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George Clooney Defends Mark Ruffalo as Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Puts Jobs at Risk
- On Tuesday, Oscar-winning writer Kenneth Lonergan defended actor Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of invoking "antisemitic tropes" in opposing the studio's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Ruffalo previously linked the acquisition to Oracle founder Larry Ellison and his support for Israeli military operations, prompting Paramount to claim references to "genocide" and "apartheid" crossed a line.
- More than 170 Jewish artists, writers, and thinkers signed an open letter denouncing the accusations as an "outrageous smear campaign," arguing that linking corporate power to political events reflects moral responsibility.
- Ruffalo rejected the allegations as "shocking and fundamentally dishonest," while Lonergan clarified his support opposes the weaponization of antisemitism charges rather than endorsing all of Ruffalo's politics.
- The conflict reflects growing debate over whether antisemitism accusations stifle political discourse, as Jewish figures argue questioning media megamergers is essential to protecting liberties and preventing tech-driven oligarchy.
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The 170 Hollywood artists backed Mark Ruffalo after the controversy with Paramount.
More than 180 Hollywood figures defend him
Mark Ruffalo Gets Another A-Lister's Support Amid Antisemite Controversy
George Clooney is the latest addition to Mark Ruffalo‘s defense team! The A-list actor has come to his pal’s rescue […] The Mark Ruffalo Gets Another A-Lister’s Support Amid Antisemite Controversy first appeared on The Blast
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Leaning Left17Leaning Right15Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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