Producers of 'Gangs of London' Sue Vice for $20 Million Debt

WHO:

Variety - Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford are the founders of Pulse Films.

Deadline - Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford are the founders of Pulse Films, which produces "Gangs of London."

WHAT:

Variety - Benski and Clifford claim they are owed more than $20 million from Vice Media.

Deadline - Benski and Clifford allege they are owed $20.43 million after the sale of their 22% stake in Pulse Films to Vice Media.

Deadline - Vice Media acquired Benski and Clifford's remaining 22% shareholding in December 2021 for $10 million in cash and $43.24 million in loans.

WHERE:

Variety - The lawsuit involves Vice Media, which is based in the United States, and Pulse Films, which is a UK-based production company.

WHEN:

Deadline - Vice Media acquired the remaining 22% shareholding of Pulse Films in December 2021.

WHY:

Variety - Benski and Clifford allege that Vice Media has not fulfilled its financial obligations regarding the sale of Pulse Films.

HOW:

Deadline - The lawsuit claims that the financial arrangements made during the acquisition included both cash and loan components.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 13:05 UTC)

Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford, the founders of Pulse Films, have filed a lawsuit against Vice Media, claiming they are owed over $20 million following the sale of their 22% stake in the production company. They allege that Vice Media has not met its financial obligations related to the acquisition, which included both cash and loan components, totaling $20.43 million. Vice Media, which is based in the United States, acquired this remaining shareholding in December 2021 for $10 million in cash and $43.24 million in loans.