Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over its decision to release superhero movie Black Widow on streaming at the same time as in theatres, alleging a breach of contract which cost the star millions of dollars. Johansson, one of Hollywood's biggest and top-paid stars, was entitled to a percentage of box office receipts from the much-anticipated Marvel film, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday at Los Angeles Superior Court. Disney – which owns superhero movie powerhouse Marvel Studios – did not immediately respond to AFP request for comment. Like many Hollywood studios, Disney is increasingly prioritising streaming as a source of future revenue. Following the film's opening weekend, Disney issued a press release claiming Black Widow had earned "over US$60M" (RM254mil) on Disney+ alone, where it was available to subscribers at an additional US$30 (RM127) cost.

Source: The Star July 30, 2021 00:20 UTC