The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim | The First Eight Minutes Of The Film Ride Into Battle
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History becomes legend this December when The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim rides into cinemas worldwide.
Hope Has Yet To Abandon These Lands. History becomes legend this December in cinemas worldwide. New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy. Based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Directed By Kenji Kamiyama, the movie is further boosted by Fran Walsh and the Oscar-winning director of the live-action movies, Peter Jackson who are involved as executive producers on the film. Check out the first eight minutes of the film below, courtesy of IGN.
A New Line Cinema Presentation, a Warner Bros. Animation / Sola Entertainment Production, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” will be distributed theatrically worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, released in cinemas nationwide on December 13th.
PREMISE
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films. “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.
A mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
VOCAL CAST
Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox (“Succession”) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan. Gaia Wise (“A Walk in the Woods”) as his daughter Héra. And Luke Pasqualino (“Snowpiercer”) as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator.
The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne (Netflix’s “Bridgerton”). Yazdan Qafouri (“I Came By”). Benjamin Wainwright (“World on Fire”). Laurence Ubong Williams (“Gateway”). Shaun Dooley (“The Witcher”). Michael Wildman (“Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”). Jude Akuwudike (“Beasts of No Nation”). Bilal Hasna (“Sparks”) and Janine Duvitski (“Benidorm”).
BEHIND THE SCENES
With Kamiyama at the helm, the original feature is being produced by Oscar-winner Philippa Boyens. From the screenwriting team behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” Trilogies. Alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou, who, in addition to their many separate animation projects, collaborated on the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” series. The executive producers are Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson. Sam Register. Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich.
The screenplay is by Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou. The story by Addiss & Matthews and Boyens, based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The team of creative collaborators returning from “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy also includes Oscar winners Alan Lee and Richard Taylor. Along with esteemed Tolkien illustrator John Howe.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be released throughout the UK and Ireland on December 13th by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check back closer to release for our review of the film!
Trailer Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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