From xoanon@theonering.net  Sat Sep 11 17:16:57 2004
From: xoanon@theonering.net (Michael Regina (Xoanon))
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 12:16:57 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] KongisKing.net Newsletter (11/09/04)
Message-ID: <KLELLKGBGCECGNHAMHFHCEANBLAB.xoanon@theonering.net>

KONG #1

September 11th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Kong's History Section Revealed!
King Kong is back. As we all know, writer/director Peter Jackson will direct
a new, large-scale remake featuring a monstrous computer generated ape to be
created by Jackson's special effects company WETA Digital. However, Kong's
origins lay long ago, towards the beginning of the last century in fact.
What follows is a history of the great ape's adventures, on both the large
and small screen. This history's films and TV series are the one's that were
widely released. Many of the films that never left their native countries,
such as the Indian and Japanese films, are not listed.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094835781

Playmates Toys Awarded Master Toy License for "King Kong"
Playmates Holdings Limited announced today that its US based subsidiary,
Playmates Toys has been appointed as the master toy licensee under the terms
of a worldwide licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products
Group for Universal Pictures' December 2005 release, King Kong, from
three-time Academy Award winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings
trilogy). Playmates Toys will create a line of action figures and
accessories.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094826096

Mac OS X King Kong Icons!
Running Mac OS X? Looking for some King Kong icons to spice up your desktop?
Check out this set created by our very own Calisuri.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094701580

Going Ape Over New "Kong"
King Kong is bulletproof. As filming began Monday in New Zealand on Peter
Jackson's King Kong remake, the teeth-gnashing among the usually
detail-fretting genre faithful was at a minimum. One big reason: The big ape
himself, maintaining a firm, if furry grip on audiences since 1933.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094687080

Production Diary: Day 1
Peter Jackson welcomes you to KongisKing.net! Take a look at the video from
PJ down in New Zealand. He stands aside the 'Venture', the ship that will
bring Kong to the new world. In front of a massive blue screen and waiting
for sunset, PJ gives us an EXCLUSIVE first look at King Kong!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094586083

King Kong: Principal Photography Begins!
Monday September 6th marked the first day of principal photography on the
set of Peter Jackson's King Kong. The BBC and CNN made mention of it though
unfortunately no word from the set, just a collection of quotes and stories
from last weeks press conference.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094565602

RSS Feed Available
A RSS feed has been created for KongIsKing.net, and is available here.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094565542

Peter Jackson Says He Won't Ape Original King Kong
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson will relive a
childhood dream when he starts filming a remake of the 1933 classic "King
Kong" in his Wellington hometown next week. Speaking to reporters Thursday
at his studio in the New Zealand capital, the "Lord of The Rings" director
said his first attempt to film "King Kong" was as a youngster. It involved a
Super 8 camera and a cardboard model of the Empire State Building.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094202487

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Coming Soon

September 17th: Kyle Chandler's Birthday

ADVERTISE ON KONGISKING.NET

KongisKing.net is happy to announce we are finally 'selling' our own ad
space on all pages of KongisKing.net. If you are interested in reaching the
largest audience of fans online, visit our advertising page. No campaign is
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SCRAPBOOK - (Coming Soon): Currently we are linking to the King Kong section
of TheOneRing.net's scrapbook. It has over 30 images from the sets, the
actors and the press conference held just before start of production in
September of 2004.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/scrapbook/

MESSAGE BOARDS - (Coming Soon): A great place to chat about Kong, PJ, or
filmmaking in general.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/boards/

KONG HISTORY: King Kong is back. In 2005, writer/director Peter Jackson, the
man responsible for "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, will direct a new,
large-scale remake featuring a monstrous computer generated ape to be
created by Jackson's special effects company, WETA Digital. However, Kong's
origins lay long ago, towards the beginning of the last century in fact.
What follows is a history of the great ape's adventures, on both the large
and small screen. This history's films and TV series are the one's that were
widely released.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/history/

EVENTS - (Coming Soon): A section that will keep you up to date on all
things Kong!
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/events/

That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
letters! We love to hear from you!

See anything you want to add to the site? Have any suggestions as to chat
guests, content items, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at
theonering@theonering.net, do you want to speak with a specific person? just
type in their handle (i.e. Jincey = jincey@theonering.net).

