How 'The Lord of the Rings' Was Saved by Being Deemed 'Unfilmable'

Over 50 years ago, 'The Lord of the Rings' was considered an 'unfilmable' property, a perception that ultimately protected it and allowed for Peter Jackson's eventual adaptation.

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Over 50 Years Ago, The Lord Of The Rings Was Quietly Saved By Being “Unfilmable”

The Lord of the Rings was a highly sought-after IP before Peter Jackson got his hands on it, but previous versions would have looked very different.

By Ben Gibbons

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How 'The Lord of the Rings' Was Saved by Being Deemed 'Unfilmable'

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Over 50 Years Ago, The Lord Of The Rings Was Quietly Saved By Being “Unfilmable”

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