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Mark Ruffalo continues fight against $111B Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery deal

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Mark Ruffalo is continuing his opposition to the Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, despite a judge approving the settlement that removed the final legal hurdle for the approximately $111 billion deal. Ruffalo expressed concerns that the merger will harm creativity, free speech, and employment. His criticism has also extended to the Ellison family, who are backing the deal, and has involved accusations of antisemitism from Paramount, which Ruffalo has vehemently denied, stating his critiques are political and not directed at Jewish people. AI

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Mark Ruffalo continues fight against $111B Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery deal

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew McGowan ·

    Mark Ruffalo says Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs’

    A federal judge cleared the final legal hurdle for the megamerger on Wednesday. The deal is expected to close Oct. 6.

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