[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (22/05/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #222

May 22nd, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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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!
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Silva Screen Records to Release LOTR 2-CD
ThirdOrcOnTheLeft writes: Silva Screen Records will be releasing a 2-CD set
of the music of the three LOTR films, done in a sort of suite rearrangement.
Nic Raine and the City of Prague Philharmonic, who do many of that label's
soundtrack recordings, will be the artists.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1085010398

TVNZ's 'Test The Nation II'
Robert Gatward Group Co-ordinator, for TVNZ writes: We are redoing The TEST
THE NATION IQ programme and I am responsible for a section of contestants -
Lord of the Rings Fans.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1084836839

Aussie film about hobbits planned
According to Indian casting director Sameer Bhardwaj, an Australian company
is interested in making a film about hobbits, the mythical creatures who
play a central role in JRR Tolkien's book The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings. An advertisement posted on Internet websites, looking for people of
short stature, has created a buzz among the Indian film community. "Hi! We
are seeking short people for a documentary shoot (low budget)," says the
advertisement on websites including Yahoo's moviezone forum.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1084836512

Hall of Fire logs updated!
Have you ever wished to spend an hour or two in deep conversation with
fellow Tolkien fans? Dreamt that you knew someone who wanted to discuss the
professor's attitude towards technology? Or what may have happened to the
Entwives? Or if the elves failed in their responsibility towards Middle
Earth? Well, our weekly Hall of Fire IRC chat is exactly the place you
should be! Visit our HOF page for all the details on joining fellow TORn
Ringers each Saturday and Sunday for on-topic Tolkien discussions. Scroll to
the bottom of the page to read nearly 4.5 years worth of chats!
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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:
May 23rd: Howard Shore Concert in the UK
May 25th: Ian McKellen's Birthday
May 25th: ROTK Theatrical Cut out on VHS and DVD
May 27th: Howard Shore to get ASCAP Honor
May 27th: Chrisopher Lee's 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.
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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

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
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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
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