Abortion Legislation effects Entertainment Companies
Hulu has strict rules about its commercial ads, and in the past, it has tried to avoid any controversial topics. This time, the controversy came from the decision to avoid controversy.
Now the company has decided to change its position. “Hulu will now accept candidates and issue advertisements covering a wide spectrum of policy positions, but reserves the right to request edits or alternative creative, in alignment with industry standards.”, says the firm in a statement reported by the Los Angeles Times.
This is not the first time Disney has faced political critics. In March, Chief Executive Bob Chapek had to deal with an LGBTQ staff protest for not initially condemning Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, known to critics as “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. When it did, the Republican party protested, accusing the company of forcing a “sexual agenda” on kids.
Disney, as well as Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, took a position on abortion when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The firm informed employees that they would cover travel costs to venture out of state for abortions.
Hollywood is considering boycotting filming in states that pass abortion bans, but those states’ film and TV tax breaks are contrasting the measure.
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Hollywood Reporter
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Hulu has strict rules about its commercial ads, and in the past, it has tried to avoid any controversial topics. This time, the controversy came from the decision to avoid controversy.
Now the company has decided to change its position. “Hulu will now accept candidates and issue advertisements covering a wide spectrum of policy positions, but reserves the right to request edits or alternative creative, in alignment with industry standards.”, says the firm in a statement reported by the Los Angeles Times.
This is not the first time Disney has faced political critics. In March, Chief Executive Bob Chapek had to deal with an LGBTQ staff protest for not initially condemning Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, known to critics as “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. When it did, the Republican party protested, accusing the company of forcing a “sexual agenda” on kids.
Disney, as well as Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, took a position on abortion when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The firm informed employees that they would cover travel costs to venture out of state for abortions.
Hollywood is considering boycotting filming in states that pass abortion bans, but those states’ film and TV tax breaks are contrasting the measure.
Sources:
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood Reporter
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