'He's angry and embarrassed': Inside Kevin Feige's reaction to Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow lawsuit with Disney!

"Not Wanting to Upset His Talent": Scarlett Johansson's Lawsuit Shakes Marvel and Disney!

When Scarlett Johansson, our beloved Black Widow, slings a legal web, it's bound to entangle some big names. Her lawsuit against Disney alleging a breach of contract has not only shaken the industry but has left Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige feeling "angry and embarrassed."

Feige's Fight for Johansson: An Inside Look

As reported by the What I’m Hearing… newsletter from former The Hollywood Reporter editor Matthew Belloni, Feige seems caught off guard and less than pleased by Disney's response to Johansson's lawsuit.

"He's angry and embarrassed," Belloni reveals. “He lobbied Disney against the day-and-date plan for Black Widow, preferring the big screen exclusivity and not wanting to upset his talent.”

Scarlett's Stand: A Breach of Contract?

Scarlett Johansson's stand against the media giant is all about dollars and respect. A substantial chunk of her salary depended on "Black Widow's" box office performance. Disney's decision to release the film in theaters and on Disney Premier Access without renegotiating her contract allegedly caused her to miss out on over $50 million in pay.

Disney Fires Back: A War of Words

In a sharp retort, Disney claimed that it "fully complied with Ms. Johansson's contract," labeling the lawsuit as "sad and distressing in its callous disregard" for the COVID-19 pandemic.

But the war of words didn't stop Johansson's team from arguing that Disney's streaming move cost their client dearly, while Disney argued that Premier Access "significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date."

The Black Widow's Web: What This Means for Hollywood

Given how much Scarlett Johansson and Kevin Feige have collaborated in building the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the last decade, Feige's stance isn't all that shocking. "When the sh*t hit the fan, the movie started tanking, and Johansson's team threatened litigation," Feige reportedly even tried to have Disney "make this right with her."

Conclusion: Scarlett's Legal Battle – The Ultimate Showdown

It's a tangle only the Black Widow could weave: a lawsuit that has ensnared Disney, one of the biggest entertainment companies on the planet, and ignited a firestorm of controversy.

With millions of dollars at stake and reputations on the line, the Scarlett Johansson-Disney lawsuit opens up a can of worms that could redefine the way Hollywood handles streaming releases and star contracts. As the details unfold, the industry watches, and the fans await the next chapter in this gripping real-life drama.

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