The way Disney handled the release of Marvel’s “Black Widow” and Scarlett Johansson’s pay for the film sent a stark message to many creatives in Hollywood.
After the film was delayed due to the COVID pandemic, Disney decided to release the film last year theatrically and on Disney+ the same day. READ MORE: Scarlett Johansson Is Fiercely Defended By Jamie Lee Curtis Amid Her Disney Lawsuit Johansson filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that her pay, which was tied to box office gross, was negatively impacted by the simultaneous streaming release.
In a statement at the time, Disney said, “The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” They later settled the matter out of court.
In a new interview with Den of Geek, “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo spoke about the dispute between Disney and Johansson, calling out the company for its treatment of artists. “We’re certainly concerned with the trend in the market that’s moving away from artists,” Joe said. “There’s been a lot of value in tech companies getting involved in making content, but there’s also some downsides to that.
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