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media-and-politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Jewish Hollywood Figures Split Over Ruffalo’s Merger Critique

Mark Ruffalo faces a polarized backlash after linking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to Israel’s military actions in Gaza. While Paramount and several Jewish organizations accuse him of using antisemitic tropes, over 170 Jewish artists and progressive leaders defend him, arguing his critique targets corporate power and military technology, not Jewish identity. The dispute has intensified opposition to the $110 billion deal, which is now stalled by antitrust lawsuits and political pressure.

via forward.com|

#antisemitism-debate #larry-ellison #mark-ruffalo

entertainment-and-politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Hollywood Elite and Jewish Artists Unite to Defend Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims Over Media Merger

Mark Ruffalo faces a widening controversy after criticizing the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, linking it to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison’s ties to Israel. While Paramount and groups like the ADL labeled his comments antisemitic, over 180 Jewish artists and Hollywood figures, including George Clooney and Joaquin Phoenix, signed an open letter defending his right to free speech and criticizing the merger’s consolidation of media power.

via Page Six|

#antisemitism-debate #entertainment-and-politics #hollywood-solidarity

hollywoodpolitics1 month ago•1 min saved

Ruffalo’s Failed Apology Bid Sparks Open Letter Defense as ADL Rebukes Outreach

Mark Ruffalo attempted to arrange an apology for his recent social media posts criticizing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, but the effort collapsed after ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt refused to assist. Ruffalo’s posts, which linked Oracle founder Larry Ellison to military actions in Gaza, drew accusations of antisemitism from Paramount and industry groups. In response, over 170 Jewish figures signed an open letter defending Ruffalo, arguing that his critique targets corporate power rather than Jewish people. The dispute has polarized Hollywood, with some figures calling the accusations a smear campaign and others labeling the rhetoric as antisemitic tropes.

via Page Six|

#antisemitism-debate #hollywoodpolitics #jonathan-greenblatt

entertainment1 month ago•18 min saved

170 Jewish Figures Sign Open Letter Defending Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Accusations

More than 170 Jewish artists, writers, and faith leaders have signed an open letter defending actor Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism accusations from Paramount. The dispute stems from Ruffalo’s August 21 social media post criticizing the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, linking the Ellison family’s Oracle business to Israel’s military in Gaza. Paramount labeled his comments 'antisemitic tropes,' while the signatories, including Joel Coen and Todd Haynes, argue that criticizing corporate consolidation and military ties is a Jewish ethical duty, not hate speech.

via Variety|

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