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by nemo44x 1433 days ago
> Anyway, I think Bill absolutely made a most excellent decision. Not only for himself, but for us.

Especially for us. It has remained special all these years later as it hasn’t been supersaturated or made overrated by virtue of being commoditized.

I’m guessing whoever inherits his estate sells the license and rights for untold millions. You can only hope a billionaire super fan buys it and buries it.

At some point in the future it will all be public domain anyways. So enjoy it while you can.
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drdec 1433 days ago
> I’m guessing whoever inherits his estate sells the license and rights for untold millions.

I wouldn't be surprised if he sets up a trust to control the rights to prevent that from happening.

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ConceptJunkie 1431 days ago
That is still a crap shoot. I hope his legacy is well-protected, but you could still end up with a Dr. Seuss situation. Or Tolkien for that matter. I get it that Christopher hated the movies, but they were done with great respect and love. The moment he passed away, however, Amazon descended and began their... what I can only describe as rapine.
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