[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (27/05/03)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

ADVERTISE ON THEONERING.NET (SEE BELOW)

TORN #174

Tuesday May 27th, 2003

Here it is, the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Amazing High-Resolution RoTK Publicity Stills!
If you're not afraid of plot spoilers, check out these superb
high-resolution RoTK images that Ringer Spy Bellerophon sent to us! They are
the same images we posted from the Official Site last week, but much, much
larger and with far greater detail. Enjoy!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1053746564

GAMING: Pre-order The Hobbit Today!
Word just came in that the PC and GameBoy Advance versions of Sierra's The
Hobbit are now available for pre-order! Want to know more about what The
Hobbit has to offer? Take a read through our interview with Chuck Lupher,
Lead Designer on the game!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1053734113

Sideshow/Weta Helms sold Individually!
Think you can't afford items from Sideshow/Weta Collectibles? Well, here's
your chance! Sideshow/Weta has just split their three series of 4 helms into
individual items! So instead of buying a set for $100, you can now purchase
each individually for $25. From Isildur's Helm to Gandalf's hat, their
collection of helms crosses all aspects of the film.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1053651037

Chapter XIV: Barrie M. Osborne
Producer mastermind Barrie Osborne shares a few fireside stories with
Quickbeam and Asfaloth on the red carpet premiere of Lord of the Rings: The
Two Towers in Los Angeles. Barrie had a hand as directing for the second
unit of the production and he tells us his experiences with the cast and
crew. He also sends out a warm greeting to TORN and all her loving fans!
Also be on the lookout for that quick-witted Dwarf to make an appearance!
Produced by Asfaloth
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1053624363

GAMING: First Look at War of the Ring!
The Electronic Entertainment Expo has come and gone, but the visions of such
amazing games based in Tolkien's Middle-earth will live on! Take a look at
the first of our Exclusive Video Interviews straight from the floor at E3.
Our first clip is dedicated to The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring
which will come out early 2004 for the PC. This interview with Liquid
Entertainment President Ed Del Castillo features an exclusive first look at
War of the Ring! Check it out!
http://www.theonering.net/staticnews/1053502874.html

WETA aboard with Neon Genesis Evangelion
WETA Workshop is lending their talents to a live action feature film of Neon
Genesis Evangelion, AICN reports today. Follow the link for more info!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1053502236

Aragorn & Gollum Nab 'Spacey' Award Noms!
Roselyn writes: Aragorn and Gollum have been nominated for the first annual
Spacey Awards for best hero and best virtual character respectively.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1053449360

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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!
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

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!

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Michael Regina (Xoanon)   Editor in Chief/Segment Producer
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