“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” Trailer Unveils Anime Trip to Middle-earth

Fans got their first look at The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this past June, when none other than Gollum himself, Andy Serkis, was on hand to reveal 20 minutes of the film. But now, Warner Bros. has unveiled the official trailer to the rest of the world, and it’s a beaut.

Helmed by visionary director Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex),

Andy Serkis Unveils “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” Footage at Annecy

As promised back in mid-May, the first look at The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was unveiled at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Tuesday by none other than Andy Serkis. Serkis, of course, was one of the stars of Peter Jackson’s original Lord of the Rings trilogy, and his time playing Gollum has not come to an end (more on that later).

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” Set to Debut Footage at Annecy International Animation Film Festival

The story of one of Middle-earth’s most legendary figures and the creation of one of its most crucial locations, the fortress of Helm’s Deep, is getting an epic anime treatment.

The first look at The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is set to be unveiled at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which begins on June 9. This first look is certainly the most high-profile of Warner Bros.