[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (14/05/2005)

Sat May 14 10:45:25 EDT 2005

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TORN #269

May 14th, 2005

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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LOTR Exhibit at Indiana State Museum
Tickets for The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy - The Exhibition
will go on sale to members on July 1 and to the general public on August 1.
Tickets are timed, which means that exhibit visitors will be assigned a
specific date and time at which they may enter “The Lord of the Rings”
exhibit. Once available, tickets will be sold at the museum box office, by
calling 317.232.1637 or on the museum’s Web site.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1116080984

The Science of Middle-earth Book Tour News
Olog-Hai writes: For all TORners in the UK, here's an update on my ongoing
tour promoting my book 'The Science of Middle-earth', which started life (of
course) on Green Books (where it still continues).
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1116004226

Trivial Pursuit DVD Game in Australia
Falkner writes: I thought I'd write to you with some of the news I've
received on the Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit DVD Game in Australia.
It'll have the same box art and internal characters as the US and British
editions, though I'm told that the DVD will be re-engineered to some degree.
The RRP in Australia will be $99.95 (same as the TP Star Wars Saga). The
release date hasn't been cemented yet but is likely to fall in the first
week of July. I took some pictures of the Australian version (a friend has
an 'insiders' copy). When I find out the first release date I'll get back to
you.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1116003756

Canadian Calibre Impresses Rings Producer
TORONTO (CP) - The quality of Canadian actors who have auditioned for parts
in the upcoming Mirvish stage presentation of Lord of the Rings has been
"gratifying," says British producer Kevin Wallace. Budgeted at a record $27
million, the ambitious theatrical extravaganza is scheduled to have its
world premiere Feb. 2 at Toronto's Princess of Wales theatre, with
rehearsals set to begin this October. Eventually, the production will be
headed to London's West End.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1115940568

LOTR Musical Tickets On Sale Soon
Roheryn writes: Just a little reminder to anyone who is interested in
attending the world premiere of the Lord of the Rings musical, the
multi-million dollar stage presentation slated to open in February of 2006
in Toronto, running through June. On-line ticket sales begin this Sunday,
May 12 at 9 AM Eastern Daylight Time, with phone sales and in-person box
office sales following the next morning. (A London engagement is anticipated
for Autumn 2006.)
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1115918815

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

May 16th - 17th: 'Science of Middle-earth' Author UK Book Tour
May 19th: Christopher Lee & Bruce Spence 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge
of the Sith' Out Today
May 20th: Auckland Writers & Readers Festival

Join us at the 'Hall of Fire'

Hall Of Fire This Weekend - The Noldor Revolt!

'After a time a great concourse gathered around the Ring of Doom; and the
Valar sat in shadow, for it was night. But the stars of Varda now glimmered
overhead, and the air was clear; for the winds of Manwe had driven away the
vapours of death and rolled back the shadows of the sea.' The Silmarillion.

The Two Trees are destroyed and Morgoth has fled. Yet, even as the Valar and
the Elves mourn, the Powers ask Feanor to sacrifice the Silmarils so the Two
Trees might be resurrected by Yavanna.

Times:
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The Tolkien Fan's Medieval Reader, edited by Turgon

Over the years Tolkien's fondness for and indebtedness to medieval
literature has often been mentioned. His special devotion to older Germanic
literature, including Beowulf and the Eddas, has long been known, for as a
professor he taught these works in addition to teaching the languages in
which they were written. This anthology has been compiled in the hope of
sharing the pleasures of these -- and other -- classics of medieval
literature that were part of Tolkien's professional life and inspirations to
him in his creative work.
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