The 81-year-old businessman, whose experience is with food companies including Wendys and H.J.
Why do I have to have a Marvel [movie] thats all women?
Peltz asked the publication.
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Not that I have anything against women, but why do I have to do that?
Why cant I have Marvels that are both?
Why do I need an all-Black cast?
He continued, People go to watch a movie or a show to be entertained.
They dont go to get a message.
This goes back to Perlmutters feud with Kevin Feige, who pushed for Black Panther and Captain Marvel.
(What sense is being a billionaire if youre not a bully?
Peltz has been quoted as saying.)
Which is such a strange stance to bring into Disney, standing directly against all it represents.
He added, When Bob recently returned to the company during a difficult time, I was relieved.
No one knows Disney better.
I have voted all of my shares for Disneys 12 directors and urge other shareholders to do the same.
With this seat bid he hopes for round two in having more direct influence on the company board.
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