I have no idea why they're leaving the state. #Clueless

Lionsgate has pulled the the production of a new show out of Charlotte, NC, in response to the state's new anti-LGBT law. From the Charlotte Observer:

The Santa Monica, Calif.-based studio had intended to shoot the pilot for “Crushed” in the Charlotte area. The comedy starring Regina Hall is about an African-American family and their Napa wine business. Film industry backlash is the latest business reaction to the controversial new law, signed March 23 by Gov. Pat McCrory. Jennifer Irvine, who was hired as the local production office coordinator for the show, said the studio informed employees March 24 that it was pulling the plug on the show. Several contractors also confirmed they were told the show had been pulled in Charlotte.

Lionsgate called the law “deplorable and discriminatory” and reportedly has plans to shoot the new show in Vancouver, Canada. It’s also not the only studio looking at ceasing operations in the Tar Heel State. How many times do you think Gov. McCrory is going to have to eat his own words: