Tolkien

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    Makers of Tolkien biopic say movie is full of 'respect and admiration' after estate disavows it

    The makers of the new biopic of J.R.R Tolkien has hit back after the Lord of the Rings writer's estate distanced itself from the production.

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    Nicholas 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,

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    Who Is The Most Successful Lord Of The Rings Actor?

    Peter Jackson’s epic ‘Lord Of The Rings’ saga was a great success for all involved, but it ended over 10 years ago – how much longer can the cast coast on that Middle-Earth moolah? Let’s look at which Rings actors have made the most money worldwide since the release of 'The Return Of The King’ in December 2001 - and no counting those box-office receipts for 'The Hobbit’ trilogy… 14. Billy Boyd Post-LOTR box-office earnings: £17.5 million Sadly, homegrown dramas like 'The Flying Scotsman’ do not