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MOVIE MorningThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - MOVIE REVIEWHey everyone, it's finally time to return to Middle Earth! The latest attempt at reviving the iconic Tolkien franchise on the big screen, but this time it's anime-inspired. The original trilogy is comprised of movies that are all some of my favorite movies of all-time. Return of the King - in particular - is an easy top 5 favorite movie ever for me. I have been watching these movies as long as I can remember and I honestly think, while not great, The Hobbit movies are somewhat over-hated. That being said, I went into War of the Rohirrim with virtually...2024-12-1425 min
/Film WeeklyLord of the Rings Returns to Animation With War of the Rohirrim, Plus Interviews with the FilmmakersOn the December 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and presents interviews with a few of the filmmakers.In Our Feature Presentation: The War Of The Rohirrim Review: The Lord Of The Rings Goes Anime In Dazzling, But Inessential PrequelArty Papageorgiou and Phoebe GittinsPhilippa BoyensKenji KamiyamaAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at sl...2024-12-1353 min
Popcorn PodcastMiranda Otto interview (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim)National treasure Miranda Otto is here to talk about her new film The War of the Rohirrim. The anime adventure expands JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings with a story about Helm Hammerhand and the battle to save his people at the fortress that would come to be known as Helm's Deep. In a special Popcorn Podcast chat, Otto shares what it was like to revisit her iconic character Éowyn, her admiration of Hera’s strong female voice and reveals what it would take for her to return in a live action LOTR film.More Pop...2024-12-1113 min
For Your ReferenceInterview with “LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim” Screenwriters, Phoebe Gittins & Arty PapageorgiouSend us a textThis week, we sit down with Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou, the screenwriters behind the new animated Lord of the Rings film, "The War of the Rohirrim." Join us as we delve into the creative process, explore the challenges of adapting Tolkien's work, and discuss the exciting experience of bringing a fresh perspective to the beloved world of Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is out in Australian Cinemas on DECEMBER 12.This interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.2024-12-1019 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim writers interviewVenture to Middle Earth with Popcorn Podcast and The War of the Rohirrim co-writers Arty Papageorgiou and Phoebe Gittins. The duo takes us behind the scenes of their new original film that reawakens JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings in a way we haven’t seen before – as anime – with a story inspired by part of an appendix Tolkien wrote detailing the history of Rohan’s rulers. In our chat, we discover how Papageorgiou and Gittins convinced Miranda Otto to reprise her role as Eowyn; why hero Hera is so much more than a warrior princess; and why anime...2024-12-1017 min
Flicks and Friends with Zach PopeThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) Movie Review | A DisappointmentThe long-awaited return to Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, aimed to captivate fans with its anime-inspired storytelling and epic backdrop of Rohan’s legendary history. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama and featuring the talents of Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, and Miranda Otto, this film explores the untold story of Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra as they fight to defend Rohan from the Dunlendings. But does it honor J.R.R. Tolkien’s legacy, or does it falter under its lofty ambitions?
In this review, I dive deep into why The War of the R...2024-12-0907 min
The Nerd of the RingsWar of the Rohirrim with Philippa Boyens, screenwriters Phoebe Gittins & Arty PapageorgiouDuring my time in Wellington, I caught up with Philippa Boyens (The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies)! Here, she discusses her latest adventure in Middle-earth: the anime film The War of the Rohirrim! We are also introduced to screenwriters Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou in their first official interview for the film! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim releases December 13, 2024. Taking place 260 years before The Lord of the Rings, the story finds Rohan invaded by the Dunlendings. The story eventually finds Rohan's king, Helm Hammerhand, taking refuge in the fortress that will one...2024-05-101h 16