When will we see Middle-earth again? After the iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy in the early 2000s, Peter Jackson returned to this fantasy world in 2012-2014 with The Hobbit, which divided fans. Since then, the franchise based on the works of JRR Tolkien has not appeared on the big screen.
You won’t have to wait long before returning to the fascinating world of the British author! Indeed, an animated feature film titled The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim will hit theaters this year!
When is the next lord of the rings coming out?
On December 11, 2024, audiences will be able to enjoy a new movie set in Middle-earth!
Who leads the Rohirrim War? Was Peter Jackson involved?
Peter Jackson is not involved in this project. On the other hand, his collaborator and screenwriter Philippa Boyens is a consultant for the film directed by Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama.
The latter is an experienced and talented artist. He especially worked on the animated series Ultraman or Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex. Production on the film only officially began during the pandemic, but the origins of the project date back several years.
“We discussed the idea of animating Frodo’s adventures, but it didn’t seem natural. When suddenly the idea of a Japanese anime came up, it immediately appealed to me.”Philippa Boyens recalls.
What story does the film tell?
War of the Rohirrim will focus on the mighty King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and the legendary battle that helped shape Middle-earth. The action takes place about 250 years before the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story will also develop a mysterious narrative around Helm’s Deep Castle.
This animated prequel is inspired by J.R.R. With the appendices provided by Tolkien at the end of The Return of the King (Appendix A, Chapter II: The House of Eorli). The film will feature a female protagonist, Hera, “Neither a princess in distress nor a warrior”The daughter of King Helm, whose hand was desired by Wulf, himself the son of Freka, the leader of a clan of wild men.
Which vote did the film get?
In the original version, Brian Cox lends his voice to Helm Hammerhand. Sean Dooley will play the role of Freka, and Luke Pasqualino will voice Wolf. As for Hera, she will be vocalized by Gaia Wise. Additionally, Miranda Otto (Eowyn in the original trilogy) has already been confirmed to narrate the story.
Although Peter Jackson is not involved in the production of this film, Philippa Boyens, co-writer of The Ring and The Hobbit trilogies, is executive producing the project.
The latter, who was at the Annecy 2023 festival, explained that he stopped working on the script, considering himself “very old” Writing this prequel that combines the world of Japanese anime with the mythology of JRR Tolkien.
From mother to daughter
So Philippa Boyens passed the torch to her daughter, Phoebe Gittins, who was raised by her mother on the set of two of Peter Jackson’s trilogies. “If you grew up in Rohan, it’s easier to write a film about Rohan” Jason DeMarco, the film’s producer, sums it up with humor.
“The appeal of this project was to tell a film that neither follows the story of the Ring nor the story of Sauron.” sums up the New Zealand producer, who also hinted that some characters well known to fans of the trilogy may appear in this film.
The technical team for the feature film also assembled several legendary figures from the Peter Jackson films, including illustrators John Howe and Alan Lee, as well as special effects specialist Richard Taylor.
Fruitful cooperation with Japan
“When I was told about the film, I doubted my ability to work on such a project. And then I didn’t think that an animated project inspired by The Lord of the Rings would actually see the light of day.Director Kenji Kamiyama said.
To explore Tolkien’s world using anime codes, several animation techniques were used, ranging from CGI to more traditional 2D animation, as well as performance-capture techniques. For the sake of realism, the animators of the film were asked to study and ride horses.
“The fear in the eyes of the Rohirrim riders had to be as realistic as possible”, laughed producer Joseph Chow. Concept art created for the trilogy, never used by Peter Jackson’s teams, was also used for this prequel. At the moment, Warner Bros. He hasn’t posted any pictures from the movie yet.
However, in an exclusive preview at the 2023 festival, Annes aired 3 non-final excerpts: the opening scene, Hera’s character introduction, a dialogue scene in the king’s throne room at Helm, and finally a short teaser announcing the main action scenes. movie. Barely a few minutes of screening, but still enough to enthuse and excite the public.
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. The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim hits theaters on December 11, 2024.
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