatrical release as early as March 2019. “We understand that should the plan change, we would need to discuss this with you and come to an understanding as the deal is based on a series of (very large) box office bonuses,” Marvel chief counsel Dave Galluzzi said at the time. During its July 9 opening weekend, Black Widow made $80 million domestically, $78 million internationally, and $60 million from $30 single purchases on Disney+. Black Widow is one of several Disney films that were released simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw theaters close or reduce their capacity. It only helps the streaming service as it competes against a seemingly never-ending list of Plus-es.
They didn't throw her a bone. They're making more than her.
grand closing
people.com
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Marvel's Kevin Feige Wants to 'Continue Working' with Scarlett Johansson Despite Black Widow's Fate
Scarlett Johansson seemingly makes her final Marvel Cinematic Universe bow as Black Widow in the character's first standalone film, out July 9
She should be thankful
Disney is a business. Businesses tend to do what’s best for them.
She also knew about the release prior to to it being dropped this month. She still did press and never seemed to have an issue.
that's in her contract...she wasn't going to breach before they did..
Correction: There won't be no Natasha Romanov resurrection starring Scarlett Johansson....
everyone forgot this shit...
Nah she'll go and make Ghost In The Shell 2(god i hope not)
Disney blasts Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' suit: 'No merit whatsoever'
Scarlett Johansson and Disney locked horns on Thursday over the release of "Black Widow."
Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney on Thursday, alleging breach of contract for releasing Marvel's "Black Widow" on Disney+ the same day as thea...
The company went on to state that the star has already received $20 million for her work and argued that “the release of ‘Black Widow’ on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date.” Disney did not provide any information about whether or not Johansson’s pact was renegotiated so that she could share in streaming rental revenue.
Disney Strikes Back Over Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit, Reveals Her $20 Million Payday – Update
'Black Widow' star Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract over its release of the film on Disney+ the same day it opened in theaters
deadline.com
Black Widow has a new enemy: the Walt Disney Co.
Scarlett Johansson, star of the latest Marvel movie “Black Widow,” filed a lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Disney, alleging her contract was breached when the media giant released the film on its Disney+ streaming service at the same time as its theatrical debut.
Ms. Johansson said in the suit that her agreement with Disney’s Marvel Entertainment guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, and her salary was based in large part on the box-office performance of the film.
“Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel,” the suit said.
A Disney spokesman said Ms. Johansson’s suit had no merit and is “especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.” The company said it “fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20 million she has received to date.”
The suit could be a bellwether for the entertainment industry. Major media companies are giving priority to their streaming services in pursuit of growth, and are increasingly putting their high-value content on those platforms. Those changes have significant financial implications for actors and producers, who want to ensure that growth in streaming doesn’t come at their expense.
“This will surely not be the last case where Hollywood talent stands up to Disney and makes it clear that, whatever the company may pretend, it has a legal obligation to honor its contracts,” said John Berlinski, an attorney at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP who represents Ms. Johansson.
The suit also notes that annual bonuses for Disney Chairman Robert Iger and Chief Executive Bob Chapek are tied to the performance of Disney+ and cites that as further motivation for putting “Black Widow” on the service. Disney disclosed in its 2021 proxy that Messrs Iger and Chapek both received bonuses for the success of Disney+. “In short, the message to—and from— Disney’s top management was clear: increase Disney+ subscribers, never mind your contractual promises, and you will be rewarded,” the suit said.
Disney began releasing movies simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters partly because of the Covid-19 pandemic, when theaters were closed or at limited capacity, and partly to boost its nascent service. AT&T Inc.’s WarnerMedia, which operates the HBO Max streaming service, is following a similar strategy for its entire 2021 slate of Warner Bros. movies. Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal has since followed suit, with the release of “The Boss Baby: Family Business” both in theaters and on its Peacock streaming service.
WarnerMedia chose to renegotiate many of its talent contracts that, like Ms. Johansson’s deal with Marvel, were tied to box-office performance. Warner Bros. paid more than $200 million to talent as part of the amended agreements.
Ms. Johansson has been an integral part of the Marvel universe since appearing as Black Widow in 2010’s “Iron Man 2.” Her presence has grown significantly since then as a member of the Avengers squad of heroes, alongside Captain America and the Incredible Hulk. Her character died in the 2019 blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame,” and the spinoff film in theaters now takes place before the events of that movie.
