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fierceindependence23 t1_j6dapbz wrote

Reply to comment by hollywooddouchenoz in Over 2 months ago, I put a video together about the appearance of Heather Donohue's voice from Blair Witch Project (who changed her name to Rei Hance in 2021) and how she was not credited or paid for her voice appearing in Academy Award Nominee, Tár. by HalpTheFan

I see. That makes sense. And IF that is the case, wouldn't that render any complaints moot?

In other words, when you sign over the rights to your image or voice for a film, for full payment up front (I seem to recall James Earl Jones doing this for the voice of Darth Vader, 10k in cash rather than residual payments) there is nothing to complain about later.

Or am I missing something?

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hollywooddouchenoz t1_j6dbb2e wrote

Well, to be clear, the actor didn’t seem to be behind this video— some internet person took upon themselves. I’m sure Heather knows the terms of the agreement she signed; if there was grounds for her to have legal remedy, I’m sure she would have perused them already. But that doesn’t stop an interested internet fan from complaining on her behalf.

Again, all this is a best guess based on my experiences in this field. I have never personally investigated the terms of licensing for the Blair Witch Project.

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