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- Mark Ruffalo Sounds the Alarm on Paramount Deal (parade.com)
Mark Ruffalo has once again voiced his strong opposition to the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, following reports that the deal is tentatively set to close on Tuesday, October 6.
In a post on Threads dated September 30, the actor expressed deep concern, stating, “This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs – it is a bad deal for this country and should never have been approved.” He acknowledged the disappointment felt by many who have actively opposed the merger but emphasized that the fight is far from over. “This grassroots movement isn’t going to fade away and neither is our resolve,” Ruffalo affirmed.
He also framed the issue as part of a broader struggle against the influence of wealthy oligarchs, adding, “This was never about just one merger: this was about fighting back against corrupt oligarch billionaires trampling the interests of everyday people to line their own pockets. We’re still in that fight. Join us.”
Earlier this month, Ruffalo called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the other 11 state attorneys general involved in the lawsuit to stand firm against any settlement that would allow Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery.
In a message on X, he implored, “Don’t you dare, [Rob Bonta], do not cave. 5,670 filmmakers put their necks on the line for you to fight this merger. Another 75,000+ and counting have signed to tell you not to concede in just 3 weeks.
You work for the people – the very people who will be hurt if you let this lousy deal filled with empty promises go forward. Please sign to send a message to the AGs and Paramount.
Reject the deal. The people don’t want it!”
Ruffalo’s comments highlight ongoing concerns within the creative community and among activists about the potential impacts of major media consolidation on jobs, creative freedom, and public discourse.
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