The wait for the release of PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 is almost over, but fans supportive of the character's original English voice actor, Helena Taylor, have been called to wait forevermore.
Now, Bloomberg has stepped in with leaks suggesting that Ms. Taylor may not be telling the whole truth regarding her contract negotiations. What really happened here? Who's telling the truth?
As with so many such disputes - it's complicated.
Let's discuss.
There are two sides to every story...in Virtual Legality.
#bayonetta #platinumgames #gaming
***
NEW MERCH LINK:
https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/
*** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL?
UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/
PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality
MERCH STORE - https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/
BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA
*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 4:21 Bloomberg Discovers Discrepancies 16:51 Corroboration and Conclusion
***
Discussed in this episode:
HELLENA TAYLOR STATEMENTS (THREAD) https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456
ARTICLES
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-18/bayonetta-3-voice-actor-s-pay-dispute-overshadows-nintendo-game
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-dispute-bayonetta-voice-actors-claims-over-pay-offer/
MISC
https://youtu.be/G1k7Cwr66O0
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0773321/
***
"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo
DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.
***
Twitter: @hoeglaw
Web: hoeglaw.com
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free