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.
Instead, the dual release had resulted in her earning less than she would have otherwise, she argued. In the complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, she alleged that Disney wanted to increase subscriber numbers for its streaming vehicle Disney+.
So when Black Widow debuted on 9 July in theatres, the company had also released it on streaming for a $30 (£21) charge. The.
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