CNBC: Disney blasts Scarlett Johansson over Black Widow streaming lawsuit
Disney has fired back against Scarlett Johansson Thursday after the Marvel actress filed a lawsuit against the studio for releasing “Black Widow” on Disney+.
Disney released a statement saying:
”There is no merit whatsoever to this filing. The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Disney has fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date.”
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the streaming release of “Black Widow,” according to a @WSJ report. https://t.co/UU1D88umbX pic.twitter.com/GKviMDiRx8
— CNBC (@CNBC) July 29, 2021
