[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (21/02/2004)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

"RINGERS": A Documentary produced in association with TheOneRing.net
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TORN #210

February 21st, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Lord of the Rings King of 2004 VES Awards
Ringer Spy Minnie sent us the news that the Visual Effects Society (VES)
gave ROTK four honors at their awards ceremony yesterday, including
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Motion Picture.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077299643

TORn Oscar Party Auction Preview
>From TORn Oscar Party Staffer Garfeimao: Here is a little preview of some of
the great auction and raffle items we'll have on display at the Oscar Party.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077332040

TV Watch: SAG Awards This Weekend
Ringer Spy LegolasArcher tells us that the Screen Actors Guild awards will
air Sunday, February 22, on TNT at 8 p.m. EST/PST.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077298335

Howard Shore Honored at ASCAP Events
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors
and Publishers (ASCAP) announced today that Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy
award-winning composer Howard Shore will be presented with the Henry Mancini
Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of his outstanding
achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077219360

Howard Shore Signing in Montreal This Weekend
Arwen Evenstar writes: Howard Shore will be signing autographs this Saturday
(the 21st) at 2 PM at the Archambault Store located in the Place des Arts,
Montreal. His concert will be held on Monday 23rd at the Place des Arts. I
think that there are still some tickets left.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077207501

SHOP: Gandalf on Shadowfax Image!
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles is showcasing their very popular 'Gandalf on
Shadowfax' statue at the International Toy Fair 2004 in New York City. This
item has been on pre-order for the past few weeks, but this is the first
time we have seen an actual picture! Check it out!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077053170

Trilogy DVD Box Set in 2005?
Tom Woodward from DVDAnswers writes: A reader of ours sent over an image of
an advertisement which was apparently at the recent International Toy Fair
2004 event. It seems to suggest that the LOTR Trilogy will arrive in some
kind of new package next year.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077051187

Interactive Achievement Awards
HOLLYWOOD -- Elijah Wood and Jada Pinkett-Smith didn't get Oscar noms for
their roles in last year's "Lord of the Rings" and "Matrix" sequels, but
they may get a prize yet.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1076990899

Sideshow/Weta's Shelob now available for pre-order!
Sideshow/Weta is now offering the Shelob statue for pre-order! The spawn of
ancient evil, Shelob is an unholy terror lurking in the caves outside Cirith
Ungol. Look closely and you will see a web-bound Frodo lying at her feet!
*shudder*
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1076965621

ROTK Wins 'Eddie'
Phizzler writes: The Return of the King has won the ACE "Eddie" award for a
feature film drama. This award recognizes achievement in film editing.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1076955113

ROTK Wins Art Director's Guild Award
Ringer Spy Phizzler wrote: Just wanted to let you guys know that Return of
the King has won the Art Director's Guild Award for Excellence in Production
Design for A Feature Film: Period or Fantasy Film.  This guild also awarded
The Two Towers last year.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1076907627

Rings rule at Bafta film awards
Fantasy epic The Return of the King triumphed at the Bafta film awards, in a
night of surprises. The film won five awards in total, including best film,
but the best director award went to Master and Commander's Peter Weir.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1076880472

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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COMING SOON
Feb 21st: McKellen is due to appear on the 'Parkinson' chat show on BBC1 at
10.30
Feb 21st: Howard Shore Book signing in Montreal
Feb 22nd: Elijah Wood & Dominic Monaghan at Mardi Gras
Feb 23rd: Howard Shore Concert in Montreal
Feb 25th: Sean Astin's Birthday
Feb 26th: New LOTR stamps out in the UK
Feb 29th: 76th Annual Academy Awards/Return of the One Party

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 Documentary produced in association with TheOneRing.net - 'Ringers"
see below

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/ringers/

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
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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!
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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
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
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