In addition to news about ‘The Lord of the Rings’, Warner announced new productions about the universe
With the announcement by Warner Bros. Discovery and New Line on the development of new features in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise, during an interview given to Deadline and reported by the website Omelete, peter jacksonthe director of the trilogy, along with the production scriptwriters, Frank Walsh It is Philippa Boyensdecided to comment on the matter.
The statement made by the professionals said: “Warner Brothers and Embracer [detentora dos direitos autorais das obras de J. R. R Tolkien] kept us informed every step of the way,” said peter, Fran It is Philippa. “We look forward to speaking with them further to hear their vision for the franchise moving forward.”
The first production resulting from the partnership will be an animation about the War of Rohirrim, where the plot will take place 183 years before the events that occurred in ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Furthermore, the release date for the movie is April 12, 2024.
It is not yet known what other films the production company intends to adapt, but in a statement, Warner representatives said: “Twenty years ago, New Line took an unprecedented leap of faith to realize the incredible stories, characters and world of The Lord of the Rings. on the big screen. The result was a historic series of films that have been embraced by generations of fans. The opportunity to invite fans deeper into the cinematic world of Middle-earth is an honor, and we are excited to partner with Middle-earth Enterprises and Embracer on this adventure.”
Since the 1970s, The Saul Zaentz Company owned the rights which were purchased by Embracer.
Source: Recreio
