Well, that's certainly a thing they did.

[rogueslayer452]

++ Since it was announced that Netflix's Marvel shows will be leaving the service, it has been confirmed that they will be moving to Disney+ later this month. I suspected that would be the case. I still would love to have all those shows on DVD, though.

++ So, the Tolkien Estate just went full-on Sackville-Baggins with their newest updated policies.

On the surface, the requests and demands are utterly ridiculous and it would be impossible to enforce the majority of these considering how much Tolkien's work has been majorly influential worldwide. However, many have shown concern because this is, like, Anne Rice levels of attempting to control/police fans and the transformative works they create, just extended even further to any mention of Tolkien and his work in anything, unless you specifically ask permission from the Tolkien Estate. This isn't about maintaining the integrity of Tolkien's legacy, it's about money and greed and control, nothing more. I don't know what's going to happen, or if anything will come from this. I'm just so flabbergasted by it all, to be honest.

++ In more fun news, The Legend of Vox Machina made it to WatchMojo.com's Top Ten Moments videos. That's when you know you've made it. (Although small mistake as most fans are pointing out: Pike is a cleric, not a paladin.) Either way though, I just think this is so cool and nifty, is all.

Comments

[blackcatofmisery]

I didn't know the Tolkien people were so uptight. I just love the wording of the fanzine part. "It can't be used without permission, which we wouldn't give to you, anyway." I really don't see how they can police the entire world. Fans aren't trying to make money off the series and name, anyway. (Maybe fanartists, who sell their art, but they don't chose their subject solely with money in mind.)

It's definitely about greed and control, though. If it was me, I'd encourage the people to go buck wild. Just easier that way and much less stress. A lot more fun, too.

=^..^=~

[rogueslayer452]

Yeah, the wording comes across as super condescending, it's almost laughable in a way. Aside from being ridiculous and stupid, it's also just so bizarre.

[blackcatofmisery]

Do you know what the policy was previously? Like, what happened that they changed it all so strictly? Tolkien himself has been dead for decades, so it can't have anything to do with that.

[rogueslayer452]

I never previously checked their policies, so I don't know for sure.

Well, the last of his children did recently pass away, although whether or not that has any correlation it's all speculation since we don't really know what's going on or why the sudden need to revamp the policies in such a drastic way.

[blackcatofmisery]

It really could be anything. Maybe the family burned through all the money and want to try and guarantee they get every penny possible. Or, they could be the ones most up in arms over the new show and don't want to see anyone attempt to recreate the environment and characters ever. :/a It totally boils down to greed, though. There is no harm in fan-created content (except among fans themselves, when they get butthurt over someone else's take, but that's everywhere and never going to go away).