Updated with latest: Looks like Warner Bros. got its way.
The Matrix Resurrections co-producer Village Roadshow Films has agreed to arbitrate its claims alleging Warner Bros.’ decision to release the film simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters was a breach of contract.
Lawyers for Village Roadshow filed papers on Thursday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cunningham indicating the company would no longer be pursuing its claims in court, an outcome that Warners has been pursuing for months.
“Upon review of the court’s tentative rulings, Village hereby waives its right to the May 27 hearing on Warner Bros.’ motion to compel arbitration…and accepts the court’s tentative rulings on the motion to compel arbitration …as final,” Roadshow attorneys stated in their court papers.
In the original suit filed February 7, Village Roadshow alleges that Warner Bros. moved the release date of the film to 2021 from 2022 to help HBO Max attract more subscribers,...
The Matrix Resurrections co-producer Village Roadshow Films has agreed to arbitrate its claims alleging Warner Bros.’ decision to release the film simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters was a breach of contract.
Lawyers for Village Roadshow filed papers on Thursday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cunningham indicating the company would no longer be pursuing its claims in court, an outcome that Warners has been pursuing for months.
“Upon review of the court’s tentative rulings, Village hereby waives its right to the May 27 hearing on Warner Bros.’ motion to compel arbitration…and accepts the court’s tentative rulings on the motion to compel arbitration …as final,” Roadshow attorneys stated in their court papers.
In the original suit filed February 7, Village Roadshow alleges that Warner Bros. moved the release date of the film to 2021 from 2022 to help HBO Max attract more subscribers,...
- 5/27/2022
- by Dominic Patten and Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
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