"This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs," fumed the actor.
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Mark Ruffalo Decries Paramount Job Losses, Says Anti-Merger Movement Won’t “Fade Away”
George Cheeks May Be Poised for Expanded TV Role at Skydance Post Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Post-Merger Skydance Keeping Both HBO Max & Paramount+ Streaming Brands
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