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The video examines Disney's tumultuous 2023, a year marked by significant struggles across its divisions, including Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Pixar, despite it being the company's 100th anniversary. Key issues highlighted include the poor box office performance of "The Marvels," noted as the worst opening in MCU history, and the subsequent fallout involving actress Brie Larson. Larson, facing backlash and being fired from several Marvel projects, defended her role and criticized the toxic male fan base. The speaker emphasizes the ongoing challenges around female representation in the film industry and criticizes internal management and direction at Disney, particularly regarding their handling of female-centric narratives. The narrative also touches on the broader societal implications of misogyny in media, the struggles of advocating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within Disney, and forecasts more challenges ahead for Disney with future major releases. The video ends with a call for a more inclusive future in cinema and invites viewer feedback on these issues.
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In this part of the video, the speaker claims that 2023 was the worst year for Walt Disney across all its divisions, including Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Pixar. Despite it being Disney’s 100th anniversary, the year was marked by poor performances and significant issues. The Marvel film “The Marvels” had the worst box office opening in MCU history, leading to damage control efforts by the director and heavy defense by actress Brie Larson. Additionally, Brie Larson has faced backlash and was fired from multiple Marvel projects, which has further complicated situations for Disney and its executives, including CEO Bob Iger. Larson responded to her firing by criticizing fans for their negative reactions and defending the role of women in the industry.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the progress of women’s representation in the film industry, emphasizing how recent projects like “The Marvels” highlight this shift. They criticize toxic male fan bases and studios that pander to such fans, arguing that these groups resist female-led films. The speaker points out the backlash and underperformance of “The Marvels,” attributing it to misogyny among the critics and audience. They also mention internal issues at studios, such as questionable direction and management choices, particularly criticizing the handling of female-centric stories. The segment concludes by expressing hope for a more inclusive future in cinema.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various actresses associated with Disney and the Marvel Universe, like Tatiana Maslany and Brie Larson, and talks about the silent majority of fans who support Marvel films but fear ridicule. The speaker expresses sympathy for the criticism women in the industry face, especially in superhero roles, and critiques critics for their valid opinions on Marvel’s recent failures. The segment highlights Disney’s poor performance in late 2023, referring to it as a failure for CEO Bob Iger and the company, particularly mentioning Marvel Studios’ struggles with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda. The video predicts future difficulties for Disney, especially with upcoming releases in 2025, like the Snow White remake and Captain America 4, and invites viewers to share their opinions on the situation.