Ahead of the Philippine opening of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” in cinemas next week, Warner Bros. Philippines invites movie and anime fans to visit Helms Deep at the Howlers Manila Cosplay and Music Festival this Saturday, December 7, at the CCP Open Grounds in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
Warner Bros. Philippines’ Helms Deep set-up covers two booths, Booths 10-11, near the cosplay area. It features the throne room, where fans can sit on the throne, just like Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. Freebies are also available for fans who will drop by the booth, including a map of Rohan.
Watch the trailer for “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”
Music artists confirmed for this year’s festival include American band Gym Class Heroes, Rico Blanco (formerly of Rivermaya), Kaye Cal, Maki and James Reid.
This year’s Howlers Manila aims to beat the Guinness World Record for most number of cosplayer attendees dressed up as video game characters.
For tickets to the Howlers Manila Cosplay and Music Festival, visit https://www.howlersmanila.com/
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 (Brian Cox), the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf (Luke Pasqualino), 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 (Gaia Wise), the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama. Producers include Oscar winner Philippa Boyens.
Journey back to Middle-earth when “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” opens in cinemas December 11. Book your tickets at https://www.lotrwotr.com.ph/ or visit your favorite cinemas’ official websites. #LOTR
About “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”
New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox (“Succession”) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (“A Walk in the Woods”) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (“Snowpiercer”) as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne (Netflix’s “Bridgerton”), Yazdan Qafouri (“I Came By”), Benjamin Wainwright (“World on Fire”), Laurence Ubong Williams (“Gateway”), Shaun Dooley (“The Witcher”), Michael Wildman (“Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”), Jude Akuwudike (“Beasts of No Nation”), Bilal Hasna (“Sparks”) and Janine Duvitski (“Benidorm”).
With Kamiyama at the helm, the original feature is being produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, from the screenwriting team behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” Trilogies, alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou, who, in addition to their many separate animation projects, collaborated on the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” series. The executive producers are Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich. The screenplay is by Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou, story by Addiss & Matthews and Boyens, based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The team of creative collaborators returning from “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy also includes Oscar winners Alan Lee and Richard Taylor, along with esteemed Tolkien illustrator John Howe.
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation Present, in Association with Wingnut Films, a Warner Bros. Animation and Sola Entertainment Production, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.”
Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”
