Could (Should) the Simarillion become a film? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 12-22-2003, 01:16 PM

It is extremely unlikely that The Silmarillion will be made into a movie anytime soon. Tolkien sold the film rights to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings during his lifetime. The Silmarillion was not published at the time the rights were sold. It was published in 1977 after JRRT's death. His estate owns the rights to The Silmarillion and Christopher Tolkien, who is the executor of the Estate, is notoriously anti-movie. He is not likely to sell the rights to The Silmarillion.

12-22-2003, 01:16 PM	#4
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,400	It is extremely unlikely that The Silmarillion will be made into a movie anytime soon. Tolkien sold the film rights to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings during his lifetime. The Silmarillion was not published at the time the rights were sold. It was published in 1977 after JRRT's death. His estate owns the rights to The Silmarillion and Christopher Tolkien, who is the executor of the Estate, is notoriously anti-movie. He is not likely to sell the rights to The Silmarillion. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.