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Warner Bros Deal in Legal Crosshairs | Los Angeles News
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David Ellison’s $11 billion Warner Bros. buyout is in legal freefall as California’s AG Rob Bonta pushes for business concessions to settle an antitrust lawsuit — with a court-mandated mediation looming. Tensions spiked when Paramount threatened to relocate from California and then accused actor Mark Ruffalo of antisemitic rhetoric after he condemned Oracle’s ties to Israel, sparking backlash from Jewish groups who defended Ruffalo’s right to criticize policy without targeting Jewish identity. Meanwhile, 11 state AGs, including Bonta, insist the deal must meet more than just film production promises — and Paramount demands a $1.88 billion bond if litigation drags on. With Hollywood jobs and California’s film industry at stake, Ellison faces mounting pressure to broker a deal before the studio departs.
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