Summary: Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract after the studio released “Black Widow” both in movie theaters and its own streaming service at the same time. The actress believes Disney’s distribution strategy is preventing her from earning millions in box office bonuses but instead enriches the company’s top executives. The outcome of the case could determine how or if back end deals on movies are offered to above the line talent in the future.<br> Meanwhile, as film and television production levels in Hollywood return to pre-COVID levels, the pandemic is once again dragging down the international box office. It may start doing so on Broadway and at concerts as vaccines will be required to gain entrance.<br> Of course we also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including how comedian Louis C.K. hopes to make a comeback with a national tour, the game show “Jeopardy” may have found a replacement for Alex Trebek and Doctor Who plans a vacation.<br> <br> <br> ‘The Suicide Squad’ Misses Mark At $72M Global; Overseas On Par With ‘Birds Of Prey’ As Covid Complications Continue<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/08/the-suicide-squad-jungle-cruise-f9-global-international-box-office-1234811102/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deadline.com/2021/08/the-suicide-squad-jungle-cruise-f9-global-international-box-office-1234811102/</a><br> ‘The Suicide Squad’ Underwhelms With $26.5 Million Debut Amid Delta Variant Concerns<br> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/film/box-office/the-suicide-squad-box-office-underwhelms-1235037004/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://variety.com/2021/film/box-office/the-suicide-squad-box-office-underwhelms-1235037004/</a><br> Comscore Worldwide Box Office<br> <a href="https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Rankings#tab_worldwide_box_office/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Rankings#tab_worldwide_box_office/</a> <br> Arrests Made After Jewel Thief Scooted Off From ‘Mind-Boggling’ Paris Heist<br> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/28/jewel-thief-scoots-away-after-mind-boggling-heist-in-paris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/28/jewel-thief-scoots-away-after-mind-boggling-heist-in-paris</a><br> Kris Wu Detained by Chinese Police on Suspicion of Rape<br> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/music/news/kris-wu-rape-detained-1235031986/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://variety.com/2021/music/news/kris-wu-rape-detained-1235031986/</a><br> Louis C.K. To Launch National Tour Next Week At Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theatre<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/08/louis-c-k-tour-madison-square-garden-1234809178/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deadline.com/2021/08/louis-c-k-tour-madison-square-garden-1234809178/</a><br> Activision Blizzard Employees to Walk Out Following Sexual Harassment Lawsuit<br> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/27/22595922/activision-blizzard-employees-walk-out-sexual-harassment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/27/22595922/activision-blizzard-employees-walk-out-sexual-harassment</a><br> Blizzard’s President Is Stepping down Amid ‘Frat Boy’ Culture Scandal<br> <a href="https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/blizzard--ceo-stepping-down" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/blizzard–ceo-stepping-down</a><br> Ron Meyer Is Adviser to Qatar Royal Family After Universal Exit<br> <a href="https://www.thewrap.com/ron-meyer-adviser-qatar-film-institute/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thewrap.com/ron-meyer-adviser-qatar-film-institute/</a><br> ‘Loki,’ ‘Manifest’ Stay Atop Nielsen Streaming Charts<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/loki-manifest-nielsen-streaming-june-28-july-4-1234990339/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank..."></a>