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From xoanon@theonering.net  Sun Sep 12 08:19:02 2004
From: xoanon@theonering.net (Michael Regina (Xoanon))
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 03:19:02 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] King Kong Production Diary: Day 4
Message-ID: <KLELLKGBGCECGNHAMHFHIEECBLAB.xoanon@theonering.net>


Peter Jackson updates his video production diary with this latest entry for
KongisKing.net. Filming a scene with Jack Black and Naomi Watts, Peter takes
a time-out to give us a quick look at the diner set, including some of the
patrons meals! Also be sure to watch a very special message from Black and
Watts, in full costume, to the fans! (QuickTime Needed)

http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094972400

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From xoanon@theonering.net  Tue Sep 14 15:58:49 2004
From: xoanon@theonering.net (Michael Regina (Xoanon))
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:58:49 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] Kong Boards Now Online!
Message-ID: <OMEDLLDOPNPDFPGDAJCPIEADCLAB.xoanon@theonering.net>


KongisKing.net is proud to open up our message board section! Feel free to
login and register your handle, and post away! You can chat about classic
Kong, new Kong, PJ, the actors and more! Get posting!

http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095173518

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KongisKing.net
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From xoanon@theonering.net  Sat Sep 18 15:23:11 2004
From: xoanon@theonering.net (Michael Regina (Xoanon))
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:23:11 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] KongisKing.net Newsletter (18/09/04)
Message-ID: <KLELLKGBGCECGNHAMHFHAEAOBNAB.xoanon@theonering.net>

KONG #2

September 18th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Kong Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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History Section Update
We have updated the History Section of the website with a little bit more
information on the past Kong related films. Thanks to the folks on the
boards and fans who emailed in updates.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095429845

'Sky Captain's' Shout Out to Kong
Kong fan Craig from Ohio found something rather interesting when watching
the Apple.com exclusive clip for 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.' As
the squadron of planes fly into the ocean you will see them pass the wreck
of a ship. The lights from a plane shine on the word 'Venture' and a
decimated cage is clearly noticeable on the deck. Check it out for yourself!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095392941

Production Diary: Day 8
Day 8 of Peter Jackson's production diary features Academy Award Winning VFX
Photographer, Alex Funke giving us a sneak peek at one of the trees from
Skull Island!!! He then heads down to the Venture set where we catch Jack
Black (Carl Denham) in full costume using a genuine classic film camera.
Take a look!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095366590

Production Diary: Day 7!
Day 7 of Peter Jackson's production diary takes us inside Studio B (famous
as the interior of Bag End in LOTR) and into the interior of the Venture! We
get a first hand look at the narrow passage-ways and less-than-firstclass
living quarters. Among the many crew we meet in this clip, you'll see
Academy Award winning Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095285372

Kong Boards Now Online!
KongisKing.net is proud to open up our message board section! Feel free to
login and register your handle, and post away! You can chat about classic
Kong, new Kong, PJ, the actors and more! Get posting! (please be patient if
something goes !poof!, the boards are new and may still be buggy -Xo)
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095173518

Production Diary: Day 6
Day 6 of Peter Jackson's production diary brings us a rainy day in
Wellington. Adrien Brody and Jack Black are 'at sea' on the Venture and PJ
gives us a tour of the boat. Be sure to check out Brody blowing away in the
wind and the patented 'Sea-Walk' technique they've developed!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095113185

Kiwi Actors Join Peter Jackson's King Kong
Two New Zealand actors known for television roles as a gay stripper and a
sneaky public relations boss have joined the cast of Peter Jackson's film
King Kong. John Sumner, best known as Giles O'Connor on the satirical show
Spin Doctors, will play Herb, a cameraman in a film crew headed by American
actor Jack Black, which tries to make a movie on Skull Island, home to the
giant gorilla. Craig Hall, who played gay stripper Clint in television
series The Strip, will also be member of the film crew.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095080659

Production Diary: Day 4
Peter Jackson updates his video production diary with this latest entry for
KongIsKing.net. Filming a scene with Jack Black and Naomi Watts, Peter takes
a time-out to give us a quick look at the diner set, including some of the
patrons' meals! Also be sure to watch a very special message from Black and
Watts, in full costume, to the fans!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1094972400

