Amazon acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings
Amazon has a massive deal with the J.R.R. Tolkien, the result of which will be the creation of a television series dedicated to the dramatic events described in "The Lord of the Rings" and other works of the writer. This is reported by the publication Deadline. Earlier it was stated that the cost of this contract was estimated at $ 250 million. How much Amazon actually paid is not yet specified. The first television series is expected to be a prequel to The Fellowship of the Ring. Naturally, no casting decisions have been made yet, nor has a list of potential directors been identified. "We're delighted that Amazon, with its renowned commitment to classic literature, is the new home for the multi-season series. based on The Lord of the Rings. Amazon Studios has tons of ideas on how to bring the untold stories of J.R.R. Tolkien, "the Tolkien Estate said in a statement. The timing of work on the project has not yet been specified. Recall that previously two trilogies based on the works of the British writer were released. Both of them were very popular with viewers. The Topic of Article: Amazon acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings. |
