UPDATE (9/30):Scarlett Johansson and Disney have settled a breach of contract lawsuit overBlack Widowand alleged potential box office profits, as The Hollywood Reporterreports. “I am happy to have resolved our differences with Disney,” Johansson said in a statement. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together over the years …
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