Lord of the Rings appears poised to join other beloved properties in an expanded universe arms race.
Is that really a good thing?
Christopher Tolkien, the ever watchful son of his fathers legacy, strongly disliked Peter JacksonsLord of the Ringsmovies.
As a consequence, Christophers disdain became a source of bemusement to manyLord of the Ringsfans.
And as per the companys own press release trumpeting the news, this could mean a Gollum origin movie.
Mostly though, the initial takeaway from the announcement is chagrin.
In six minutes of screen time, we get more than enough to understand the pitiable degradation of Smeagol.
), is somewhat comical.
Perhaps Michael Fassbender is available?
Could they one day come to more closely resemble Disneys Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Which is to say, Oh, heres the next one.
Pretty soon they should be able to have at least one out for every fiscal quarter.
The name of the game in intellectual property management appears to now be constantendlessexpansion and growth.
