Disney negotiating the LOTR rights!

[JMcMahonEsq]

I can see it working for Disney in every way except theme parks but then again, not every IP has to go into the parks. It’s a solid IP that would go aside Avatar at the box office but I bet Amazon will be going for the IP instead big time and over the $2 billion valuation

This. Plus it's not a bad block against other streaming platforms taking on and utilizing the IP for future original content.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

Soundtrack by Led Zeppelin? JPJ and Plant are still doing some good work, though they don't work together these days.

Lord of the Rings/Led Zeppelin retheme for RnRC confirmed!

 

[Grumpy4196]

5th gate consisting of LOTR and and Jules Verne's Forbidden Island as well as a proper Arrendale area would be great, as long as WDW let OTC design and build it.

 

[Andrew C]

5th gate

Needed...to deal with demand.

 

[pdude81]

I wish they'd go back in time and buy Willa Wonka (Dahl) rights instead.

 

[Bocabear]

I feel like they have enough IP in their current pile to do thousands of amazing things that would be on-brand...Adding more and more off-brand IPs does nothing but financially drag the company down even more...
How about using what they have to create new attractions and experiences...

 

[MisterPenguin]

Do I have the power to summon @WDW Pro to see if this is utter rubbish?

Do you also have the power to make his insider knowledge a lot more reliable?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Rumors, rumors...

Lord of the Rings: Return of the Rumor

https://themeparkuniversity.com/universal/universal-orlando-is-quietly-working-on-a-lord-of-the-rings-land/

forums.wdwmagic.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ Film and Gaming Rights Up for Sale (EXCLUSIVE)

Movie and gaming rights to 'Lord of the Rings,' 'The Hobbit' and other J.R.R. Tolkien titles have been put up for sale by Saul Zaentz Co.

variety.com

The rights are in litigation hell right now.

And whoever got them, has no control over Amazon's series.

And they inherit all the lawsuits.

 

[VJ]

It was SPECIFICALLY written into Tolkien's will that Disney cannot own the rights.

And Amazon literally just got the rights for using on their Prime series.

So no, this is BS.

Why J.R.R. Tolkien felt “a heartfelt loathing” towards Walt Disney and his movies

J.R.R. Tolkien thought Walt Disney 'a cheat' and found his movies 'disgusting.' He was determined never to let Disney touch The Lord of the Rings. Why?

winteriscoming.net

John Lasseter said Pixar would never make sequels.
Microsoft said that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows.
Etc, etc.

 

[sedati]

I just want a Willow trailer.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Do you also have the power to make his insider knowledge a lot more reliable?

It's 87% accurate, how much more accuracy do you want??

 

[ToTBellHop]

It's 87% accurate, how much more accuracy do you want??

Unfortunately, the Magical Insider Society requires 90% accuracy. He can reapply in 2023 should he choose to do so. I know he really wants the exclusive lapel pin.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I think En Vogue said it best...

 

[ToTBellHop]

Cmdr_Crimson
And yet, Disney

 

[SteveAZee]

Soundtrack by Led Zeppelin? JPJ and Plant are still doing some good work, though they don't work together these days.

I'd nominate Yes/Jon Anderson.

 

[Brer Panther]

I swear I've heard this rumor before...

 

[wm49rs]

I was reading an article on a website talking about Saul Zaentz Co., that they were selling the rights of the The Lord of the Rings universe with a price of 2.000 million dollars and many sites were saying that Disney were leading the bid to get the rights of the novel. Also, I read that Disney wants Peter Jackson to be involve in all the series, theme park and movies that Disney wants to release in the future, like Avatar with James Cameron! Anyone knows something about this? and if this is true, what do you think Disney would do about it?

What article?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I swear I've heard this rumor before...

Because Disney would gladly purchase the IP but it hasn’t happened.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Because Disney would gladly purchase the IP but it hasn’t happened.

One corporation to rule them all.