Today in Middle-earth, September 2: In Remembrance of J.R.R. Tolkien
On September 2, 1973, we heard the sad news that J.R.R. Tolkien had p
assed away.
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Save the Date: May 10, 2019 for “Tolkien”, the Biopic about J.R.R. Tolkien will finally hit theaters
Principle photography was completed on this film a little over a year ago and the first test audience screenings began in June, so we’ve been waiting quite a while for this release date to be announced. This film will open on May 10, 2019 in a limited release, as is usual for indie films. This is good news if you live in big cities that typically get art films, but others may have to make a little more effort to get out and see it. Once we get word on just how many theaters it will open in and whether it will go into a wider release, we will share that news here. Also, there are those among us who have seen the film, and once permission has been given you can expect a review or two. But first, just what is this film about and when is it set? (more…)
In Remembrance of J.R.R. Tolkien
It was 44 years ago on September 2, 1973 when we heard the sad news that J.R.R. Tolkien passed away.
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