A Win Too Soon? Wayfarer's Court Filings vs the PR Game - and Blake Lively's Push for Credit.

Описание: With Wayfarer’s MSJ and MJOP motions now in Judge Liman’s hands, I want to raise a key concern: would a quick court “win” actually serve Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer well in the long run?
In an industry shaped as much by perception and power as by legal outcomes, timing matters. A decision without a trial may not cut through the noise in the way people expect - especially as Blake Lively's recent PR strategies raise the question of whether she ultimately benefits from a fast ruling rather than a prolonged public trial.

This video was recorded immediately after the hearing. I genuinely thought I’d set myself up for a tighter, quicker edit — and instead, the process became a mess. Rather than scrap it entirely, I pieced together the basics to keep the conversation going.

There is also some commentary toward the end, including thoughts on Blake’s PGA letter, Sony’s text messages, and the premiere fallout — particularly how Blake’s unwillingness to share the spotlight may have backfired.

It’s rough. If you’ve seen my editing video, let’s consider this dailies mixed with an assembly. Things may keep looking and sounding bumpy for a bit, but I’m plowing ahead with the newly unsealed depositions and other material now anyway. If you’re a creator with tips or software recommendations for streamlining this process, I’m all ears.


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