Beren and Lùthien to be published as stand alone volume

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

Wouldn't they be limited to what references can be found in the appendix of LotR?

Even for PJ and crew, that would be a bit of a stretch.

Perhaps that is exactly why C. Tolkien is releasing this book and thus prolonging the copyright to the entire compilation of Beren and Luthien stories. Thus the estate's lawyers can ensure Jackson or whomever doesn't try to dip into the story.