Hollywood's Oversight: Viking Ship Owners Unpaid for Damage after 'The Odyssey'
The owners of a Viking ship replica used in 'The Odyssey' claim Universal has not paid $6,000 for damages despite the film's massive box office success.
Hollywood's Oversight: Viking Ship Owners Unpaid for Damage after 'The Odyssey'
In a stunning revelation, the Swedish nonprofit behind the Viking longship replica, Glad av Gillberga, has accused Universal Studios of neglecting to cover repairs after the vessel was reportedly returned damaged. With the film grossing an impressive $264 million during its opening weekend, questions arise about accountability and responsibility towards cultural heritage.
The Glad av Gillberga, which has a storied history of nearly three decades sailing the North Sea and even reaching Canada, now finds itself in a precarious situation, feeling 'forgotten' by the very industry that capitalizes on its storied past. Repair costs are estimated at $6,000, a sum that seems trivial for a studio of Universal's stature.
What measures will be implemented to ensure that such negligence does not occur again? As public interest grows, citizens are left wondering: when will Hollywood recognize its obligations to those who contribute to its narratives? As reported by The Guardian.
Source: The Guardian
