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‘Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Debuts 20 Minutes of Epic Footage at Annecy, Introducing a Headstrong Princess Héra of Rohan


Twenty minutes of 'Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' was previewed Tuesday at the Annecy Animation Festival to thunderous applause.

Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books, but by the films of Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who were confirmed as exec producers of the movie during the session. The session featured filmmakers included Kamiyama (whose credits include the TV series “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex”) in conversation with Andy Serkis. The new story is set nearly 200 years before Blibo Baggins comes into contact with the ring of power and introduces key characters including Princess Héra of Rohan (Gaia Wise) and King Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox).

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