Geek Dad’s Erik Wecks has some insight into the Tolkien Estate’s lawsuit
Christopher Tolkien
You may have read recently that the Tolkien Estate has brought a lawsuit against Warner Bros., regarding Warner Bros.’ marketing rights for Lord of the Rings and Hobbit products. Our friend Erik Wecks has written a great piece for Geek Dad at Wired.com, clarifying some of the issues at stake and suggesting why the Tolkien Estate may have felt the need to take such action. For fans of Tolkien’s work, just how far is too far – when does a franchise become a sell out? Check out the excellent article here.
Posted in Hobbit Book, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, Production, Studios, The Hobbit, Tolkien, Tolkien Estate, Warner Bros. on November 22, 2012 by greendragon