Thursday, October 21, 2010

Legal Matters!

MTV networks is a division of Viacom International Inc. whose brands include Shockwave, VH1 and Nickelodeon.

The parents of Caitlin Sanchez, voice of Dora the Explorer since 2007, are in a legal tussle with Nickelodeon. They are claiming that Nickelodeon had forced them to sign a legal contract that paid her a pittance for her work and then fired her when they tried to negotiate a better deal.

Nickelodeon responded saying that Sanchez has made more than $300,000 over the years she has voiced Dora and that she was removed from the show because of her voice change.

Here is their statement:

"Unfortunately, Caitlin's voice changed and she was no longer able to portray the Dora character, as happened with the actress who originated the role. Caitlin's contract was extensively negotiated through her agent and in compliance with her union. She was well-compensated for her work and for personal appearances. We have enjoyed working with Caitlin on Dora the Explorer these past three years, and we did in fact offer her a contract for other work with us."

But it doesn't end there...Sanchez's lawyer John Balestriere says that his client has taken advantage of by the network and even threatens to humiliate the network by exposing some unflattering secrets, how "civil".
Nickelodeon fired back with the following:
"The threats made to us by the lawyer are not only totally inappropriate, but it truly saddens us that he would try to use a 14-year-old girl to gain what he believes would be some sort of advantage. Our company prides itself on its honesty and integrity and has nothing to hide. Intimidation tactics will not help in the resolution of this dispute."

Sounds like a bit game theory to us...we'll watch as the events unfold.
Whose side are you on? Sanchez or Nickelodeon?
 

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