The War of the Rohirrim: New LotR Film

Mythmakers

Have you heard about the new Lord of the Rings film? Not The Hunt for Gollum, but another from the Peter Jackson writing team! Philippa Boyens has teamed up with the next generation, in her daughter Pheobe Gittins and her writing partner Arty Papageorgiou, to produce an anime-style fantasy film based on the story of Helm Hammerhand and his family. A strong voice cast has been announced, led by Brian Cox joined by Miranda Otto returning as Eowyn, presumably in a storytelling capacity as Eowyn belongs to a much later generation. Join us as we find out where the material sits in the Tolkien legendarium. What does the story contain? Why is it being made? What do we think of the blend of Tolkien material and the anime style of Kenji Kamiyama? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!

The film is due to be out in December 2024. For visuals and more information visit the link for a closer look: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14824600/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_wr_sm

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0:00 Introduction to MythMakers

12:10 The Practical Side

24:03 The Tragic Ending

33:12 Focus on Resilience

42:21 Hira's Journey

43:50 Rohan's Culture and Visuals