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May 30, 2019

Disney May Halt Filming in Georgia If State Abortion Ban Takes Effect
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Walt Disney's Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger said Wednesday his
company was prepared to halt filming in the state of Georgia-a major hub
for film and television production-if a recently passed ban on most
abortions takes effect.

Robert Iger: "I think it's also likely to be challenged in the courts,
and that could delay it. And we're being careful and cautious about it.
But if it becomes law, I don't see how it's practical for us to continue
to shoot there."

Disney's threat to boycott Georgia over its anti-choice law follows a
similar move by Netflix earlier this week.


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