Stories Related to Trouble In Middle-earth: Tolkien Heirs Sue Moviemakers

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Wed, 11/21/2012 - 7:54am

The heirs of late author J.R.R. Tolkien are suing the producers of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movie trilogies over alleged exploitative merchandizing.

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