[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Nesletter (28/02/2004)

Sun, 29 Feb 2004 01:22:11 -0800

"RINGERS": A Documentary produced in association with TheOneRing.net
http://www.theonering.net/ringers/

TORN #211

February 28th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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TORN Oscar Pins Now Available
For the last three years, Paul Badali of Badali Jewelry has created a Good
Luck Oscar pin for TheOneRing.Net. These pins have been presented to
nominated members of the cast and crew of The Lord of The Rings trilogy each
year at the New Zealand Consulate. Badali Jewelry is now offering these
limited edition hand enameled pins for purchase on their site.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077926970

Ian Talks TORn's One Party on BBC World
Joseph wrote to say: Tonight on BBC World's "Hard Talk" Sir Ian McKellen was
interviewed. He ... confirmed that he will for a short time be attending the
"Return of the One Party" after the Oscars.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077853481

Tyler, McKellen Tapped to Present at Oscars
TORn Oscar Party Staffer Garfeimao writes: Liv Tyler and Ian McKellan have
been announced as Oscar presenters.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077738341

Bacchus and Orpheus Reports
I will have a TON of Mardi Gras images to post soon, but for now read what
Neyuki has to say: Sunday at seven was the start of the Orpheus ball. The
parade didn't end up getting there until about 8:30 or 9:00, though. When
Elijah's float came in, it was pretty obvious he was having a blast. He was
grinning and throwing stuff. When the parade was about halfway over, he came
walking down the parade isle and was giving people hugs before going up into
the VIP stage area.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077667213

Paul Badali: Red Carpet Anticipation
Have you ever attended an Oscar party? If not, now you can say you know
someone who has. Paul Badali, local jeweler and president of Badali Jewelry
Specialties Inc., is attending the Oscars with style.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1077586979

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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COMING SOON
Feb 29th: 76th Annual Academy Awards/Return of the One Party
Mar 1st: Sean Astin on 'Las Vegas' show on NBC
Mar 3rd: Liv Tyler on 'Ellen'
Mar 4th: Billy Boyd on 'The Sharon Osbourne Show'
Mar 4th: Viggo Mortensen on 'The Late Show with David Letterman'

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"

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
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

-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.
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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