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Lobelia · 03-29-2004, 09:10 PM

While it's possible to do THE HOBBIT, I think we're safe from spin-offs based on the first two Ages, because Christophew Tolkien did the editing on those, they can't possibly be covered by the sale of rights on LOTR and TH...Or can they? I doubt it, though. Thank ghu.

Saraphim · 03-30-2004, 05:55 PM

May anyone who capitalizes on the works of Tolkien be forever smelling of horse poo!

But seriously, I thought about it and came to the conclusion that we probably won't be seeing anything more than published works, like the Hobbit, which is fairly certain of happening, and the Silmarillion, which is a BIG maybe. (it would not take well to movie or T.V. ; there is no main character. It is set up like the Bible. It wouldn't sell to anyone except die hard fans, like us, of which there is a sadly short supply.)

So we are mercifully spared the Merry and Pippin cartoon, although I can imagine it. *shudders* Hi-jinks prevail.

03-30-2004, 05:55 PM	#2
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	May anyone who capitalizes on the works of Tolkien be forever smelling of horse poo! But seriously, I thought about it and came to the conclusion that we probably won't be seeing anything more than published works, like the Hobbit, which is fairly certain of happening, and the Silmarillion, which is a BIG maybe. (it would not take well to movie or T.V. ; there is no main character. It is set up like the Bible. It wouldn't sell to anyone except die hard fans, like us, of which there is a sadly short supply.) So we are mercifully spared the Merry and Pippin cartoon, although I can imagine it. shudders Hi-jinks prevail. __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

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03-29-2004, 09:10 PM	#1
Lobelia Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 150	While it's possible to do THE HOBBIT, I think we're safe from spin-offs based on the first two Ages, because Christophew Tolkien did the editing on those, they can't possibly be covered by the sale of rights on LOTR and TH...Or can they? I doubt it, though. Thank ghu.