Tolkien Estate Says No Historical Fiction For JRR 337
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An anonymous reader writes "Apparently the estate of JRR Tolkien isn't just overprotective of his works, but of himself as well. The estate is in a bit of a legal spat with the author of a fictional work that includes JRR Tolkien as a character, and in part discusses his works. The estate is claiming that this infringes on Tolkien's publicity rights, but if that's the case, would it make almost all 'historical fiction' illegal?"
Re:Bill Gate would love that (Score:2, Funny)
Pirates of the Silicone Valley
Isn't that a porn movie?
Assuming: Pirates of Silicon Valley. And the answer is no. Gates loves that movie, it makes him look like a business genius. Jobs is the one who comes off as a fucktard.
Re:Weeds Seasons 1-5 DVD Boxset in maxdvdshop.com (Score:3, Funny)
Apparently you misread...
That's "TOLKIEN" not "TOKING"... one involves the manifest results of the epic imbibing of hallucinogenic substances and the other pot. I hope that clears things up.
Oh no, not my erotic fan fiction! (Score:5, Funny)
Eyeing the half dead orc, J R R Tolkien discreetly scanned the surrounding for those who might be watching. Once satisfied that the two were alone, he made quick work of his pants. Mounting the orcs lacerated leg, Tolkien muttered "Oh yes, my precious, your leg shall be mine. Oh yes". The orc said nothing and simply stared in quiet horror. His eyes said everything that could possibly be said.
Re:Oh no, not my erotic fan fiction! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Bill Gate would love that (Score:2, Funny)
"Jobs is the one who comes off as a fucktard."
So it's historically accurate?
Re:do-not-meddle-in-the-affairs-of-greedy-offsprin (Score:4, Funny)
Only a select few would refer to Mithrandir by all his twenty three names.
And this is different from current reality how?