Article: EA Announces Hugo Weaving as the Voice of The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II; LOTR Film Trilogy Talent on Board in the Latest Edition in LOTR Game Series.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that Hugo Weaving will expand his involvement with The Lord of the Rings(TM) franchise as he assumes the role of lead voiceover talent in the highly anticipated video game sequel The Lord of the Rings(TM), The Battle for Middle-earth(TM) II. Additionally, acclaimed concept artist John Howe of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is on board to design entirely new creatures and locations of Middle-earth.

Hugo Weaving has a successful career in film, television, and theater. He has performed in such memorable roles as Agent Smith in the Matrix trilogy and Lord Elrond in New Line Cinema's critically ...

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