Disney· Fires Writer-Producer Beau DeMayo from X-Men ’97 Amidst Season 2 Premiere and Third Season Discussions

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Beau DeMayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men 97
DeMayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97
He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
The show is a continuation of the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series and follows the storyline where Professor Charles Xavier is believed to be dead, and Magneto has assumed control of his last will and testament.
Disney· Fires Writer-Producer Beau DeMayo from X-Men ’97 Amidst Season 2 Premiere and Third Season Discussions

On March 12, Disney· announced that Beau DeMayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men ’97. The show is a continuation of the beloved ‘X-Men: The Animated Series and follows the storyline where Professor Charles Xavier is believed to be dead, and Magneto has assumed control of his last will and testament. DeMayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press for its Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.


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Confidence

86%

Doubts
  • It's not clear why DeMayo was fired from the show.
  • There may have been creative differences between DeMayo and Disney· executives.

Sources

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Why Did Disney+ Fire ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo?

Vulture Magazine Jason P. Tuesday, 12 March 2024 21:50
  • Unique Points
    • X-Men 97 creator Beau DeMayo was reportedly fired from the series ahead of its March 20 Disney debut.
    • Beau DeMayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press and making plans to attend the show's Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
  • Accuracy
    • Beau DeMayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men 97.
    • De Mayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press and making plans to attend the show's Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that DeMayo was fired from the series without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction of DeMayo as both being excited about working on X-Men: The Animated Series and then being fired from it. This creates confusion and contradicts itself. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that DeMayo's inclusion on an X-Men project was particularly exciting because he is a gay, Black man heading a series that not only deals with outsiders on the margins of society but is also often overtly homoerotic. This statement implies that DeMayo's identity and sexuality are relevant to his work as an artist, which may be seen as offensive or inappropriate by some readers.
    • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that DeMayo was fired from the series without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
    • There is a dichotomous depiction of DeMayo as both being excited about working on X-Men: The Animated Series and then being fired from it.
    • The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that DeMayo's inclusion on an X-Men project was particularly exciting because he is a gay, Black man heading a series that not only deals with outsiders on the margins of society but is also often overtly homoerotic. This statement implies that DeMayo's identity and sexuality are relevant to his work as an artist, which may be seen as offensive or inappropriate by some readers.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article reports that Beau DeMayo was fired from the X-Men: The Animated Series project ahead of its March 20 Disney debut. This is a clear example of monetary bias as it suggests that Disney may have been pressured to fire DeMayo due to financial considerations.
    • X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo was reportedly fired from the series ahead of its March 20 Disney+ debut, per The Hollywood Reporter.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    81%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Marvel Shocker: ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Weeks Before Premiere (Exclusive)

    The Hollywood Reporter Borys Kit, Tuesday, 12 March 2024 18:41
    • Unique Points
      • Beau DeMayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men 97.
      • DeMayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press and making plans to attend the show's Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
    • Accuracy
      • De Mayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press and making plans to attend the show's Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in that it presents Beau DeMayo as the creator of X-Men: The Animated Series when he was not. It also implies that DeMayo's firing from the project was due to his identity as a gay Black man which is untrue.
      • The article implies that DeMayo's firing from the project was due to his identity as a gay Black man which is untrue. According to sources close to the situation, DeMayo's firing had nothing to do with his sexual orientation or ethnicity.
      • The article states 'X-Men 97 creator Beau DeMayo'. However, according to Marvel Studios, X-Men: The Animated Series was created by Larry Kudlowitz and Eric Leighton.
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    64%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Creator of X-Men ’97 Beau DeMayo reportedly fired by Marvel

