Movie Budgets

How William Shatner’s $250K Spacesuit Shaped ‘Star Trek V’

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How William Shatner's $250K Spacesuit Shaped 'Star Trek V': A Look at Sci-Fi's Big Budget Gambles

In the vast expanse of Hollywood’s sci-fi genre, few stories capture the imagination quite like the Star Trek series. Among these, “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” stands out—not just for its audacious storytelling but for its infamous budget decisions. Directed by and starring William Shatner, the film is remembered for one particularly extravagant expenditure: … Read more

How Kevin Costner’s ‘Waterworld’ Became a Record-Breaking Budget Bomb

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How Kevin Costner's 'Waterworld' Became a Record-Breaking Budget Bomb: A Hollywood Tale

It’s a tale as deep and tumultuous as the ocean itself. Kevin Costner, renowned for his stellar performances in films like “Yellowstone” and “Dances with Wolves,” once navigated through what can only be described as Hollywood’s most notorious budgetary blunder. This infamous project was none other than “Waterworld,” a film that promised high-sea adventures but … Read more