Or no Hobbits at all...

[Lalwendë]

Actually, according to today's news reports, they ARE seeking to halt The Hobbit from being made by New Line!

From The Grauniad:

In the complaint, the plaintiffs accuse the studio of "unabashed and insatiable greed" and of engaging in the "infamous practice of creative 'Hollywood accounting'."

Perhaps more worrying for Tolkien fans looking forward to seeing the planned Lord of the Rings prequel, The Hobbit, hit the big screen, the suit also calls for "a declaration from the Court that the plaintiffs have a right to terminate any further rights New Line may have to the Tolkien works under the agreements, including The Hobbit, due to the serious and material nature of the breach of the agreements".

http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/stor...255880,00.html

I have highlighted the most damning statement made!

EDIT:

Story from The Times: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle3354936.ece

Seems several family members are involved, plus 'two of Tolkien's children' - probably including Christopher and Priscilla.