[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (02/10/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

Get your 'TORN' shirts right here!
http://shop.theonering.net/shirts/index.html

TORN #240

October 2nd, 2004

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

---------------------------------------------------
Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
---------------------------------------------------

Wyndham Boston Offer
If you're traveling to Boston for the Lord of the Rings Exhibition, book
this special package at the Wyndham Boston today.  Offer includes deluxe
accommodations, tickets for two to the Lord of the Rings Exhibit, and
breakfast for two in Caliterra Bar and Grille.  Click here to book your
reservation.
http://s0b.bluestreak.com/ix.e?hy&s=370984&a=277671

SHOP: ROTK EE DVD Pre-Order Today!
>From our friends at NewLineShop.com (New Line's official Studio Store) --
they're now accepting pre-orders for the extended DVD of The Lord of the
Rings: The Return of the King! Not only are they selling the DVD and gift
set (with Minas Tirith statue) but they're also offering special pricing on
bundles which add the Arwen Pendant from Noble, the Antioch Bookmarks, and
The Lord of the Rings Monopoly. Check it out!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096657399

Announcing One Ring Celebration 2005!
TheOneRing.net is teaming up with Creation Entertainment to bring you 'The
One Ring Celebration' (or ORC), a three day party in Pasadena CA, January
14th-16th 2005. The event is TORn's way of bringing an 'Oscar' party
together for fans every year! More details will be posted soon, but while
you wait, check out our website and mailing list!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096564004

Chapter 1 and MP3: Sean Astin's 'There and Back Again- An Actor's Tale'
TheOneRing.net would like to give you a sneak peak at Sean Astin's upcoming
book 'There and Back Again - An Actor's Tale' published by St. Martin's
Press. Below is the entire first chapter of the book as well as an exclusive
MP3 of Sean Astin's reading of an exclusive excerpt. We hope you enjoy both
segments and pre-order the book through our affiliate links with Amazon.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096650341

Sean Astin Book Tour Dates
seanastin.com has released the entire booksigning tour dates and locations
for next month. Sean Astin will be signing copies of his (first) new book
'There and Back Again : An Actor's Tale' at the following locations; New
York, NY, Huntington, NY, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL & Bloomington, MN. For
more details follow this link.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096551291

Geddy Lee of 'Rush' Confirmed for 'Ringers'!
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 Geddy Lee, bassist and
lead singer for the seminal rock group Rush, has granted an exclusive
interview to the producers of the feature documentary, RINGERS: LORD OF THE
FANS. His heartfelt comments on the power of J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories make
it easy to understand how the world of Rock & Roll was forever changed by
“The Lord of the Rings.” The fine connections between these two art forms is
sharply drawn by Mr. Lee, as he explains the wonderful influence of
Middle-earth on his early songwriting. The song “Rivendell” became Rush’s
personal tribute to Tolkien, being written at a period when the most
influential of rockers used Tolkien references in their most classic songs.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096491007

Holm Event in London Scrapped
Folks from the National Theatre write: Unfortunately owing to sudden filming
commitments, Ian Holm is now unable to do the Platform at the National
Theatre scheduled for 5th October at 6pm. There is a possibility of another
date before Christmas, but nothing definite at the moment. Apologies for any
inconvenience. I will keep you posted.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096385718

SHOP: Amazing Cedco LOTR Products on Sale!
Cedco Publishing and TheOneRing.net have joined forces to provide fans
worldwide with amazing prices on all types of LOTR products! We have setup a
special "V.I.P. code" (6002) that you can use on cedco.com to get any or all
LOTR items at a discount. Daniel adds: I just contacted them by phone and
they accept the code (6002) over the phone. The number is 1-800-233-2624.
Shipping is a flat 4.95 for US and Canada no matter what you order.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096312215

Detailed Armageddon 2004 Report, LWW, Kong & More!
frodosgirl writes: After a somewhat rushed, middle of the night posting
about the first day of Armageddon, I though I’d send in a much more thorough
telling of the second day along with some pictures.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096301717

NZ Armageddon Con Pics & Report
frodosgirl writes: I had a lovely time at Armageddon today in Wellington. It
had increased in size by quite a bit, and the organizers are having some
growing pains, but are managing to more or less pull it off.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1096123604

---------------------------------------------------------
Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
---------------------------------------------------------

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'

Weekly chats with LOTR fans JUST LIKE YOU! Read the schedule below for the
next chat subject and times.

upcoming topics:

10/2/04,  10/3/04:  The Hobbit: Chapter 14: The Gathering of the Clouds
10/9/04,  10/10/04: Tom Bombadil
10/16/04, 10/17/04: The Hobbit: Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night
10/23/04, 10/24/04: Political Systems in Middle Earth
10/30/04, 10/31/04: The Nazgul/Ringwraiths
11/6/04,  11/7/04:  The Hobbit: Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst

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 2:00pm (14:00) 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.
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!

--------------------------------------------------------
Scouring of the Site (Breakdown of our various sections)
--------------------------------------------------------

-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!
GOTO: http://theonering.net/barlimans/index.html

-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.
GOTO: http://haven.theonering.net/index.shtml

-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!
GOTO: http://fan.theonering.net/sites/index.html

-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!
GOTO: http://shop.theonering.net/index.shtml

That's all for now, keep clicking, have fun and keep sending in those
letters! We love to hear from you!

See anything you want to add to the site? Have any suggestions as to chat
guests, content items, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at
theonering@theonering.net, do you want to speak with a specific person? just
type in their handle (i.e. Jincey = jincey@theonering.net).

----------------------------------------------------------
Michael Regina (Xoanon)   Editor in Chief/Segment Producer
xoanon@theonering.net     http://www.TheOneRing.net
PH: 514.947.5221
ICQ: 32063161
AOL: MVCR718
-----------------------------------------------------------