Film Theory: Disney's Secret Archive of Dead Actors

Today we are diving back into the question, "Who owns your face when you are dead?" Deepfakes have made that a BIG question, one that needed more than just one episode. So here is a new question for you: if you could own the image of a dead actor, would you? Is it okay for you to use that likeness in movies forever? Let's talk.

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Credits:
Writers: Matthew Patrick and Bob Chipman
Editors: Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Tyler Mascola, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi, and Forrest Lee
Assistant Editor: Caitie Turner (viridianrosette)
Sound Editor: Yosi Berman

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[chaos_opossum]

It's literally disgusting how this could be used. If any actor decides they're cool with it, that's their business, but I just know there's gonna be a loophole someone abuses.

[HurricaneDDragon]

I’ll never forget the The Simpsons did a “Treehouse of Horror” on this subject literally FIFTEEN years ago. It’s insane and sad to see it becoming more and more of a reality.

[amorfatikhb]

It’s a huge violation of consent. Not to mention tarnishing history. If whatever they release with a dead celebrity blows up negatively, people who never even knew them would only know them from that. Even for existing fans, seeing someone say or do something terrible will ruin anything involving that celebrity, even if you know it’s fake. We’ll always have that feeling and memory tied to them.

[MikaelaKMajorHistory]

This video made me think of my great-grandparents. They refused to take pictures because they believed it took the person’s soul out of their body.
In this case, the soul is being kept in the mortal realm by technology

[ronashe]

I love how Matt just took it as a personal quest to destroy Disney’s reputation (and rightfully so).

[braddrcrushalot]

Robin Williams' children suing everyone that even think about using their Dad's likeness (without their signed permission) is actually worth a read/YouTube videos. They are going all out (with a full legal team) to honor their Dads wishes for him to never advertise any product anything after his death.

[malkshayke]

This is actually a scary concept - the idea that someone can use your face and your voice on screen, but you’ve been dead for years.

[fionnagatechronicler]

I love the fact MatPat is trying to singlehandedly destroy Disney and pull back the vial on their lies. It just makes me love him and his videos more. I detest Disney.

[GooseHugger]

When you go into the film industry, you should have something like an organ donor’s card, where it asks if you are ok with being digitally revived.

[aarobec]

The other big concern I see with this that wasn’t addressed is the removal of opportunity for new actors and stagnation and staleness of the casting pool which is already a problem in Hollywood and this would only make that so much worse.

[whynot]

I have a theory for you Matt. Mickey Mouse, specifically in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, is controlling the lives of his friends. I’m not entirely sure what his motivation is, but these mouse-ke-tools he uses are always perfectly suited for every situation. Also, everyone know and loves him, and he has incredible technology completely controlled by him.

[Lanceawright]

I dealt with this for a friend who was selected for a reality show and wanted advice. I read the contract and by signing she was surrendering her likeness in perpetuity in all broadcast-able space throughout the world, and in all places, known and unknown. I asked them to add a clause stating that her image could not be used for purposes which might have the potential to misrepresent her character.

[andrewjackson]

I feel bad for hollywood actors for the coming generations, it has been an issue for new voice actors to find roles since established VAs can keep working long after a normal actor would since all VAs need is their voice, imagine trying to compete with a dead acting legend who can say whatever the movie producer wants them to, and never needs to do more than one take. I'm not saying I think human actors are going to die out, but we will at least see a divide similar to practical effects compared to CG effects.

[psachickennugget]

It’s a strange world we live in that you need to ask someone “Would you be okay with people using your face and voice to make money after your death?”

[charcharboca]

Disney is so sad. They almost sued a father for wanting a Spiderman grave for his dead son...

[bordzbordz]

It is disturbing that this is happening, and the fact that they don’t take into consideration if the actors would have wanted this. This is an invasion of privacy and should not be legal.

[JamesTDG]

the whole 3d scan thing brings up another problem, new actors. At a certain point, most people are just going to opt into using old likenesses instead of bringing in new talent. This really could delve into the live action media collapsing due to it going stagnant.

[xTriniT]

Personally, I think that it’s ok if the actor or actress says they are ok with it. I just feel bad for the families involved. Imagine seeing your loved one being used like a puppet.

[kittychesh]

This reminds me of a specific museum dedicated to the tragedy of the Titanic that my entire family and I visited. The museum claimed that they created the Titanic experience to preserve the memory of the Titanic and everyone who died on the Titanic. The price per person was pretty expensive btw. After the experience, my aunt and I agreed to question upon whether they made the museum to actually preserve the memories of the Titanic or use the tragedy of the Titanic just to gain big bucks. Quite sad to think about really…

[youraveragepersonwalkingth]

I think that dead celebrity’s should only be used for historical cases (I.E: a documentary) and or if they are ok with it.