[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (28/07/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #183

Monday July 28th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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More ROTK Battle Scenes Info!
3rdOrcfromtheleft is back with more information on just what scenes they are
filming at the studio backlots in Wellington. Take a look! !!SPOILERS!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059323700

Pelennor Fields Filming Info!
Ringer Spy 3rdOrcfromthelef sends along some great info on who and what they
are filming at the Wellington Studios, gigantic blue and green screens
joined together!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059238782

Logan Joins ROTK Cast
Jafergon writes: According to TheForce.net Daniel Logan (who played young
Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones) will join the cast of Return of the King
for the pick up shots.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059184525

Sideshow: Giant Gollum Bust!
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles first premiered the nearly life-sized color
Gollum bust at Comic Con last week. Today it has gone on pre-order at their
website! The exclusive piece is a limited edition polystone bust, much
larger than previous busts we have seen from the company. It is also the
first Gollum piece we have seen from Sideshow/Weta. I don't know about you,
but this thing creeps the heck out of me!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059171367

TORn's Comic-Con 2003 Blowout
MrCere writes: SAN DIEGO - TORn friends, there is yet so much of Comic-Con
2003 that many of you would be interested in that I feel almost powerless to
deliver it all. I lack a laptop of my own and so each and every report I
filled from there was on a borrowed machine, which made it difficult for
both borrower and computer owner. Excuse #2 is that since returning, I have
been catching up on the rest of my life which goes on without me when I am
gone and demands attention.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059146041

A LOTR Ride at Universal Florida?
Cærial writes: I thought you and my fellow LotR fans would find this
interesting. According to Screamscape: "...it seems the head of Universal
Orlando was having an open Q&A lunch session with his staff a few weeks ago
when he was asked if Universal had any plans to pursue either the Harry
Potter franchise or Lord of the Rings for possible future park projects.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059143266

Gandalf The Grey Bronze Statue Released!
This thing looks awesome! Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has just released a
Gandalf the Grey bronze statue. The piece stands approximately 24 inches
tall, and weighs nearly 70lbs! Limited editions don't come much more limited
than this - just 36 will be produced worldwide. The piece first appeared for
sale at comic Con 2003 at the Sideshow/Weta Collectibles booth in the Lord
of the Rings pavilion.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1059007786

ROTK Reshoot Images
Silmarien writes: I took these photos last month and have finally got around
to having the film developed. As you can see by the lighting boom they must
have been filming. You can't see much through the front gate so we went to
the hill up the back of the studio and got the other shots of what looks
like the entrance to a tunnel and a doorway or gate.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1058986406

Backstage at Comic-Con
Leah Jakusovszky was one of the lucky few to get transformed into a Hobbit
by WETA Workshop at Comic-Con 2003. She sends along her story and these
images!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1058984553

More Toybiz ROTK Pics!
Scorpio writes: I just found these today at Target. I wasn't expecting ROTK
toys so soon! But they're out there! I got Eomer with Ceremonial Armor,
Frodo & Sam in Goblin Armor (AND Sting!!), and finally Sharku with a Warg!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1058981846

GAMING: Exciting Gaming Updates
Our very own Gaming Havens has updated to include a transcript of this past
weekend's chat with Alessio Cavatore, posted information about owning your
own Hobbit Hole in Middle-earth Online, and a very interesting tidbit about
someone transforming their fireplace into Helm's Deep! So hop on your Giant
Eagle, and journey into the Gaming Havens!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1058840556

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Coming Soon

-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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-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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-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.
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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
section, devoted to the magic of motion picture special effects. As well as
a host of foreign language sites!
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-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!
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-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!

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