[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (3/1/2004)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

"RINGERS": A Documentary produced in association with TheOneRing.net
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TORN #205

January 3rd, 2004 (Happy New Year!)

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Happy Birthday JRR Tolkien

112 years ago today, the late great Professor John Ronald Ruel Tolkien was
born. On behalf of your fans around the world, male and female, young and
old, we raise our mugs and toast your spirit, your life, and your great good
works.

LPO Concert with Howard Shore!
On May 23rd 2004 The London Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on the
soundtrack to the LOTR Trilogy and Academy award-winning conductor and
composer Howard Shore bring the magic of the Lord of the Rings to the heart
of London. You will be taken on a musical and imaginative journey from the
tranquility of the Shire to the horror of Mordor and the explosive Mount
Doom. The Royal Festival Hall will never seem the same again!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073157841

Modern Master Award for Mr. Jackson!
I know it's biased of me, but may this be one of many for PJ! Thank you Art
Gecko for the news.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073009411

New York Times ROTK New Year's Ad
Today's New York Times contains a Return of the King ad, specifically themed
for the New Year. Thanks to Ringer Lee (and his Wife) for the scan!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072991459

Neiman Marcus Display Photos
Serinde writes: My partner took these digital photos of the Neiman Marcus
display windows, and we tweaked and cleaned them up a bit. We particularly
set out to capture fabrics, metalwork, and embroidery details.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072908700

'Rings' Races to $270 Million Overseas
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - With Christmas falling on a Thursday this
year, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" enjoyed a festive
weekend at the international box office as its foreign total soared to $270
million in 12 days. The final episode of the J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy pulled
in an estimated $83 million for the Friday-to-Sunday frame from 38 markets.
Its overall total ranks 27% ahead of where last year's "The Two Towers" was
after 12 days and 73% ahead of "The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072831552

ROTK: Tehanu's Full Review
I wasn't going to commit myself to a full review, nor one with spoilers,
until the film was around a little longer and I'd had a chance to KNOW what
I think myself! Now the problem is - how to write a short review of a long
film? To say all I wanted to say I'd have to do an Extended Edition review.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072684395

Andy Serkis in New York City Report
Heather writes: I'm submitting some photos and a write-up from the Andy
Serkis signing in Times Square (the one at Toys R' Us that was held on
12/18). Please post when you have the chance. Thank you very much.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072659933

New Commemorative LOTR Stamps in UK Soon!
Alan writes: Great Britain is releasing a set of 10 stamps se-tenant, on
26th February, commemorating the 1954 publication of FOTR and TTT. There
will also be first day cover options as well as a presentation pack and the
usual post office cards. Stamps have the following titles: Map of LOTR,
Forest of Lothlorien, Fellowship of the Ring, Rivendell, Hall at Bag-End,
Orthanc, Doors of Durin, Barad-Dur, Minas Tirith and Fangorn Forest. The
drawings for the stamps are from the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072634563

RoTK Smashes Oz Opening-day Record
We've already reported this, but here's another perspective. The Lord Of The
Rings: The Return of the King has smashed opening-day records for a film in
Australia, becoming the biggest box-office success.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1072628965

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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COMING SOON
January 5th: David Salo at Lisle Library, IL
January 6th: Ian McKellen opens in 'Dance of Death' in OZ
January 6th: Elijah Wood on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
January 9th: Peter Jackson on 'Good Morning America'
January 10&11th: Lincoln Center Screening of FOTR/TTT/ROTK with Peter
Jackson

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!
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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
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-Green Books- Not to be confused with the Red Book of Westmarch, we are just
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-The Tolkien community- never looked so good! Come and check out our listing
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-Our Tolkien Fan- section is just for you! From the site design to all the
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