According to the complaint, Ms. Johansson’s representatives sought to renegotiate her contract after learning of the dual-release strategy for “Black Widow,” which she has said is her ninth and last Marvel movie. Disney and Marvel were unresponsive, the suit said.
The decision to put the movie on Disney+ is projected to cost Ms. Johansson more than $50 million, a person familiar with details of her contract claimed.
Even before the pandemic, Ms. Johansson was concerned that “Black Widow” could end up on Disney+ as part of its wide release. In 2019, Ms. Johansson’s representatives reached out to Marvel seeking assurance that “Black Widow” would have a theatrical-only release, according to the complaint. In a March 2019 email included in the suit, Marvel Chief Counsel Dave Galluzzi said the release would be according to a traditional theatrical model, adding, “We understand that should the plan change, we would need to discuss this with you and come to an understanding as the deal is based on a series of (very large) box office bonuses.”
The movie’s theatrical performance fell in the subsequent days more sharply than most Marvel films. Some analysts and executives in Hollywood questioned whether making the movie easy to watch at home was hurting box-office results. The National Association of Theatre Owners, a lobbying group for exhibitors, called the performance “disappointing and anomalous,” and proof that exclusive theatrical releases were the most profitable approach.
Internally, some executives at Disney worried that an at-home release would tarnish the overall appeal of the Marvel brand, which has produced the biggest offerings in Hollywood over the past several years.
Disney’s Marvel Studios has had unprecedented success in modern-day Hollywood, releasing 24 titles that regularly collect more than $1 billion in global ticket sales.
The movies in turn activate a cycle of revenue from toy sales to theme-park attractions. As the franchise has grown, it has become a magnet for big stars, who sign up to portray the heroes and villains of Marvel movies and shows.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Should Disney renegotiate contracts with stars like Scarlett Johansson when their movies will be released on Disney+ at the same time as in theaters? Let us know in the comments section below.
During its July 9 opening weekend, “Black Widow” grossed $80 million at the domestic box office and $78 million overseas, and generated another $60 million from $30 at-home purchases on Disney+. It was the first time Disney broke out a film’s streaming performance in such detail. Disney shares ticked upward on the news that Monday.
www.wsj.com
Scarlett Johansson, star of the latest Marvel movie “Black Widow,” filed a lawsuit Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Disney, alleging her contract was breached when the media giant released the film on its Disney+ streaming service at the same time as its theatrical debut.
Ms. Johansson said in the suit that her agreement with Disney’s Marvel Entertainment guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, and her salary was based in large part on the box-office performance of the film.
“Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel,” the suit said.
A Disney spokesman said Ms. Johansson’s suit had no merit and is “especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.” The company said it “fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20 million she has received to date.”
The suit could be a bellwether for the entertainment industry. Major media companies are giving priority to their streaming services in pursuit of growth, and are increasingly putting their high-value content on those platforms. Those changes have significant financial implications for actors and producers, who want to ensure that growth in streaming doesn’t come at their expense.
“This will surely not be the last case where Hollywood talent stands up to Disney and makes it clear that, whatever the company may pretend, it has a legal obligation to honor its contracts,” said John Berlinski, an attorney at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP who represents Ms. Johansson.
The suit also notes that annual bonuses for Disney Chairman Robert Iger and Chief Executive Bob Chapek are tied to the performance of Disney+ and cites that as further motivation for putting “Black Widow” on the service. Disney disclosed in its 2021 proxy that Messrs Iger and Chapek both received bonuses for the success of Disney+. “In short, the message to—and from— Disney’s top management was clear: increase Disney+ subscribers, never mind your contractual promises, and you will be rewarded,” the suit said.
Disney began releasing movies simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters partly because of the Covid-19 pandemic, when theaters were closed or at limited capacity, and partly to boost its nascent service. AT&T Inc.’s WarnerMedia, which operates the HBO Max streaming service, is following a similar strategy for its entire 2021 slate of Warner Bros. movies. Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal has since followed suit, with the release of “The Boss Baby: Family Business” both in theaters and on its Peacock streaming service.
WarnerMedia chose to renegotiate many of its talent contracts that, like Ms. Johansson’s deal with Marvel, were tied to box-office performance. Warner Bros. paid more than $200 million to talent as part of the amended agreements.
Ms. Johansson has been an integral part of the Marvel universe since appearing as Black Widow in 2010’s “Iron Man 2.” Her presence has grown significantly since then as a member of the Avengers squad of heroes, alongside Captain America and the Incredible Hulk. Her character died in the 2019 blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame,” and the spinoff film in theaters now takes place before the events of that movie.
