Lord of the Rings TV series coming to Amazon Prime

[mattjames2010]

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/lord-rings-tv-series-coming-amazon-prime-51120447

Pretty huge news for Amazon Prime, huge fan base draw right there.

 

[DanteEXT]

I heard it was a prequel series which, you know, I thought was called the Hobbit.

 

[LoneStarDawg]

I’m a big fan of Middle Earth...I’ll definitely give it a look

 

[darthseinfeld]

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/lord-rings-tv-series-coming-amazon-prime-51120447

Pretty huge news for Amazon Prime, huge fan base draw right there.

Wonder how much that cost and what they cant do. I know Peter Jackson doesnt have rights to the Silmarillion

 

[Trouty]

Too bad it's Amazon and not HBO

 

[mattjames2010]

Wonder how much that cost and what they cant do. I know Peter Jackson doesnt have rights to the Silmarillion

$200 to 250 mil is what's being reported

http://deadline.com/2017/11/amazon-...tv-series-multi-season-commitment-1202207065/

They have the backing of Tolkien Estate, so I'm guessing they'll have a lot to work with.

 

[Trouty]

$200 to 250 mil is what's being reported

http://deadline.com/2017/11/amazon-...tv-series-multi-season-commitment-1202207065/

They have the backing of Tolkien Estate, so I'm guessing they'll have a lot to work with.

Ok, awesome. That is HBO GoT budget. Excited for this. Thanks for the news, Matty

 

[mattjames2010]

Too bad it's Amazon and not HBO

With how much HBO is putting towards Game of Thrones - I'd imagine it would have been tough for them to be throwing 200 mil towards this - which after production, may be anywhere from 500-600 mil.

I think in the end, with the subscribers Amazon will get from this, it will be worth it.

 

[Trouty]

With how much HBO is putting towards Game of Thrones - I'd imagine it would have been tough for them to be throwing 200 mil towards this - which after production, may be anywhere from 500-600 mil.

I think in the end, with the subscribers Amazon will get from this, it will be worth it.

Without a doubt, Matt. After seeing your budget post above, I changed my outlook

 

[JoeKing]

I'm a middle earth fan so I'll definitely give this a looks see. Just wish this was HBO or Netflix. Writing and casting will be make or break, so good luck.

 

[darthseinfeld]

With how much HBO is putting towards Game of Thrones - I'd imagine it would have been tough for them to be throwing 200 mil towards this - which after production, may be anywhere from 500-600 mil.

I think in the end, with the subscribers Amazon will get from this, it will be worth it.

With more subscribers comes more digital video purchases and rentals. Amazon is where I go these days for any video purchase or rental. So damn convenient

 

[darthseinfeld]

I'm a middle earth fan so I'll definitely give this a looks see. Just wish this was HBO or Netflix. Writing and casting will be make or break, so good luck.

With a budget that big, I dont see them skimping

 

[Kevinicus]

Ok, awesome. That is HBO GoT budget. Excited for this. Thanks for the news, Matty

That's not the budget, that's what they paid just to get the rights. Who knows what they'll spend on the actual show.