[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (14/06/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #224

June 14th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Vote for TORN!
Are you a fan of TheOneRing.net? Would you consider us one of the best movie
fan websites? How about LordoftheRings.net? Are they the best official movie
website? Movies.com is sponsoring the 'Moviesite Awards' and is now taking
nominations for these categories and a few others. We'd love your support!
http://forums.go.com/forums/movies/thread?threadID=31508

SHOP: Sideshow/Weta's Comic Con Exclusive
At this year's Comic Con, July 22nd-25th in San Diego CA, Sideshow/Weta
Collectibles will be featuring an exclusive bust of Gollum. If this item is
anything like other company's 'con exclusives,' it will only be for sale at
the event. Details will be coming this week.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1087230478

TORnie Winners Announced!
TORnsib canadanthony writes: "Over on the boards, I have organized a movie
awards event decided entirely by TORnsibs via e-mail. The process, which
involved a nomination and winner selection round, has been going on since
February 2004 and has finally concluded today with the announcement of the
winners of the 2004 TORNsib Awards. The trophy depicts "the ultimate
pixilated trophy of the highest geek honour" and is called the TORNie. 52
votes were counted for the nomination round and an impressive 92 votes were
counted for the winner selection round. Thanks to everyone who participated.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1087181378

SHOP: Sideshow/Weta's Balrog and Gandalf on Gwaihir Print
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has finally revealed their new 'Balrog of Moria'
statue with a series of 5 pictures and a 360 degree turnaround. They've also
released for pre-order a brand new Alan Lee piece, featuring Gandalf on
Gwaihir as they travel over Helm's Deep. The piece is limited to 400
worldwide and signed by Richard Taylor, Alan Lee and Ian McKellen! Check
them both out at SideshowWeta.com.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1087064625

KING KONG: Serkis won't just provide CG help...
We knew Andy Serkis would lend his motion capture performance to the great
Ape in PJ's upcoming 'King Kong' but now the The Hollywood Reporter confirms
he will also play Lumpy the Cook, a non-cg character.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1086932051

Photos from Atlanta TORnsib Moot
Ringer Frodo-esque has sent us pictures from the Atlanta TORnsib Moot.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1086801573

Ringer Report: Billy Boyd Q&A at the SFX Awards
Ringer Marysia wrote an excellent report about Billy Boyd's Q&A at the SFX
Awards: "I attended the SFX Awards Events last weekend and here's a
summary."
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1086796503

Viggo in 'History of Violence'
Ringers Jim and Aragornwriter have pointed us to the news that Viggo
Mortensen is in A History of Violence directed by David Cronenberg. The
movie is based on a graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1086794193

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:
June 17th: Sean Astin to be on Celebrity Poker Showdown
June 18th - 20th: Sala Baker at Trek Expo in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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:

June 19 and 20: Themes in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.

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.
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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
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!
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.
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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!
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!
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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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