[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (30/06/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #179

Monday June 30th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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TTT Extended Edition Special Features Announced
The official site has announced the specific features on the 4-disc package
to be released in November. In addition to over 40 minutes of new footage,
discs 3 & 4 are to be jam-packed with design/photo galleries, an interactive
map guide to shooting locations, an up-close look at Massive, and much, much
more!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056936868

SHOP: Pre-Order ROTK Poster Now!
The official New Line Cinema Shop has posted the 'Return of the King' teaser
poster for sale!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056755194

The RoTK Teaser Poster Is Here!
The Official Site has finally unleashed the RoTK Teaser Poster. Very
reminiscent of the Frodo teaser poster for FoTR, it features Aragorn holding
Anduril. There's also a fantastic desktop version for download.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056693558

TTT Sweeps Spacey Awards!
Brian writes: Space: The Imagination Spacey Awards and two awards have just
been given to TTT. Gollum received an award for the viewer voted category
Favorite Creature Character. Andy Serkis accepted the award on behalf of
Gollum with a humorous taped acceptance speech. Aragorn won for the viewer
voted category Favorite Movie Hero. Viggo Mortensen accepted the award via a
taped speech from the set of "Hidalgo".
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056684794

EXCLUSIVE: First look at latest movie tie-in Lord of the Rings
The results are in for the 'Speak Fan...and enter!' contest! 10 lucky
winners will be announced on July 15th, so stayed tuned! Houghton Mifflin
would like to thank all participants by giving us an exclusive look a the
upcoming release of the latest movie tie-in edition of The Lord of the
Rings. Check it out!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056556549

Orlando Bloom and ROTK re-shoots.
Thanks to Maegwen for this link to Sci-fi Wire, where Orlando Bloom
(Legolas) talks about the re-shoots he's just completed.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056488126

EXCLUSIVE: Tradable LOTR Miniature Game News and Images
This week Gaming Havens editor Flinch had the joy of traveling to Seattle,
WA, to learn about a very exciting new Tradable Miniatures Game based in
Tolkien's Middle-earth that's slated to hit stores shortly before Return of
the King. Take a read through our preview, and don't forget to check out the
exclusive first look images.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1056349029

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

-June 30th: Marton Csokas Birthday
-July 1st: Liv Tyler's Birthday
-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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