
Paramount and California AG to Discuss Warner Bros. Merger Amid Ruffalo's Criticism
Paramount and the California Attorney General's office are scheduled to hold preliminary talks regarding the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. This development follows actor Mark Ruffalo's strong criticism of the merger, which Paramount had controversially labeled as 'antisemitic'.
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Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports - Reuters
Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports Reuters
Read full article →Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal
The discussions on Monday are an early effort to resolve a lawsuit that California and 11 other states filed to block Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
By Lauren Hirsch, Benjamin Mullin and Laurel Rosenhall
Read full article →Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials - WSJ
Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials WSJ
Read full article →Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount over 'appalling' antisemitism accusation tied to Ellison merger criticism
Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount's antisemitism accusation, calling it "appalling and fundamentally dishonest" amid the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Read full article →Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight - CNN
Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight CNN
Read full article →Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit
Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Read full article →‘Fundamentally dishonest’: Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount anti-Semitism claims
The Hulk actor has scrutinised the involvement of data giant Oracle – which has provided technology to the Israeli military – in a merger between two Hollywood entertainment giants.
By Benedict Smith
Read full article →Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports
Read full article →Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’
Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramount after the company slammed the actor as “antisemitic” for accusing David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.” “The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest, Ruffalo wrote on X Saturday morning. “Criticizing the actions of […]
By Jack Dunn
Read full article →Mark Ruffalo Rejects Paramount’s Claim His Anti-Merger Comments Were “Antisemitic”: “My Views Should Never Be Interpreted as Hostility Toward Jewish People”
The actor and staunch opponent to the David Ellison-led studio's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. recently took aim at Ellison's father Larry Ellison and his company Oracle's ties to the Israeli military.
By Hilary Lewis
Read full article →Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic” Over Merger Criticism: “Appalling And Fundamentally Dishonest”
As things continue to get ugly around the proposed merger, Mark Ruffalo has called out Paramount for calling him “antisemitic” over his criticism of the Warner Bros acquisition. On Saturday, the 4x Oscar nominee clarified his views “should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people,” following his comments about Paramount-WBD backer Oracle’s involvement in […]
By Glenn Garner
Read full article →Mark Ruffalo links Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to Oracle’s technology work with Israel
In an Instagram post, Ruffalo shared a video of Safra Catz, vice chair of Oracle, discussing the technological assistance the company provided to Israel following the Hamas-led October 7 attack.
Read full article →Paramount to meet California AG in a bid to settle case over Warner deal: Variety
Read full article →Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports
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