Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

[Anonymous]

I am quite sure Isabella and Jenny will testify.

[Anonymous]

Whoa:
That was not the only time Mr. Sarowitz made such a threat. Later in August
2024, even though the Film had “turned out very well,” and Wayfarer had “made a lot of money”
on it, Mr. Sarowitz confessed to another witness, an individual who was working with Wayfarer
on an unrelated project, that if Ms. Lively or Mr. Reynolds “ever cross the line, ever, then I will
go after them.”9 He declared: “I will protect the studio like Israel protected itself from Hamas.
There were 39,000 dead bodies. There will be two dead bodies when I’m done. Minimum. Not
dead, but ‘you’re dead to me.’ So that kind of dead. But dead to a lot of people. If they ever get
me to that point. Then I’ll make it worth their while. Because I’m gonna spend a lot of money to
make sure the studio is protected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whoa:
That was not the only time Mr. Sarowitz made such a threat. Later in August
2024, even though the Film had “turned out very well,” and Wayfarer had “made a lot of money”
on it, Mr. Sarowitz confessed to another witness, an individual who was working with Wayfarer
on an unrelated project, that if Ms. Lively or Mr. Reynolds “ever cross the line, ever, then I will
go after them.”9 He declared: “I will protect the studio like Israel protected itself from Hamas.
There were 39,000 dead bodies. There will be two dead bodies when I’m done. Minimum. Not
dead, but ‘you’re dead to me.’ So that kind of dead. But dead to a lot of people. If they ever get
me to that point. Then I’ll make it worth their while. Because I’m gonna spend a lot of money to
make sure the studio is protected.

He does seem unhinged.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am quite sure Isabella and Jenny will testify.

That's basically what her amended compliment said. She doesn't name anyone but says they've and whoever else have agreed to go throughout the discovery process as a witness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I CTRL-Fed looking for what they said about the dance scene:

81. On another occasion, Mr. Baldoni and Ms. Lively were filming a slow dance
scene for a montage scene, meaning that none of the sound recorded while filming the scene was
meant to be used in the Film. Music was intended to play over the action. Nonetheless,
microphones were live to pick up “room tone” but not conversations or dialogue to be used in the
Film. The scene in the script specifically described dancing without dialogue and did not include
any intimate conduct or kissing.

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approved in the script and without an intimacy coordinator there. Mr. Baldoni insisted on shooting
the full scene over and over again, well beyond what would have been required on an ordinary set,
and without advance notice, conversation, or consent.
81. On another occasion, Mr. Baldoni and Ms. Lively were filming a slow dance
scene for a montage scene, meaning that none of the sound recorded while filming the scene was
meant to be used in the Film. Music was intended to play over the action. Nonetheless,
microphones were live to pick up “room tone” but not conversations or dialogue to be used in the
Film. The scene in the script specifically described dancing without dialogue and did not include
any intimate conduct or kissing.
82. Mr. Baldoni did not provide notice or seek consent for any intimacy in
advance. Instead, Mr. Baldoni chose to spontaneously improvise the scene while the cameras were
rolling. During the filming, Mr. Baldoni repeatedly leaned in toward Ms. Lively, attempting to kiss
her, kissing her forehead, rubbing his face and mouth against her neck, putting his thumb to her
mouth and flicking her lower lip, caressing her, and telling her how good she smells. None of this
took place while Mr. Baldoni was “in character” as Ryle, because both the intimacy and dialogue
departed from what had been agreed to in the script. Ms. Lively was uncomfortable and kept
leaning away and repeatedly suggesting, and then begging, that their characters should just talk.
She tried to use levity and “creative” pleas to deflect the unwanted touching, hoping to get through
the scene in a way that maintained a professional boundary without antagonizing Mr. Baldoni

Footnote: (The fact that Ms. Lively varied the number of kisses in other scenes in which the kissing was scripted in advance
does not justify Mr. Baldoni’s improvisations or his attempts to add graphic sex scenes into the Film. In other scenes,
the kissing was consistent with the plot, it had structure and blocking, and most importantly, it was discussed in
advance and was mutually consensual. There can be flexibility in such scenes, but it must be within appropriate
boundaries, and the key is advance planning and consent. Mr. Baldoni acted without planning, without consent, and
grossly outside of acceptable boundaries. He made it personal and repeated, even after Ms. Lively spoke up, and
became defensive and dismissive when challenged, no matter how politely she mentioned it.)

