Wow…
I don’t think this is too smart a move by the production company. If the facts here are true, whatever your attitudes toward Wal-Mart or any other company, the production company is in the wrong here. It just reaks of unprofessionalism.
I am also shocked that Wal-Mart didn’t have some sort of contract to cover this even if the relationship began in the 70s. Where I work, we have hundreds of major clients. As far as I know, the client owns all tapes including field etc. When we end a relationship with a client, all tapes including masters and field are given back to them.
Tommy D’Angelo
Editor
Punk Rock Kid
NYC by way of Westchester