THE WEEK

Why J.R.R. Tolkien’s family is not endorsing new biopic

The family of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien have publicly disowned an upcoming biopic about his life. Opening in UK cinemas on 3 May, Tolkien charts the relationship between the writer, ...
Washington Examiner

You should see ‘Tolkien,’ even though his family disavowed the film

Biopics are notoriously offensive to real subjects and their families. Just ask the makers of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “First Man.” From major changes to small omissions, cinematic retellings of real ...
WRAL

J.R.R. Tolkien's family does not support upcoming biopic

The family of J.R.R. Tolkien has issued a statement against an upcoming film about the author of the popular "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit." The family of J.R.R. Tolkien has issued a ...
Antiques Trade Gazette

JRR Tolkien ‘Lord of the Rings’ desk triples estimate at Christie's

A desk used by JRR Tolkien during the final revisions to the Lord of the Rings trilogy has sold at auction in London for £260 ...
as.com

The Tolkiens criticized Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’, but there’s a cameo by a family member which hardly anyone noticed

Royd appears early in the film during the defense of Osgiliath. He plays a southern ranger seen briefly when Faramir realizes the orcs are attacking from a different direction than expected. The ...