According to the complaint, Ms. Johansson’s representatives sought to renegotiate her contract after learning of the dual-release strategy for “Black Widow,” which she has said is her ninth and last Marvel movie. Disney and Marvel were unresponsive, the suit said.
The decision to put the movie on Disney+ is projected to cost Ms. Johansson more than $50 million, a person familiar with details of her contract claimed.
Even before the pandemic, Ms. Johansson was concerned that “Black Widow” could end up on Disney+ as part of its wide release. In 2019, Ms. Johansson’s representatives reached out to Marvel seeking assurance that “Black Widow” would have a theatrical-only release, according to the complaint. In a March 2019 email included in the suit, Marvel Chief Counsel Dave Galluzzi said the release would be according to a traditional theatrical model, adding, “We understand that should the plan change, we would need to discuss this with you and come to an understanding as the deal is based on a series of (very large) box office bonuses.”
The movie’s theatrical performance fell in the subsequent days more sharply than most Marvel films. Some analysts and executives in Hollywood questioned whether making the movie easy to watch at home was hurting box-office results. The National Association of Theatre Owners, a lobbying group for exhibitors, called the performance “disappointing and anomalous,” and proof that exclusive theatrical releases were the most profitable approach.
Internally, some executives at Disney worried that an at-home release would tarnish the overall appeal of the Marvel brand, which has produced the biggest offerings in Hollywood over the past several years.
Disney’s Marvel Studios has had unprecedented success in modern-day Hollywood, releasing 24 titles that regularly collect more than $1 billion in global ticket sales.
The movies in turn activate a cycle of revenue from toy sales to theme-park attractions. As the franchise has grown, it has become a magnet for big stars, who sign up to portray the heroes and villains of Marvel movies and shows.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Should Disney renegotiate contracts with stars like Scarlett Johansson when their movies will be released on Disney+ at the same time as in theaters? Let us know in the comments section below.
During its July 9 opening weekend, “Black Widow” grossed $80 million at the domestic box office and $78 million overseas, and generated another $60 million from $30 at-home purchases on Disney+. It was the first time Disney broke out a film’s streaming performance in such detail. Disney shares ticked upward on the news that Monday.
Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release
Scarlett Johansson, star of Marvel Entertainment’s 2021 movie “Black Widow,” has filed suit against Walt Disney Co. over the decision to release the movie on Disney+ at the same time as in theaters.
www.wsj.com
I saw it and it was good entertainment, but I tend to feel that way as about most shit that’s free! 
She was thinking that percentage of that billion dollar pay day was going to be nice but not happening. She got 20 million but she still going to get paid more they just haven’t gave it to her yet, her greed azz better sit down some where for the mouse gives her that work
I don't know what yall are laffing about...disney fucked oldboy out of that role after making promises...
whats up with this "youre gettin fucked over but you SHOULD BE GLAD about it" attitude on the board??
if that was any one of ya'll you be ready to do a driveby on those fuckers and you know it.
she a cac fuk all that browhats up with this "youre gettin fucked over but you SHOULD BE GLAD about it" attitude on the board??
if that was any one of ya'll you be ready to do a driveby on those fuckers and you know it.
its about the principle dude...there are principalities involved in this thing...
I was talking about this with DMX who died broke which got many people upset, many of the music artist based their deals on record sales which was nothing due to file sharing. However, the 'record' company was a subsidiary of a larger company that made CD players, MP3 players, DVD, Blu-ray, smart phones, and Internet provider such as Sony or Time Warner. Their music increased sales for these other divisions greatly.
It appears to be the same sort of phenomena here with her deal with Disney.
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She about to become the Blacklisted Widow
In a court filing on Thursday, Johansson said Disney’s decision to send the Marvel movie to Disney Plus at the same time it was released in theaters cost her millions of dollars in backend compensation. Those bonuses were tied to hitting box office benchmarks that “Black Widow” likely won’t achieve. Disney is countering that it complied with the terms of Johansson’s deal to star in the Avengers spinoff film.
“There is no merit whatsoever to this filing,” Disney said in an unusually fiery statement. “The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“There is no merit whatsoever to this filing,” Disney said in an unusually fiery statement. “The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
If that is TRUE?
I could be really wrong about this blowing over quickly
the Mouse aint f*cking around
are they trying t make an example out of her?
sounds like they tryin' to deflect lol
on another note, when doing business with someone (or a company) always read EVERYTHING before you sign any paperwork. i'm guessing she didn't.
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