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Kenji Kamiyama to Direct The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Feature Film
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J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth.
The film is produced by New Line Cinema in partnership with Warner Bros. Animation. Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the film.
The film is described as an original anime feature, depicting "a legendary battle that helped shape Middle-earth and set the stage" for Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It "explores and expands the untold story behind the fortress of Helm's Deep, delving into the life and bloodsoaked times of one of Middle-earth's most legendary figures; the mighty King of Rohan - Helm Hammerhand."
The Hobbit film trilogies, is a consultant on the project.
Update: Sola Entertainment's role updated. Thanks, CanipaShow.
Source: Empire (James White)
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