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Hollywood agrees to pay for damage to Swedish ship used in "The Odyssey"

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Universal Studios has agreed to pay for damages to the Swedish Viking ship replica "Glad av Gillberga" used in the filming of "The Odyssey."
  • The non-profit association Vikingaleden, owner of the ship, claimed the film company had not paid approximately 58,000 Swedish kronor for repairs after the six-month rental.
  • Universal stated all invoices were paid and contacted the association to resolve misunderstandings, with the association's chairman now confident the issue will be settled.

A dispute over damages to a Swedish Viking ship replica used in Universal Studios' film "The Odyssey" has been resolved. The ship, "Glad av Gillberga," owned by the non-profit association Vikingaleden, was rented out for six months for the production.

For the film company, it's pocket change, but for us, it's a significant sum.

— Peter OlaussonDescribing the financial impact of the unpaid repair costs on the non-profit association.

Following the rental, the association claimed the film company had not paid for necessary repairs, estimating the cost at approximately 58,000 Swedish kronor (about $5,500 USD). The ship, a 17.5-meter replica from Värmland, Sweden, reportedly sustained damage to its wood and paint.

Our records show that all invoices concerning Glad av Gillberga have been paid in full, including repairs. The studio and production have contacted the association to resolve any misunderstandings.

— Universal SpokespersonAddressing the claims of unpaid damages.

Peter Olausson, chairman of Vikingaleden, told SVT Nyheter Värmland that while the rental fee was paid, the repair costs were outstanding. He described the sum as significant for the association, though minor for a major film studio. Universal Studios initially stated that all invoices, including those for repairs, had been paid in full and that they had contacted the association to clear up any misunderstandings.

Based on that, I am convinced that they will sort this out.

— Peter OlaussonExpressing optimism after a phone call with Universal Studios.

On Saturday, Olausson confirmed a phone call with Universal, expressing confidence that the matter would be settled. The film company has reportedly received the invoice again and promised to process the payment through their finance department.

They said, 'we are sending the invoice to the finance department and they will disburse the money,'

— Peter OlaussonDetailing the film company's commitment to payment after the resolving phone call.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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