WGA Says Stop-Work Order “Imminent” For Village Roadshow Over Late Payments: What’s Happening
DeadlineStory by anthonypauldalessandro
scrn logline
WGA set to halt work on Village Roadshow's major film and TV projects over late payments, potentially disrupting high-profile franchises.
beat sheet
- Village Roadshow, co-financier of The Matrix and Mad Max franchises, is behind on payments to writers, triggering a looming WGA stop-work order.
- The expected stop-work order could significantly impact production on these major film and TV properties, leaving Hollywood abuzz over the fallout.
call sheet
Village Roadshow, WGAW, The Matrix franchise, Mad Max Fury Road