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Mark Ruffalo Warns Senate of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Risks

4/16/2026

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Mark Ruffalo, actor, warned that the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. would have severe consequences if it proceeds.
At a Senate hearing before Senator Cory Booker, Ruffalo cited job losses and criticized David Ellison, Skydance's chief executive officer, for promising production.
The $111 billion deal requires regulatory approval and could form a media giant with content control.
Other industry representatives echoed these concerns during the hearing in Washington, D.C.

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Mark Ruffalo, actor, warned that the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. would have severe consequences if it proceeds.
At a Senate hearing before Senator Cory Booker, Ruffalo cited job losses and criticized David Ellison, Skydance's chief executive officer, for promising production.
The $111 billion deal requires regulatory approval and could form a media giant with content control.
Other industry representatives echoed these concerns during the hearing in Washington, D.C.