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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'.

22 Aug, 13:19 — 23 Aug, 00:31
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ReutersVery High2d ago

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

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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

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

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wsjHigh2d ago

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials - WSJ

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials  WSJ

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Fox NewsMixed2d ago

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.

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CNNMostly Factual2d ago

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

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cnbcMostly Factual2d ago

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.

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual2d ago

‘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

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YahooMostly Factual2d ago

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports

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varietyMostly Factual2d ago

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

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2d ago

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

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deadlineMostly Factual2d ago

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

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2d ago

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.

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seeking-alphaMixed2d ago

Paramount to meet California AG in a bid to settle case over Warner deal: Variety

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investing-com2d ago

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports

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seeking-alpha22 Aug, 13:19First to report

Paramount to meet California AG in a bid to settle case over Warner deal: Variety

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jerusalem-post22 Aug, 16:47

Mark Ruffalo links Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to Oracle’s technology work with Israel

NYT22 Aug, 17:09

Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal

hotnews22 Aug, 17:24

Paramount răspunde după tirada unui star de la Hollywood împotriva fuziunii cu Warner Bros. „Stereotipuri antisemite”

CNN22 Aug, 17:50

Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight - CNN

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Yahoo22 Aug, 18:56

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports

Reuters22 Aug, 18:57

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports - Reuters

wsj22 Aug, 19:02

Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials - WSJ

investing-com22 Aug, 19:06

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports

deadline22 Aug, 19:20

Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount For Calling Him “Antisemitic” Over Merger Criticism: “Appalling And Fundamentally Dishonest”

variety22 Aug, 19:22

Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’

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cnbc22 Aug, 20:34

Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit

el-universal-english22 Aug, 20:50

Paramount y California conversarán sobre la fusión con Warner, reportan; participarían ejecutivos y abogados de ambas partes

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Fox News22 Aug, 22:00

Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount over 'appalling' antisemitism accusation tied to Ellison merger criticism

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hollywood-reporter23 Aug, 00:10

Mark Ruffalo Rejects Paramount’s Claim His Anti-Merger Comments Were “Antisemitic”: “My Views Should Never Be Interpreted as Hostility Toward Jewish People”

sydney-morning-herald23 Aug, 00:31Latest update

‘Fundamentally dishonest’: Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount anti-Semitism claims