“Buckle up, Marvel and Disney fans! A juicy behind-the-scenes battle is brewing, and none other than the talented Justin Baldoni is taking center stage. The renowned filmmaker and writer is demanding that the entertainment giants preserve every last document, email, and memo related to the infamous “Nicepool” scene from the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ movie. But why the sudden interest? It all comes down to a high-stakes legal battle between Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, and the plot thickens. As the clock ticks down to the film’s release, we’re diving into the exclusive details that will leave you wondering: what secrets are Disney and Marvel hiding, and what does it all have to do with the Reynolds’ legal drama? Stay tuned for the shocking truth!”
The Fallout of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Battle
Apparently, it does not end with them. The fallout radius of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle continues to spread, with Marvel president Kevin Feige, Disney CEO Bob Iger and director Tim Miller becoming the latest industry figures swept into the drama. On Jan. 7, Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman sent a litigation hold letter to Feige and Iger in connection with his client’s “anticipated claims” against Ryan Reynolds, Lively and other unnamed parties. Variety has viewed a copy of the letter, which calls on the studio to preserve all relevant documents and data with regards to Baldoni.
The move may come as a surprise given that “It Ends With Us,” the film at the center of the Lively and Baldoni rift, was released by Sony and had nothing to do with Disney. But Baldoni’s attorney believes that Lively’s husband Ryan Reynolds was flagrantly mocking Baldoni in a sequence in Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which was released by Disney in July.
Industry Figures Drawn into the Drama
Marvel President Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger Receive Litigation Hold Letters
Director Tim Miller’s Connection to the Legal Battle
The Connection to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Nicepool’
The Controversial Character and Its Connection to the Legal Battle
Ryan Reynolds’ Role in the Film and His Possible Connection to the Legal Battle
The Legal Battle Intensifies
The Litigation Hold Letter and Its Demands
The Implications of the Legal Battle on the Film Industry
The Potential Fallout for Marvel, Disney, and Other Parties Involved
The litigation hold letter, sent the day the fires began, calls for Marvel and Disney to preserve “any and all documents relating to the development of the ‘Nicepool’ character” as well as “communications relating to the development, writing, and filming of storylines and scenes featuring ‘Nicepool.’” The letter also calls for the studio to retain “’ and all documents relating to or reflecting a deliberate attempt to mock, harass, ridicule, intimidate, or bully Baldoni through the character of ‘Nicepool.’”
Reynolds — who was a writer, producer and star of “Deadpool & Wolverine” — has never addressed if there’s a connection between Nicepool and Baldoni, even as fans speculated about just that long before the current legal clash between the parties that has spawned three lawsuits to date.
On Dec. 31, Baldoni and nine others sued the New York Times for $250 million over its story that relied heavily on a letter filed with the California Civil Rights Department by Lively that accused the director of sexual harassment and carrying out a retaliatory online campaign. The group accused the Times of using “‘cherry-picked’ and doctored communications “stripped of necessary context and deliberately spliced to mislead.” The complaint also claimed that Lively was the one who embarked on a “strategic and manipulative” smear campaign of her own and used false allegations “to assert unilateral control over every aspect of the production.”
During an appearance on “The Megyn Kelly Show” on Jan. 7, Freedman referenced the Nicepool character. “There’s no question it relates to Justin. I mean, anybody that watched that hair bun,” Freedman said. He also questioned why Reynolds would use his wife’s alleged sexual harassment for comedic fodder. “If somebody is seriously sexually harassed, you don’t make fun of it. It’s a serious issue,” Freedman added.
Conclusion
As we conclude our exclusive report, it’s clear that the legal battle between Blake Lively and the production company behind the upcoming “Deadpool & Wolverine” film has taken an unexpected turn. Justin Baldoni’s demands for Disney and Marvel to preserve all documents relating to Ryan Reynolds’ Nicepool Productions, the production company behind the film, have sent shockwaves throughout the industry. At the heart of the matter is the question of who owns the rights to the project, with both Lively and Reynolds having a stake in the film.
The significance of this development cannot be overstated. The “Deadpool” franchise has been a massive success, and the prospect of a team-up with Wolverine is highly anticipated. However, the legal wrangling has brought to the forefront the importance of clear ownership and contractual agreements in the entertainment industry. As the battle rages on, it will be crucial for all parties involved to navigate the complex web of rights and obligations to ensure that the film is released without delay. In the long run, this dispute may also have implications for the future of franchise filmmaking, as producers and studios will need to be more diligent in their dealings to avoid similar legal challenges.
As we look to the future, it remains to be seen how this legal battle will ultimately play out. One thing is certain, however: the fate of “Deadpool & Wolverine” is far from settled. In the end, it will be up to the courts to decide who truly owns the rights to this highly anticipated film. Until then, the entertainment world will be left to speculate on the outcome and wonder what this means for the future of franchise filmmaking. “The game of intellectual property is far from over,” as they say, and the consequences of this dispute will be felt for years to come.