Degrading LotR in the Name of Merchandising - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 10-10-2002, 02:18 PM

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

10-10-2002, 02:18 PM	#13
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	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 __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.