"The Lord of the Rings on Prime"


Amazon Prime's Middle-earth series is now somewhat underway.

Not long ago, they had created a Facebook page for the project: https://www.facebook.com/LOTRonPrime/  , as well as a website: amazon.com/lotronprime. Aside from the map, not much has been uploaded yet. However, should you be interested in following the project, official updates will be there.

I look forward to following the project as it progresses: cast, poster, trailer....and any associated merchandise. Hopefully, the merchandise won't be restricted to "Prime Members Only."

I'm curious what types of merchandise and products we can expect to see associated with this. I remember from 2001-2003 HarperCollins drastically increased production on Tolkien items - both related to Peter Jackson's films and not. Can we expect to see some new editions, beyond imagery used as book covers? Also, back then bookstores were book stores - not like today where they are department stores that happen to sell books. Regardless, I look forward to seeing what publications will inevitably come out.

As for how I feel about this, project, I did a post or two a while back. It's far too early to have an actual opinion - we know so little. Trailer first, opinions later.

I will also follow and report any news-worthy news in regards Amazon's Wheel of Time project, and Netflix's Narnia.

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them,
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie

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