Considering we heard about a month ago that Embracer was asking for WB to give them back the LOTR/Hobbit rights so that they could sell the the whole package to Amazon, who already has the 2nd Age rights, this is definitely for the best. I trust WB with the IP alot more than I trust Amazon, who absolutely butchered the 2nd Age with Rings of Power. Peter Jackson has already said that WB has contacted him and let him know they are keeping the rights and plan to make future movies, so there is a good chance of Jackson's involvement in some capacity. Amazon meanwhile turned down Jackson's offer of help, and fired their Tolkien lore expert, before butchering the 2nd Age.
Last edited by shikamaru317 - on 23 February 2023