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November 24, 2005 - December 22, 2005

12-22-05 Latest News

ORC: Photo Ops Tickets Almost Sold Out!
Xoanon @ 1:57 pm EST

LOTR: ONE RING CELEBRATION: THE OFFICIAL CONVENTION FOR LORD OF THE RINGS FANS UPDATE: PHOTO OPS ALMOST SOLD OUT!*

Happy Holidays to all, and plans are going great for the upcoming *ONE RING CELEBRATION* coming to PASADENA, CALIFORNIA on *Fri., Sat. & Sun. January 20-22. 2006.*

We wanted to let fans know that some of our PHOTO OPs are almost sold out! The sample PHOTO OPS pictured here were taken at our ELF Convention, held in Orlando Florida this past summer. We think they came out awesomely and fans really loved the friendly atmosphere provided during the shoot by professional photographer Christopher Schmelke. We're flying Christopher out to ORC to take all the PHOTO OPS there and wanted to give you this info as well as show you the samples of his fine work. Really, this is the souvenir that is to be treasured forever!

At the upcoming ONE RING CELEBRATION we're offering a great opportunity for fans: you can have a gorgeous full color 8 by 10 photo of yourself with the celebrity of your choice! We should be able to supply you your photo back at the convention if you are attending all three days. So, if you want a photo with:

*ELIJAH WOOD* Frodo
*SEAN ASTIN* Sam
*BILLY BOYD* Pippin
*MIRANDA OTTO* Eowyn
*JOHN NOBLE* Denethor

*NOW IS THE TIME TO GRAB THEM! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AND GET SET!*

IN OTHER GOOD NEWS, GAMES WORKSHOP AND ELECTRONIC ARTS ARE SPONSORING THE ONE RING CELEBRATION: THE LORD OF THE RINGS FAN CONVENTION

Games Workshop will be on hand running Mines of Moria demo games and painting lessons. Visitors to the Games Workshop area will be encouraged to play the Mine of Moria Strategy Battle Game as well as paint a model
to take home as a complimentary souvenir. Three participation games (all models supplied) will be ongoing throughout the weekend:

"The Battle of Pelenor Fields" - Gondor and Rohan vs. Mordor
"Ambush of the Rohirrim" - Rohan vs. Wargs and
"At the Gates of Moria" - Dwarves vs. Goblins
The latest Games Workshop Lord of the Rings releases will also be available at the convention.

FROM: ELECTRONIC ARTS: Be the first to play LORD OF THE RINGS: THE BATTLE FOR MIDDLE-EARTH II on multiple high-end PCs supplied by NVIDIA.

*CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS ON THE ONE RING CELEBRATION: GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!*

Thanks,

Your friends at Creation Entertainment and TheOneRing.net for THE ONE RING CELEBRATION 2006

Fri., Sat. & Sun. January 20-22. 2006
Pasadena Center
300 E. Green St.

12-08-05 Latest News

Hall Of Fire This Weekend -- The Seven Heavenly Virtues In LoTR
Demosthenes @ 6:21 am EST

The challenge of Hall of Fire this weekend is to reveal the Seven Heavenly Virtues as they can be found in Lord of the Rings. Obviously there is much evil in Middle Earth, we ran out of time when we considered the Seven Deadly Sins only two weeks ago. But can we discover virtue? Here are the virtues along with the definitions that we will discuss.

FAITH -- Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance. Sam definitely has little faith in Gollum!

HOPE -- The desire and search for a future good. A wish or desire accompanied by confident expectation of its fulfillment. Was there hope of Sauron's defeat?

CHARITY -- Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity. Indulgence or forbearance in judging others. Love directed toward oneself and one's neighbours. Would you say that Hobbits are charitable?

FORTITUDE -- Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage. Frodo might fit right here, do you think?

JUSTICE -- The quality of being fair. The principle of moral rightness; equity. Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness. The upholding of what is just, especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor, standards, or law. What brave warrior comes to mind when we talk about justice?

PRUDENCE -- Also discretion, foresight, forethought. To be Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense. Careful in regard to one's own interests. Careful about one's conduct. Gandalf is one who cautions all to have prudence.

TEMPERENCE -- Moderation and self-restraint, as in behavior or expression. This is definitely not a trait found in Orcs!

So there they are. Consider them well. They are pillars of good character. Join us this weekend in Hall of Fire as we discuss all that is good in Lord of the Rings. Times are listed below.


Time zone conversions

Not sure what time the chat will be where you are? Check this little conversion table out for some help.

America:
5.30pm EST (New York)
4.30pm CST (Chicago)
3.30pm MST (Salt Lake City)
2.30pm PST (Los Angeles)

Europe:
10.30pm GMT (London)
11.30pm CET (Paris)

Asia-Pacific:
6.30am AWST (Sunday 11th) Perth
8.30am AEST (Sunday 11th) Brisbane
9.30am AEDT (Sunday 11th) Sydney
11.30am NZDT (Sunday 11th) Wellington

Our chats usually last 45 mins to an hour, and are very newbie friendly. Simply drop in and join the conversation!


