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ANOTHER HIGH PROFILE TRIAL?

Oznell — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:59:55 GMT

I read in an AP report that the complicated dispute(s) between Blake Lively and her former co-star Justin Baldoni, are scheduled for a court date in March, 2026. I had to read that twice-- 2026?!

There's been so much vitriol, and so many claims and counterclaims already, it's kind of amazing that they won't be able to go to trial for over a year.

Find it confusing, but it seems that she alleges that during the film they made together, he created a hostile work environment, including harassment. In turn, he alleges a smear campaign against him, and various lawsuits are flying, including against media.

Are the courts so backed up that they have to wait till next year for a full hearing? Or are there other reasons for the delay.

The whole thing seems somewhat reminiscent of the Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard debacle.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:12:06 GMT

@Oznell I have avoided this story with every fiber of my being! I honestly only read a couple of lines of your post but I'm sure it's helpful for some I also avoided that whole Johnny Depp mess.

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VanSleepy — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:21:14 GMT

I was very engrossed in the Depp/Heard trial, and to this day I have been known to occasionally rewatch parts of it! I'll be watching.

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Lisa now in AZ — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:28:32 GMT

I feel really sorry for Ryan Reynolds, who seems to be a pretty decent guy. She has had a horrible reputation doing things like this for years, so I do tend to believe it. I think she thinks she is better, smarter, prettier and has more power than she actually does - I think it is her husband who has more clout. Just my thoughts. And using her friendship with Taylor Swift just shows me that she is definitely part of a "mean girl" tribe.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:30:33 GMT

@VanSleepy wrote:
I was very engrossed in the Depp/Heard trial, and to this day I have been known to occasionally rewatch parts of it! I'll be watching.

How do you fell about that trial?

I have lost my thing for Johnny Depp. I do not believe he is totally in the wrong or totally inocent either. I am disappointed in him and he just turns me off any more.

Tortally an actor.

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Puzzle Piece — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:40:07 GMT

Who are they? Do they matter in the whole complex of living?

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Etoile308 — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:47:34 GMT

@Oznell, I wonder if the length in time until a trial is for numerous back and forths in an attempt for some type of out of court settlement.

I don't think it's a good look for either one of them.

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Etoile308 — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:50:41 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ, I'm confused by your Taylor Swift "mean girls" tribe comment. I've never heard a credible source refer to Swift as a mean girl.

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shoekitty — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:52:34 GMT

I don't think Blake Lively has "that reputation" . If she was a man, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. . It is system that favors men. For lack of words I can't use on this forum. Believe me. I have many family in the business, some have been on sets with some people mentioned on these threads. I'm not sayin who. I would save it all for trial. I think Ryan totally supports her. And I think she has a a lot of people supporting her. Of course people will take sides, it's normal. It is so sexist in the business, getting better, but still there. A lot is dismissed in favor of deadlines, deadlines, special actors, and money, money money. After the strike, things aren't so good, the bottom line is keeping deadlines and staying on budget and pleasing your banker.

ETA...JMHO and nothing else

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shoekitty — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:55:57 GMT

I think the amount of time is normal for these cases. Court docket is full, especially Los,Angeles. It is high profile, not high priority. Not murder or urgent. Also, one needs plenty of time to prepare this kind of case. Also, because of filming or prior engagements they both might have settled on this date.

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shoekitty — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:59:52 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
Who are they? Do they matter in the whole complex of living?

Shoekitty said @Puzzle Piece lol, truism there. well, to them I am sure it matters. They are each each fighting for their name, and ultimately their ability to work. lol. To the public, it is a spectator sport. A diversion, admit it...it's like Days of Our Lives!!! Only, it's not our life, thankfully.

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ellaphant — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:04:58 GMT

Couldn't Care Less...haven't read a thing.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:18:00 GMT

@Roscoe the Rascal wrote:
@VanSleepy wrote:
I was very engrossed in the Depp/Heard trial, and to this day I have been known to occasionally rewatch parts of it! I'll be watching.

How do you fell about that trial?

I have lost my thing for Johnny Depp. I do not believe he is totally in the wrong or totally inocent either. I am disappointed in him and he just turns me off any more.

Tortally an actor.

I've never been a movie person, so I didn't think much about Johnny Depp one way or the other - except for thinking he was good looking. But I can't believe he would open his life up like that, exposing so much ugly and dark behavior if he had been guilty of what she was alleging. Plus there is a lot of information out there disproving her claims.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:33:59 GMT

I'm already tired of hearing these two throw mud at each other. It's definitely a "he said, she said" type of situation, and I don't care to hear more or care about the outcome. They are behaving like children.

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Big Joanie — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:38:54 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
Who are they? Do they matter in the whole complex of living?

Not in my world ...

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Big Joanie — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:40:59 GMT

@VanSleepy wrote:
@Roscoe the Rascal wrote:
@VanSleepy wrote:
I was very engrossed in the Depp/Heard trial, and to this day I have been known to occasionally rewatch parts of it! I'll be watching.

How do you fell about that trial?

I have lost my thing for Johnny Depp. I do not believe he is totally in the wrong or totally inocent either. I am disappointed in him and he just turns me off any more.

Tortally an actor.

I've never been a movie person, so I didn't think much about Johnny Depp one way or the other - except for thinking he was good looking. But I can't believe he would open his life up like that, exposing so much ugly and dark behavior if he had been guilty of what she was alleging. Plus there is a lot of information out there disproving her claims.

As I have read .. the life he lived as a child was really

bad .. very chaotic ....

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Desertdi — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:07:18 GMT

This is a BIG PUBLICITY SCHTICK. If I sued every guy in the office who "made a pass" at me....I wouldn't have time for anything else.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:28:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I'm already tired of hearing these two throw mud at each other. It's definitely a "he said, she said" type of situation, and I don't care to hear more or care about the outcome. They are behaving like children.

@Kachina624

His behavior was what most of us would call "creepy".

What I don't understand is if he is seen to be "difficult" no one will want to work with him. It's not like he's box-office gold.

I'm wondering if the trial date was put out that far to allow cooler heads to prevail ... or perhaps go to mediation, although I think neither would want that, at this point.

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Shanus — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:28:14 GMT

@Oznell I honor your interest in this trial. Some folks enjoy these high profile stories.

I think the Blake Lively thing may have some merit, but the dollar amounts in this lawsuit is ridiculous. What a great way to keep your names in the news and further your careers.

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Estellee — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:05:49 GMT

In time it should be determined if he created a hostile work environment and if he harassed her. I did see the movie, there seemed to be chemistry between the two. To me there is something off about him, I don't know