[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (15/07/02)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #136

Monday July 15th, 2002

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Wal-Mart Pushes August 6th FOTR Release
Byron Baggins writes: I Was at my local Wal-Mart today and spotted some very
cool Lord of The Rings FOTR Pins for employees to wear that promoted the Aug
6 release of FOTR on DVD and VHS. The sales clerk was nice enough to give me
one of only a few complete sets.
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1026673177]

Viggo Book Signing In NYC
Ringer Spy Ecthelion sends along this great report from the Viggo Mortensen
booksigning event in New York City, with pics!
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1026672547]

Decipher Interview Part 4: Tom Lischke
You've heard about him, you've read about him, now take a look at a recent
interview with Twilight Pool demi-god Tom Lischke, Game Designer from
Decipher's Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game.
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1026587319]

SHOP: The Orc Legion Helm Exclusive
Last week we posted about our first exclusive product offering with
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles: The Orc Legion Helm. Since then they have been
shipping like crazy! The run is limited to 2500pcs, so if you wanted one,
act fast. The helm, available only online through TORn and the Sideshow/Weta
website, is $25 US and is now shipping. Follow the link to see close up
images of the helm and additional info.
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1026193773]

Pick-up Shots For ROTK Next Year?
Ringer Spy She-Elf sends in word on possible pick-up shots for LOTR:ROTK
next year: while I was in NZ last month, in Wellington I talked with an
extra who was working on the pick-ups for TTT and he told me that they would
be doing 4 months of pick-ups next year for ROTK!
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1026148005]

Weta Gears Up for The Two Towers
As Wellington, NZ-based Weta geared up for the second installment of The
Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, New Line Cinema, backers of the trilogy
had already grossed over $800 million — and that’s before the first of two
DVD releases hit the streets.
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1026140281]


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

- July 18th Xoanon's Birthday!!

LOTR Look-a-Like Contest!

Time for another TheOneRing.net contest: The 2002 LOTR Look-a-like
Competition! Do you like look one of the cast from Peter Jackson's The Lord
of the Rings? Maybe you closely resemble a cast member, but could use a
little make-up to complete the guise? Here is your chance to shine. We have
over $300 in prizes to give away so enter today!
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1024930490]

Pre-Order FOTR TODAY!

The time has arrived! You can now pre-order 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/1/1023434206]

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

The Hall Of Fire Chatroom

BarliBash 2002... SEATTLE!!

Well, folks, the votes are in and tallied. Come July 24th-28th, Ringers
shall descend upon Seattle, Washington like some sort of geeky plague!
[http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/5/1010538929]

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We're always looking for interesting contests to have fun with all the LOTR
goodies we get everyday. Do you want to submit your ideas and see them come
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Scouring of the Site (Breakdown of our various sections)
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-Barlimans- is more than a place to get your mead! There is the Fun Section,
Regulars Map and Photo Gallery, and of course the gateway to our ever famous
MIRC Chatroom!
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-The Official Peter Jackson Fanclub (TBHL)- The Lord of the Rings Director's
very own fanclub! Stop on by to learn more about the man, the myth, the
bastard. If you are a Peter Jackson fan, then 'The Bastards Have Landed' is
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We have new and updated -Green Books- for July. Quickbeam's Out on a Limb
article features a unique "Conversation with a Newbie". The very clever
Anwyn wonders if there is a right way or wrong way to read Tolkien in her
new Counterpoint article. Go Tookish! He has the ever-so-zany job of running
the greatest Tolkien humor section you’ve ever seen. Moon Letters brings you
new Fan Fiction, poetry, writing and more!
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-The Tolkien community- never looked so good! Come and check out our listing
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section, devoted to the magic of motion picture special effects. As well as
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-Our Tolkien Fan- section is just for you! From the site design to all the
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-Shop.theonering.net- is THE place to find all your Tolkien items available
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That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
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