[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (25/01/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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

TORN #208

January 25th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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TV Watch: 2004 Golden Globes On Tonight
In what many call a preview to the Oscars, the Golden Globes Awards will be
announced tonight on NBC starting at 8PM EST. Take a look at the awards ROTK
is nominated for!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1075055229

A Conversation with Bernard Hill
Nazz writes: Like rain across the meadows OR Pelennor Fields Forever­ in the
hall of Theoden king, a conversation with Bernard Hill. Any Briton worth
their salt knows Bernard Hill. Despite his relatively unknown status
elsewhere (though international audiences may have previously know him best
as the ill-fated captain of James Cameron's Titanic.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1075054470

ROTK Premiere: Japan
Take a look at these various images from the ROTK Premiere in Tokyo, Japan
on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1074881981

Lords of the Rhymes invade Return of the One Party!
TheOneRing.net is proud to present the Lords of the Rhymes at 'The Return of
the One Party,' Oscar Night - February 29th 2004. The Lords of the Rhymes,
Middle-Earth's hardest hitting hip hop crew and recipients of the Village
Voice's prestigious 'Best Hobbit-Themed Rap Group' award, have been rocking
rooms from the Misty Mountains to the Gulf of Lune for nigh on three ages.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1074835344

ROTK Gets WGA Nomination!
ROTK has just been named as one of the nominees for the Best Adapted
Screenplay for the writers guild of America award! Against ROTK (Screenplay
by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson) is AMERICAN SPLENDOR,
Written by Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, COLD MOUNTAIN, Screenplay
by Anthony Minghella, MYSTIC RIVER, Screenplay by Brian Helgeland &
SEABISCUIT, Screenplay by Gary Ross.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1074794111

SHOP: Sideshow/Weta Pre-Orders ROTK Line
Sideshow/Weta collectibles has just put all of their Return of the King
products up for pre-sale on their website. The series includes: 'A Meeting
of Old Friends' Wall Plaque, Golden Hall Environment, Eowyn as Dernhelm
Statue, Morgul Lord Statue, Haradhrim Soldier Statue, Brand New Balrog
Statue, Gandalf on Shadowfax Statue, Sauron Statue, Helm's Deep Environment.
We have also posted a few images of these products in our scrapbook for your
viewing pleasure.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1074661342

Nazz's Phillipa Boyens Interview!
Justifications, tears and triumphs, an interview with Phillipa Boyens by
Nazz. Phillipa spills the beans on the upcoming King Kong remake and talks
about Tolkien purists!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1074618410

ROTK Earns 12 BAFTA Nominations
In light of The Return of the King's recent surge in momentum, it came as no
surprise this morning when the final installment of Peter Jackson's trilogy
was nominated for twelve British Academy of Film and Television Awards, one
less than frontrunner Cold Mountain.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1074520538

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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COMING SOON
January 28th: Elijah Wood's Birthday
January 29th: Taea Hartwell's Birthday

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
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!
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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.
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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