Paramount's top lawyer says some people who don't like the Warner Bros. deal are antisemitic

Paramount's top lawyer says some people who don't like the Warner Bros. deal are antisemitic

David and Larry Ellison have bought Paramount and are now waiting for regulators to sign off on their plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for The Hollywood ReporterThe Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery deal still needs approval from regulators around the world.Which is why it's so striking to read Paramount's chief lawyer say that some opponents of the deal are antisemitic.What does he mean by that, and why would he s…

Paramount Chief Lawyer Slams 'Fear-Mongering' Warner Bros. Merger Critics

The top lawyer for Paramount Skydance slammed many of the opponents of the company’s attempted takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery through “fear mongering” and “antisemitic views.” In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Makan Delrahim alleged that the pending WBD merger to the tune of $111 billion was being fought primarily by sowing fear through the industry, saying he believes the merger will actually create jobs and opportunities. “Politi…

A Q&A with Paramount's CLO Makan Delrahim, an ex-DOJ antitrust regulator, who says concerns about the WBD deal are "fear-mongering" and "antisemitic" (Meg James/Los Angeles Times)

Meg James / Los Angeles Times: A Q&A with Paramount's CLO Makan Delrahim, an ex-DOJ antitrust regulator, who says concerns about the WBD deal are “fear-mongering” and “antisemitic”  —  - 8 min Click here to listen to this article  —  Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has been circling the globe …