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EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKThe Chronicles of Narnia: The controversy behind CS Lewis's book series explained
Netflix has announced Greta Gerwig will be making two films based on The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, but the book series has drawn criticism in the past.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Black Panther': Martin Freeman discusses Everett Ross's MCU future (exclusive)
Freeman plays Everett Ross for the third time in 'Wakanda Forever' and is keen to remain a part of the MCU for as long as possible.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKLenny Henry says 'The Rings of Power' works as 'a Tolkien primer' (exclusive)
The ensemble cast of 'The Rings of Power' relished the chance to delve into unexplored corners of JRR Tolkien's work.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKThe Rings of Power: Cast and release date for Amazon's Lord of the Rings show
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is nearly upon us, with the first episode due to stream on Prime Video from 2 September.
EntertainmentPA Media: MoviesFamily of JRR Tolkien do not approve of new biopic
The British writer is the subject of a film starring Nicholas Hoult.
EntertainmentThe WrapJ.R.R. Tolkien Biopic With Nicholas Hoult Gets Summer 2019 Release Date
Fox Searchlight has set a summer release date for “Tolkien,” the biopic on “The Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien. The film starring Nicholas Hoult as the fantasy author will open on May 10, 2019. Directed by Dome Karukoski, “Tolkien” explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the “Fellowship” apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novel. Also Read: New JRR Tolkien Story Hits Shelves a Century After It Was Written The full cast has also been revealed, including Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Tom Glynn-Carney, Craig Roberts, Laura Donnelly, Genevieve O’Reilly, Pam Ferris and Derek Jacobi. David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford wrote the screenplay. Peter Chernin is producing on behalf of his Chernin Entertainment banner along with Jenno Topping, David Ready and Kris Thykier. The project wrapped production back in December and Hoult joined the project back in July 2017. The Tolkien biopic will open opposite the family Pokemon movie “Detective Pikachu” and “The Hustle” with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. Also on Fox Searchlight’s release slate for this year is “The Aftermath,” starring Keira Knightley, which is due out in March. Read original story J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic With Nicholas Hoult Gets Summer 2019 Release Date At TheWrap
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJRR Tolkien's son stands down as Tolkien estate director as Amazon's Lord of the Rings series is announced
The timing of Christopher Tolkien's retirement prompts speculation about Tolkein's future as a brand.
NewsVarietyLily Collins to Co-Star Opposite Nicholas Hoult in Biopic ‘Tolkien’
Lily Collins is set to star opposite Nicholas Hoult in Fox Searchlight and Chernin Entertainment’s J.R.R. Tolkien biopic “Tolkien.” Collins will play Edith Bratt, Tolkien’s great love, and eventual wife who inspired the elven princess characters in the Lord of the Rings” saga. Finnish director Dome Karukoski will helm the movie. The film’s script by... <a href="http://variety.com/2017/film/news/lily-collins-tolkien-nicholas-hoult-1202542929/" title="Read Lily Collins to Co-Star Opposite Nicholas Hoult in Biopic ‘Tolkien’">Read more »</a><img src="http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/Entertainment/Variety/pc17#038;c26035310#038;c310000#038;cv2.0#038;cj1" class="editorial"/>
NewsDeadlineNicholas Hoult Frontrunner To Play Young J.R.R. Tolkien
<strong>EXCLUSIVE</strong>: Nicholas Hoult is in early talks to star in <em>Tolkien</em>. He will play J.R.R. Tolkien, whose Middle-Earth epic novels hatched the Peter Jackson-directed film trilogies <em>The Lord Of The Rings</em> and <em>The Hobbit.</em> Dome Karukoski has been set to direct <em>Tolkien</em>, with Chernin Entertainment producing for Fox Searchlight. The script by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration…
NewsVarietyJ.R.R. Tolkien Biopic Draws Finnish Director Dome Karukoski
Finnish director Dome Karukoski will helm a biopic on J.R.R. Tolkien. Fox Searchlight and Chernin Entertainment have been developing the project since 2013. Tolkien’s epic novels — set in Middle Earth — served as the basis for the film trilogies “The Lord of The Rings” and “The Hobbit.” The movie’s script by David Gleeson and... <a href="http://variety.com/2017/film/news/jrr-tolkien-movie-director-dome-karukoski-1202504991/" title="Read J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic Draws Finnish Director Dome Karukoski">Read more »</a><img src="http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/Entertainment/Variety/pc17#038;c26035310#038;c310000#038;cv2.0#038;cj1" class="editorial"/>
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJ.R.R Tolkien and Warner Bros settle $80 million Hobbit lawsuit
It looks as though Warner Bros. and the Tolkien Estate have avoided a bloody legal battle over digital rights.
NewsIndiewireJ.R.R. Tolkien Biopic ‘Middle Earth’ Lands Director James Strong
Strong has directed TV series including "Broadchurch" and "Downton Abbey."
