Ruffalo rejects antisemitism label over Paramount‑Skydance merger critique

Actor Mark Ruffalo defends his critique of Paramount‑Skydance, insisting his posts about the merger and Oracle’s ties aren’t anti‑Jewish and that criticizing actions by executives and companies is not the same as targeting Jewish people; Paramount says using genocide or apartheid language in a business dispute crosses a line. The merger remains paused amid an antitrust suit by state attorneys general; Ruffalo argues the deal could concentrate control over CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros., threatening jobs and editorial freedom, and points to Oracle’s role via Safra Catz and Larry Ellison as part of his concerns.