[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (18/12/2004)

Michael Regina (Xoanon) xoanon@theonering.net
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:19:59 -0500


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TORN #249

December 18th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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ProLiteracy Auctions Off Tickets to ORC
ProLiteracy Worldwide is auctioning off a pair of Wizards Circle tickets to
the One Ring Celebration in Pasadena, CA Jan 14-16. These tickets include a
two nights stay at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, though your transportation
there is not covered.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103238422

Dom Monaghan Confirmed for ORC!!
TheOne.Ring.net and Creation Entertainment are extremely pleased to announce
today that the sensational DOMINIC MONAGHAN is joining his comrades to party
with all of us at The One Ring Celebration, coming to Pasadena, California
January 14-16, 2005. Thanks to you, this event is a home-run with our
"fantastic four" headlining: ELIJAH WOOD, SEAN ASTIN, BILLY BOYD and DOMINIC
MONAGHAN! They are joined by genre legend JOHN RHYS-DAVIES and more than a
score of other celebrities, scholars, and artists!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103135380

Liv Tyler Delivers Baby Boy!
Crazy, but Steven Tyler is a newly minted grandfather. The Aerosmith
frontman officially became a rock 'n' roll relic Tuesday as daughter Liv
Tyler gave birth to a baby boy. It's the first child for the 27-year-old
Lord of the Rings star and her British rocker hubby, Royston Langdon,
32--and the first grandkid for the 54-year-old Aerosmith screecher.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103059293

It's FINALLY Here!!! Show us YOUR DVD!!!
Continuing a long standing tradition on TheOneRing.net, we ask YOU to show
us YOUR copy of the ROTK Extended Edition DVD! Where do you keep it
alongside FOTR & TTT? Show us a creative way to display it! Show us where
and how you like you watch the DVD! The most creative and funny will get
posted online!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103051857

The Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, will launch its 2005 slate
with the world premiere of RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS on its opening Friday
night (January 21, 2005). The producers also announce the final addition to
their remarkable project, the voice of Dominic Monaghan (Merry Brandybuck
from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, now starring on ABC’s Lost) will be
heard as the film’s Narrator, relaying the dynamic story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s
pop-culture legacy.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1102992368

Blanchett, Shore Nab Globe-Nomination!
The 2005 Golden Globe-nominations have just been announced and amongst those
competing we see two familiar faces: those of Cate Blanchett and Howard
Shore! Blanchett has been nominated for Best Performance by An Actress in a
Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for her role in 'The Aviator' while
Shore got a Best Original Score-nod for his music in the same film! [All
Nominees!] The 62nd Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, January
16th.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1102959259

Fellowship Festival 2005 Update!
New and exciting news for all European Ringers who'd like to attend an
excellent convention: the organizers of 2004's Fellowship Festival in
London, UK just made some interesting announcements for next years show! The
dates have been announced, it appears some of last years guests/MC's will be
back this time around, the show will move to a new location and news about
the ticket packages! Be sure to read all about it here!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1102958754

Alan Lee Interview!
Lawrence French writes: I interviewed Alan Lee and introduced him before his
appearance in San Francisco on Friday, so I thought you might like to post
my intro, along with a the first part of my interview: "I think it's only
appropriate that Alan Lee be welcomed to San Francisco here in the
Haight-Asbury, where Prof. Tolkien's book were "rediscovered" in the late
sixties. Tonight we are in for a special treat, as Alan has brought along a
series of behind the scenes slides showing us his work as well as photos
taken on the set of The Lord of the Rings movies..."
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1102896485

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Coming Soon:

December 20th: Elijah Wood on 'The Conan Obrien Show' (repeat)

Join us at the 'Hall of Fire'

Weekly chats with LOTR fans JUST LIKE YOU! Read the schedule below for the
next chat subject and times.

upcoming topics:

12/18 Talk RoTK EE This Weekend At HoF!

Times:
Saturday Chat:
5:30pm ET (17:30)
[also 11:30pm (23:30) CET and 9:30am Sunday (09:30) AET]

Sunday Chat:
7:00 pm (19:00) CET
[also 2:00pm (14:00) ET and 5:00am (05:00) Monday morning AET]

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CET = Central European Time, Central Europe
AET = Australian East Coast

Do you have a possible topic for Hall of Fire? Drop us a line at
halloffire@theonering.net

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

Ongoing EXCLUSIVES from “Ringers: Lord of the Fans”

Get breaking news on TORn! As the “Ringers” team completes work on this
exciting project, you can follow post-production and get EXCLUSIVE
announcements of who is starring in the film! Ringers: Lord of the Fans is a
feature-length documentary that reveals the ongoing cultural phenomenon
created by The Lord of the Rings. Very funny and often moving, Ringers shows
the hidden power behind Tolkien’s books -- and how after 50 years a single
literary work continues to spark the minds and hearts of millions.
http://www.lordofthefans.net

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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
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campaign is too short and no business is too small to advertise.
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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.
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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!
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.
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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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