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Speculation abounds over how these leaks and internal tensions are being managed. Some speculate that Pearlmutter may be responsible for passing sensitive information—particularly the detailed variety of internal issues in Marvel—to certain outlets, notably The Wall Street Journal. Others argue that a network of disaffected insiders inside Disney are deliberately leaking to expose what they see as mismanagement and to push reforms from within.
Whether orchestrated or organic, these leaks serve to embolden Peltz’s faction and could influence shareholder decisions before the upcoming board elections. The possibility that multiple insiders are risking exposure to shed light on Disney’s struggles cannot be dismissed.