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Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney: Is Simultaneous Theatrical And Streaming Here To Stay?

Published August 2, 2021 at 12:40 PM CDT
Scarlett Johansson arrives at ELLE's 26th Annual Women in Hollywood celebration presented by Ralph Lauren and Lexus on Oct. 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ELLE)
Scarlett Johansson arrives at ELLE's 26th Annual Women in Hollywood celebration presented by Ralph Lauren and Lexus on Oct. 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ELLE)

“Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the simultaneous release of the film in theaters and on Disney+.

Host Jane Clayson speaks with KPCC entertainment reporter John Horn about the lawsuit and the movies in the theater, streaming at home and on the set.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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