[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter (19/11/2005)

[Michael Regina (Xoanon)]

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TORN #293

November 19th, 2005

Here is the weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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TV Guide Talks 'Ringers'
TV Guide Talks 'Ringers' Roheryn writes: Check it out, fellow Ringers! This
week's TV Guide has this brief interview with Dominic Monaghan talking about
the new DVD release of "Ringers: Lord of the Fans"!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1132416168

We Want YOU to Appear Live on T.V. for RINGERS!
Live in New York City? Want to be on live television? Now’s your chance! To
help publicize the launch of RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS (released next
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd), Fox & Friends would like to put some Ringers on
national television! Fox & Friends is like the TODAY show on the Fox News
Channel. Fox & Friends are looking for costumed hobbit lads & lasses to
stand outside of their window in New York City from between 6:30 and 7:00AM
(Eastern Time) on Tuesday, November 22nd.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1132275334

'Ringers' Premiere Coverage
The Ringers: Lord of the Fans premiere drew fans and industry types from all
over the LA area, and a few flew in from outside the area as well. KCOP
channel 13, a local news station, covered the entire event, from arrivals
and helping to introduce the filmmakers to covering the party afterwards.
Here is a link to a video clip that will be up for the next 3 weeks
regarding the film and the premiere.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1132272892

'Ringers' Clips Online!
Sony has released 4 clips from 'Ringers: Lord of the Fans', due in stores
NEXT WEEK! Take a look at 'Hippies and Hobbits', 'Official Paperback',
'Hobbiton, USA' & 'Frodo Love'
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1132151520

ORC Fan Film Contest Call for Entries!!
Once again this year, we are having a fan film competition, to encourage the
creativity and sense of fun of all Ringers, and potentially discover some
future Peter Jacksons
! All genres are accepted; submissions should be 5-15
minutes (ideally) and no longer than 30 minutes. Format: DVD (preferred) or
VHS.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1132066078

Alan Lee on The Hobbit: 'When'...not 'If'
David scoops me in that a recent online chat with Alan Lee at
houghtonmifflinbooks.com had him saying that the issue of the Hobbit movie
is "when" and not "if". Read the entire thing here!
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1132026478

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

November 22nd: Ringers DVD Out
November 22nd: FOTR Complete Score Out
November 23rd: 'Lost' on ABC
November 25th: Bruce Hopkins' Birthday

Join us at the 'Hall of Fire'

Seven Deadly Sins In LoTR

This weekend in Hall of Fire we'll be discussing the Seven Deadly Sins as
they can be found in Lord of the Rings.

First there is Pride -- the excessive belief in one's own abilities. It has
been called the sin from which all others arise. Pride is also known as
Vanity. Perhaps Boromir or Denethor could tell us about this fault? Envy is
the desire for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation. It's
probably something Saruman knows a great deal about.

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]

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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 at theonering.net

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The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien

The People's Guide is written by five contributing writers of
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lore, the New Line Cinema movies, and the fan community that centers on
Middle-earth. TheOneRing.net has always been distinguished by the quality of
the original articles appearing on its Green Books and Tehanu's Notes pages.
This book adapts some of the most popular articles on the TheOneRing.net as
well as offering readers completely new articles that are not available
online.
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More People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien

Following last year's successful The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien, this
volume continues in the best tradition of Green Books and Tehanu's Notes to
explore the words and worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien through essays, Q&A from
readers, and interviews with special guests.
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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.
http://greenbooks.theonering.net/turgon/files/032504.html

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
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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,
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-Gaming Havens- is keeping all you gamers up to date on the latest
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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
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original works or humor, Ostadan, Turgon, Quickbeam, Anwyn, and Tookish have
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