Since the release of Iron man in 2008, Marvel Studios has operated under Marvel Entertainment CEO Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter. However, after what is being described as “several years of frustration”, Kevin Feige will now report directly to Disney boss Alan Horn. This isn’t a rumor either – a Disney spokesperson confirmed it:
“Marvel Studios is taking the next logical step in its integration with The Walt Disney Studios, joining Pixar and Lucasfilm in centralizing many of its film-related functions in Burbank, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and co-president Louis D’Esposito continuing to lead the Marvel Studios team reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn.”
There have been stories about Perlmutter posted many times. He was the one who replaced Terrence Howard because he wanted a raise – and Perlmutter believed that no one would notice the difference between two black actors. He also almost screwed up Civil War when fought against altering Robert Downey Jr.’s contract.
Perlmutter will still be in charge of Marvel Television – as well as the comic book/animation divisions.
“One insider says Feige has earned the opportunity to break free from Perlmutter, who is not only controlling, but also obsessed with thrift. “Everybody knows Ike is difficult,” says one source close to the company. “This has been a long time coming. Kevin has grown his entire career under Ike and now it just makes sense.”
Source: THR
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