Actor Mark Ruffalo publicly criticizes Larry Ellison’s family and Oracle over alleged ties to the Israel-Gaza war, linking the issue to his opposition to Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. In his comments, Ruffalo characterizes the situation as a “genocide” against Palestinians and frames the corporate connections as part of a broader concern about the merger.
The Hollywood Reporter and the Washington Times both describe Ruffalo’s attempt to connect the entertainment deal to Oracle’s role in the conflict. The Hollywood Reporter also says Paramount rejects his claims, describing his remarks as “antisemitic” and “a bridge too far.” The outlets differ mainly in how they characterize the studio’s response and the emphasis placed on specific corporate links, but both report that Ruffalo’s criticism centers on Ellison/Oracle and the Israel-Gaza war while intersecting with the merger fight involving Paramount Skydance.
Both stories present the same core facts: Ruffalo makes public accusations involving Ellison and Oracle, and Paramount responds by disputing the framing of his comments amid an ongoing major media acquisition.
