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Thread: Amazon's LOTR Series Name - "Rings of Power"
You might be right. I don't know the secret code to decipher the inner-workings of modern corporate wokeism.
Because sometimes new ideas and a fresh set of eyes on a situation brings improvements.
Britain was stronger than England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales individually, and the combination of those cultural influences were the foundation of the most prosperous, wealrhy and free era humanity has ever seen, all without those individual cultures giving up their own unique characteristics.
Multiculturalism alone, where there is no unity or shared identity to create social bonds is a disaster, but a shared umbrella culture, be that Britishness or the American Dream, can create something far stronger than any single group can alone.
Why multiculturalism at all, nevermind alone? Why? You're all working backwards from the assumption multiculturalism is needed and trying to make it work, but it's backwards.
I think it would send a much bigger message if tons of people check out the first episode or two, but drop it (assuming it's not good, of course!). It would show that there was tremendous potential in more Lord of the Rings, but they just handled it poorly.
I still hope it ends up being good somehow.
I think it sends the right message if you watch the first episode and then turn it off.
But watching the first episode will run the risk of accidentally finding out you like it.
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It's about how
Token Black is actually named Tolkein Black and anyone who assumed his name was spelled Token is a racist, because he's named after JRR Tolkein
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Actually not a bad idea. That way they can gauge a drop off in viewership.
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They'll set it in a new enchanted place called Dumbfuckville
Couldn't find that original Tweet...
Either way, they also acquired the rights to the "appendices," which is around 150 pages of additional lore. I've never read it, but apparently they are basing this show on that. Not saying it won't be basically fan fiction in the end, but this doesn't seem all that accurate.
Thanks. I appreciate in your other posts when you both link the original and go out of your way to make an image.
Either way, they did acquire the appendices which they claim they are using to make this show, so I'm not really sure what the claim is all about.
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Oy vey. As if you needed more reasons to think this series will suck balls:
All you have to know about New LOTR TV series producer:
As it turned out, Amazon fired Thomas Alan Shippey. English professor of literature, philology and writer. He worked and taught at Oxford, Leeds and St. Louis Universities, where he studied medieval literature, science fiction and fantasy. He is one of the most authoritative researchers of Tolkien's work on the planet. Mariana Rios Maldonado was chosen to take his place as Tolkien's "chief consultant". Not at all a specialist in Tolkien's work, but a student at the University of Glasgow where she writes a doctoral thesis on "Ethics, Femininity and other issues in the stories of J.R.R. Middle-earth". Tolkien". She also serves as overseer of the Diversity and Equality student committee. She publicly states that she considers Tolkien's works "problematic", that they glorify racial inequality, sexism and chauvinism. And his works are loved by people adhering to neo-fascist views. She considers herself morally and intellectually superior to Tolkien, and therefore works tirelessly to turn the Myths of Arda into a modern, adapted and corrected version that will appeal to everyone.
Her twitter: https://twitter.com/MarianaRiosMal1
All you have to know about New LOTR TV series producer:
As it turned out, Amazon fired Thomas Alan Shippey. English professor of literature, philology and writer. He worked and taught at Oxford, Leeds and St. Louis Universities, where he studied medieval literature, science fiction and fantasy. He is one of the most authoritative researchers of Tolkien's work on the planet. Mariana Rios Maldonado was chosen to take his place as Tolkien's "chief consultant". Not at all a specialist in Tolkien's work, but a student at the University of Glasgow where she writes a doctoral thesis on "Ethics, Femininity and other issues in the stories of J.R.R. Middle-earth". Tolkien". She also serves as overseer of the Diversity and Equality student committee. She publicly states that she considers Tolkien's works "problematic", that they glorify racial inequality, sexism and chauvinism. And his works are loved by people adhering to neo-fascist views. She considers herself morally and intellectually superior to Tolkien, and therefore works tirelessly to turn the Myths of Arda into a modern, adapted and corrected version that will appeal to everyone.
Her twitter: https://twitter.com/MarianaRiosMal1
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Holy shit, is that true? What's your source on this? Firing a legitimate Tolkien scholar for a woke diversity consultant is fucking brilliant.
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Was posted on /tv/ so yes you should take some salt with it.
I 've no reason to doubt it though, since she was quoted in a recent article by the Hollywood Reporter regarding the backlash.
Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Show Reacts to Diversity Backlash From Tolkien Fans
In Vanity Fair's first look at the fantasy series, producers tease storylines and characters in a show that's expected to cost more than $1 billion.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
who are these people that feel so threatened or disgusted by having a show without minorities?
HELP THERE'S NO BLACK PERSON IN EVERY SHOW IMAGINABLE I'M BEING GENOCIDED AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Oy vey. As if you needed more reasons to think this series will suck balls:
All you have to know about New LOTR TV series producer:
As it turned out, Amazon fired Thomas Alan Shippey. English professor of literature, philology and writer. He worked and taught at Oxford, Leeds and St. Louis Universities, where he studied medieval literature, science fiction and fantasy. He is one of the most authoritative researchers of Tolkien's work on the planet. Mariana Rios Maldonado was chosen to take his place as Tolkien's "chief consultant". Not at all a specialist in Tolkien's work, but a student at the University of Glasgow where she writes a doctoral thesis on "Ethics, Femininity and other issues in the stories of J.R.R. Middle-earth". Tolkien". She also serves as overseer of the Diversity and Equality student committee. She publicly states that she considers Tolkien's works "problematic", that they glorify racial inequality, sexism and chauvinism. And his works are loved by people adhering to neo-fascist views. She considers herself morally and intellectually superior to Tolkien, and therefore works tirelessly to turn the Myths of Arda into a modern, adapted and corrected version that will appeal to everyone.
Her twitter: https://twitter.com/MarianaRiosMal1
I don't understand. Is this one of those Hollywood tax scam things where they make more money if something bombs?
I am now imagining a new remake of The Producers with an entirely black cast, but they can't have the producers fail since you're only allowed to depict black people as being perfect, so the two black female leads with afros throw the best play that ever existed instead. The play would be about the tough life black people face in America.
This mindset is so fucking disingenuous. I don't think most people feel threatened or even disgusted (well maybe a little disgusted depending on the person) about "diverse Elves." It's just that people have certain expectations when you use an existing property with such a long and storied history. It's disappointing and kills interest when the setting isn't respected and is instead changed on a whim to meet some ridiculous modern diversity quota.
Why can't they just create something original that is diverse from the get-go? Oh wait, maybe the comment spammers on the YouTube video can answer that...
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Lord of the Blings. Seriously this series is gonna be such a fucking shit show. Amazon can suck my balls.What the bloody fuck is this?
It's beyond parody at this point.
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Ponder this: EAs Shadow of Mordor looked far superior to this tripe.
Whoever green lit this needs to kill them selves
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Not unless she makes some legal moves today to ensure her works don't get bastardized once she passes.
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I am really proud of everyone with a positive attitude regarding giving this a chance.
The ride never ends.
The ride never ends.
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Difference is that Tolkien fans know this series looks shit and are already savaging it. Star Wars fans were hoodwinked by Disney into watching The Last Jedi and realized the Mouse was ruining the franchise.I am really proud of everyone with a positive attitude regarding giving this a chance.
The ride never ends.
Personally, I really don't give a toss about the Amazon show. The LOTR film trilogy was enough for me and even though The Hobbit trilogy was a misfire it did have it's moments.
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They previewed new characters
Looks amazing
Looks amazing
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