[Lotr_announce] TheOneRing.net Newsletter - September

[Michael Regina]

TORN #379

September 2009

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Rings Roundup (Top headlines of major interest)
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Put those 3D rumors to rest, so says Guillermo del Toro
The interwebs have been astir with rumors and sources claiming that "The
Hobbit" is being planned as a 3D movie experience. An unscientific but fun
poll showed conclusively that almost 75 percent of TORn poll takers didn't
like the idea. Then, the same pot was stirred again with more "sources"
backing the original information and a flurry of e-mails landed in our inbox
(Spymaster at TheOneRing.net if you have a hot tip!) beating the same drum.
http://tinyurl.com/mjkorr 

WETA's Smaug in Bronze.Amazing!
>From the folks at WETA: We first launched this range last month at the San
Diego Comic Con. At that time, we were only able to offer a Bronze option,
as we had a few unresolved issues to sort out. Fortunately these issues have
been resolved, so we are now able to offer these sculptures in both Bronze
and Faux Bronze. Click here to pre-order.
http://tinyurl.com/nxywqd 

Exclusive Video of Sir Ian Confirming Hobbit Rumors
Ringer Karl Falconer, who attended the BFI IMAX LOTR All-night screening
managed to snag the following video of Sir Ian McKellen at last night's
event. The video is on Karl's Facebook page, so I'll need to login to see it
- but it's worth it! First off, Sir Ian revels he will be in New Zealand in
March to begin filming for approximately a year, with the first of two films
being released Christmas 2011. 
http://tinyurl.com/n7jx95 

McKellen says Bilbo is cast; 'Hobbit' script likely finished
We heard some rumors this week, that remain unverified, that the script for
"The Hobbit," has been delivered to the studio. The rumors indicate that the
first draft that Peter Jackson talked about at Comic-Con is in the process
of having a budget built from it. Is this true? Can you bank on it? We don't
know for sure, but we have a hunch this is the case.
http://tinyurl.com/l5hlm9

EXCLUSIVE: More Pics from Hobbiton Rebuild
Gotta love the return of our Spies to the wonderful sets of Middle-earth!
Ringer Spy Periadoc Took sends in the following report from the Hobbiton set
in Matamata: I was in Matamata this weekend and went to Hobbiton, truth be
told I wasn't extremely surprised to see these upgrades but still a good
sign.
http://tinyurl.com/nwqvfw 

MTV: PJ not planning on third 'Bridge' movie
Thanks to forum board member Theodred for this link to an MTV Rough Cut
video in which Peter Jackson shoots down the rumor of a third 'bridge' film
being made.
http://tinyurl.com/loamsm 

WB's 'Aragorn's Quest' Pushed Back to 2010
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirms The Lord of the Rings:
Aragorn's Quest will launch in Spring 2010 on WiiT, Nintendo DST,
PlayStationR2 and PSPR (PlayStationRPortable). The Lord of the Rings:
Aragorn's Quest is the first videogame offering an authentic The Lord of the
Rings gameplay experience designed for all ages to enjoy. In The Lord of the
Rings: Aragorn's Quest, players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his
greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword,
shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey
through a colourful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. More..
http://tinyurl.com/naykav 

WETA Taking LOTR Mini Shield Pre-Orders!
Our pals at WETA have sent along the cool news that pre-orders are now being
taken for their miniature shields collection. Take a look!
http://tinyurl.com/mbz4og 

Peter Jackson speaks
The plan was to be impartial and emotionless in the printed word and provide
interested parties (hopefully you dear reader) all the facts and information
from Peter Jackson's un-press conference in San Diego as possible. After
all, he had 40 or so of us delighted to be trapped in a room with him in a
small but luxurious hotel a few hundred meters from the convention center
where the world's biggest celebration of popular culture was taking place.
It was the end of the first day of the four-day event and Jackson had
swooped into town, showed off his first ever public screening of "District
9," and then convened Geek Court.
http://tinyurl.com/m34vcn 

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Palantir Visions (Things seen from beyond the front page)
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TORn braves airwaves with bi-weekly segment on 'Fictional Frontiers'

TheOneRing.net will be providing a segment on this Sunday's broadcast of
'Fictional Frontiers with Sohaib,' on WNJC 1360 AM, Philadelphia at 11AM ET.
http://www.wnjc1360.com/Shows/Fictional_Frontiers/fictional_frontiers.html 

TORN Books:

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

The People's Guide is written by five contributing writers of TheOneRing.net
-- the leading fan website devoted to Tolkien, his books, his 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.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/6/1046309473 


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.
http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/1/1098932815 


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"

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.ringersstore.com 

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space on all pages of TheOneRing.net. If you are interested in reaching the
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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 at 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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-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 

-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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http://www.TheOneRing.net
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