tolkien and his wife edith in the new movie "tolkien." >> tell me a story in any language you want. >rforming monkey. >> it begins with the arrival of a proud and opinionated princess. >> you're right about that. >> she demands entertainment. princess selador is bored. bored of cakes and muffins and exquisite china. she longs for another life. >> it's not her name. >> what? >> something else. selador is not a princess' name. it can't be. selador is a place. >> stephen: please welcome nicholas hoult and lily collins. ( cheers and applause ) ( band playing ) ( cheers and applause ) >> stephen: thank you both for being here. >> thank you for having us. >> stephen: i am particularly excited to talk to you because of the movie that you're here to promote, "tolkien." as you may know, i am a particular fan of the professor's. >> we know you're a mega-fan so we were both panicking backstage. >> if we hadn't done enough research. >> stephen: i am entirely nervous. because i'm so excited to talk to you about this. >> we're not actually edith and tolkien. >> stephen: i know this. but what i love

tolkien is the correct pronunciation.n to judy dench did the voiceover for one to have the documentaries about him and she definitely says tol-keen throughout. i said, okay, i'm sticking with you. >> stephen: i think the problem when i was a kid is i read tolkien but there was no one to talk to about it. >> tol-din. >> stephen: sorry. sorry. i also read people read tolkien also read science fiction, same group. and robert heinline and j.r.r. tolkien and it was spelled the same so that's why which did it. there was a biblical reaction to their relationship in that tolkien wasn't allowed to see edith by the priest and her brother. he had to make something of himself first? >> he had a lot of weight on his shoulders because of his parents' passing so he had to get a good job, get to oxford and graduate. so unfortunately they were kept apart. she was engaged to someone else. >> stephen: she didn't wait. he's a woman of little prospects and, at that time -- >> stephen: also an orphan. also an orphan. she didn't have many job p

tolkien? here's the thing.es works of literature that are so incredibly inspiring, it's very difficult if you make a biopic about their life in which the writing of the biopic is solidly uninspiring. what this tries to do is to lead you through his life in a way that suggests that this is the beginning of all the ideas that we would see in the hobbit and lord of the rings. he has a group of friends, a fellowship. he moves from rural, an industrial landscape, to somewhere beautiful, like the shire, and the film kind of plays out on the battlefield, europe, where our central character sees terrible things which is meant to inspire the visions of mordor and helms deep. it is not bad, it is really perfunctory. it seems really odd tojust be something which isjustjoining the dots. "this led to this, this led to this." i don't doubt for one minute the author's personal experience did inspire his work. i just don't think they played out in such a logically television all fashion. presumably, tolkien fans want to see it

tolkien? here's the thing.dy who creates works of literature that are so incredibly inspiring, it's very difficult if you make a biopic about their life in which the writing of the biopic is solidly uninspiring. what this tries to do is to lead you through his life in a way that suggests that this is the beginning of all the ideas that we would see in the hobbit and lord of the rings. he has a group of friends, a fellowship. he's in love with someone he wants to give a ring. he moves from rural, an industrial landscape, to somewhere beautiful, like the shire, and the film kind of plays out on the battlefield, europe, where our central character sees terrible things which are meant to inspire the visions of mordor and helms deep. it is not bad, it is really perfunctory. when you talk about something as creative and imaginary as the lord of the rings, it seems really odd to just be something which isjust joining the dots. "this led to this, this led to this." i don't doubt for one minute the author's personal exp

tolkien? here's the thing.body creates works of literature that are so incredibly inspiring, it's very difficult if you make a biopic about their life in which the writing of the biopic is solidly uninspiring. what this tries to do is to lead you through his life in a way that suggests that this is the beginning of all the ideas that we would see in the hobbit and lord of the rings. he has a group of friends, a fellowship. he's in love with someone he wants to give a ring. he moves from rural, to an industrial landscape, to somewhere beautiful, like the shire, and the film kind of plays out on the battlefield, europe, where our central character sees terrible things which are meant to inspire the visions of mordor and helms deep. it is not bad, it is really perfunctory. when you talk about something as creative and imaginary as the lord of the rings, it seems really odd to just be something which isjust joining the dots. "this led to this, this led to this." i don't doubt for one minute the author's personal ex

chick tolkien barr really laid an egg during his testimony. this smacks so much of watergate.r is clearly afraid to face the house ju-dishiia. and we may be forced to issue him a sub-pena. and that's my time. a

tolkien? here's the thing.bly inspiring, it's very difficult if you make a biopic about their life in which the writing of the biopic is solidly uninspiring. what this tries to do is to lead you through his life in a way that suggests that this is the beginning of all the ideas that we would see in the hobbit and lord of the rings. he has a group of friends, a fellowship. he is in love with someone he wants to give a ring. he moves from rural, an industrial landscape, to somewhere beautiful, like the shire, and the film kind of plays out on the battlefield, europe, where our central character sees terrible things which are meant to inspire the visions of mordor and helms deep. it is not bad, it is really perfunctory. when you talk about something as creative and imaginates as the lord of the rings, it seems really odd to just be something which isjustjoining the dots. "this led to this, this led to this." i don't doubt for one minute the author's personal experience did inspire his work. i just don't think they

