[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (11/01/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

TORN #206

January 11th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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ROTK Wins All 4 Critics Choice Award Nominations!
Howard Shore for Best Score:
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073785992

ROTK Cast Wins Best Ensemble:
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073788203

Peter Jackson wins Best Director:
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073790184

ROTK wins Best Film:
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073790609

ROTK Lincoln Center Event Report
Julia writes: I attended the Lincoln Center showing of the Lord of the Rings
movies on Sat January 10. We got pretty good seats and there were actually
lots of tickets left. Then we right away went to the stage entrance to Alice
Tully Hall, conveniently located just around the corner, to wait for the
arrival of the cast.

Andy Serkis Press Conference Transcript
Ringer Spy Nazz attended the MANY press conferences during the ROTK media
blitz last month. In this article he chats with actor Andy Serkis. An
animated, whirlwind of passion and ideas, Andy's mind seems to be constantly
racing, with such energy firing behind his remarkable eyes that it takes
t -10 seconds to be swept up in his enthusiasm and affability.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073756491

Andrew Lesnie Press Conference Transcript
Ringer Spy Nazz attended the MANY press conferences during the ROTK media
blitz last month. In this article he chats with Director of Photography
Andrew Lesnie. Andrew Lesnie - Academy Award winning cinematographer of The
Lord Of The Rings films (for The Fellowship Of The Rings) Cinematography:
The art or technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and
development of the film.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073612915

Chances growing for big screen version of The Hobbit
The chances of Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson making a film
version of The Hobbit seem to be growing. Jackson has already said he'd be
interested if a deal on the film rights can be agreed with the Tolkien
family.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073582233

Cinemarati Award Nominations Announced
(New York City) -- CINEMARATI, the renowned organization of professional
online film critics from across the globe, today announced its distinctive
nominations for the fourth annual Cinemarati Awards.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073581322

Barrie Osborne Press Conference Transcript
Ringer Spy Nazz attended the MANY press conferences during the ROTK media
blitz last month. In this article he chats with producer Barrie Osborne.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073535466

John Noble Press Conference Transcript
Ringer Spy Nazz attended the MANY press conferences during the ROTK media
blitz last month. An energetic, undeniably talented South Australian-born
actor whose theatre work has been acclaimed all around the world. Probably
one of the best interviews of the junket and certainly had most of us in
tears of laughter at several instances throughout the interview, while
lacing every moment with gravity and deep emotion.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073451177

Andy Serkis Book Tour Schedule
Andy Serkis will be visiting New York, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Los
Angeles next week in support of his new book Gollum: A Behind the Scenes
Guide of the Making of Gollum'. (The Chicago event, originally scheduled for
January 13, is off.)
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073446523

Peter Jackson Nabs Director's Guild Nomination!
Nominations for the Directors Guild of America Awards were just announced.
Peter Jackson has landed his third nomination in a row!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073414493

ROTK Nabs Producer Guild Nom!
Sasha from oscarwatch.com sends along word that The Lord of the Rings: The
Return of the King has nabbed a Producers Guild of America Nomination for
Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh! Congrats!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073356082

The Noble Steward?
The characterization of Denethor seems to have ignited both controversy and
discussion among Tolkien fans the world over. But is John Noble pleased with
the result, and with Return of the King?
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1073291737

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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COMING SOON
January 11th: A&E Has Breakfast with ROTK Castmembers
http://www.aetv.com/global/listings/series_showcase.jspEGrpType=Series&Id=18
6433&NetwCode=AEN
January 12th: Andy Serkis Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Union Square, NY
January 12th: Sean Astin on 'The View'
January 13th: Orlando Bloom's Birthday
January 13th: Andy Serkis on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien
January 14th: Andy Serkis Book Signing at Borders 50 S. Main Street, UT
January 14th: Sean Astin on 'The Late Show with Craig Kilborn'
January 15th: Andy Serkis Book Signing at University of Washington Kane
Hall, Room 110, WA
January 16th: Andy Serkis Book Signing at Vroman's 695 E. Colorado Blvd, CA
January 17th: An evening with JRD
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=wa&query=detail&event=481909

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