Warner Bros. donates $15 million and Sony adds another $5 million to benefit LA fire relief efforts
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Two of Los Angeles' biggest movie studios are plunking down millions to help the city recover from the wildfires that have ravaged the region. Warner Bros. has pledged $15 million to wildfire relief efforts, while Sony has promised another $5 million, according to Deadline.
The studios' donation follow Amazon's pledge of $10 million, while stars like Beyonce ($2.5 million), Eva Longoria ($1 million) and Jamie Lee Curtis ($1 million) have also donated to relief efforts. The wildfires that spread through various areas of Los Angeles have caused 24 deaths, destroying more than 12,000 structures and spread over 40,000 acres.
A Warner Bros. spokesperson said, 'It is tragic to see the impact the devastating fires continue to have on the Southern California region.'. 'Warner Bros. Discovery is committing $15 million for immediate response and rebuilding efforts,' the statement continued.
Two of Los Angeles ' biggest movie studios are plunking down millions to help the city recover from the wildfires that have ravaged the region. Warner Bros. has pledged $15 million to wildfire relief efforts. Sony has promised another $5 million, according to Deadline.
The studio added that there are over 1,000 Warner Bros. Discovery employees who have been impacted by the fires. 'We are continuing to help by paying for hotel rooms and temporary housing, rental cars, meals, counseling, and are establishing an onsite emergency relief center,' the statement added.