    The Verge Amrita Khalid Tuesday, 12 March 2024 22:14
    • Unique Points
      • Beau DeMayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men 97.
      • De Mayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press and making plans to attend the show's Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
    • Accuracy
      • Marvel Studios has fired Beau DeMayo, the creator of X-Men 97.
      • Beau DeMayo had completed work on Seasons 1 and 2 of X-Men &;97.
    • Deception (30%)
      The article reports that Beau DeMayo was fired by Marvel Studios. The timing of his departure is unusual as X-Men ’97 is set to premiere on Disney Plus roughly a week from now. This suggests that there may be some sort of internal conflict or issue within the company regarding the show's production.
      • Marvel Studios has fired Beau DeMayo,
      • The timing of DeMayo’s departure is unusual,
    • Fallacies (70%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Marvel Studios has fired Beau DeMayo without providing any evidence or reasoning for the decision. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the timing of DeMayo's departure as 'unusual'. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of X-Men 97 and its creator by stating that it continues the storyline of X-Men: The Animated Series while also mentioning that several original voice actors returned for the new series. This creates a false sense of continuity between the two shows.
      • Marvel Studios has fired Beau DeMayo,
      • The timing of DeMayo's departure is unusual,
    • Bias (85%)
      The article reports that Beau DeMayo was fired by Marvel Studios. The timing of his departure is unusual given that X-Men ’97 is set to premiere on Disney Plus roughly a week from now. This suggests a possible bias towards the idea that DeMayo's firing may have been due to his involvement with X-Men ’97 and not for any other reason.
      • Marvel Studios has fired Beau DeMayo, the creator of the upcoming animated Disney Plus series X-Men ’97,
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      72%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      X-Men '97 Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Ahead of Premiere on Disney+

      Variety Jordan Moreau Tuesday, 12 March 2024 19:05
      • Unique Points
        • Beau DeMayo was fired ahead of the March 20 premiere.
        • De Mayo had completed work on Seasons 1 and 2 of X-Men ޹.
      • Accuracy
        • X-Men '97 Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Ahead of Premiere on Disney+
        • Beau DeMayo had completed work on Seasons 1 and 2 of the series.
        • De Mayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men 97.
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Beau DeMayo was fired ahead of the premiere on Disney+ without providing any reason for his dismissal. This statement implies that there must be some sort of wrongdoing or misconduct on DeMayo's part, which may not necessarily be true. Secondly, the article mentions several other projects that DeMayo has worked on in the past, such as Moon Knight and Blade, without providing any context for his involvement in these projects. This could lead readers to believe that he is a successful showrunner and producer who has been fired from X-Men 97 due to his previous successes. Finally, the article mentions several original cast members of X-Men: The Animated Series returning for X-Men 97 without providing any information about their roles or how they will contribute to the new series.
        • Beau DeMayo was fired ahead of the premiere on Disney+
        • The article mentions several other projects that Beau DeMayo has worked on in the past, such as Moon Knight and Blade, without providing any context for his involvement in these projects.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Beau DeMayo's firing as a 'shocking and sudden development'. This is an example of hyperbole. Additionally, the author quotes sources without providing any context or explanation for why they were chosen, which can be seen as an appeal to authority fallacy.
        • Beau DeMayo was fired ahead of the premiere on Disney+
        • The X-Men ’97 series is a continuation of the popular “X-Men: The Animated Series” that aired on Fox Kids in the 1990s.
        • Several original cast members of “X-Men: The Animated Series” are returning for “X-Men ’97” more than 3 decades after the series finale.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article reports that Beau DeMayo was fired from the upcoming animated series X-Men: 97 ahead of its premiere. The author does not provide any context or explanation for why DeMayo was fired, and instead focuses on his previous work and accomplishments. This lack of transparency is a clear example of bias.
        • ]The article reports that Beau DeMayo was fired from the upcoming animated series X-Men: 97 ahead of its premiere.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        78%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        ‘X-Men ’97’ Writer Beau DeMayo Exits Marvel/Disney+ Animated Series Just Ahead Of Premiere

        Deadline Hollywood Denise Petski Tuesday, 12 March 2024 19:35
        • Unique Points
          • Beau DeMayo was fired from his position as writer-producer for X-Men 97.
          • De Mayo had completed writing duties on season two of X-Men 97 and was lining up press and making plans to attend the show's Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even discussing loose ideas for a third season with members of his team.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Beau DeMayo has parted ways with Marvel just ahead of the series premiere. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as there are no official statements from either Marvel or Disney confirming his departure. Secondly, the article mentions a reason for his departure but does not provide any concrete evidence to support it. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that DeMayo had already completed writing both seasons 1 and 2 of the series before he left.
          • Beau DeMayo has parted ways with Marvel just ahead of the series premiere.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains a statement that implies Beau DeMayo was forced to face an unexpected new future. This is likely meant to be interpreted as the X-Men facing challenges in their world and being hated by it. However, this interpretation assumes that the audience will interpret 'unexpected' as negative or threatening, which may not necessarily be true.
          • forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
            • The X-Men are challenged like never before
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication