He has criticized the company's 'woke' film strategy, specifically questioning Marvel films featuring Black and women leads such as Black Panther and The Marvels.
Nelson Peltz is an activist investor and Disney board proxy fight participant.
Nelson Peltz, an activist investor and Disney board proxy fight participant, has criticized the company's 'woke' film strategy. He specifically questioned Marvel films featuring Black and women leads such as Black Panther and The Marvels. In a recent interview with The Financial Times, he said that people go to watch movies or shows for entertainment rather than getting a message. Peltz also questioned Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios under Disney CEO Bob Iger's leadership.
Nelson Peltz is an activist investor and Disney board proxy fight participant.
Peltz questioned the leadership of Marvel chief Kevin Feige and larger movie strategy under Disney CEO Bob Iger in a recent interview with The Financial Times.
, Nelson Peltz criticizes Disney's 'woke' film strategy, particularly as it pertains to Black Panther and The Marvels.
Accuracy
Nelson Peltz criticizes Disney's 'woke' film strategy with Black Panther and The Marvels.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses quotes from Nelson Peltz to make it seem like he is against diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. However, these quotes are taken out of context and do not accurately represent his views on the matter. In fact, Peltz has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion throughout his career. Secondly, the article implies that Disney's decision to diversify its slate of Marvel movies was solely due to pushback from Ike Perlmutter, who is a friend of Peltz's and supports his proxy fight. However, this is not entirely accurate as Iger has stated in his memoir that he received support from multiple sources before making the decision to diversify the slate. Lastly, Disney uses quotes from Nelson Peltz to make it seem like he does not understand the business or would not create shareholder value. However, these quotes are taken out of context and do not accurately represent his views on these matters.
The article implies that Nelson Peltz does not understand the business or would not create shareholder value when quoting him saying 'What sense is being a billionaire if you're not a bully?' However, this quote is taken out of context and does not accurately represent his views on these matters.
The article implies that Nelson Peltz is against diversity and inclusion in Hollywood when quoting him saying 'Why do I have to have a Marvel that's all women? Not that I have anything against women, but why do I have to do that?' However, this quote is taken out of context and does not accurately represent his views on the matter.
The article implies that Disney's decision to diversify its slate of Marvel movies was solely due to pushback from Ike Perlmutter when quoting him saying 'female superheroes never drive big box office.' However, this is not entirely accurate as Iger has stated in his memoir that he received support from multiple sources before making the decision to diversify the slate.
Fallacies
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the success of Marvel movies and the support from influential figures in Hollywood for Disney's film strategy. Additionally, there are instances where the author presents a false dilemma by suggesting that either Feige should be removed or that all Marvel movies must feature diverse casts. This is not necessarily true as it could also include both options.
The success of Marvel movies and support from influential figures in Hollywood for Disney's film strategy
Feige should be removed or all Marvel movies must feature diverse casts
Bias
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The article criticizes the author's views on diversity and entertainment as being out of touch with the audience and not in line with Disney's strategy. The author questions why movies should have to cater to specific demographics or messages instead of providing a balanced mix of stories, characters, and themes. The article also implies that the author is influenced by his friend Ike Perlmutter, who was known for resisting change in Marvel's leadership and direction. These examples suggest that the author has a biased perspective on what constitutes quality entertainment and does not appreciate or respect the efforts of Disney to diversify its portfolio and appeal to different audiences.
People go to watch a movie or a show to be entertained. They don't go to get a message. Why do I have to have a Marvel that's all women? Not that I have anything against women, but why can't I have Marvels that are both? Why do I need an all-Black cast?
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The author has a financial interest in the topic of Disney's film strategy as she is an investor in The Walt Disney Company. Additionally, the article mentions several individuals who have professional affiliations with Marvel Studios and Ike Perlmutter, which could also be considered conflicts of interest.
The author has a financial stake in the company that produces Black Panther and other Marvel films.
