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The New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Is a Great Sign for 'Game of Thrones'

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The new 'Lord of the Rings' animated film could be a game-changer for bringing high-fantasy to the silver screen in a fresh, unexpected way.
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  • Industry insiders are buzzing that if 'The War of the Rohirrim' performs well, it could open the door for 'Game of Thrones' to get the same animated treatment - a move that would revitalize the franchise after the divisive finale.
  • Director Kenji Kamiyama has promised to deliver a 'Lord of the Rings' story filled with 'brutal, visceral action', hinting that this won't just be your average animated kids' movie - it could be the dark, gritty Middle-earth adaptation fans have been craving.
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Kenji Kamiyama, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
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