[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (9/5/2004)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #220

May 9th, 2004 Happy Mother's Day!

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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The Return of the King wins 8 Saturns!
Ringer Spy Brian pointed us to the Saturn award results: "Peter Jackson's
final chapter in the THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy of films, THE RETURN OF
THE KING, took home eight Saturns in all." Plus one Saturn for The Two
Towers EE DVD, making nine total! Fans of Elijah Wood and Sean Astin will
also be happy to note the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor award
winners...
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083864451

May Day at Green Books!
After a small April shower during which we reshuffled our format slightly,
Green Books is back to bring you some lovely May flowers, including two
outstanding Special Guest articles: Our smart and informative "Science of
Middle-earth" series continues with a look at the question of how tall
mallorn trees can grow. A guest author takes a look at The Lord of the Rings
translated into Russian. Please check back tomorrow for more forthcoming
Green Books May updates!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083862028

ASCAP Honor For Shore
Feanor30 writes: I work in the classical music business, and just wanted to
let you know that ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors, and
Publishers) will honor Howard Shore, along with several other important
composers, with a 2004 ASCAP Concert Music Award on Thursday, May 27, 2004,
at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lincoln Center. The ceremony is BY INVITATION
ONLY and is NOT open to the general public.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083861150

LOTR TV Series?
Take this report from SFcrowsnest.com with a 20 pound bag of salt: We've
been tipped off that the legal and ownership issues which surround the Lord
of the Rings have come under an intense round of negotiation as a
significant unnamed party - said not to be Peter Jackson in this instance -
work towards a new multi-million dollar per episode television series set in
Tolkien's Middle Earth.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083778200

Irascian's Oscar Party Report - The Last Three Pages
Those who know Ringer Spy Irascian a little bit will know by now that he
doesn't always get his things finished in time ("It's the job that's never
started as takes longest to finish"), but that's a minor detail seeing as
how his reports and pictures always manage to capture the spirit of an event
so wonderfully. So without further ado take a look at and a read through the
last three pages of his report on our Oscar party, right here! Mind you,
this link will take you straight to page three.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083694767

Peter Jackson's Charity Auction Donation
Deanna Dube, Assistant Development Director for The Discovery Fund For Eye
Research writes: On May 27, 2004 The Discovery Fund For Eye Research is
launching its 4th annual "Seeing the Stars," celebrity charity eyewear and
memorabilia auction on eBay. Peter Jackson has generously donated a cast
signed making of the LOTR book for auction to benefit the Discovery Fund's
medical research and patient education programs for Macular Degeneration,
Keratoconus, Diabetic Retinopathy and Ocular Herpes.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083631517

LOTR Soundtrack Boxed Set Bliss!
Today I read some extraordinary news! On Empireonline.co.uk, Howard Shore is
interviewed, saying the following: “The plan is that we would feature all of
the music in the theatrical cuts of the films," said Shore, talking
exclusively to Empire. "Currently, two discs for [the first], three each for
[the second and third films] and a ninth disc of rarities with host of rare,
unreleased music from the films with commentary from me.” I just thought
that you and many other people would be excited to hear this news. The full
article can be read at the following link.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083624401

The LOTR Legacy - A New Season of Fantasy
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles staff writer, Larry Curtis takes a look at where
'The Lord of the Rings' fits in the big picture of fantasy in both film and
popular culture. While looking at the fantasy legacy and stigmas that LOTR
had inherited, he thinks it is just the start of a new season of fantasy.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1083554373

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:
May 14th: Cate Blanchett's Birthday

SHOP: TORn's Wardrobe Expansion

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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!
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