[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (26/12/2004)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #250

December 26th, 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

Hidden Online Content for The Return of the King
InterActual, a subsidiary of Sonic Solutions(R) and the leading provider of
ROM and bonus feature technology for DVD, announced today that New Line Home
Entertainment's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special
Extended DVD Edition is shipping with an embedded virtual key that unlocks a
special website filled with exclusive online features. Called DVDKey(TM),
the technology from InterActual grants viewers access to content online when
the DVD is placed in a PC and played back using an InterActual-compatible
DVD player.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1104078905

ROTK wins BBC Film 2004 “Film of the Year” poll
Showbusiness Editor The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King has been
voted best film of the year. The third and final installment in the Tolkien
trilogy topped a poll by viewers of the BBC's Film 2004 show, hosted by
Jonathan Ross. In a year which saw it win a record-equalling 11 Academy
Awards, The Return Of The King was runaway favourite in the survey. The two
previous films in the trilogy, The Two Towers And The Fellowship Of The
Ring, also took the title in 2002 and 2003.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103831853

Easter (Eggs)? But It's Not Even Christmas?!
Millions, nay, BILLIONS of people have written in asking what and where the
ROTK:EE DVD Easter Eggs are located. For those new to this, an 'Easter Egg'
is a special hidden feature on a DVD, and yes, almost all DVD's have them!
Rasputin the Evil Balrog gives us a concise round up on the two Easter Egg's
located on the new DVD's. Take a look!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103678733

'Rudy' Actor Sean Astin Named Bacchus XXXVII
Sean Astin, the 33-year-old actor who won fame playing the title role in
"Rudy," has been named Bacchus XXXVII. Astin will lead the 38-float
procession along the traditional route on Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. A special new
feature of this year's parade will be the return of actor Elijah Wood, who
served as Bacchus XXXVI last year. Wood will ride a Returning King's float.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103678084

Shore To Be Honored at Gala
Oscar winner Nicole Kidman has been added to the Jan. 8 Palm Springs
International Film Festival Awards Gala, bringing the number of gala
honorees to an all-time high. "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy composer
Howard Shore also was announced as an honoree, and a significant director is
expected to be added shortly. That will bring the number of gala honorees to
nine.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103648924

Sala Baker Attends FX 2005 Con
Sala Baker will be in Orlando on January 28th to 30th, 2005 to attend the FX
2005 Convention. Other guests include Ernie Hudson, Walter Koenig, Ray Park,
J.K. Simmons & Marina Sirtis.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103588025

Dominic Monaghan Records 'Ringers'
Carlene Cordova, "RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS" Director writes: I've sent in
some pictures that I took of Dominic Monaghan from our "RINGERS: LORD OF THE
FANS" narration recording session. We recorded at the same studio where he
does the looping for "Lost."
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1103587047

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Coming Soon:

December 29th: Brian Sergent's Birthday

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:

Dec 26 Only: Share Your Story ­ What Tolkien Means to Me.
Jan 1 and 2: Q and A with the Hall of Fire staff ­ You ask / we answer
Jan 8 and 9: The Power of Song in Tolkien
Jan 16 and 17: The Silmarillion ­ Ainulindale & the Valaquenta

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

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

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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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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!
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-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
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That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
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