One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to Rings of
Power is that they should never have used Middle Earth as the
setting. They should have made the series as a general fantasy
series that was influenced by Tolkien, but not an actual Middle
Earth story.
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to Rings of Power
is that they should never have used Middle Earth as the setting. They
should have made the series as a general fantasy series that was
influenced by Tolkien, but not an actual Middle Earth story.
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle Earth
as the setting. They should have made the series as a general
fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but not an
actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many viewers...
although now, a lot will switch off before the end of the season
anyway.
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle Earth
as the setting. They should have made the series as a general
fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but not an
actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many viewers...
although now, a lot will switch off before the end of the season
anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250 million
for the rights.
On 2022-09-10 00:19:56 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in
news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle Earth
as the setting. They should have made the series as a general
fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but not an
actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many viewers...
although now, a lot will switch off before the end of the season
anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250 million
for the rights.
Also less interference by the current Tolkien license holders (the
grandson was involved in the TV show, but had no say in the Peter
Jackson films).
On 2022-09-10 00:19:56 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in
news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle
Earth as the setting. They should have made the series as a
general fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but
not an actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many viewers...
although now, a lot will switch off before the end of the
season anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250
million for the rights.
Also less interference by the current Tolkien license holders
(the grandson was involved in the TV show, but had no say in the
Peter Jackson films).
On 9/9/2022 7:05 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2022-09-10 00:19:56 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:The Jackson films were okay'd by JRRT's son who was already very
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in
news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle
Earth as the setting. They should have made the series as a
general fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but
not an actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many
viewers... although now, a lot will switch off before the end
of the season anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250
million for the rights.
Also less interference by the current Tolkien license holders
(the grandson was involved in the TV show, but had no say in
the Peter Jackson films).
old.
He had always been VERY careful about his father's legacy
and was not approving Middle Earth projects very often.
When
the son retired the next generation of Tolkiens gained control
and they very much want to cash in. They are the ones who gave
permission for 'Rings of Power'.
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote in news:tfh1il$19cm6$1@dont-email.me:
On 9/9/2022 7:05 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2022-09-10 00:19:56 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:The Jackson films were okay'd by JRRT's son who was already very
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in
news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle
Earth as the setting. They should have made the series as a
general fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but
not an actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many
viewers... although now, a lot will switch off before the end
of the season anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250
million for the rights.
Also less interference by the current Tolkien license holders
(the grandson was involved in the TV show, but had no say in
the Peter Jackson films).
old.
He may have OK's them, but his OK wasn't in any way needed.
Plus, Christopher hated the movies from day one.
https://www.indiewire.com/2013/01/christopher-tolkien-trashes- peter-jacksons-lord-of-the-rings-says-films-lack-beauty-and- seriousness-of-the-books-102485/
https://tinyurl.com/4fvvbjvu
He had always been VERY careful about his father's legacy
and was not approving Middle Earth projects very often.
The problem being, his father sold the movie rights long ago, and
had no say in the movies.
WhenAnd many speculate that the main reason Christopher objected to the
the son retired the next generation of Tolkiens gained control
and they very much want to cash in. They are the ones who gave
permission for 'Rings of Power'.
movies was that he didn't get any cash payments for rights he no
longer controlled.
On 9/9/2022 7:05 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2022-09-10 00:19:56 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:The Jackson films were okay'd by JRRT's son who was already very old.
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in
news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle Earth
as the setting. They should have made the series as a general
fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien, but not an
actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many viewers...
although now, a lot will switch off before the end of the season
anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250 million
for the rights.
Also less interference by the current Tolkien license holders (the
grandson was involved in the TV show, but had no say in the Peter
Jackson films).
He had always been VERY careful about his father's legacy and was not approving Middle Earth projects very often. When the son retired the
next generation of Tolkiens gained control and they very much want to
cash in. They are the ones who gave permission for 'Rings of Power'.
On 2022-09-10 04:01:30 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote in
news:tfh1il$19cm6$1@dont-email.me:
On 9/9/2022 7:05 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2022-09-10 00:19:56 +0000, Ninapenda Jibini said:The Jackson films were okay'd by JRRT's son who was already
"Blueshirt" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in
news:tffb19$e9f$1@gioia.aioe.org:
Cheesy Quackers wrote:
One of the best arguments that I have heard in relation to
Rings of Power is that they should never have used Middle
Earth as the setting. They should have made the series as
a general fantasy series that was influenced by Tolkien,
but not an actual Middle Earth story.
That might have worked, but without the 'name' and official
setting the series might not have attracted as many
viewers... although now, a lot will switch off before the
end of the season anyway.
Fewer viewers vs lower production costs, starting with $250
million for the rights.
Also less interference by the current Tolkien license holders
(the grandson was involved in the TV show, but had no say in
the Peter Jackson films).
very old.
He may have OK's them, but his OK wasn't in any way needed.
Plus, Christopher hated the movies from day one.
https://www.indiewire.com/2013/01/christopher-tolkien-trashes-
peter-jacksons-lord-of-the-rings-says-films-lack-beauty-and-
seriousness-of-the-books-102485/
https://tinyurl.com/4fvvbjvu
He had always been VERY careful about his father's legacy
and was not approving Middle Earth projects very often.
The problem being, his father sold the movie rights long ago,
and had no say in the movies.
WhenAnd many speculate that the main reason Christopher objected to
the son retired the next generation of Tolkiens gained control
and they very much want to cash in. They are the ones who
gave permission for 'Rings of Power'.
the movies was that he didn't get any cash payments for rights
he no longer controlled.
Yep. The Tolkien Estate was paid a rather measley amount for the
movie rights and didn't get any share in the profits, but that
was their choice at the time.
It's a little like George Lucas
retaining the merchandise rights for Star Wars, so in hindsight
the studio lost out on *a lot* of money.
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