cross-posted from: https://feddit.de/post/1708448
Text for the visually impaired: Post by lestatlestits
I see Hollywood is now very into the idea of buying something once and then owning it forever and being able to make infinite copies. Which. Isn't quite the message they imparted upon me in my childhood. I the spirit of their own long-held stance:
A photoshopped version of the "You wouldn't download a car" ad saying: "You wouldn't download an actor"
Simpsons did it. Wait, I guess that means Dust Devil did it in 1997.
I feel very out of the loop. What are Hollywood doing?
My bad understanding is that Hollywood was giving actors contracts where they would own your likeness forever. They wanted to effectively make 3D models of actors they could use in future projects without the actors consent. Effectively not needing to hire actors because they could use past 3D models.
If anyone has more info please correct me.
I was under the impression the main reason for the strike was something about streaming residuals
It's both.