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Hollywood putting the pressure on Georgia governor to veto anti-LGBT bill.

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Republicans recently presented a bill to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal that would protect (christian) religious freedom. In this bill, faith-based organizations would have the option to deny services to individuals in the LGBT community. This bill has gotten the attention of Hollywood, and everyone else around the world. Many companies have expressed their disdain and disappointment in the bill. -The Weinstein Company is supposed to film a Richard Pryor biopic later this year. A statement released by the production company said that it would end its plans for filming if the bill is signed into law. It would instead relocate to another state. -Time Warner released a statement Thursday, asking for Governor Deal to exercise his veto of bill HB 757. -21st Century Fox also released a statement, urging Governor Deal to veto the bill. -Other companies, such as: Comcast, Discovery Communications, Sony Pictures, Starz, and Lionsgates also asked for a vetoing of the bill. Howe...