Kevin Costner Lawsuit: Wardrobe Dispute Costs $500,000
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The Dispute:
* Who: Western Costume Leasing is suing Kevin Costner’s “Horizon” production.
* What: Western Costume Leasing claims they haven’t been fully paid for providing authentic 19th-century costumes used in the film.
* How Much: The claim is for over $500,000, including rental fees, lost profits, interest, and legal fees.
* Why it matters (according to Western Costume): The costumes are “a unique prop of high cultural and market value” requiring special care.
“Horizon” and Kevin Costner:
* Personal Investment: Kevin Costner invested “tens of millions of dollars” of his own money into “Horizon” after leaving “Yellowstone.”
* Importance to Costner: He has repeatedly called “Horizon” “the project of his life.”
* Initial Reception & Future: The first part of the film had a modest theatrical release but gained a larger audience online, raising expectations for the sequel.
* Potential Impact: The lawsuit could effect the marketing and premiere of the sequel.
