The way I heard it, from an interview with PJ, is that JRR's deal wasn't that bad. I think that the Tolkien estate will get 5% of profits after the movie(s) have doubled their money. I think they've already surpassed that with the first one. Then there is the book sales, which have gone through the roof this year, apparently. And I agree, it is a wonderful thing that the movie is bringing many new people to the books because there is no substitute.<p>[ March 08, 2002: Message edited by: Glenethor ]
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