The Tolkien Trust
| Named after | J. R. R. Tolkien |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1977 |
| Type | Charity |
| Company 8354834 | |
| Registration no. | Charity 1150801 |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | To manage the Tolkien Estate |
| Headquarters | Prama House |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 51°46′44″N 1°15′57″W / 51.7788°N 1.2657°WCoordinates: 51°46′44″N 1°15′57″W / 51.7788°N 1.2657°W |
| Website | tolkientrust |
The Tolkien Trust is a British charity founded in 1977[1] that manages J. R. R. Tolkien's estate (the Tolkien Estate).[2] Currently, it is one of the supporters of the WWF in the United Kingdom.[3]
On 11 February 2008, together with Tolkien's publisher HarperCollins, it filed a suit against New Line Cinema over the profits of The Lord of the Rings film series.[2] On 8 September 2009, a settlement between the Trust and New Line was announced, clearing a potential obstacle to the making of a new film series based on The Hobbit.[4]
References[]
- ^ "The Tolkien Trust - Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission for England and Wales". Charity Commission.
- ^ a b "Tolkien heirs sue Lord of the Rings studio for $150m". The Guardian. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
the Tolkien Trust ... manages the writer's estate
- ^ "WWF-UK Annual Review 2007-Supporters". WWF-UK. Retrieved 2008-02-12.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Alex Dobuzinskis (2009-09-08). "Legal settlement clears way for "Hobbit" movie". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
The Hollywood studio behind a film based on 'The Hobbit' and trustees for author J.R.R. Tolkien's estate said on Tuesday they had settled a lawsuit that clears the way for what is expected to be a blockbuster movie based on the book.
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- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Organizations established in 1977
- Foundations based in the United Kingdom