J.R.R. Tolkien's Family Did Not Authorize Fox Searchlight's Biopic

In May, a biopic on Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien hits theaters. 1 / 7
However, Tolkien's family did not endorse the film in any way. 2 / 7
The family made it clear it "did not approve of, authorize or participate in the making" of the film. 3 / 7
Tolkien, of course, is the first Fox film to be distributed by Disney. 4 / 7
It's based on the life of the legendary author, including his WWI service. 5 / 7
The Tolkien family has been approached about biopics in the past, but has always denied them. 6 / 7
Tolkien hits theaters May 10. 7 / 7