Writers Guild Threatens Stop-Work Order Against Village Roadshow Over Unpaid Writers

The WGA cites late payments to writers as Village Roadshow faces financial struggles tied to its majority stakeholder, Vine Alternative Investments.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is preparing to issue a stop-work order against Village Roadshow due to delayed payments to writers on its projects.
Village Roadshow's financial difficulties are reportedly linked to liquidity issues at its majority stakeholder, Vine Alternative Investments.
The company has been exploring potential new investors and buyers for its stake, while maintaining operations on a slate of planned projects.
Village Roadshow has also been involved in an ongoing arbitration dispute with Warner Bros. over the release strategy for 'The Matrix Resurrections' and financial participation in other co-productions.
Recent cost-cutting measures, including staff layoffs and asset sales by Vine, have raised questions about the studio's long-term stability.