Well the debate/discussions about the new LOTR movie rages on with hardcore Tolkien Geeks arguing over the merits of the film versus the books....me I can't help but keep comparing it to the wonderful ...

Jules Bass, the director, producer, and composer behind animated and stop-motion TV specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and more holiday staples with partner Arthur Rankin Jr.

The animated feature tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, the ninth king of Rohan, and his daughter Hera, as they defend their people and homeland against the violent forces of the Wildmen of Dunland.

The animation company he ran with Arthur Rankin Jr. gave the world “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and much more. By Richard Sandomir Jules Bass, who created an animation empire ...