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VarietyApr 15, 2026Trade Press

Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger at Senate Hearing: ‘Don’t Trust Empty Promises from Billionaires’

Senator Cory Booker convened the hearing to investigate the potential impact of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger on competition and jobs.

Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger at Senate Hearing: ‘Don’t Trust Empty Promises from Billionaires’
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Senate Democrats held a hearing to critique the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, featuring testimony from actor Mark Ruffalo and union leaders who warned of mass layoffs, reduced competition, and threats to editorial independence.

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