Tolkien Estate and Harper Sue New Line Cinema over Film Payment The Tolkien Trust, Tolkien’s heirs and Harper UK sued New Line Cinema in a Los Angeles court yesterday, alleging that they have not received any of the $6 billion in proceeds from the Lord of the Rings films. “The court action seeks, among other things, in excess of $150 million in compensatory damages from New Line, as well as punitive damages, and a declaration from the court that the plaintiffs have a right to terminate any further rights to the Tolkien works, including The Hobbit.” UK attorney Steven Maier […]
