One of the first major Disney layoffs this week is Marvel Entertainment Chairman, Ike Perlmutter.
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. As part of their cost-cutting campaign, Disney has laid off Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter, the Chairman of Marvel Entertainment, according to the New York Times. Marvel Entertainment is a small division of Disney that runs consumer products separately from Marvel Studios, the division responsible for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Disney shut down Marvel Entertainment just a few weeks after executive producer Victoria Alonso left Marvel Studios. Alonso, who was part of Marvel Studios since the release of 2008’s Iron Man and the inception of the MCU, was reportedly forced to leave due to a breach of contract. However, the producer’s representatives deny the claim and say she was shut down after criticizing Disney.
How Disney’s Cut-Costing Measures Affect Your Favorite Franchise? Disney’s latest restructuring has already affected some of the company’s biggest franchises. For instance, recently, Willow was canceled after only one season due to the show’s poor reception, despite the number of stars involved with the project. Lucasfilm was also reportedly asked to focus on more Star Wars content, with might lead to the cancellation of the previously announced Indiana Jones series.
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