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  "textContent": "Paramount Skydance reaffirmed plans for a September 30th 2026 close on its massive WB acquisition. At it’s completion, David Ellison is pushing a combined 30-film theatrical slate. Q1 updates show progress despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny as expected. Ellison reiterated commitment to scale as an “accelerant” for next-gen media. Of course. this is all welcome news […]\n\nThe post Paramount WB Merger Chugs Toward September Close Despite Mark Ruffalo’s Objections appeared first on That Park Place.",
  "title": "Paramount WB Merger Chugs Toward September Close Despite Mark Ruffalo’s Objections"
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