[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (28/04/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #171

Monday April 28th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Aussie DVD Awards
The folks from Region 4 write: Peter Jackson's masterpiece Lord Of The
Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring ruled the evening picking up 5 awards for
categories including; Best Use Of Special Features, Best Audio Commentary,
Best Box Set Presentation, Best DVD and Highest Selling DVD 2002. A special
message was also presented by Peter Jackson himself on the night.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051572242

No ROTK Exhibit in Toronto?
lynne writes: A rumor was posted on a fan club MBs that Alliance Atlantis is
not doing an exhibit for ROTK this year in Toronto as they have done for
FOTR and TTT.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051501872

GAMING: Screenshots Galore!
Wondering if Gandalf will be a playable character in EA's 'Return of the
King'? Dying to see a glimpse of Black Label Games' 'War of the Ring'? Want
to see what Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli will look like in Black Label Games'
'Treason of Isengard'? Then head on over to Gaming Havens for all the latest
news and see for yourself!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051427161

Orlando is Done? + Serkis' MTV Speech News
AICN posted these two interesting bits of news. Apparently Orlando Bloom
(Legolas) has completed his work as Legolas (sadly for the last time), and
Andy Serkis (Gollum) has recorded a rather interesting acceptance speech for
his possible win at the MTV movie awards.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051295404

TORN DIGITAL: Chapter XI: Sean Astin at the DGA's
TheOneRing.net went to the Director's Guild of America Awards ceremony
recently where Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett and Peter Jackson attended.
Quickbeam caught up with Sean and asked him a few questions. Meanwhile PJ
answered a few more at the press room for the event. Sean turns the mic
around and begins to interview Cliff..and Martin Scorsese even stops by to
see what the fuss is all about! Be sure to catch Sean's 'TORN song' at the
beginning of the video! Produced by Asfaloth. (QuickTime required).
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051040474

TTT Extended DVD Score Info
Ringer Spy Legessa emailed us a small bit of info on the extra bits of music
Howard Shore recorded for the Extended DVD!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051039430

TTT Crosses 900 Million Landmark
Avi writes: Just want to let you know that according to Box Office Mojo (and
Access Hollywood last night), The Two Towers has crossed the $900 Million
(Worldwide) mark!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051029253

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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!
- Calisuri was paid a visit by Andy Serkis recently, hear what the
Englishman has to say about TTT
- Xoanon recently chatted with Ian McKellen while on the set of 'X2', hear
what he tells us about his latest project!

TORN's Own Book: The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien

Cold Spring Press is pleased to announce its new book "The People's Guide to
J.R.R. Tolkien." This book of essays fills the void between the release of
the second and third Lord of the Rings movies. Passionate, ardent,
well-informed, and unlike any other book on the subject, this is an
indispensable handbook for people who consider themselves experts -- or who
wish to become experts -- on the lore of Middle-earth and the man who made
the myths.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/6/1046309473

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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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-Gaming Havens- is keeping all you gamers up to date on the latest
RPG/Fantasy/Sci-Fi games out there. Check it out daily for gaming news.
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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
beard. If you are a Peter Jackson fan, then 'TBHL' is the place for you!
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Not to be confused with the Red Book of Westmarch, we are just pilgrims on
the Tolkien trail, exploring the history, people, and events of all the ages
of Middle-earth, the Blessed Realm, and the lands that lie beneath the wave.
Whether you need to know more about the Elvish languages, find out what new
editions of old favorites are coming to market, read in-depth commentary on
Tolkien’s thematic elements, or peruse fan-submitted original works or
humor, Ostadan, Turgon, Quickbeam, Anwyn, and Tookish have a little
something for everyone. In addition, Green Books is home to the
overwhelmingly popular Questions & Answers. If you have a Tolkien question,
conundrum, wonderment, or puzzler, the Green Books staff will rise to your
challenge.
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-The Tolkien community- never looked so good! Come and check out our listing
of over 20 subsites hosted by TheOneRing.net! We've got everything from
Rolozo Tolkien, with almost EVERY Middle-earth image ever created, to our FX
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-Our Tolkien Fan- section is just for you! From the site design to all the
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That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
letters! We love to hear from you!

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