Why could Netflix, Disney, HBO and Warner stop shooting in Georgia if the anti-abortion law is passed

In Argentina, he returns to the agenda
the bill for the decriminalization of abortion in the United States opens a new controversy
the decision of the State of Georgia to prohibit voluntary termination of pregnancy. But in recent hours, news has defeated this determination: the main film producers in this country are considering the possibility of stopping to ride in the region if the illegality of the practice comes into force.

Giants of audiovisual creation as

Disney

, Warner,

Netflix

, CBS, Sony, AMC, NBCUniversal and

HBO

, which in Georgia produce a large part of their production because of the tax exemptions which govern it, look for value elsewhere if the measure is specified. The call for boycott that could upset the economy of this state is now latent among the various players in the sector.

Georgia is one of the favorite filming locations of the country's film and television industry.
#Metoo, as much for its strong incentives as for its tax breaks. Thanks to its tax system, this territory has attracted productions of great films such as
Black Panther,
Avengers: war in the infinite and the most recent
Avengers: End of the gameand television series the size of
Strange things o
The walking Dead.

On January 7, the state of Georgia pbaded a law banning abortion as soon as the fetal heart rate is heard, which occurs around the sixth week of pregnancy, when many women are still unaware of their state. Its application would override the 1973 law that allowed abortion in all of the United States. The decree must however pbad several times before becoming law.

In an interview with Media, Netflix content director Ted Sarandos explained the company's position. "We employ a lot of women for productions in Georgia, whose rights, like those of millions of others, will be severely affected by this law," he said. "That's why we are going to work with the United States Civil Liberties Union (one of the most active non-profit corporations in the human rights field in this country) and with other badociations to discuss in the Couper, "he said.

Sarandos pointed out, however, that since the law has not yet come into force, Netflix will continue to film in this city, but expresses support for the rest of the companies that have already decided not to do so.

Walt Disney Company director Bob Iger told Reuters that his film and television studios could leave Georgia as a production center in case the controversial project becomes law. "I think a lot of people who work for us will not want to work in this company and we will have to consider their wishes, we badyze them very carefully right now," he told Reuters.

The director of
The servant's taleReed Morano, as well as screenwriters and humorists Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, are among those who have already chosen to move the filming of their productions to other places. Other producers, such as J.J. Abrams, Ron Howard and Jordan Peele, are trying, for the moment, to find a solution to not leave Georgia.

Some stars and producers have expressed their views on the situation, although large companies are cautious when it comes to pronouncing.

"We will continue to monitor the situation," said Chris Ortman, spokesperson for the Motion Picture Association of America, an badociation of six Hollywood heavyweights (Paramount, Sony, Universal, Disney, Warner Bros and Netflix). "We must remember that other states have tried to adopt similar legislation but have not been able to join the court," he said.

"The right of a woman to choose her own body is fundamental to her personal and professional well-being," said Kirsten Schaffer, executive director of the Women in Film group. "We support people who have decided not to take their productions to Georgia or not to accept jobs in that state for this reason," he said.