[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (12/05/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

A New TORN Documentary About YOU - 'Ringers' see below

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #173

Monday May 12th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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TORN Digital XIII: Rohan Family Reunion
This TORN DIGITAL episode focuses it's lenses on the Riders of Rohan.
Specifically, Miranda Otto, Karl Urban and Bernard Hill. Shot on the red
carpet at the Los Angeles premiere for "The Two Towers," Miranda comments on
how Eowyn is such a monumental role to fill. Karl Urban and Bernard Hill
discuss their equestrian skills and give us a glimpse of the strange
language that is Rohirrim. With pithy interviews and commentary by the
effervescent Quickbeam and sardonic direction, editing and producing by the
ever present Asfaloth.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052769989

ROTK Spoilers?!
Ringer Spy Bregedalagos, who is new to us, and therefore cannot yet take
everything as red, sends this in. So take this all with a mountainside laden
with salt! !!!Possible Spoilers!!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052767604

A New TORn Documentary About You - 'Ringers'
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

GAMING: Hobbit Screenshots And An LoTR MMPORG
If you haven't poked your eye into Gaming Havens in the last day or so, you
should definitely do so. For starters, we have new screenshots from the
Hobbit. Then - if that's whet your appetite - Vivendi-Universal has just
announced it will be creating a LoTR MMPORG called Middle Earth Online.
Check out these early screenshots.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052624303

New Frodo in Shelob's Lair Photo!
Ringer Spy SamWyse sends along this NEW image of Frodo in Shelob's lair from
'Return of the King'! It is a scan from the latest MAXIM magazine available
on newstands now. !!!Spoilers!!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052498945

ROTK: 4hour and 20 Minute Running Time? FALSE!
Here is a report that comes from VERY reliable sources within the LOTR camp.
In regards to this story we posted yesterday (which wasn't even our story,
it came from another site). Take a look at what our insider has to say.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052498367

Gollum Statuette with TTT Collectors Edition DVD?!
Seán sends in some information gleaned from play.com. Seems yesterday they
featured some info on the goodies we are in for in the Collectors Edition
Extended DVD (the FOTR version had the Argonath pillars and the National
Geographic DVD). What will we see in the TTT version?
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052323878

TTT: Extended Edition Details?
A new spy in our legion, Iry, sends along this info that he/she/it/they
claim to be some of the missing scenes to be added into The Two Towers
Extended Edition! !!!DVD SPOILERS!!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052314688

New Products From The Noble Collection!
The goodies just keep rolling in at the Noble Collection. A recent check of
their site revealed a host of new items including a gorgeous replica of
Gandalf's Two Towers cloak pin, the Elvish ring Narya, a 14-karat gold
version of Eowyn's flower pendant, and a full-sized replica of Gandalf the
Grey's staff! If these pricey goodies are beyond your pocketbook, they also
offer Glamdring, Sting, and Narsil letter openers for under $30 each. Thanks
to TORN staffer maegwen!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1052272988

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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

A New TORn Documentary About You - 'Ringers'

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

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!
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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.
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

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!

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