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mnhtnbb

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5. I hope they move it to NC.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Mon Apr 12, 2021, 11:30 AM

Apr 2021

NC used to have a lot of movie production until the Repubs took control of the state legislature here and ran the movie industry out because of their obsession with bathrooms.

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Will Smith moving production of new film out of Georgia over election law [View all] DonViejo Apr 2021 OP

Bravo! Sibelius Fan Apr 2021 #1

Well done! Lunabell Apr 2021 #2

K&R for consequences for voter suppression laws meow2u3 Apr 2021 #3

Most of the Marvel films are partially made there. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #4

I hope they move it to NC. mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #5

Seems to be slowly recovering. We just had a group doing a shoot littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #29

I used to run down to Wilmington pretty regularly about 15-20 years ago mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #31

That's awesome. I got to watch shoots with littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #32

He ended up mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #33

Wow. I don't know what to say. Does he write? Tell him littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #34

Tyler Perry has a whole Production Co in Atlanta. Fla Dem Apr 2021 #6

We've been wondering what Tyler Perry is thinking about all of this. I'm surprised he hasn't... George II Apr 2021 #7

He made a brief statement but nothing suggesting a halt to business there. hlthe2b Apr 2021 #8

I'll look for that. I see someone posted similar as I was typing my post. I would have thought.... George II Apr 2021 #9

His billion dollar studio is there, not just shooting a movie on location. Dustlawyer Apr 2021 #21

I imagine it would an expensive move for an already established production ... Auggie Apr 2021 #15

Perry tries to play both sides here. If there is a statement, it will be generic Politicub Apr 2021 #16

I tend to agree... Deuce Apr 2021 #30

Move to Virginia...they are trying harder. OR joetheman Apr 2021 #10

Good Idea about Va.. I've asked about Cha Apr 2021 #27

Good for Will! Upthevibe Apr 2021 #11

Well done Will malaise Apr 2021 #12

Kudos to Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua. nt KPN Apr 2021 #13

Will Smith Corgigal Apr 2021 #14

Very good! PatrickforB Apr 2021 #17

Great! Losing money is the only thing that will get through to these asshats. Jay25 Apr 2021 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author RestoreAmerica2020 Apr 2021 #19

excellent statement Skittles Apr 2021 #20

Will is the man. rickyhall Apr 2021 #22

Awesome DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #23

I wish Marvel Films would follow suit Bucky Apr 2021 #24

Love Will Smith & anyone who's Fighting Cha Apr 2021 #25

Rt TY.. Tweet pic of Smith & Fuqua! Cha Apr 2021 #26

There are those who don't want boycotts... appmanga Apr 2021 #28

Thank you, Will! calimary Apr 2021 #35