John Leguizamo Has a Message for David Ellison: ‘Think of What Americans Need and What the Industry Needs’
John Leguizamo Has a Message for David Ellison: ‘Think of What Americans Need and What the Industry Needs’. John Leguizamo is speaking out about the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and he’s imploring David Ellison to consider what the industry needs as he takes over the new Skydance. “Come on, Dave. Do the right thing. Don’t just think of yourself and your pocket. Think of what Americans need and what the industry needs. […].
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