LotR Coming to Amazon TV

[LordEntrails]

https://www.cnn.com/2017/11/13/enter...zon/index.html

Amazon just announce a "new epic journey" in Middle Earth that takes place before the Fellowship of the Ring. Sean Astin (aka Samwise Gamgee) is mentioned as a possible actor for the show.

Other than the announced license deal (which seems to include potential spin-offs), little is actually known at this point.

[Bidmaron]

Oh cool!

[Mellock]

Dude. Duuuuude. Take my money!

[dunadan]

I have to say that while I'm salivating at the prospect of more LotR content... I'm simultaneously extremely nervous about this.

Wonder how much will be canon from JRRT's writings? From a fan point of view, the downside is significantly larger than the upside (I'm sure the studio will still make their money regardless of the quality of the output!)

[LordEntrails]

I think it will probably have to follow as close to canon as the Jackson movies did. Depending on your views, that may be close or not *G*.

[Mellock]

I just watched the Hobbit movies again, and while I would have enjoyed them more if they had adhered to the book, I certainly enjoyed them. Sure, Tauriel wasn't in the book, but she was a cool wood elf. Gandalf's trip to Dol Guldur was full of cool visuals. And I absolutely loved Radagast. I'll stop here before I actually give spoilers

[damned]

I thought the original movies did a wonderful job of telling the big story.
The new movies were a lot looser with the story line but still a lot of fun.
What not to like about Tauriel?

[Ken L]

How to butcher a cherished series 101.

[Mellock]

I know they changed a lot, but I'm willing to let it stand as taking some artistic liberties with the story.

[Lanifer]

Any guesses about debut dates for the series? I've been looking around and while the series is already confirmed nobody seems to have any idea on the possible release date.