The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Doomsday, Daisy Ridley Action Flick, and Boy Band Surprise

Entertainment News Recap

Hey everybody, Izola here with FlickDirect! Let''s jump into this week''s entertainment news.
 

Avengers: Doomsday Casting Updates

Marvel fans rejoice—Chris Evans is officially back in the MCU as Nomad for Avengers: Doomsday. Joined by Hayley Atwell''s Peggy Carter, Anthony Mackie''s Captain America, and possibly Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, the movie promises to be a star-studded spectacle. Set for release in May 2026, Doomsday will be packed with action, nostalgia, and fan-favorite cameos. Marvel''s casting announcements keep excitement alive, and I''ll share every update as we near the premiere!
 

Daisy Ridley''s New Action Role

Daisy Ridley is switching gears into action territory with her new film, Cleaner. Described as having a Die Hard vibe, this film marks an exciting shift in Ridley''s career.
 

Boy Band Movie Rumors

Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are rumored to be teaming up with Shawn Levy for a comedic boy band movie—talk about a genre twist! While Jackman and Reynolds may surprise with their musical chops, this unique project has Hollywood buzzing.
 

''28 Years Later'' Rumors Debunked

Finally, I debunk persistent 28 Years Later rumors and share where fans can stream the original films.
 

Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite movies and stars!

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”).

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.

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 is by Addiss & Matthews and Boyens, is 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.

A New Line Cinema Presentation, a Warner Bros. Animation / Sola Entertainment Production, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”, will be distributed theatrically worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, released in cinemas nationwide on December 13, 2024, and internationally beginning 11 December 2024.

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MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action/Adventure
Running Time: 134 minutes
Distributed By: New Line Cinema
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