New Line, WB Animation brings fans back to Middle-earth in standalone LOTR anime "The War of the Rohirrim"

Twenty years after delivering the award The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, based on the iconic books by JRR Tolkien, New Line Cinema has partnered with Warner Bros. Animation to produce an original anime film directed by acclaimed director Kenji Kamiyama that will immerse fans in a legendary battle that helped shape the Earth of Half and set the stage for the epic adventures brought to life in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim explore and expand the untold story behind Helm's Deep fortress, delving into the blood-soaked life and times of one of Middle-earth's most legendary figures; the mighty king of Rohan - Helm Hammerhand. Although a story in its own right, the anime feature was created as a complement to the live-action trilogy, with interwoven plot and art elements that will reconnect fans to the excitement and cinematic wonder of Middle-earth.

With Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series) at the helm, the brand new standalone feature is produced by Joseph Chou (Blade Runner: Black Lotus) with Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (The dark crystal: the age of resistance) by writing the script. Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, from the writing team behind The Lord of the Rings e The Hobbit trilogie, is serving as a consultant for the project.

In a joint statement, Carolyn Blackwood, Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, and Richard Brener, President and Chief Creative Officer, New Line Cinema, said, “All of us at New Line feel a deep affinity to the extraordinary world of JRR. Tolkien created, so the opportunity to dive back into Middle-earth with the Warner Bros. Animation team is a dream come true. Fans know Helm's Deep as the stage for one of the greatest battles ever filmed, and with many of the same creative visionaries involved and the brilliant Kenji Kamiyama at the helm, we couldn't be more excited to offer a new take on its story that will invite audiences. global to experience the rich and complex Middle-earth saga in a new and exciting way ”.

“This will be yet another epic portrait of JRR's Tolkien's World that has never been told before. We are honored to partner with much of the incredible talent behind both film trilogies, along with new creative luminaries to tell this story, "said Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation." And so it begins. "

The project has been accelerated for the big screen, with animation work at Sola Entertainment and voice casting currently underway. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

New line cinema The Lord of the Rings e The Hobbit The trilogies are among the most successful and acclaimed film franchises of all time. The six films together represent the most awarded film series in history with the most Academy Awards and nominations including eleven Oscars for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, tying the record for a single film.