[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (11/08/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

A New Documentary produced in association with TheOneRing.net - 'Ringers"
see below

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #185

Monday August 11th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Full 10 Minute ROTK Report?!
Murky Majare is a new name to me, I've never had a report from him/her
before. However he/she does have a few interesting details on the FULL ROTK
preview we shall see on the TTT DVD (and yes the trailer we posted is part
of it). Take a look! !!!SPOILERS!!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060556567

WizardWorld Chicago 2003 Images
We've got two very detailed reports from WizardWorld 2003 which is currently
wrapping up in Chicago at the moment. Telcontar & Naomi both send in their
report and photos from the event!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060557763

TheOneRing.net Scrapbook Update
These past few days has seen a flurry of activity in our new Scrapbook
section. Just in the past 24 hours we've added a MASSIVE amount of images
for you to oogle over!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060308548

Embassy Theatre Refurbishment Needs Your Help!
frodo's girl writes: Since I walk by the Embassy Theatre everyday, I thought
y'all might be interested in a few pics of how the refurbishment is going,
and I thought I'd put in a plea for the Embassy Trust.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060182077

Regarding the ROTK Trailer
You have mailed us by the hundreds, nae, thousands... "Where can I find the
ROTK sneak trailer?" "How can I find that trailer?" and even more, "Hey, you
haven't posted the trailer, but I know where it is!"
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060139301

The End of an Era
As of Thursday, July 31, New Line has stopped tracking The Two Towers
domestically. In other words, the movie has ended its run as far as the
studio is concerned. Final Official Gross: $339,751,253. However, The Two
Towers is still playing in a few theaters. It was at 30 starting on Aug. 1.
But New Line is notorious for stopping tracking when movies are still
playing -- often hundreds of thousands of dollars will accrue after they cut
them off. I'll try to dig up some Two Towers numbers and post them later,
but it won't be with New Line's blessing.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060132624

South Korean TTT Special Edition - Again!
Ringer Spy Hanafos wrote in to tell us that the Special Edition South Korean
TTT DVD case we showed you last weekend (See South Korean TTT Special
Edition -Xo) was only a test image. He has the real DVD case and sent along
some great pics to prove it!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1060008852

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

-Aug 20th: Alan Lee's Birthday
-Aug 21st: John Howe's Birthday
-Aug 29th-Sept 1st: Dragon*Con

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

A New Documentary produced in association with TheOneRing.net - 'Ringers"
see below

TheOneRing.net, in association with Planet BB, is turning the spotlight on
the fans of J.R.R. Tolkien in a new feature-length documentary titled
"Ringers: Lord of the Fans." Yes, this is a film about YOU, the FANS!
http://www.theonering.net/ringers/index.html

Pre-Order TTT Extended Edition!

We all want the regular ole theatrical edition of The Two Towers. But the
prize this year is going to be The Two Towers extended edition DVD
Collector's boxed set, featuring the exclusive Gollum statue from
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles. And guess what folks!? It went on pre-sale today
at Amazon.com. I'm sure more retailers will be posting links shortly, but in
the meantime, we have posted an in-depth look at what the Extended Edition
will contain, both speculation and confirmed added scenes. Check out our
complete Extended Edition coverage!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056124875

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET

TheOneRing.net is happy to announce we are finally 'selling' our own ad
space on all pages of TheOneRing.net. If you are interested in reaching the
largest audience of Tolkien 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

Do YOU Have Any Cool Contest Ideas?

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
to life?! Send along any ideas to gamgee@theonering.net and who knows! You
may just win a prize from a contest you invented!

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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!
GOTO: http://theonering.net/barlimans/index.html

-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.
GOTO: http://haven.theonering.net/index.shtml

-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!
GOTO: http://tbhl.theonering.net/index.shtml

-Green Books- 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.
GOTO: http://greenbooks.theonering.net/index.shtml

-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
section, devoted to the magic of motion picture special effects. As well as
a host of foreign language sites!
GOTO: http://fan.theonering.net/sites/index.html

-Our Tolkien Fan- section is just for you! From the site design to all the
stories and text is designed by you the fans of Tolkien and TheOneRing.net!
GOTO: http://fan.theonering.net/index.shtml

-Shop.theonering.net- is THE place to find all your Tolkien items available
online! From Tolkien cards to weekly ebay items, you should keep clicking on
over to our shop section for all your Tolkien needs!
GOTO: http://shop.theonering.net/index.shtml

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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Michael Regina (Xoanon)   Editor in Chief/Segment Producer
xoanon@theonering.net     http://www.TheOneRing.net
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