 Tolkien Flashback August 17th-23rd
More about Alan Lee, Christopher Tolkien, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, John Howe, John Noble, Liv Tyler, Locations & Sets, LotR: Production, Tolkien Tolkien Flashback August 10th - 16th
More about Bruce Hopkins, Christopher Tolkien, Howard Shore, J.R.R. Tolkien, LotR: Production, Peter Jackson, Production, Today in Middle-earth, Tolkien, Tolkien Family Tolkien Flashback - August 3rd-9th
More about Christopher Lee, Christopher Tolkien, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lawrence Makoare, Locations & Sets, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Book, LotR: Movies, Models, Movie: Fellowship of the Ring, Movie: Return of the King, Movie: The Two Towers, Peter Jackson, Rumours & Spy News, Today in Middle-earth, Tolkien, Tolkien Family Sunday Times Publishes Apology to Christopher Tolkien
In our report of the litigation between the Tolkien family and New Line Cinema, producers of The Lord of the Rings (May 25), we did not make it clear that Christopher Tolkien is suing as a trustee of the Tolkien Trust, a registered charity, and the JRR Tolkien 1967 Discretionary Settlement. It was another member of the family who referred to the action as “one last crusade”, not Mr Tolkien, and the hearing on June 6 was to fix a date for the eventual trial, not actually to halt Hollywood plans to film The Hobbit. We apologise to the trustees and Mr Tolkien for these errors.
More about Christopher Tolkien, Hobbit: Movie, Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Family Clearing up Misconceptions Regarding the Tolkien vs. New Line LawsuitWith the many rumors circulating about the Tolkien vs. New Line lawsuit and what impact it might have on The Hobbit, it’s easy to get confused about the facts. Lucky for TORn, Douglas C. Kane, a.k.a. Voronwe the Faithful from our message boards, an attorney who has been closely following the case, has crafted an outstanding primer of all things “Tolkien Lawsuit.” “There has been a lot of misconception and misinformation swirling around regarding the lawsuit that has been filed by the Tolkien family against New Line. Media reports have claimed that it was a “last crusade” by Tolkien’s son Christopher to stop the upcoming Hobbit films. Some have gone so far as to report that the famously reclusive Christopher (who lives in France) was scheduled to appear in court this past week and that a judgment was going to be issued. These reports are untrue.”
More about Christopher Tolkien, Hobbit: Movie, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, Tolkien, Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Family Update on Tolkien Lawsuit
…The court’s website now shows that a trial date has been set, for October 19, 2009. It is scheduled to be a jury trial, with a 15-20 day time estimate. The court also scheduled two more status conferences, for December 8, 2008 and October 9, 2009.
I should caution that it is very common for trial dates to get continued, so there is no guarantee at all that the trial will happen then, even if the case does not settle for then. And there will be a lot more legal manuevering between now and then. Join in the discussion in our message boards! [TORn Forum] More about Christopher Tolkien, Hobbit: Movie, LotR: Movies, Tolkien News on the Christopher Tolkien Lawsuit Coming Soon?
“At a hearing on June 6 Christopher Tolkien will ask a Californian judge to back his claim that he can “terminate” film rights to The Hobbit. He is said to be furious with the New Line studio, which earned £3 billion from the Rings trilogy. Tolkien’s lawyers accuse New Line of “accounting chicanery”. Warner Bros, owner of New Line, declined to comment.”
Sounds like things could get heated! TORn will update Ringers on any developments as they come in to our email. For some great reporting and perspective on this story, check out our good friend Kristen Thompson’s ‘Frodo Franchise’ blog as well. [Times Online] [Frodo Franchise] More about Christopher Tolkien, Hobbit: Movie, Rumors & Spy News, Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Family, Uncategorized Hobbit movies meet dire foe in son of TolkienFrom TimesOnline.com: “Christopher Tolkien, 83, is calling for “one last crusade” in a long-running court battle against the producers of The Lord of the Rings only weeks before carpenters are due to begin work in New Zealand on the sets for the latest Middle-earth epic.” Read more (Thanks to Ringer Spy J for the link) More about Christopher Tolkien, Director news, Hobbit: Movie, J.R.R. Tolkien, Production, Studios, The Hobbit, Tolkien, Tolkien Family HarperCollins Offers Signed Limited Editions of ‘The Children Of Húrin’!Smeagirl and many other fans sent along this email from HarperCollins: As a registered member of the official HarperCollins site for J.R.R. Tolkien, we wanted to give you the best opportunity possible to take advantage of a forthcoming, special signed and limited edition of his final masterpiece - The Children Of Húrin. The book is an essential for all Tolkien fans and represents a unique opportunity, with only 500 being printed. Click here to register your interest or read on for more information. As you are doubtless aware, The Children Of Húrin was completed by his son Christopher last year and the special signed and limited edition is being released in conjunction with the Tolkien estate and publisher HarperCollins. Read the rest of this entry » More about Alan Lee, Books & Publications, Christopher Tolkien Children of Hurin Discussion begins today!Have you finished reading The Children of Hurin and are dying to discuss it with other Tolkien fans? Or, do you need some motivation to crack open the book and start reading? Either way, the chapter-by-chapter discussion of The Children of Hurin, starting today in our Reading Room forum, is for you! We’ll be covering a chapter a week. Each week’s discussion will be led by a member of the Message Boards, and we still have openings for discussion leaders. Follow these links to read the start of the discussion, or check out the Children of Hurin discussion schedule. Not a member of the Message Boards yet? Sign up now and join the fun! Tolkien veterans and novices welcome! More about Christopher Tolkien, Old Main News, Other Tolkien books |
  
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Another week, another great FLASHBACK from Ringer Diedye. This week’s flashback details the events that took place in the Tolkien universe between August 10th and August 16th. This is a weekly feature that Diedye posts in the forum, so if there is ever a time we don’t post it on the homepage of TORn, make sure to check the Main board in our forums. Click on the link below to transported in time!