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View from the Empire State Building (Things seen from beyond the front page)
---------------------------------------------------------

ADVERTISE ON KONGISKING.NET

KongisKing.net is happy to announce we are finally 'selling' our own ad
space on all pages of KongisKing.net. If you are interested in reaching the
largest audience of fans online, visit our advertising page. No campaign is
too short and no business is too small to advertise.
http://www.theonering.net/theonering/ads.html

--------------------------------------------------------
Searching Skull Island (Breakdown of our various sections)
--------------------------------------------------------

SCRAPBOOK - (Coming Soon): Currently we are linking to the King Kong section
of TheOneRing.net's scrapbook. It has over 30 images from the sets, the
actors and the press conference held just before start of production in
September of 2004.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/scrapbook/

KONG 2005 - This section is specifically dedicated to Peter Jackson's
remake. Take a look at cast bios and video production diaries!
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/kong2005/

MESSAGE BOARDS - A great place to chat about Kong, PJ, or filmmaking in
general.
GOTO: http://boards.kongisking.net/perl/gforum.cgi

KONG HISTORY: King Kong is back. In 2005, writer/director Peter Jackson, the
man responsible for "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, will direct a new,
large-scale remake featuring a monstrous computer generated ape to be
created by Jackson's special effects company, WETA Digital. However, Kong's
origins lay long ago, towards the beginning of the last century in fact.
What follows is a history of the great ape's adventures, on both the large
and small screen. This history's films and TV series are the one's that were
widely released.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/history/

EVENTS - (Coming Soon): A section that will keep you up to date on all
things Kong!
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/events/

That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
letters! We love to hear from you!

See anything you want to add to the site? Have any suggestions as to chat
guests, content items, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at
spymaster@kongisking.net, do you want to speak with a specific person? just
type in their handle (i.e. Xoanon = xoanon@kongisking.net).

----------------------------------------------------------
Michael Regina (Xoanon)   Editor in Chief/Segment Producer
xoanon@theonering.net     TheOneRing.net / KongIsKing.net
PH: 514.947.5221
ICQ: 32063161
AOL: MVCR718
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From xoanon@theonering.net  Sat Sep 25 16:15:02 2004
From: xoanon@theonering.net (Michael Regina (Xoanon))
Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:15:02 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] KongisKing.net Newsletter (25/09/04)
Message-ID: <KLELLKGBGCECGNHAMHFHCEDEBPAB.xoanon@theonering.net>

KONG #3

September 25th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Kong Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Production Diary: Day 14
To say that Peter Jackson's production diary for day 14 excretes information
about the behind-the-scenes work on Kong would be an understatement. The
tireless efforts of his crew to discharge quality work is in every single
second of these production bits. They waste nothing with every valuable
moment, and it shows in this segment!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1096075833

Cool Convention in LA This October
Sal writes: I just received this email notice for the October science
fiction and comic book convention that takes place once a month here in Los
Angeles. Stop motion animator Ray Harryhausen will sign his new book AN
ANIMATED LIFE! You might want to share this with the rest of the Kong is
King "fellowship", especially those here in L.A.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095960854

More Cast Bios Added
Inspired by the latest 'Production Diary: Day 12,' and the extremely
talented voice of NZ Actor Ray Woolf, we've updated our Cast Bios section
with Colin Hanks, Evan Parke and Ray Woolf. Check it out!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095822201

Production Diary: Day 12
The high seas are nothing to be laughed at, unless of course you're safe on
dry land and only pretending to be in mortal danger. Day 12 of PJ's
Production Diary shows us a wet day for the crew of the SS Venture. A fake
storm throws the crew around a-la 'Star Trek'. We also get our first looks
at Colin Hanks, Evan Parke, and Ray Woolf whom we are only now learning that
he plays the 'helmsman'. On a personal note, I will never be borrowing
Adrien Brody's wetsuit....ever!
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095816028

Curtis Up for Kong?
Hamo455 writes: Not sure if this is any kind of scoop, but I live in
Wellington and I just saw kiwi actor Cliff Curtis (star of Whale Rider,
Collateral Damage etc) walking down Courtenay Place. This doesn't mean
anything of itself, except he doesn't live in Wellington and does a lot of
work overseas now. I can think of only one project he could be attached to
if he's here, and being a Maori he could well be a Skull Island local.
That's all speculation on my part, but it seems possible and has a certain
logic to it.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095806374

