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Scarlett Johansson Reveals Her “Ideal Job” with Disney

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Scarlett Johansson has had a somewhat rocky relationship with Disney over the last couple of years, but it sounds like the actress isn’t holding any grudges.

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Johansson recently appeared on the podcast “Table for Two with Bruze Bozzi” and commented on her acting background, how she broke out of the “bombshell” stereotype, and what her dream job is for the future. Considering the controversy that ensued after Disney’s Black Widow release which led to Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney, that dream job might surprise you!

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“Know Your Worth.” Scarlett Johansson Comments on Disney Lawsuit

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Earlier this year, Scarlett Johansson sued Disney over her Black Widow contract following its unconventional joint release in theatres and on Disney+.

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Though the back and forth between Johansson and Disney was volatile for a time, the two parties ultimately reached a settlement and Disney opted to change talent contracts going forward. Now, Scarlett Johansson is speaking out about the lawsuit.

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Scarlett Johansson Will Still Be a Part of Disney’s ‘Tower of Terror’ Movie!

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We learned today that actress Scarlett Johansson and Disney have reached a settlement regarding the lawsuit over Black Widow.

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In the announcement made by The Hollywood Reporter, we learned a very interesting detail regarding the future of Johansson’s working relationship with the Walt Disney Company!

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Scarlett Johansson and Disney Reach Settlement Over ‘Black Widow’

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Earlier this past summer, actress Scarlett Johansson sued the Walt Disney Company for breach of contract. According to Johansson, Disney stifled box office potential by releasing Black Widow exclusively on Disney+, cutting into her potential bonus earnings, which was a reflection of box office performance.

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The lawsuit was followed by a back-and-forth between the two parties, eventually resulting in Disney seeking private arbitration for the case.

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How Disney Will Change Talent Contracts Following ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit

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Disney has been involved in a very public lawsuit the past few months with actress Scarlett Johansson.

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Johansson, who played Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sued the company over their release of her film Black Widow simultaneously in movie theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access, saying that it was a violation of her contract. The two parties have gone back and forth in recent weeks, with representatives speaking out from both sides, and today Disney CEO Bob Chapek had some more comments to share about how Disney compensates its talent.

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The BIGGEST Announcements from Disney’s Earnings Call

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The Walt Disney Company released its Quarterly Earnings Report for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2021 earlier today, and CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy hosted the company’s Quarterly Earnings Call this afternoon.

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We learned quite a bit of interesting news today, from the continued growth of Disney+ to the steady demand for Disney Parks! Let’s recap all of the major announcements and updates from this afternoon’s call.

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Disney CEO Discusses Disney+ and Theatrical Movie Releases Amid Black Widow Lawsuit

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Disney has released a number of movies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways.

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Some films have gone straight to Disney+, others have had a combined release between Disney+ and theaters, and some are set to be released solely in theaters in the future. Recently, Disney’s CEO commented about how the company makes their decisions regarding the release of films and talked about the arrangements it has made with its stars.

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Scarlett Johansson’s Agency Defends Her After Disney’s Response to Her Lawsuit

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We found out recently that Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over Marvel’s Black Widow being released on Disney+ at the same time as it was released in theaters.

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The actress is claiming breach of contract in her lawsuit, saying that Disney’s Marvel Entertainment guaranteed her an exclusively theatrical release of the film. The lawsuit claims that due to her salary being based in large part on the box-office performance of the film, Johansson will lose out on $50 million. After the news broke yesterday, Disney reportedly released a statement as a response to the lawsuit. Now, Johansson’s agency is coming to her defense.

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NEWS: Scarlett Johansson is Suing Disney Over Marvel’s Black Widow

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Marvel’s Black Widow was released earlier this month after being repeatedly delayed due to the global pandemic.

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It was released in theaters and on Disney+ with premier access. But now, star of the film, Scarlett Johansson, is suing Disney over the way the movie was released in both theaters and on the streaming service simultaneously, claiming it was a breach of contract.

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NEWS: Marvel Actor to Reportedly Star in and Produce New Tower of Terror Movie for Disney

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We’ve already got a movie series inspired by Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Later this year we’ll be getting a movie based on the Jungle Cruise attraction, and we’ve shared the news about a new Haunted Mansion movie that’s reportedly in the works.

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But, now we’ve got information about a film based on Tower of Terror and the Marvel star who is reportedly set to produce and star in it!

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