Say Goodbye to The Walking Dead (Heartbeat Bill) (Washington, Senoia: lease, buy)

[citidata18]

Sooo glad I didn't buy a house.

https://www.vulture.com/2019/06/the-...ll-passes.html

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by citidata18

Sooo glad I didn't buy a house.

https://www.vulture.com/2019/06/the-...ll-passes.html

So far, all I've seen out of the film community over this is threats and political posturing. I can't imagine that they would act on this until they see the legal ramifications of the Heartbeat Bill play out.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by Iconographer

So far, all I've seen out of the film community over this is threats and political posturing. I can't imagine that they would act on this until they see the legal ramifications of the Heartbeat Bill play out.

The bill doesn't take effect until January 1, 2020.

They are banking on the bill being tied up in the courts, but there's no guarantee that will happen (a stay), or even a guarantee the bill will be struck down.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by citidata18

The bill doesn't take effect until January 1, 2020.

They are banking on the bill being tied up in the courts, but there's no guarantee that will happen, or even a guarantee the bill will be struck down.

Which is why I don't expect them to retaliate any time soon. They are pretty heavily invested here, as are a great many other major productions. They have built out sets, leased studios, hired local labor, casting agencies, actors and other forms of local support. They would have to walk away from of that and start over in another state. I can't imagine that TPTB at AMC are all that high-minded in their principles.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by Iconographer

Which is why I don't expect them to retaliate any time soon. They are pretty heavily invested here, as are a great many other major productions. They have built out sets, leased studios, hired local labor, casting agencies, actors and other forms of local support. They would have to walk away from of that and start over in another state. I can't imagine that TPTB at AMC are all that high-minded in their principles.

They can always move back to CA temporarily, or at least some place like NM that's also offering film incentives. If they can't get actors to film in Georgia because of the heartbeat bill, all of that other stuff you mentioned is a non-factor.

BTW, if you don't think it can happen, look no further than NC after they passed the Bathroom Bill.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by citidata18

They can always move back to CA temporarily, or at least some place like NM that's also offering film incentives. If they can't get actors to film in Georgia because of the heartbeat bill, all of that other stuff you mentioned is a non-factor.

BTW, if you don't think it can happen, look no further than NC after they passed the Bathroom Bill.

It's an easier proposition to cancel a sporting event, convention or a proposed corporate relo than it is to pull the plug on a major TV production that's been established here for ten years. Most of the personnel on the production are local; many of the actors are local talent as well.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by Iconographer

It's an easier proposition to cancel a sporting event, convention or a proposed corporate relo than it is to pull the plug on a major TV production that's been established here for ten years. Most of the personnel on the production are local; many of the actors are local talent as well.

There's plenty of personnel and local actors they can bring on board for production in CA, NM, etc.

[AUGnative]

Walking Dead has sucked for years. And I laugh at how they try to pass off Fayette County Georgia as the DC suburbs

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by AUGnative

Walking Dead has sucked for years. And I laugh at how they try to pass off Forythe County Georgia as the DC suburbs

Huh?

[AUGnative]

Meant to say Fayette County.The last several seasons have been set in the Washington, DC suburbs of northern Virginia but is filmed Fayette County, GA.. the same area around Senoia as all the previous seasons. They even recycle the sets and locations. As someone who lived in Northern Virginia it us hilarious how they try to pass off Senoia as Alexandria, VA.