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Civil Litigation,
Entertainment & Sports

Aug. 6, 2021

Black Windows: Scarlett Jo vs Disney

“The truth rarely makes sense when you omit key details.” These words, spoken by Florence Pugh to Scarlett Johansson in “Black Widow” aptly summarize the public messaging disconnect between Johansson and the Walt Disney Company.

Neville L. Johnson

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Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA

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Douglas L. Johnson

Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP

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McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific; CA

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Daniel B. Lifschitz

Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP

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Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA

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Black Windows: Scarlett Jo vs Disney
Scarlett Johansson in Venice, Italy, August 29, 2019. (Shutterstock)

"The truth rarely makes sense when you omit key details."

These words, spoken by Florence Pugh to Scarlett Johansson in "Black Widow" -- Marvel Studio's latest blockbuster superhero film -- aptly summarize the public messaging disconnect between Johansson and the Walt Disney Company over the latter's decision to simultaneously release "Black Widow" to both movie theaters and the Disney+ streaming service -- a rollout that recently provoked ...

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