Posted on 05/16/2019 4:43:10 PM PDT by EdnaMode
Georgia's controversial abortion bill has sent Hollywood into a panic as filmmakers and studio executives grapple with how to protest the conservative legislation yet still keep their $3 billion business in the state.
Since Republican Governor Brian Kemp signed the so-called "heartbeat" bill last Tuesday, banning abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy, most major studios that regularly take advantage of Georgia's generous 30 percent tax incentives have stayed quiet on the matter, and none have altered production plans. In fact, some filmmakers have announced publicly that they intend to move forward with their shoots in the state but at the same time have pledged to donate money to organizations fighting the legislation, namely the ACLU of Georgia and Fair Fight Georgia. Earlier this week, J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele vowed to donate 100 percent of their episodic fees on their upcoming HBO drama Lovecraft County to both groups, while producers Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping — who will soon film Fox's Fear Street trilogy and Starz' drama series P-Valley in the state — have committed to giving a "significant donation" to the latter organization.
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I’ve heard that Alyssa Milano is encouraging women to defund the abortion industry and refuse to get pregnant now by practicing abstinence. I don’t think that was her intent...
The movie industry will adapt.
Has Stacey Abrams taken time from the buffet, between bites, to comment yet?
Because Alabama took the focus off of Georgia almost immediately?
Alyssa, and liberal women in general, not reproducing is a win-win situation.,p>
She didn’t think her statement through.
Yep, bottom line it’s all about the Benjamin’s.
Nothing to gain.
Next-to-nobodies like Alyssa Milano can garner some free attention, fwiw.
Exactly. Because unlike the ones making noise they actually film here. Great tax breaks for them. Non union state. Great locations. Nice locals
If Hollywood actresses abstain, how will they ever get cast in leading roles?
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