Draft:Tower of Terror (upcoming film)
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| Tower of Terror | |
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| Written by | Josh Cooley |
| Based on | Disney's The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror |
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Production company | These Pictures |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tower of Terror is an upcoming American horror comedy film written by Josh Cooley and based on the theme park attraction The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It stars Scarlett Johansson.
Cast
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[edit]Development
[edit]On June 23, 2021, it was reported that Walt Disney Pictures was developing a new film based on the attraction, with Scarlett Johansson starring and producing the project through her production company, These Pictures, alongside Jonathan Lia, while Josh Cooley will write the script.[1] The Hollywood Reporter indicated that it was unclear whether Johansson was set to star in the film.[2]
In July 2021, Johansson filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging a stipulation in her contract was breached as a result of the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Widow, in which she starred and executive-produced, being released on Disney+ Premier Access in addition to a theatrical release.[3] The lawsuit stated that the film's release exempted Disney from paying "very large box office bonuses" Johansson would have reportedly been entitled to.[4] Outlets such as Variety noted that the lawsuit could potentially limit the actress’s willingness to collaborate on future Disney movies, including Tower of Terror.[5] In September 2021, Johansson and Disney settled, with both parties revealing that the film is still moving forward.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Sneider, Jeff (2021-06-23). "Exclusive: Scarlett Johansson to Produce and Star in 'Tower of Terror' Movie for Disney". Collider. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (2021-06-23). "Scarlett Johansson and Disney Team for 'Tower of Terror'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ Gardner, Eriq; McClintock, Pamela (2021-07-29). "Scarlett Johansson Files Lawsuit Against Disney Over 'Black Widow' Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ Pallotta, Frank (29 July 2021). "Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over 'Black Widow' Disney+ release". CNN. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Maddaus, Gene (2021-07-30). "'Black Widow' Legal Battle: Inside the Fallout After Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney". Variety. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (September 30, 2021). "Black Widow Suit Settled: Scarlett Johansson's Tower of Terror Not Dropped by Disney". Comic Book. Retrieved September 30, 2021.