Epic Universe Expansion Speculation

[Blue]

There is a lot of potential with DC, but I can't imagine Comcast wanting to give money to Netflix right after losing the bid for Warner Bros.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Just heard the merge news. So no chance on lord of the Rings at epic at this point right?

What makes you say that? Amazon controls that now

 

[mccgavin]

What makes you say that? Amazon controls that now

Technically, no. Embracer Group owns the LoTR IP. They have licensed the IP to Amazon for The Rings of Power, but they have simultaneously allowed WB to use it for The War of the Rohirrim and the upcoming The Hunt for Gollum.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Technically, no. Embracer Group owns the LoTR IP. They have licensed the IP to Amazon for The Rings of Power, but they have simultaneously allowed WB to use it for The War of the Rohirrim and the upcoming The Hunt for Gollum.

Ohhhh yes you’re right forgot about Embracer (ugh)

 

[Killer Klown]

What makes you say that? Amazon controls that now

I think Amazon’s rights are super specific, like it’s only for TV and it’s only for the supplemental works not LOTR or Hobbit proper. Which is why Amazon had to go the super prequel route with ROP and why WB is still making LOTR films.