This Wednesday, March 18, 2015 photo shows a sign displaying information regarding the filming of scenes for a John Travolta movie being shot inside the Ohio Statehouse, background, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ann Sanner)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) --
A crew filming a new John Travolta movie has started work in Columbus.
On Wednesday, a fictional governor played by actor Patrick St. Esprit was filmed on the west steps of the Ohio Statehouse as part of the movie called "I Am Wrath." He was joined by more than 100 extras who stood for several hours in 45-degree weather for multiple takes. Travolta wasn't in the scene.
The Columbus Dispatch reports that the crew also was scheduled to film inside the Statehouse, and then move on to other locations in Columbus. Filming on the $10 million project is expected to last into mid-April.
Travolta is portraying a man out for justice after a group of corrupt policemen are unable to catch his wife's killer.
Pepsi soft drinks in plastic bottles are on sale at a grocery store in New York on Weds., Nov. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
PepsiCo confirmed Friday that it's ending some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, even as rival Coca-Cola voiced support for its own inclusion efforts.
In a memo sent to employees, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company will no longer set goals for minority representation in its managerial roles or supplier base. The company will also align its sponsorships to events and groups that promote business growth, he said.
Laguarta wrote that inclusion remains important to PepsiCo, whose brands include Gatorade, Lay's potato chips, Doritos, Mountain Dew as well as Pepsi. The Purchase, New York-based company's chief diversity officer will transition to a broader role focused on employee engagement, leadership development and ensuring an inclusive culture, he said.
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last month, U.S. government agencies, companies and schools have rushed to reevaluate policies and programs they adopted with the goal of reducing discrimination against members of minority groups, women and LGBTQ+ people.
Trump ended DEI programs within the federal government and has warned schools to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money.
PepsiCo's rollback came as Coca-Cola reaffirmed support for its DEI efforts.
In its annual report, Atlanta-based Coke warned that its business could be negatively affected if it is unable to attract employees that reflect its broad range of customers.
"Failure to maintain a corporate culture that fosters innovation, collaboration and inclusion โฆ could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business and our future success," the company said.
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