Scarlett Johansson, Disney Settle Lawsuit Over 'Black Widow' Release

The transcript discusses a lawsuit filed by an actress against the Walt Disney Company over the streaming release of Marvel's Black Widow. The actress claims her earnings were affected as her payout was linked to the film's box office performance, which was impacted by its simultaneous release in theaters and on Disney Plus. This lawsuit represents the first significant dispute between a studio and a star regarding changes in film release strategies.

Why did the actress decide to take legal action against Disney?

• Due to the streaming release of Black Widow

• Because of a disagreement over her role in the film

• Due to a delay in the film's production

• Because of a personal conflict with Disney executives

What was the actress's payout linked to?

• The film's production budget

• The number of awards won

• The film's box office performance

• The number of streaming views

How did the simultaneous release affect the actress's earnings?

• It reduced her earnings

• It doubled her earnings

• It had no impact on her earnings

• It increased her earnings significantly

What does the lawsuit signify in the film industry?

• A new trend in film marketing

• A routine legal procedure

• A minor disagreement over film production

• A major conflict over film release strategies

What was unique about this lawsuit in the context of the film industry?

• It was the first lawsuit involving a director

• It was the first lawsuit involving a producer

• It was the first major dispute over film rollout changes

• It was the first lawsuit against a streaming service