[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (5/2/04)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #255

February 5th, 2005

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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Blanchett Takes Actors Guild Honors
LOS ANGELES - Jamie Foxx's uncanny re-creation of Ray Charles in "Ray"
earned him the Screen Actors Guild Award for best actor Saturday, while
Hilary Swank won the best-actress prize for "Million Dollar Baby," playing a
spirited boxer whose life takes a tragic turn. The cast prize for best movie
ensemble went to the road-trip comedy "Sideways." Cate Blanchett won the
supporting-actress honor for her role as Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator,"
and Morgan Freeman took the supporting-actor prize for "Million Dollar
Baby," playing a sage-like ex-prizefighter.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1107663336

SHOP: Preview of Lady Galadriel Statue
Along with the release of the Wounded Orc yesterday, Sideshow Weta also
premiered their Lady Galadriel statue with an article from Daniel Falconer
of WETA Workshop. The article gives us a little history behind Galadriel as
well as a profile of the sculptor who created the piece. Check it out.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1107612062

SHOP: Sideshow Releases Wounded Orc
Sideshow Weta Collectibles has finally posted one of the collectible
polystone busts that were often shown a conventions and trade shows, but
never seemed to make it onto the market. Now the Wounded Orc is online,
limited to 1,500 pieces and available for pre-sale.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1107553132

Vancouver Sun Talks Ringers
Ringer Spy caoil sends along these scans from The Vancouver Sun, take a
look!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1107300380

Tolkien Letter for Auction
Anette writes: The auction house I am working in recently received a letter
from J.R.R. Tolkien to a fan to sell at auction. The letter reveals the real
life setting of Gondor, and tells of the problems he is facing getting the
third and final book published. A full transcript as well as pictures are
available from our web site.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1107212261

More 'Ringers' Photos and Review
Belladonna writes: Added to audiblebeauty.net are a couple dozen more photos
from Ringers screenings, including the final one this last Thursday night.
Despite the drizzly weather we got a pretty good turnout, and I at least
both enjoyed the film again and celebrating in the great line party
atmosphere.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1107135712

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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Coming Soon:

February 6th: Sean Astin at Bacchus XXXVII
February 11th: Ian McKellen's 'Sprung! The Magic Roundabout' out in the UK

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:

We continue our examination of the Silmarillion this weekend with a close
look at Aule's creation of the dwarves, the wakening of the Elves and the
subsequent chaining of Melkor. Be sure to come along for what will be a
fascinating tour through some of the seminal events that shaped the future
of Middle-earth.

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

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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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