Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema gave a sneak peek of their upcoming anime film "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" at the Annecy Animation Festival. Director Kenji Kamiyana drew inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's books and Peter Jackson's films, with Jackson and Fran Walsh as executive producers. The event featured Kamiyama and Andy Serkis discussing the project, set 200 years before "The Hobbit." New characters like Princess Héra of Rohan and King Helm Hammerhand were introduced, played by Gaia Wise and Brian Cox, respectively. Serkis predicted fans' excitement, hinting at more surprises to come. The preview received overwhelming applause, suggesting the anime adaptation of this beloved fantasy world will be a hit.