we find out in tolkien. here what mark thinks of that later in the film review.come to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are parliamentary journalist, tony grew, and entertainmentjournalist and broadcaster, caroline frost. many of tomorrow's front pages are already in. the telegraph leads with the release of convicted terrorist and hate preacher anjem choudary. the ft focuses on the row between spotify and apple over its app store service. the i features fresh criticism from labour about cross—party brexit talks. the guardian claimsjeremy corbyn won't be able to get enough labour mps to back a deal without a second referendum. the daily mail says three quarters of maternity units have no consultants on duty at night. so that was a quick flavour of some of the front pages. let's dive in. we will start with brexit. and that has been covered... i did say it with a smile. tony, kick us off? everything is in a mess with brexit. there was some hope last week that maybe this week would either week that had a breakthrough. government

we find out in tolkien, starring nicholas holt and michael mmoh.rest of the releases in this week's film review. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are anne ashworth, associate editor of the times, and john rentoul, chief political commentatorfor the independent. thanks again, both. many of tomorrow's front pages are already in. the sunday times reveals exclusive details of theresa may's "final desperate gamble" on brexit — by offering concessions tojeremy corbyn, including a temporary customs arrangement with the eu. the sunday telegraph quotes nigel farage, who says "the prime minister will be entering into a coaltion ‘against the people‘ if she agrees a customs deal" with the labour leader. and the observer reports that opposition mps will not back what they call a may—corbyn brexit "stitch—up" — and will insist on a confirmatory vote from the outcome of their talks. the sunday express has an exclusive interview with the sacked defence secretary gavin williamson — who defends himself

parts of the world when i was uncertain far to one another for the rest of our lars only to sit in tolkien's stop being rich warts and just and blinded for everything. get out from beyond our fences come and listen to going to start a lot more on a dream as in the dead shooting people slaughters. back in hanoi ming is having his 2nd meeting with. the trafficker had actually been planning to sell his horns to chinese buyers but evidently the goods are still an annoying. ok eventually agrees to show me the horns it's a risky meeting ming is going on his own without a hidden camera. we need him the next day just for security reasons we decided not to carry any cameras however i was able to take pictures of the products and factor when i arrived at the place. the forest was direct in white plastic sacks. people were actually a referendum. in taking them out of the box at the back. this is a picture of all the forces. in the house over here you can see in total 28 horns were. shown to me some of them are quite freshly of paint. probably the right notes which are not too long ago because i'm looki

she plays edith bracken in tolkien.ering —— once my trial starts. . my lawyer found out... twice. that's not even the worst part. what happened in utah wasn'tjust dumb luck. the police already had my name. someone gave the it. someone gave your name to the authorities in utah? do you have any idea who would do that to you. do you see that car out there? it's been following me since i got back. either i'm going crazy, or i'm being set up. what did you make of zac efron cosmic performance? i think exec effort is terrific. this is directed by the director of the document tree series. it's really kind of a dramatic companion piece to that documentary series. as i said before, thankfully, it doesn't concentrate on the crimes. but it concentrate on the crimes. but it concentrate on the crimes. but it concentrate on is everything around it, people inveigled into his world. it became this huge media circus. young mitch as the judge for tithing efron is the film's strongest suit. ido efron is the film's strongest suit. i do thin

tune in tomorrow when my guests will be chris cuomo; the stars of "tolkien," nicholas hoult and lilyptioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> stephen: it was just a fake bear ♪ are you ready y'all to have some fun ♪ feel the love tonight don't you worry ♪ where it is you come from it'll be all right ♪ it's the late, late show

. >> nicholas holt created the fellowship of the ring in tolkien examining hobbit arth of jrr raisedphan among the tcasts in the world war i and he concocts his own worldd filth magic and adventure. rated pg-13. that ithe box office preview, rafael seth, nbc4. fo we have half of the newsroom coming in here the barbecue. sloppy momma's barbecue every time. >> so chuck is not here because he'sthoing the wea. he's doing his job. chuck? >> wow! why didn't i know we were giving out free barbecue. i have to do the forecast in the studio where the food is. well here is your ten-day forecast. enjoy the warmth and sunshine of what is left of your friday because rain chances come in later tay with thunderstorms possible. almost no sunshine at all this weekend. maybe a peek first thing tomorrow morning. sf a lot of clouds and no sun at all on sunday for mother's day or monday and very little sunes on tuay. in fact, today near 80, probably won't be above 70 again until wednesday of next week. yikes. >> thanks, chuck. >>> well that is it for "news4 midday." thanks for joining us. we're back on ai

today, diane sawyer, and from the new film, "tolkien," nicholas hoult. we go. a! hey, guys. good morning!

the new tolkien biopic facing harsh criticism, overlooking the author's devout catholic faith. >> changeut magic beyond anything anyone has ever felt. pete: many critics think it ignores his faith and the fact it played a huge role -- we all know it did -- in his writing of the famous "lord of the rings" books. wonder why they're overlooking that. and a judge orders an evaluating of singer britney spears' 11- 11-year conservatorship. it's not clear who's being evaluated or if it relates to her son's parents. the 37-year-old has been in conservatorship since 2008. griff, to you. griff: if past elections are any indication, african-americans seem to vote democrat. but not necessarily liberal. and our next guest says this should be a warning for democratic hopefuls pushing a progressive agenda. david web host of reality check, on fox nation, a fox news contributor radio host, web, you've got the pulse of this, tell us what we're seeing in terms of our progressives taking african-americans for granted. >> well, in fact the left takes everyone for granted, but they have abused the black commu