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Scarlett, Disney settle lawsuit over 'Black Widow'


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Published : 01 Oct 2021 09:19 PM | Updated : 01 Oct 2021 09:22 PM

Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Co. on Thursday settled her lawsuit over the streaming release of ‘Black Widow,’ bringing a swift end to what had begun as the first major fight between a studio and star over recent changes in rollout plans for films.

 Johansson filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court two months ago, saying the streaming release of the Marvel movie breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the two sides released a joint statement in which they pledged to continue working together.

“I am happy to have resolved our differences with Disney," said Johansson, who has played Natasha Romanoff aka ‘Black Widow’, in nine movies going back to 2010’s ‘Iron Man 2.’ "I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team. I look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

 Alan Bergman, chairman of Disney Studios Content, said he is “pleased that we have been able to come to a mutual agreement."

“We appreciate her contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and look forward to working together on a number of upcoming projects,” Bergman said.

The lawsuit said Johansson's contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, with her potential earnings tied to the box office performance of the film.

 But as it has with other recent releases since the coronavirus pandemic began, Disney released the film simultaneously in theaters and through its streaming service Disney+ for a $30 rental. -   AP