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Warner Bros. donates $15 million and Sony Pictures adds another $5 million to benefit LA fire relief efforts

Warner Bros. donates  million and Sony Pictures adds another  million to benefit LA fire relief efforts

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 ᴅᴇᴀᴅline.

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

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

Warner Bros. has pledged $15 million to wildfire relief efforts

Sony has promised another $5 million, according to ᴅᴇᴀᴅline

Sony has promised another $5 million, according to ᴅᴇᴀᴅline

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 H๏τel rooms and temporary housing, rental cars, meals, counseling, and are establishing an onsite emergency relief center,’ the statement added.

‘Our studio has called Burbank home for more than 100 years, and we are focused on what needs to be done to help those impacted rebound from this disaster and rebuild in the weeks, months, and years ahead,’ the studio added.

Sony Group Corporation’s Chairman and CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida issued a joint statement alongside President, COO and CFO, Hiroki Totoki   

‘Los Angeles has been the home of our entertainment business for more than 35 years,’ the statement began.

‘Through our many thousands of employees, partners and friends based there, our roots run deep in this community,’ they added.

‘We will continue work with our local business leadership to determine how best Sony Group can support relief and recovery efforts in the days ahead,’ the statement said.   

‘Our thoughts go out to those who are impacted by this devastating situation,’ the Sony statement concluded.

The studio added that there are over 1,000 Warner Bros. Discovery employees who have been impacted by the fires.

The studio added that there are over 1,000 Warner Bros. Discovery employees who have been impacted by the fires.

'Los Angeles has been the home of our entertainment business for more than 35 years,' the statement began

‘Los Angeles has been the home of our entertainment business for more than 35 years,’ the statement began

The wildfires first started spreading last week, the first of which starting in Pacific Palisades, home to celebs such as Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck and more

The wildfires first started spreading last week, the first of which starting in Pacific Palisades, home to celebs such as Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck and more

While many of the smaller fires have been extinguished, the Palisades Fire is still burning with over 24,000 acres with just 14% containment

While many of the smaller fires have been extinguished, the Palisades Fire is still burning with over 24,000 acres with just 14% containment

The wildfires first started spreading last week, the first of which starting in Pacific Palisades, home to celebs such as Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Ben Affleck and more.

The powerful Santa Ana winds – some of which were upwards of 100MPH – combined with extremely dry conditions cause the fires to spread.

While many of the smaller fires have been extinguished, the Palisades Fire is still burning with over 24,000 acres with just 14% containment.

The other major fire – known as the Eaton Fire that has ravaged the Altadena neighborhood – is over 14,000 acres and is 33% contained. 

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