Disney and Marvel are threatening to take their filming business elsewhere if Georgia passes a controversial law the inclusive companies say is discriminatory and "anti-gay."
Called the Free Exercise Protection Act, or House Bill 757, the bill would legally protect faith-based companies and other entities that refuse to provide services that they claim violate their beliefs. If enacted, the legislation would act as a buffer for opponents of same-sex marriage who refuse service to gay and lesbian couples.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (R) has until May 3 to make his decision about whether or not to veto the act, which recently passed through Georgia legislature.
"Disney and Marvel are inclusive companies, and although we have had great experiences filming in Georgia, we will plan to take our business elsewhere should any legislation allowing discriminatory practices be signed into state law," a Disney spokesman said, according to the Los Angeles Times.
TVNL Comment: Good for them! Now let's see if the NFL will refuse to have the Super Bowl in Georgia if the bill is signed. Money talks.
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