By Hamza Shaban Hamza Shaban Technology reporter Email Bio Follow May 30 at 8:45 AM Walt Disney’s chairman and chief executive, Bob Iger, expressed doubts the entertainment giant would be able to continue filming in Georgia if the state’s highly restrictive abortion law takes hold.
Disney joins Netflix and several independent production companies that have distanced themselves from doing business in the state, which has become a major production hub for film and television because of its generous tax incentives. The backlash stems from legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp earlier this month. The measure prohibits abortion once the fetal heartbeat can be detected, which typically happens near the six-week mark, before many women know they are pregnant. Georgia is among more than a dozen states that have passed or are moving to pass such controversial restrictions across the country.If the Georgia law survives court challenges, it is expected to take effect on Jan. 1.
When asked by Reuters on Wednesday whether Disney would keep filming in Georgia after the law takes effect, Iger said, “I rather doubt we will. I think many people who work for us will not want to work there, and we will have to heed their wishes in that regard. Right now we are watching it very carefully.”
If one needs to kill their offspring, I suggest taking them to a state that will allow it. GA has decided NOT to be a provider of death to the unborn. No one has forbidden the woman an abortion...these states have just decided they won’t be the ones to offer it.
Disney CEO wants children to see Disney movies but thinks it would have been ok if the8r mother's had killed them.
Bc he only cares about making $. If his workers didn’t object, he would HIMSELF have no problem working in Georgia. Disgusting, but power to the people!
How about listening to those in Georgia who are in the film industry and how it will hurt them?
Smart move!!!!
Geez This is not going to end well for Disney
Disney netflix you need to stand with women. Louisiana has high infant mortality and poor prenatal healthcare
No more movies for kids until they start killing kids again.
Good!! Hit them right in their pocketbooks! Make sure ALL the other states trying to control women by denying her access to make decisions for her own body are also included in this boycott!!
Disney is welcome in New Mexico, the best film state in the union.
Disney will film where it is profitable.
What interest do Disney Shareholders have in this issue. Totally inappropriate for a public company to make a stand on this debate.
Chickenshit statement
Just dumb