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John Leguizamo Has a Message for David Ellison: ‘Think of What Americans Need and What the Industry Needs’

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What happened

John Leguizamo is speaking out about the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and he’s imploring David Ellison to consider what the industry needs as he takes over the new Skydance.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:37:41 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  1. European Entertainment Leaders Mostly Optimistic About David Ellison’s Takeover of Warner Bros. : ‘I Believe in His Commitment to Cinema’

  2. Skydance Shuffle: David Ellison Addresses Troops About New Name, Says Adieu to Mike and Pam and Sets Table for ‘Barbie 2’

  3. John Leguizamo Has a Message for David Ellison: ‘Think of What Americans Need and What the Industry Needs’

Sources

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