Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta 'Do Not Cave' Settle Paramount Lawsuit
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount is reportedly in advanced talks to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general, led by California, challenging its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Actor Mark Ruffalo is publicly urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta not to concede in the settlement, highlighting widespread opposition from filmmakers and the public against the merger.
- Ruffalo has been vocal against the merger, testifying before the Senate and signing open letters, while also criticizing Oracle’s involvement and alleged ties to the Israeli military, which Paramount condemned as antisemitic.
- Paramount responded by denouncing Ruffalo’s remarks as antisemitic and inappropriate in the context of a business dispute, a claim Ruffalo strongly denied.
- The lawsuit argues the merger would reduce competition by combining two of Hollywood’s top studios, leading to higher prices, fewer movies in theaters, and diminished content quality, according to California AG Bonta.
