• The Annecy International Animation Film Festival will screen footage from the upcoming animated film "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" in June 2023. The film is a standalone story set 183 years before the events of "The Lord of the Rings" and focuses on the legendary King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and the historic siege of the Hornburg.
• The film is being produced by New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Animation, and Sola Entertainment, and is directed by Kenji Kamiyama. It features an all-star voice cast, including Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Hera, and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf.
• The footage screening at Annecy is expected to provide a first look at the film's animation style and narrative, as well as an opportunity for fans to get a glimpse of this new chapter in the beloved "Lord of the Rings" universe. The film is scheduled for release in 2024, and fans are eagerly anticipating its arrival.