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The lawsuit underscores a troubling trend: Disney's financial tactics may be part of a broader pattern of questionable practices aimed at protecting its bottom line at the expense of investors and profit-sharing partners. With over $3.3 billion invested by TSG across more than a hundred films (including titles like "Deadpool" and "The Martian"), the stakes are enormous.
Furthermore, these allegations come at a precarious time for Disney, which is already suffering from disappointing earnings reports, sluggish streaming growth, and dwindling box office revenues. The company’s reputation is under threat, and the legal actions could potentially cost them hundreds of millions more, as more financiers scrutinize Disney’s accounting practices.