Are you ready to travel back in time, before the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy? The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an animated feature film based on characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien. Fortress readers and fans of the franchise can join in on the excitement for the upcoming film by standing a chance to win one of three amazing hampers.
Synopsis
“Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.”
The animated film is directed by Kenji Kamiyama with voice actors including Brian Cox, Christopher Lee, Miranda Otto and Luca Pasqualino, to name just a few. The screenplay was written by Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou. It’s set to hit theatres from Friday, 6th December 2024.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Hamper
The hamper includes branded items celebrating the new animated film, each worth R1,400. This includes:
- Acrylic standees
- White hoodie
- Bookmark
- Metal keyring
- Pennant flag
- Playing cards
- Temporary tattoos
- Tote bag
How To Win The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Hamper
To stand a chance to win the hamper, simply tell us what you’re most excited about in the new animated film. Drop your answers in the comments below, on this page.
The competition will close on Sunday, 29 December 2024. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via email (in the new year) to confirm the delivery details. Follow the link to book your adventure.
The giveaway is restricted to readers who reside in South Africa only. Terms and conditions/Site disclaimer rules apply. One entry per person. The winners will be contacted via email. The prize excludes travel, is non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed in cash.
Just fun movie
I’m excited about watching this epic adventure come to life in a cinema!
I’m most excited to be able to watch this style of animation in a cinema, along with an interesting new story!
I am most excited to watch this movie in cinema and see how it come to life in animation
I’m here to claim my precious, I mean this already looks like a gem that cannot be slept on, being fortunate and patient enough to have watched all the movies and on the way to wrapping up the series I’m definitely being spoiled.
Lord Of the Rings in the animation space with such stunning visuals I’m definitely not going to miss it I’m excited for this film.
I am most excited to see more of Middle Earth in cinematic form! The translation of descriptions to visuals always blows me away.
The Graphics is going to be epic
Honestly I’m excited FOR EVERYTHING AND FOR SO MANY REASONS, I love anime as will as Lord of the rings so to me this is like a crossover of my 2 favourite things so yeah
Looking forward to seeing more of the lore, especially since it’s a prequel to the main movies
The fact that it’s set 183 years before the events of Lord of the Rings will make it a very interesting prequel to the movies/books.
I’m most excited about hearing the original casts voices (especially Saruman) as well as the score! LOTR has the most iconic score.
To watch what happened before the great movie series (The Lord of the Rings trilogy)
To watch what happened before the great series ( The Lord of the Rings trilogy)
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To watch the story of the events before what happenend in the great series ( The Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Excited for a new LOTR story, and how they will use the anime medium to tell it.
I’m excited about the story and to hear all the voice actors in action.
I’m always excited to see any Lord of the Rings adventure and a female protagonist, no less. Sounds awesome!
EXCELLENTLY ANIMATED
Excited about the graphics!
Wow. This does look amazing. Hearing Christopher Lee’s voice again though will definitely spark some emotions in me. May he rest in peace.
Anything related to the The Lord of the Rings franchise. Should be an awesome spectacle of a watch! And Its lord of the rings everything excites me about it!
The art style intrigues me and hopefully the musical score doesnt dissapoint.
Anything lord of the rings related is exciting
Returning to Middle Earth!
Im excited to see any extra backstories and extra adventures to this.Character Insights.
I’m excited about the animation style, plus a return to Middle-earth, in animated form, rekindles the magic of this timeless universe.
Anything related to the The Lord of the Rings franchise. Should be an awesome spectacle of a watch!
Returning to Middle Earth
Anything related to the The Lord of the Rings franchise. Should be an awesome spectacle of a watch!
Will be exciting to see if the animated movie can match up to the original movie…
Woman as a leader
Lord of the rings. Love it.
Great animation with good voices
Pity it is animated
I am excited to see the merging of the LOTR world with the anime art style. I think it is going to be a thrilling experience.
The fact that it’s set 183 years before the events of Lord of the Rings will make it a very interesting prequel to the movies/books.
To return to Middle-Earth after all this time and to hear the voice of the legendary Christopher Lee again.
I am excited to see how they make a lead female character war-like while still having depth to the character – can sh be brutal and still complex? Judging from the way LOTR movies have been made, the answer is yes. But definitely looking forward to seeing them handle such a strong female lead deftly.
Anything related to the The Lord of the Rings franchise. Should be an awesome spectacle of a watch!
Interested to see this new story in LOTR. I really enjoyed the Shadow or Mordor games that gave a little more insight into the characters, so I’m assuming this will as well.
I’m excited to see how Hera takes control to lead her army and fight for their survival.
To hear Christopher Lee’s voice as Saruman in a new setting … one last time. I’m holding my breath for the entire film—this feels like a truly inspired and original project—but it’s the opportunity to hear that voice, just once more, that brings tears to my eyes. Knowing it’s not AI-generated but crafted out of archival recordings shows the deep respect the creators have for the late actor. I have no idea how big a role Saruman is set to play int he narrative, but it’s the cameo my heart yearns for.
I am most excited to see the war unfold with all the drama and action in all it’s glory.
I am excited see how the mythical creatures will look in comparison to the live-action film.
I’m excited to see the adventure set out for the animated version of an already incredible story.
I’m so excited for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim! Exploring the story of Helm Hammerhand, Rohan’s legendary king, and the origin of Helm’s Deep is such a fascinating addition to Tolkien’s world. The animation style is a perfect blend of Peter Jackson’s epic visuals and anime artistry, guided by Kenji Kamiyama. The battles and themes of power, honor, and responsibility are exactly what I’d hope for in a Middle-earth story. Plus, the cast is phenomenal—Brian Cox as Helm and Miranda Otto narrating as Éowyn are major highlights. This feels like a fresh yet authentic expansion of Middle-earth, and I can’t wait for December 13th.
I’m most excited to see Hera’s journey of becoming a courageous soldier and battling against their nemesis.
Its lord of the rings everything excites me about it!
Amped for any new stories in middle earth!