Production Diary: Day 10
It is a sure bet that Cooper & Schoedsack had many challenges to overcome
when they made the original King Kong in 1933. But trying to avoid jumbo jet
airliners while shooting was not one of them! As many of you know Peter
Jacksons studio is located within walking distance of Wellington Airport,
and being that close to those loud planes calls for some special jobs to be
created! Be sure to check out our first look at young actor Jamie Bell, who
plays Jimmy.
http://www.kongisking.net/perl/newsview/15/1095620995

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View from the Empire State Building (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:

September 28th: Naomi Watts Birthday
October 1st: Jack Black's 'Shark Tale' released today

ADVERTISE ON KONGISKING.NET

KongisKing.net is happy to announce we are finally 'selling' our own ad
space on all pages of KongisKing.net. If you are interested in reaching the
largest audience of fans online, visit our advertising page. No campaign is
too short and no business is too small to advertise.
http://www.theonering.net/theonering/ads.html

--------------------------------------------------------
Searching Skull Island (Breakdown of our various sections)
--------------------------------------------------------

SCRAPBOOK - (Coming Soon): Currently we are linking to the King Kong section
of TheOneRing.net's scrapbook. It has over 30 images from the sets, the
actors and the press conference held just before start of production in
September of 2004.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/scrapbook/

KONG 2005 - This section is specifically dedicated to Peter Jackson's
remake. Take a look at cast bios and video production diaries!
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/kong2005/

MESSAGE BOARDS - A great place to chat about Kong, PJ, or filmmaking in
general.
GOTO: http://boards.kongisking.net/perl/gforum.cgi

KONG HISTORY: King Kong is back. In 2005, writer/director Peter Jackson, the
man responsible for "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, will direct a new,
large-scale remake featuring a monstrous computer generated ape to be
created by Jackson's special effects company, WETA Digital. However, Kong's
origins lay long ago, towards the beginning of the last century in fact.
What follows is a history of the great ape's adventures, on both the large
and small screen. This history's films and TV series are the one's that were
widely released.
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/history/

EVENTS - (Coming Soon): A section that will keep you up to date on all
things Kong!
GOTO: http://www.kongisking.net/events/

That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
letters! We love to hear from you!

See anything you want to add to the site? Have any suggestions as to chat
guests, content items, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at
spymaster@kongisking.net, do you want to speak with a specific person? just
type in their handle (i.e. Xoanon = xoanon@kongisking.net).

----------------------------------------------------------
Michael Regina (Xoanon)   Editor in Chief/Segment Producer
xoanon@theonering.net     TheOneRing.net / KongIsKing.net
PH: 514.947.5221
ICQ: 32063161
AOL: MVCR718
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From mregina@clearpointdirect.com  Wed Sep 29 14:29:27 2004
From: mregina@clearpointdirect.com (Michael Regina)
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 09:29:27 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] KONG-Chat Goes Online!
Message-ID: <OMEDLLDOPNPDFPGDAJCPCEOLCPAB.mregina@clearpointdirect.com>

KONG-Chat Goes Online!

Our very own KongisKing.net chatroom is now online! The Java Chatroom is
easy to use and compatible with almost every browser type. Follow the link
below, choose a nickname and start chatting! (bananas not included)

http://www.kongisking.net/chat/

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KongisKing.net
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From xoanon@theonering.net  Thu Sep 30 18:59:57 2004
From: xoanon@theonering.net (Michael Regina (Xoanon))
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:59:57 -0400
Subject: [Kik_announce] Announcing One Ring Celebration 2005!
Message-ID: <KLELLKGBGCECGNHAMHFHMENBCAAB.xoanon@theonering.net>

http://www.oneringcelebration.com/

TheOneRing.net is teaming up with Creation Entertainment to bring you 'The
One Ring Celebration' (or ORC), a three day party in Pasadena CA, January
14th-16th 2005. The event is TORn's way of bringing an 'Oscar' party
together for fans every year! More details will be posted soon, but while
you wait, check out our website and mailing list!

http://www.oneringcelebration.com/

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xoanon@theonering.net     http://www.TheOneRing.net
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