[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (7/7/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #180

Monday July 7th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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New TTT Awards and 'Army of the Dead' News - UPDATE
Sweden's biggest evening paper, Aftonbladet, has awarded TTT best foreign
movie of the year and Viggo Mortensen best foreign actor. Additionally,
Viggo tells the reporter that they are shooting a fight scene with the dead
army. PJ says that everything is under control and that the postproduction
of ROTK is the most fun of all three movies even though it is the most
complicated movie. For a complete report (in Swedish) and some images follow
the link. Thanks to Kneten for the heads up. Minor Spoilers!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057460463

More ROTK Reshoot Info!
andrea gives us some great info on exactly what the Italian movie magazine
'Caik' has details on! More info on Shelob's lair! And Shelob herself! Take
a look! Oh my! !!!BIG SPOILERS!!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057176814

FOTR: EE Voted Best DVD....EVER
Smedely writes: The August 2003 edition of Home Theater Magazine, the top
article is entitled "100 Best DVDs of All Time" 'The new choice for the best
DVD of all time: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Platinum
Series Special Extended Edition (New Line)'
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057175081

Media Watch: Italy's 'Ciak' Magazine Gives ROTK Details?
Melian writes: In the July issue of Italian movie magazine called 'Ciak'
there is coverage about ROTK. Spoilers!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057158063

'Pirates' Premiere Report
Celefinniel writes: When we checked into the Disneyland Grand Californian
Hotel, they even gave us a huge poster and written instructions on how to
attend. They told us we must have been in the park Saturday prior to the
official closing time and have a hand stamp to prove it. We had other
commitments on the big day, so we went over to the park at 6:30 AM that
morning to check things out and received a special pin for the event, and
the crucial hand stamp.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056990973

GAMING EXCLUSIVE: ROTK Coverage
Gaming Havens has updated the Return of the King Coverage with Designer
Diaries and some Exclusive Concept Art of Minas Tirith.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056957251

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

-July 17th-20th: Comic-Con 2003 (see below)

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/perl/newsview/1/1052648204

TheOneRing.net will be at Comic-Con 2003!

TheOneRing.net will once again be at Comic-Con 2003 in San Diego CA, July
17th-20th. This year we will have our own exhibitor space with a live
webcam, chatting, web-surfing, a Tolkien confessional, and other great
activities. As always, we'll be giving away some great little promotional
items as well. We hope to see you all there!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056244150

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!

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