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The problem is that Tolkien was an exceptionally good story teller with a clear idea of his universe. These remakes however get made by people being paid to sp
by simmerup 4y ago
The problem is that Tolkien was an exceptionally good story teller with a clear idea of his universe.
These remakes however get made by people being paid to spin out low tier content based on the IP that Tolkien painstakingly created. They’re coasting on his work and will tarnish his creation just to make a quick buck.
It’s a shame. They should make their own IP instead, but of course that’s too risky in the pursuit of profit.
- optimalsolver 4y agoI believe Tolkien envisioned people adding their own works to his mythology. At least that's what I remember from reading his biography some years back.
- DocTomoe 4y agoWell, yes, and no. > In 1966 a fan of his stories wrote to him detailing a 'sequel' to The Lord of the Rings that he planned to write. Tolkien forwarded the letter to his publisher denouncing 'this young ass' for his 'impertinent contribution to my troubles' and asking for their lawyers to write a suitably-worded letter refusing permission. [1] I can't help but wonder if Tolkien, if he was alive today, would think of modern writers "working with his material" in similar terms.