EXCLUSIVE:Lucky 13has proved unfortunate for those involved in making theABCgame show.
Studio 1 is now being chased for the unpaid cash after effectively going bankrupt.
A rep for the presenters has been contacted for comment.
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ABC had no comment.
Others impacted include kit firm Luna Remote Systems and Suite, a post-production company.
All declined to comment.
Either way, contractors have been chasing payment for months.
The series wrapped in June and contractors would usually expect to be paid within 30 days.
Its a nightmare, said the founder of one company impacted by the issue.
Another added: Weve been strung along quite a bit by the producers.
Sources said Studio 1 pulled together a number of financiers forLucky 13.
UK accountancy company Menzies is overseeing the administration.
Menzies said it was too early to comment on the process.
Studio 1 declined to comment.
There are also concerns thatLucky 13contestants could face a prolonged wait for their winnings amid the issues.
ABC and Studio 1 are said to be confident cash prizes will be honored.
If they accurately predicted how successfully theyve answered 13 questions, they took home a $1M cash jackpot.
1 in its time period.
Woolfe created the show and served as showrunner.
