[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (5/5/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #172

Monday May 5th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Collectormania 2003 Report And Pics
Ringer Spy Trueogre sends in this report from the Collectormania 2003 event
from Milton Keynes in the UK. I absolutely love the picture of John Rhys
Davies with the birthday balloon. Trueogre also got to meet Sala Baker,
Billy Boyd, Bruce Hopkins and Andy Serkis.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052104498

Gaming: PlayStation Magazine ROTK Pics!
The current issue of Playstation Magazine has a rather nice article about
the upcoming The Return of the King PS2 game. The article features some
very, very nice screenshots from the game, including Aragorn in action and a
shot from the Winged Nazgul! Ringer Spy Buck sent in a scan which can be
found in our scrapbook!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051998674

Jackson Seeks Extras For Re-Shoots
Peter Jackson is seeking 200 blondes as extras for additional shooting for
Lord of the Rings, Stuff.co.nz is reporting. According to Casting Director
Liz Mullane, the extras will get between two and six days' work from May 20
till the end of June.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051939634

Ian McKellen Interview!
Last fall Ian McKellen and the cast of 'X2: X-Men United' (out today) were
not-so-quietly filming on the west coast of Canada. Ian sat down with us via
telephone to share with us his experiences on the 'X2' set, and his future
in film and theatre.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051896175

Makoare Returns To The 'King'
Michelle writes: I was listening to the NZ radio station the edge this
morning and the DJ had a quick interview with Lawrence Makoare at the NZ
Music Awards. Lawrence said he was doing reshoots in two weeks and that he
was playing two different characters and just re-doing some old shots and
stuff. He also said that 80% of ROTK had been shot or finalized and that the
re-shoots were to get the last 20%.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051808997

TORN Digital XII:Dominic Monaghan Interview!
TheOneRing.net spent a few precious minutes with Dominic Monaghan at 'The
Two Towers' premiere in Los Angeles. Quickbeam asked Dom about Merry's
'coming of age' in TTT and how it will continue in 'Return of the King'. Dom
also shows his love to the fans and TORN! Produced by Asfaloth.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051715741

DVD Extended Edition Info!
Eogwyn sends along some tantalizing information on two people being
interviewed for the TTT Extended Edition DVD. Take a look!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051554994

RoTK Re-shoot Set Activity!
Ringer Spy Taniwha dropped us a line to let us know that some construction
has begun at Stone Street studios in Wellington. Looks like the re-shoots
are well on the way. Check out these intriguing pictures!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051533569

Gondorian Armour On Show!
Ringer Spy Frodo's Girl recently scored some fantastic close-up pictures of
a suit of Gondorian armour! She was walking by Dymocks bookstore in
Wellington and noticed they'd changed the armour in the window from Elvish
to Gondorian, and tramped back with a camera today and took these great
shots. Check them out! [More]
Minor Spoilers!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1051521956

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

- TheOneRing.net sat down with Billy Boyd while he was in the big apple, see
what the young Scotsman has to say!
- Calisuri was paid a visit by Andy Serkis recently, hear what the
Englishman has to say about TTT

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

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goodies we get everyday. Do you want to submit your ideas and see them come
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-The Official Peter Jackson Fanclub (TBHL)- The Lord of the Rings Director's
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Not to be confused with the Red Book of Westmarch, we are just pilgrims on
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Whether you need to know more about the Elvish languages, find out what new
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