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DaughterofVana · 10-08-2002, 11:29 PM

Now that you say something, I DO remember reading somewhere that Tolkien did some merchandising of his books right before his death, and that some of it included movie rights. So the "studio to studio" thing could be very possible. I have no idea how those things work, being only a meager college student and unwise in the ways of the world. It seems plausible that if and when rights change hands that the third party (IE, Tolkien Estate) has to be notified and their blessings sent for things to go through, but I think that would probably be in a merrier world. If I sell my car to Mr. Smith down the street, even if it was in good faith, he wouldn't have to notify me if and when he scraps it and sells it for parts. (Terrible thing to allude it to, but forgive me, I can't think of a better example).

Any 'downer who has a background in something like this? Eager minds want to know. Feel free to PM me about it, since the ruling wrights probably want to stone me for getting so off topic.

-'Vana

[ October 09, 2002: Message edited by: DaughterofVana ]

10-08-2002, 11:29 PM	#7
DaughterofVana Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: twirling contentedly in a flower-filled field Posts: 134	Now that you say something, I DO remember reading somewhere that Tolkien did some merchandising of his books right before his death, and that some of it included movie rights. So the "studio to studio" thing could be very possible. I have no idea how those things work, being only a meager college student and unwise in the ways of the world. It seems plausible that if and when rights change hands that the third party (IE, Tolkien Estate) has to be notified and their blessings sent for things to go through, but I think that would probably be in a merrier world. If I sell my car to Mr. Smith down the street, even if it was in good faith, he wouldn't have to notify me if and when he scraps it and sells it for parts. (Terrible thing to allude it to, but forgive me, I can't think of a better example). Any 'downer who has a background in something like this? Eager minds want to know. Feel free to PM me about it, since the ruling wrights probably want to stone me for getting so off topic. -'Vana [ October 09, 2002: Message edited by: DaughterofVana ] __________________ "There is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious. It is too good to waste on jokes." Hi! Did you miss me?