[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (1/5/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #219

May 1st, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Exclusive TORN Interview with NLC's Matt Lasorsa!
Since the announcement of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’s
May 25 DVD release date, fans have been speculating about details of the
content, the packaging and when the Special Extended Edition will hit
shelves. Matt Lasorsa, New Line Home Entertainment’s senior vice president
of marketing, offers some insight into the much anticipated home video
release in an informative Q&A.
http://www.theonering.net/features/interviews/mattlasorsa.html

Shore in Atlanta: Fourth Concert Date Added
Debra writes: "Hi. I have tickets to see Howard Shore in Atlanta on June 5
and was checking the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra website today to see if the
show I'm attending is sold out. I noticed that they've just added a fourth
concert date for Thursday, June 3. For those of us in the southeastern US,
this is our only chance to see this concert. Its my understanding that
tickets are going very fast. Thanks."
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083123744

Blanchett births a boy
Congratulations to Cate Blanchett and husband, screenwriter Andrew Upton, on
the birth of their second son, Roman Robert. Thanks to everyone for writing
in!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083014407

Finally Here: Official TBHL T-shirt
TBHL Staffer Lewman writes: The shirt you've all been waiting for is finally
available for order. Come check out the new TBHL SWAG shop where you can put
your order in for this season's most wanted fashion item. These t-shirts are
a limited edition run of just 500 so go get one now whilst you still can!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1082939046

Elijah Wood on King of the Hill - Video Clips!
Miles writes: We've got great news for fans of Elijah Wood and KING OF THE
HILL! Elijah Guest Stars on KING OF THE HILL, this Sunday, April 25th at
7:30p/6:30c on [Fox]. And, we've got two clips to share with you.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1082824627

Announcing TORn's 'World of Ringers'-contest!
Throughout the years TheOneRing.net has released all manner of promotional
items: stress balls, t-shirts, baseball caps, bookmarks and more. Now we are
hopefully going to repay a few of you for supporting our site through the
years! We are teaming up with Sideshow/Weta Collectibles to giveaway a SOLD
OUT 3/4 Scale Gollum head, a set of the highly prized Series 1 Miniature
Helms, and some of our brand new TORn items. Check out the contest-home for
more!
http://www.theonering.net/theonering/contests/worldof_2004.html

Clive Barker is a 'Ringer'!
April 19, 2004, LOS ANGELES, CA: Horror/fantasy scribe and filmmaker Clive
Barker claims the title of ‘Ringer’ by discussing his appreciation for
J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings” in the upcoming
documentary feature, Ringers: Lord of the Fans. Mr. Barker granted an
interview to Ringers. Mr. Barker speaks of the power and affirmations found
within Tolkien’s mythological epic that encouraged him to create fantasy
worlds of his own.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1082394060

ROTK Wins 3 'Spacey' Awards
Barb writes: Canada's Space Station Awards, or the Spacey's, have awarded
ROTK 3 of the 5 awards it was nominated for. Best Movie Fx, Best Sci-Fi or
Fantasy Movie and Special Achievement Award.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1082393694

Witch King & Palantir Decipher Card!
Check out this new image released by Decipher! The Witch King with his
Palantir!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1082249955

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:
May 5th: John Rhys-Davies' Birthday

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.
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.
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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.
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!
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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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guests, content items, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at
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