# Mark Ruffalo Slams Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Accuses Ellison Family of Genocide Complicity

Mark Ruffalo fiercely criticized the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, directly accusing the Ellison family of complicity in what he called Palestinian genocide. The actor called for opposition to the deal, highlighting political concerns around a major media consolidation.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mark-ruffalo-paramount-warner-bros-merger-david-ellison-1236840301/) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:04:28 +0000