[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net (24/07/2004)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #230

July 24th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Vote for TORN & TBHL at Movies.com!
It is with great joy that we at TORN and the folks from Peter Jackson's
official fan club TBHL announce that voting has begun for Movies.com 'Movie
Site Awards'! Both TORN and TBHL have been nominated in different categories
for an award. The voting has only begun today, so get out there and vote!
Thanks to movies.com and everyone who told movies.com about us!
http://movies.go.com/moviesdynamic/moviesite/index

Comic-Con: ROTK EE DVD Panel Review!
mfissori sends in a full report from the ROTK Extended Edition panel at
Comic-Con! Billy Boyd and David Wenham were there, New Line showcased almost
every new scene in the film, and they CONFIRMED the release date! December
2004. Click here if you dare! !!EE SPOILERS!!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090681400

Peter S. Beagle to write Companion Volume to 'RINGERS'
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 -- Author Peter S. Beagle,
best known for his stunning wordcraft in such tales as “The Last Unicorn”
and “A Fine and Private Place,” has signed on to create a new book which
will be published as the companion volume for the upcoming independent
feature documentary, RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090601253

ROTK:EE Box Set for Pre-Order on Amazon!
Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk have listed the ROTK Extended Editions on their
site, you can now pre-order them. Take a look!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090590742

Figwit Documentary - A Jolly Good Laugh
I went along to the Figwit documentary which premiered today as part of the
Auckland Film Festival. There was a good turnout of Figwit fans, and judging
by the laughter throughout, they enjoyed what they saw. Even if you're not a
Figwit fan, there's a lot here to enjoy for any LOTR fan - the worldwide
LOTR culture, the in-jokes, and the way the film makers and the fans play
off each other. It's playing again in Auckland on Sunday 25 at 11:15 and
Wellington on July 30 and 31.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090572650

Comic-Con 2004 ROTK:EE DVD SET PICS!
Adam writes: Fresh from the live web cam (Sideshow) at Comic-Con 2004, here
are pics of the ROTK box set and the included Sideshow/Weta statue which is
Minas Tirith. It opens up and stuff can be stored inside. The companion
piece (which you can only buy if you purchase the gift set) is Minas Morgul,
also shown!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090460325

RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS at Comic Con 2004
Meet the RINGERS production team this week as we present an EXCLUSIVE FIRST
LOOK at our feature documentary before an audience of thousands at the
massive Comic-Con International at San Diego, CA. Be sure to visit our
RINGERS table on the Main Floor of the Convention - TABLE A11.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090438775

SPECIAL REPORT: 'The Battle for Middle-earth'
Greetings, Quickbeam here. Join me on a special behind-the-scenes tour of
the upcoming video game from the fine folks at EA, where 'The Battle For
Middle-earth' is taking shape before our eyes. This stunning RTS is proof of
how true artistry has a place of its own in the video game industry,
especially if you work for EA!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090385374

McKellen Confirmed for 'Ringers'!
Celebrated actor and activist Ian McKellen has provided a brand new
interview for the upcoming feature documentary, RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS.
Sir Ian showed his remarkable depth of understanding of all things related
to J.R.R. Tolkien and “The Lord of the Rings.” His powerful portrayal of the
wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson’s epic film trilogy earned him his second
Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actor, 2002) and made him a cinematic icon
to adoring fans worldwide. Sir Ian’s interview for Ringers reveals both his
remarkable erudition and gentle humor which readers of Tolkien have always
associated with their beloved Gandalf.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090341266

More Guests, More Games, at Fellowship Festival
The Fellowship Festival [London August 28-30] has its complete programme up
on its website, and announces new guests [including John Howe] and a new
interactive battle arena that will be hosted by Electronic Arts. They'll be
unveiling two new LOTR games, "Battle for Middle-earth," and "The Third
Age," which will not be available elsewhere until November.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090268285

Auckland Film Festival: LOTR Doco Screened!
Cunning Vixen is one of the lucky people who caught a screening of Costa
Botes' documentary, "The Making of the Fellowship of the Ring". The film
features footage never before released from behind the scenes of the LOTR
filming. This documentary has been released for the NZ-based film festival
only, and New Line Cinema asked that it have the caveat of being a "Work in
Progress." CV tells us all about it, and plans to declare marshal law if
this exact print is NOT allowed to be seen outside NZ....and I'll be a card
carrying member of that revolt if it's true!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1090160144

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:
July 22-25: Comic-Con 2004
July 27th: Renee Fleming at the Hollywood Bowl

SHOP: TORn's Wardrobe Expansion

TheOneRing.net is pleased to announce it has two new t-shirts styles on sale
in several colors. The much requested "Don't Make Me Get My Ring" shirt is
finally on sale and due to demand, we have also made available a new
printing of "The Return of the One Party" shirts. But, that isn't all, there
are still a few more surprises.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1080056936

Join us at the 'Hall of Fire'

It's here! After months of waiting, Ringers finally have the ROTK DVD in our
hot little hands. At last, the whole trilogy can be watched all at once!
What is your reaction to ROTK after all this time? Still the "greatest movie
ever!" or "a total disaster" or have your feelings mellowed over time? Does
ROTK deserve to be one of the most Oscar winning films of all time? And how
about those special features? Is it worth buying the theatrical release as
well as the extended edition? What things to do you notice when watching all
three movies together? Join us in The Hall of Fire as we explore these and
other issues surrounding the release of "The Return of the King" on DVD.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/2/1085605489

upcoming topics:

July 24-25 -- Gandalf's Involvement with the Hobbits
August 7-8 -- Middle Earth’s Greatest Cities
August 14-15 -- The Hobbit: Chapter 11: On the Doorstep

Times:
Saturday Chat:
5:30pm ET (17:30)
[also 11:30pm (23:30) CET and 9:30am Sunday (09:30) AET]

Sunday Chat:
7:00 pm (19:00) CET
[also 1:00pm (13:00) ET and 5:00am (05:00) Monday morning AET]

ET = Eastern Time, USA's East Coast
CET = Central European Time, Central Europe
AET = Australian East Coast

Do you have a possible topic for Hall of Fire? Drop us a line at
halloffire@theonering.net

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

Ongoing EXCLUSIVES from “Ringers: Lord of the Fans”

Get breaking news on TORn! As the “Ringers” team completes work on this
exciting project, you can follow post-production and get EXCLUSIVE
announcements of who is starring in the film! Ringers: Lord of the Fans is a
feature-length documentary that reveals the ongoing cultural phenomenon
created by The Lord of the Rings. Very funny and often moving, Ringers shows
the hidden power behind Tolkien’s books -- and how after 50 years a single
literary work continues to spark the minds and hearts of millions.
http://www.lordofthefans.net

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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-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
letters! We love to hear from you!

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