From Variety · Jack Dunn · · 50s
Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta Don't Settle Antitrust Lawsuit
Mark Ruffalo urges California AG Rob Bonta to reject Paramount merger deal.
In brief
Mark Ruffalo urges California AG Rob Bonta to reject Paramount merger deal. Mark Ruffalo warns Rob Bonta not to settle antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance to prevent Warner Bros. acquisition. Originally reported by Variety.
Ruffalo warns Bonta
Mark Ruffalo urges California attorney general Rob Bonta not to settle antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance.
“Don't you dare, [Rob Bonta], do not cave”
Merger deal details
Paramount Skydance's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. was approved by DOJ but put on hold due to antitrust lawsuit.
“Paramount Skydance's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. was approved by the Department of Justice in June”
Ruffalo's call to action
Ruffalo says 5,670 filmmakers and 75,000+ signatories demand Bonta reject Paramount merger deal.
“5,670 filmmakers put their necks on the line for you to fight this merger”
Political pressure
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren warns Trump's media control threatens competition if Paramount merger proceeds.
“As Trump tries to ban CNN from the White House, it would be a massive mistake to cave on the Paramount merger”
Settlement talks
Paramount Skydance and Bonta in advanced talks to reach antitrust lawsuit settlement.
“Paramount Skydance and Bonta are in advanced talks to reach a settlement”
The essence
Mark Ruffalo warns Rob Bonta not to settle antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance to prevent Warner Bros. acquisition.
