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A comment on Bill Watterson’s refusal to license Calvin and Hobbes (2016). Parent comment

Re:Bill Watterson’s refusal to license Calvin and Hobbes (2016) by drdec on Saturday July 16, 2022 @09:24AM (#32117790)
> 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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Re:Bill Watterson’s refusal to license Calvin and Hobbes (2016) by ConceptJunkie on Monday July 18, 2022 @11:10AM (#32139263)
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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