The Case Analysis of Disney with Scarlett Johansson Litigation

Xiaoyuan Ye

doi:10.54691/bcpbm.v16i.310

Authors

Xiaoyuan Ye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/bcpbm.v16i.310

Keywords:

Case Analysis, Disney, Lawsuit, Scarlett Johansson.

Abstract

This article will discuss the lawsuit Scarlett Johansson filed against Disney over the streaming trend. This paper will precisely analyze the case to understand their right to be opposed and how they reacted throughout the lawsuit. In addition, the impact of this action on the film business is significant and is included in this article. Background on the lawsuit. According to Disney’s response to the lawsuit, Johnson received a $20 million advance salary for appearing in the film, but her complaint states that making the film available through Disney plus increased the value of the streaming service but decreased office revenue.

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