After the iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy in the early 2000s, Peter Jackson returned to Middle-earth in 2012-2014 with The Hobbit, which divided fans. Since then, the franchise based on the works of JRR Tolkien has not returned to the big screen.
However, last year, the Rings of Power series hit Prime Video but failed to garner unanimous support, leaving fans of the saga unhappy. While Season 2 is gearing up for a small window, will we ever see The License on the big screen?
The answer is yes! Last February, Warner Bros. announced the start of a new movie, The Lord of the Rings! In August 2022, the Swedish company Embracer, which specializes in video games, acquired Middle-earth Enterprises, the firm that owns the entire works of JRR Tolkien.
“I’m so happy that The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, two of the most epic fantasy franchises, will join the Embracer family. The whole group.”said Lars Wingefors, president of the Swedish company, in August 2022.
On February 23, 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery, through its CEO David Zaslav, announced a partnership with Embracer. This agreement was reached in order to begin production of new films around the Lord of the Rings franchise.
These feature films are produced under the direction of Warner subsidiary New Line Cinema, as well as the two Peter Jackson trilogies. “The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest franchises of all time, we can’t wait”Delighted David Zaslav.
“Despite all the breadth and detail lovingly captured in the two trilogies, the vast, complex and vivid world imagined by JRR Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film. The opportunity to invite fans to delve deeper into the world of Middle-earth cinema is an honor. , and we are delighted to partner with Middle -earth Enterprises and Embracer in this adventure.”Added by Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdi, Warner Bros. Pictures Group co-presidents.
Will Peter Jackson be involved in the production of these films? The director and his writing partners, Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, responded to the announcement in a column for Deadline. If they remain rather evasive and cryptic about their involvement, the American media will ensure it “If they didn’t say yes, they didn’t really say no”.
“Warner Bros. and Embracer have kept us informed every step of the way. We look forward to speaking with them to hear their vision for the future of the franchise.”– said the trio. This announcement is quite encouraging, as we know that the three artists were not involved in the production of the TV series The Rings of Power, which was released on Prime Video last year.
The nature of the deal between Embracer and Warner Bros. has not been released. Will we have the rights to a new adaptation or different spin-offs of the original trilogy? We will know more in the coming months. Moreover, there is no exit window for these projects, patience will be required. However, an animated film is already scheduled for April 10, 2024, War of the Rohirrim.
This work will focus on the mighty King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and the legendary battle that helped shape Middle-earth. The action takes place 250 years before the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The story will also expand on the mysterious narrative surrounding Helm’s Deep Castle. Note that Peter Jackson is not involved in this project. On the other hand, his collaborator and screenwriter Philippa Boyens will be a consultant on the film, which will be directed by Japanese Kenji Kamiyama.
He is an experienced and talented artist. He especially worked on the animated series Ultraman or Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex. More than 20 years after the release of The Fellowship of the Ring, it’s time for the big screen to bring us back to Middle-earth.
Source: Allocine
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