Last week, we looked at how Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney alleging that Black Widow’s premiere on the company’s streaming platform deprived the movie star of income. The video below dives into further detail about how this upcoming legal battle could set the stage for big changes in Hollywood as on-screen talent looks to grab a piece of the increasingly important streaming market.
Questions:
- How could Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney potentially transform actor compensation in Hollywood?
- Do you think big name actors should receive a portion of a film’s streaming profits? Why or why not?