[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (30/12/02)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

!!!!ONE PARTY TO RULE THEM ALL 2003!!!!!

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TORN #158

Monday December 30th, 2002

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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TTT US Boxoffice Total as of December 29th: $200,108,000USD

Blame Canada...For Big Box Office Numbers
Matthew writes: Thought your fans might be interested in knowing the top ten
theatres' boxoffice last weekend. TTT was the top draw in all 10 theatres
with 7 out of 10 theatres being Canadian. The top theatre was Paramounts'
Famous Players theatre in downtown Montreal followed by Toronto and New
York.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041207124

PJ Cameo Screenshot From TTT
elvedar sends along this screengrab from TTT featuring Peter Jackson's 2.2
second cameo in TTT! Take a look!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041205780

New Smeagol/Deagol Pics!
Hot off the heels of those production stills from LOTR comes these screen
grabs from Hamish Towgood. They show Andy Serkis and the actor playing
Deagol (I know SOMEONE knows who this guy is...email us!). Take a look!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041110183

Great New Gollum/Smeagol Pics!
Ringer Spy Kristoffer sends us these two great pics that will either be seen
in the TTT Extended Edition DVD or Return of the King! Take a look at
Smeagol with Deagol, and the other picture is Smeagol at about the 1/2 way
point in his 500 years under the mountains. !!Spoilers!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041109235

Te Papa Exhibit Pics & More!
frodo's girl writes: I had the pleasure of attending several events at Te
Papa this past week. The first one was a black tie dinner for the embassy
trust on the 17th. the members got to see the new LotR exhibit before it
opened and have a delectable dinner catered by Te Papa's own Icon
restaurant.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041106701

Aussie Box Office Records Smashed
TTT opened in Australia on the 26th, and smashed box office records. Thanks
to Deegan for the link.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041021099

TTT Premiere: Los Angeles
Ringer Spy Kailin sends along these great pics from the Los Angeles premiere
of TTT! Take a look at these pics of Andy Serkis, Orlando Bloom, JRD, Karl
Urban, and more!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1041014386

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon

- TheOneRing.net sat down with Billy Boyd while he was in the big apple, see
what the young Scotsman has to say!
- Xoanon recently chatted with Ian McKellen while on the set of 'X2', hear
what he tells us about his latest project!

!!!!One Party to Rule Them All 2003!!!!

We recently made a very special announcement exclusively at DragonCon 2002.
TheOneRing.net will once again be hosting the 'One Party to Rule Them All'
on March 23rd (Oscar Night) in Hollywood, CA. The party will prove to be two
times more fun and exciting then the last. Stay tuned for further details!

FOTR: Special Edition DVD Review!!!

Xoanon recently returned from the marathon screening of FOTR:SE at New
Line`s intimate screening room in West Hollywood, California. The screening
was attended by a few website folks and DVD aficionados. Keith Stern from
McKellen.com was in attendance as well, Gordon Paddison and Wendy Rutherford
also attended
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/8/1034494568

Order The !EXTENDED! FOTR DVD TODAY!

The time has arrived! You can purchase the 208 minute version of Fellowship
of the Ring! Choose from either the standard 4 disc set, or the super cool
Collector's Edition Gift Set, which features figures from Sideshow/Weta and
an expanded National Geographic DVD.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/6/1023420947

ps - All of these links will allow for a percentage of your purchase to be
contributed to TheOneRing.net. So thanks ahead of time!

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