Disney Not Looking to 'Advance Any Kind of Agenda': CEO Bob Iger

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Disney Not Looking to 'Advance Any Kind of Agenda': CEO Bob Iger
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'Why do I have to have a Marvel [movie] that's all women? 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 need an all-Black cast?' The individual who said that – activist investor Nelson Peltz – lost his bid...

'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? Why can't I have 'Marvels' that are both? Why do I need an all-Black cast?' The individual who said that – activist investor Nelson Peltz – lost his bid to secure some spots on the Disney Board of Directors, a move that originated from Peltz's belief that Disney was suffering because it had spent too much time pursuing a 'woke' agenda.

The Swans' Season 2 Premiere at Museum of Modern Art in New York on January 23, 2024 'Our job is to entertain first and foremost, and by telling great stories, we continue to have a positive impact on the world and inspire future generations, just as we've done for over 100 years. Disney has always been and will continue to be a source of hope, joy, and optimism for people of all ages.

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