Mark Ruffalo says Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs’
A federal judge cleared the final legal hurdle for the megamerger on Wednesday. The deal is expected to close Oct. 6.
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# Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Summary A federal judge has cleared the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. to close on October 6, creating a major media consolidation despite criticism from actor Mark Ruffalo and concerns about job losses and reduced creative competition. The approval removes the final regulatory obstacle for what will be one of the largest media industry combinations, significantly reshaping the entertainment landscape and competitive dynamics in film and television production.
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