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Disney sued over allegations of withholding profits through distribution deals and accounting practices

  • Major Hollywood financier TSG Entertainment is suing Disney over claims they manipulated distribution and withheld hundreds of millions in profits.
  • TSG alleges Disney engaged in shady accounting practices like charging excessive distribution fees to streaming platforms and partners.
  • TSG claims shortened theatrical windows and streaming deals impacted their ability to sell stakes in films they invested billions in.
  • The lawsuit alleges Disney prioritized growing their streaming services over properly compensating financiers.
  • Comes after Scarlett Johansson sued Disney last year over Black Widow's simultaneous streaming/theatrical release impacting her compensation.
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