[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (27/03/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #215

March 27th, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Tolkien/Lewis Conference in San Diego
Paul sends in word on the following: As theatres continue to resonate with
the sounds and images of The Lord of the Rings and the media begin to stir
in anticipation of a December 2005 feature film release of The Lion, the
Witch, and the Wardrobe, come join together with seekers and Christians of
many traditions to celebrate the extraordinary gifts of Inklings’ C.S. Lewis
and J.R.R. Tolkien while also considering the greater significance of their
works for our time.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1080328576

Astin's 'There and Back Again' to Hit Shelves this Fall
Ringer Spy Diana alerted us to this press release right here. Amongst others
it states that Sean Astin's book about his months on set, 'There and Back
Again: An Actor's Journey' will be available for publication sometime this
fall. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1080213674

More Con News
MS writes: MidSouthCon 22 and DeepSouthCon 42, both conventions of some
longevity, are combining this year to be held jointly in Memphis from March
26-28, 2004. Several guests, including James Swanger, the founder of the
Middle Earth Gaming Association, and Dr. Amy H. Sturgis from Belmont
University ("Harry Potter is a Hobbit"), will be speaking and participating
in panel discussions. For more information see the official site, which will
be updated with more specific programming information soon, and is available
at midsouthcon.org
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1080083835

SHOP: TORn's Wardrobe Expansion
TheOneRing.net is pleased to announce it has two new t-shirts styles on sale
starting today 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

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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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


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"

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.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!
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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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