“It has come to the Guild’s attention that over the last few months, Village Roadshow hasn’t paid writers on numerous projects,” the WGAW wrote in a statement on Saturday. “Village Roadshow owes writers compensation, interest and benefit contributions but has refused to pay. As such, the Guild has determined that Village Roadshow is not reliable or financially responsible and requires the posting of a bond to protect writers. Village Roadshow has, to date, refused to do so.
“I can confirm that they’re late on paying their writers and a stop-work order is imminent,” a WGA spokesperson toldAs Hollywood has continued to contract, the production company has been trimming costs. A few months ago, it conducted a round of layoffs affecting business affairs, administration, and film and television roles.with Content Cartel, Kevin Garnett’s production banner.