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🚨 Important announcement: A statement regarding the copyright of The Silmarillion and other Tolkien works. The Silmarillion is likely to enter the public domain in 2044 in countries with “Life + 70 years” copyright laws, including the UK, most of Europe, and Australia. J.R.R. Tolkien passed away in 1973, and although The Silmarillion was published posthumously in 1977, it was primarily compiled and edited by Christopher Tolkien. Most experts treat it as J.R.R.’s work, meaning copyright would expire on January 1, 2044. There are potential complications, however. If the Estate or courts consider Christopher’s editorial contributions such as bridging texts, notes, or maps as original authorship, copyright could extend until 2091. Historically, the Tolkien Estate has been very protective of all Middle-earth works, so legal challenges are possible. In the U.S., copyright works differently: published post-1977, The Silmarillion could enter public domain around 2072. Meanwhile, some countries with “Life + 50” rules, like New Zealand or China, already consider Tolkien’s works public domain. For fans in Europe and Life + 70 countries, 2044 could finally open the gates to freely use The Silmarillion and other Tolkien books. But beware: the Estate could still try to claim extended rights.

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🚨 BREAKING: Orlando Bloom will not be returning as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Bloom previously said he was open to returning, but studios appear to be moving in a different direction as the new Middle-earth story takes shape Who would you want to play as Legolas?

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