A few days ago, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that it will release new films Lord of the Rings. This was made possible by an agreement with the Embracer Group, the conglomerate that currently owns the rights to the popular fantasy franchise. However, Hollywood Reporter revealed part of Warner’s plans to use J. R. R. Tolkien’s stories.
According to the aforementioned media, Warner wants to Lord of the Rings become yours star Wars. So the idea is to create a large number of films, even TV series, around the different narratives of Middle-earth.
There are a couple of things that would make it easier for Warner to succeed in his ambitious strategy. First of they already have a lot of experience Lord of the Rings. We must not forget that in the past they developed the original trilogy together with New Line Cinema. Some time later, in addition, “adapted” hobbitanother symbolic work by a British author.
On the other hand, but not least, Warner emphasized that will re-team with New Line Cinema to create the following feature films Lord of the Rings.
Now, after the controversy that arose with Rings of Power —from Amazon—, which even dared to contradict Tolkien’s work, fans are concerned that new Warner films will take too many creative liberties. However, in the company they committed respect the legacy of the trilogies above and Tolkien’s original work.
To demonstrate our commitment in this regard, THR guarantees that Warner is trying to close the contract with Peter Jacksontrilogy director Lord of the Rings And hobbit. Undoubtedly, few directors are as familiar with fantasy as he is, despite the many blunders hobbit—.
Be warned, Peter Jackson won’t be the only face from the past to rejoin the adaptation. Warner is doing everything possible to return Fran Walsh And Philippa Boyens, screenwriters Lord of the Rings. Curiously, the three creatives reacted positively to the announcement of the new films and also revealed that they were already aware of the news before it was officially released.
“Warner Brothers and Embracer kept us informed every step of the way. We look forward to continuing our conversation with them to hear their views on the franchise’s progress.”
So, the trio didn’t confirm their return in a joint statement, but they didn’t close the door either. It’s obvious that parties involved are talking and perhaps in the coming months we will see the negotiations succeed.
Warner relies on the past to survive
It looks like Warner wants to revive the franchises that became a goldmine for them in the 2000s. outside Lord of the Rings, it should be remembered that acclaimed producer Akiva Goldsman has returned to the company to helm several projects. Among them, i am legend 2 And Konstantin 2.
In addition, it is also known that Warner devotes efforts to the production new movies and series Harry Potter. In early 2021, they signed Tom Asheim, who has been the top leader of the Wizarding World ever since. His role is similar to that of Kevin Feige in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Undoubtedly, for one of the largest production houses in the world, quite eventful years lie ahead. Even DC Films is renewing…
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