THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM Was a Strategic Play by New Line Cinema to Keep THE LORD OF THE RINGS Film Rights
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
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New Line Cinema's surprise Rohan spin-off aims to safeguard its Lord of the Rings film empire in a strategic move that has Hollywood buzzing.
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- According to inside sources, New Line greenlighted THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM as a preemptive strike to maintain creative control and distribution rights over the lucrative Tolkien franchise, worth billions.
- Industry analysts believe the Rohan spin-off is a calculated gamble to fend off potential legal challenges from Tolkien's estate, which has grown increasingly litigious in recent years over adaptations of the author's work.
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Joey Paur, New Line Cinema, THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, THE LORD OF THE RINGS