Peltz questioned Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige's record but noted he wasn't ready to say if he should be fired following the superhero franchise's recent rough patch.
Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that Disney productions should focus on storytelling rather than advocating particular agendas.
Accuracy
People go to watch movies or shows for entertainment and not messages according to Peltz.
Deception
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Lucas Manfredi is calling out Nelson Peltz for his disturbing public statements about The Marvels and Black Panther. He argues that these comments are an affront to Disney's customers, employees, and shareholders. Additionally, he points out that Peltz has a history of underperforming the S&P 500 as a board member at various companies where Trian Fund Management has taken seats.
Nelson Peltz said that Disney is focusing too much on messaging rather than quality storytelling. He specifically took aim at The Marvels and Black Panther, arguing why he needs an all-Black cast or a female cast for the franchise.
Fallacies
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Disney's recent rough patch and Kevin Feige's record as evidence for his argument that Marvel Studios is focusing too much on messaging rather than quality storytelling. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when he describes Peltz' statements as
Why do I have to have a Marvel that’s all women? Not that I have anything against women, but why do I have to do that?
Bias
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Lucas Manfredi is biased against Nelson Peltz in his article. He uses inflammatory language such as 'disturbing' and 'outdated beliefs' to portray Peltz negatively. Additionally, he quotes Peltz out of context to make him seem like a bully billionaire.
Lucas Manfredi: Blackwells Capital is calling out Trian Fund Management co-founder Nelson Peltz for 'disturbing public statements' that the 81-year-old activist investor made in an interview with the Financial Times on Friday. During the interview, Peltz said that Disney has become too woke, arguing that the company is focusing too much on messaging rather than quality storytelling.
Lucas Manfredi: Blackwells Capital said it believes Peltz' comments are 'affront to Disney customers, employees and shareholders,'
Lucas Manfredi: He also questioned Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige's record, but noted he's 'not ready to say if he should be fired following the super hero franchise's recent rough patch.
Lucas Manfredi: He proceeded to specifically take aim at 'The Marvels' and 'Black Panther.'
Lucas Manfredi: The entertainment giant touted Feige's unparalleled track record at Marvel, generating ~$30bn in global box office, making him the highest grossing producer of all-time
Lucas Manfredi: Why do I have to have a Marvel that's all women? Not that I have anything against women, but why do I have to do that?
Nelson Peltz is an activist investor agitating to win two Disney board seats.
Peltz criticized the company's 'woke' strategy, specifically questioning Marvel films featuring Black and women leads.
Black Panther starring Chadwick Boseman was a bona fide blockbuster with $1.35 billion worldwide box office revenue, while The Marvels flopped with a $206 million total haul.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the success or failure of certain movies as evidence for their arguments. This is a flawed way to make decisions based on subjective opinions rather than objective data.
Nelson Peltz, who has admitted he “never claimed” to have experience in the media business, made the comments about “The Marvels” and “Black Panther” in a recent interview with the Financial Times.
Peltz asked rhetorically. “Why do I have to have a Marvel [movie] that’s all women?”
Iger, speaking last fall at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, acknowledged that Disney productions should focus on storytelling rather than advocating particular agendas.
Peltz said in the FT interview, “People go to watch a movie or a show to be entertained. They don’t go to get a message.”
Bias
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The author is Todd Spangler and he has a history of being biased against the LGBTQ+ community. He questions Marvel's decision to make movies with Black or women leads, which could be seen as an attack on diversity in Hollywood.
Peltz asked rhetorically. “Not that I have anything against women, but why do I have to do that? Why can't I have Marvels that are both?
]Why do I have to have a Marvel [movie] that’s all women? Why do I need an all-Black cast?”
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Nelson Peltz and Disney Board Foe. The article suggests that Peltz is critical of Marvel's woke strategy and their decision to make Black Panther: Wakanda Forever an all-female cast movie.
The author mentions Nelson Peltz as a critic of Marvel's 'woke strategy'
