It's my understanding that the estate is not getting a penny from the movie or any of the toys, books, etc. that are direct movie tie-ins. Those rights were sold long ago.
However, they are still getting money from the sale of all Tolkien's books. And from those items which are spin-offs from the book (not the movie).
The arrrangements for the books were structured in such a way that the terms were quite generous. This was because Allen & Unwin thought the books wouldn't sell many copies. What a mistake! Book sales have also obviously increased because of the movie.
Allen & Unwin are, I believe, now part of Harper Collins.
sharon
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