Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow release

[Axtremus]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/07/29/scarlett-johansson-lawsuit-disney/

Scarlett Johansson argues that Disney breached their contract with her by simultaneously releasing the Black Widow movie in theaters as well as on Disney’s streaming platform, thereby stunted the movie’s box office performance and reduced her bonus compensation tied to the box office performance.

I don’t particularly care who wins this lawsuit, but it’s an interesting look into the blockbuster movie business’ transition from “theaters” to “streaming.”

[George K]

@axtremus said in Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow release:

I don’t particularly care who wins this lawsuit, but it’s an interesting look into the blockbuster movie business’ transition from “theaters” to “streaming.”

Agreed. I'd be interested to see what the contract actually says. I'd be surprised if it were so specific as to differentiate between theater and streaming.

Well, maybe I wouldn't .

Question is, which is more profitable to the performer/distributor?

[Horace]

In my opinion she has a solid legal case, based on the precedent of hot chicks vs anything, wherein hot chicks prevailed. Plaintiff claim in that case was “I’m hot”. Cross examination revealed no flaws in the argument.

[George K]

@horace said in Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow release:

In my opinion she has a solid legal case, based on the precedent of hot chicks vs anything, wherein hot chicks prevailed. Plaintiff claim in that case was “I’m hot”. Cross examination revealed no flaws in the argument.

You should be a lawyer.

[Horace]

@george-k

Link to video

[Copper]

She signed the contract.

The time to ask for more was before she signed.

But if she has been oppressed, she is entitled.