The video footage of the scene shows Ms. Lively to be trapped, having to appear as though her
character was happy and in love while the cameras were rolling. Ms. Lively did not want to film
additional takes on the scene but continued to participate to be a team player and support the
production in real time while simultaneously expressing and holding physical boundaries against
Mr. Baldoni’s advances. Ms. Lively even referred to Mr. Baldoni as a “sociopath” at one point
during the exchange. Notwithstanding Ms. Lively’s attempts at humor and levity, her words,
actions, and body language all evince her lack of consent. When Ms. Lively later objected to this
behavior, Ms. Baldoni’s response was, “I’m not even attracted to you.”
83. In January of 2025, the Defendants, through their attorney Bryan Freedman,
released this video to the media, apparently hoping that the mere act of releasing the footage would
mislead the public into believing that it shows nothing abnormal or improper. But the footage by
itself corroborates Ms. Lively’s description of the scene to the letter. That is not just Ms. Lively’s
view. As Mia Schachter, an independent and “experienced intimacy coordinator” noted in response
to an inquiry from the Hollywood Reporter, the footage shows Mr. Baldoni “trying to kiss her, and
they clearly haven’t discussed that ahead of time, and she keeps pulling away and clearly doesn’t
want to do that.” Improved intimacy in this scene would not have been flagged for an intimacy
coordinator in advance, Ms. Schachter explained, because in the script “[t]hey’re just slow
dancing. There’s not any mention of any kind of physical intimacy.” As she explained, even though
Ms. Lively is “not powerless,” she “still has to keep working with him and keep the peace and play
nice,” and “I can just see her trying to stay lighthearted and in good spirits about it and not upset
him or anybody, and not waste anybody’s time. But of course she is trapped between a rock and
hard place. I can see her appeasing him and trying to keep a smile on her face.” She continued: “In
terms of the hierarchy on a set, he is in charge.” Even though Ms. Lively is “the star,” she observed,
“he is the director and she’s supposed to take direction from him.” Ultimately, the fact that Mr.
Baldoni, the Director, without advance consent “just went for it,” then “did it again” after she
“pulled away,” is “pretty damning, both as an actor and a director.”17 Neither Ms. Lively nor any
of her agents had any contact with Ms. Schachter, nor were they even made aware of the
Hollywood Reporter article until it was published. Nonetheless, on information and belief, Mr.
Freedman sent letters threatening potential legal claims to both Ms. Schachter and the Hollywood
Reporter following the publication of the article.

This is pretty iffy. They had no clear boundaries where a jury can say a line was crossed.

[Anonymous]

I haven't read through all of it yet but it seemed strange that thy referred to these actresses as having complained and that Baldoni responded "in writing" which they emphasized, but without saying what they did (so far). I totally get not naming them but would have expected some hint of the nature of the complaint. So I hope it doesn't end up being something they puffed up like he texted them something benign.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven't read through all of it yet but it seemed strange that thy referred to these actresses as having complained and that Baldoni responded "in writing" which they emphasized, but without saying what they did (so far). I totally get not naming them but would have expected some hint of the nature of the complaint. So I hope it doesn't end up being something they puffed up like he texted them something benign.

I assume it's because they will be relaying heavily on their testimonials in discovery. People are freaking out about it on Twitter but I think that part is fine. I rather Blake not go into detail and put words in their mouth or twist thing around. Let it come straight from the ones who complained. I guess that's why they want to get the discovery going ASAP.

I was expecting them to add more things to back up her personal experience, but I don't remember the judge being annoyed Freedman.

[Anonymous]

This looks bad on the NYT. She retracts claims, changes description of events, and provides evidence that they didn’t intend to smear Blake but uplift baldoni. But I thought they did an investigation?

[Anonymous]

And BL/RR still have nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This looks bad on the NYT. She retracts claims, changes description of events, and provides evidence that they didn’t intend to smear Blake but uplift baldoni. But I thought they did an investigation?

It sure does.

[Anonymous]

My favorite part was how they tried to justify Blake doing the unscripted kisses, like that was OK, but Justin’s unscripted kisses were not OK. It was double speak and made absolutely no sense. The scene where he kissed her unprompted they were clearly falling in love, slow dancing to slowed down music to make it impactful. But she was saying all the times she aggressively pulled him forward to kiss her that was a more intimate scene.

Makes no sense and is really reaching. It really just makes them look stupid.

[Anonymous]

The fact that this amended complaint was filed two days after her husband was JOKING about her SH case, is incredible to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am quite sure Isabella and Jenny will testify.

Poor Isabella. This was her first movie and I thought she did a really good job. Blake basically just killed her career.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know if anyone’s seen this, but I stumbled upon it on YT. This was from 3-4 years ago and I think it’s quite interesting seeing Justin at home, and how he interacts with Emily, all before the drama.
https://youtu.be/ClMCYcdIUYo?si=D5l5f5dN7Hn3kiIr

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am quite sure Isabella and Jenny will testify.

Poor Isabella. This was her first movie and I thought she did a really good job. Blake basically just killed her career.

This really makes me wonder if BL/RR leaked those two fake HR docs as a test of the public’s reaction in deciding what to include in the amended complaint.