[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (14/07/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #181

Monday July 14th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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ROTK Toy Images!
HobbitGrrl writes: The new series one action figures for the Return of the
King are popping up on Ebay. The first series will consist of Frodo and Sam
in orc armor, Aragorn, and Eomer. Attached are pictures from Ebay, showing
the packaging and some details of the action figures! The only one with no
picture yet is Eomer.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1058132708

GAMING: Opportunity To Chat With Games Workshop - Live!
The folks at Gaming Havens are proud to present an exclusive live chat with
Games Workshop creators Alessio Cavatore, Alan Perry and Michael Perry! Be
sure to join us this weekend - Saturday, July 19 - on TORn's IRC server in
channel #Havens for an exclusive chat preview of Shadow and Flame.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1058060511

LOTR Exhibit in Boston!
Jenn N writes: I had just been to London, and had already missed the exhibit
in Toronto, I was not about to let this exhibition get away without seeing
it. So I emailed everyone and their hamster to find out when this exhibition
will be in the USA. Well, I found out that it is on the tentative schedule
for the Museum of Science, Boston for Late 2004. Hope this helps to settle
the stomach of USA readers. Xoanon here, the Museum of Science in Boston
have Confirmed to TheOneRing.net that there will indeed be an exhibition in
the fall of 2004! Stay tuned!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057953407

IGN Previews EA's RoTK - UPDATE
Ringer Spy AJM let us know that IGN Gamecube has a preview of Electronic
Arts' Return of the King game, and unsurprisingly there's information that
will only muddy the spoiler waters. The vibe for the game itself is
extremely promising. You can read the full review here, but I've grabbed a
few excerpts to discuss the parts which may affect the movie. We also have a
statement from EA about Sauron in the game.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057890219

TheOneRing.net Invades Comic-Con 2003
TheOneRing.net is proud to be an active participant in the 2nd annual Lord
of the Rings Pavilion at Comic Con 2003, taking place July 17th-20th at the
San Diego Convention Center. We'll be hosting a live webcam, live chats and
a whole lot more to help all Ringers get their Tolkien fix! Follow the link
for details.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057879192

Sean Astin Added to Comic-Con Roster
Kailin writes: The Saturday schedule for Comic-Con 2003 just went up, and
Sean Astin (Sam) is now listed to join the New Line panel with Andy Serkis
(Gollum). They also mention more special guests, so anything might happen,
woohoo! Take a look at over 80 images from Comic-Con 2002 featuring Sala
Baker, Lawrence Makoare, Dominic Monaghan and more!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057769316

TheOneRing.net at ComicCon 2003
ComicCon 2003, July 17-20, is swiftly approaching! The day 1 schedule is now
online, with days 2-4 to be posted shortly. Your friends at TheOneRing.net
will not only have a booth, but will also present a panel discussion on
all-things Tolkien.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057612443

SHOP: Houghton 2003 LOTR Book Covers
Clay writes: Thanks again for the help with the Bookends cover. The
following NEW covers have now been approved for use on our Fall 2003
paperbacks, shipping in late August.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1057606535

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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!
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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!

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