Where?

Chat happens on #thehalloffire on irc.theonering.net - the TORn IRC server. You can connect instantly via our java chat client that works inside your web browser (find it here! ) or choose to install a dedicated chat program such as mIRC on your computer.

To find out more about using mIRC to connect to TORn IRC server, check out these instructions.


Upcoming topics:

Sat Dec 10 - The Seven Heavenly Virtues in LoTR
Sun Dec 17 - Live Ringers Q&A

NB: Hall of Fire will take a break for Christmas and the New Year and will resume in early January.


Got a topic? Let us know your idea!

If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net. If we like it, we'll probably give it a run in the coming weeks - you might even get to guest moderate the session!


Join HoF Announce!

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Hof-announce@theonering.net
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12-07-05 Latest News

King Kong Is Back! Book Press Release
Xoanon @ 2:39 pm EST

BENBELLA BOOKS UNLEASHES THE ULTIMATE KING KONG ANTHOLOGY THIS NOVEMBER

King of Skull Island is Back on the Big Screen…and Ripping up the Pages of a New Anthology

Extra, Extra! After 30 Years, King Kong is Still One Angry Ape!
KING KONG IS BACK! AN UNAUTHORIZED LOOK AT ONE HUMONGOUS APE!
BEFORE YOU SEE THE MOVIE, EXPLORE THE PAGES OF NEWEST ANTHOLOGY FOR CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF KONG’S ENDURING LEGEND

King Kong—love story, horror film, exotic adventure tale—is back on the big screen after an almost thirty-year absence, just in time for the King of Skull Island to influence another generation. From the 1933 black-and-white Cooper/Schoedsack classic to the badly received 1976 De Laurentiis remake, to the new vision brought to life by Peter Jackson, the essayists in KING KONG IS BACK! explore the great ape’s unprecedented appeal and the film’s impact on our cultural imagination. Edited by bestselling author David Brin, KING KONG IS BACK! is sure to provoke provocative and oftentimes hilarious new insights on the legend of Kong, the evolution of film and the impact of one big ape on our society.

CONTRIBUTORS & TOPICS INCLUDE:

· Pop culture guru Natasha Giardina, in an essay entitled “Queer Eye for the Ape Guy?,” discusses King Kong’s dating issues, his uncanny similarities to Homer Simpson and why, in these metrosexual times, we need Kong more than ever

· Fantasy author John Wright on how King Kong tells us every thing we need to know about our civilization…although we may not like what we learn

· Primatologist Dario Maestripieri describes the first monkey studies of human behavior, gorilla genitalia and how King Kong is really a chimp

· Science fiction author Adam-Troy Castro speculates on what would have happened if they never went back for Ann Darrow

· Artist Bob Eggleton revels how the magic was created, and hypothesizes on the fate of the upcoming Peter Jackson film

PUBLICATION DETAILS KING KONG IS BACK! AN UNAUTHORIZED LOOK AT ONE HUMONGOUS APE!

ABOUT THE EDITOR:
David Brin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Postman and the Kiln People. He resides in San Diego, CA.

EDITORIAL NOTES:
December 14, 2005 is the international theatrical film release of Universal Pictures’ King Kong, directed by Lord of the Rings’ Peter Jackson and starring Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black and Andy Serkis.

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ORC Updates!
Xoanon @ 2:13 pm EST

Garfeimao writes: Here is a Quick ORC update for all you Ringers attending, or thinking of attending.

1) There WILL be a Costume Contest, but I'm still polishing up the details, expect rules and registration info to be posted very soon on that.

2)We've just announced that the cast of "Fellowship" will be joining us on Saturday night during the Awards show. Many of you have seen this Musical Parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, and many others have only heard about it. Now, you'll get to see select excerpts from this brilliantly funny show.

3) And finally, I'd like to remind you aspiring artists out there about our Iron Artist Compentition. This will be a fun event with the added bonus of allowing you to really test your skills at pure creativity in action. Please read on to see how to enter.

Order your ORC Tickets today!

12-01-05 Latest News

Hall Of Fire This Weekend -- The Kinslaying
Demosthenes @ 7:06 pm EST

"Longest of all the realms of the Eldalië shall Gondolin stand against Melkor. But love not too well the work of thy hands and the devices of thy heart; and remember that the true hope of the Noldor lieth in the West and cometh from the Sea." Thus Ulmo warned Turgon at the founding of Gondolin.

This weekend, Hall of Fire resumes regular Silmarillion chats with Chapter 15 -- Of the Noldor in Beleriand.

Hidden from all spying eyes, Turgon builds Gondolin as a replica of Tirion -- the city lost to the Noldor in exile. Is it yearning for home? Is it hubris or defiance of the Valar or Morgoth?

And to whom does Ulmo's warning refer? Is it the coming of Tuor from Nevrast (in the west) or a foresight of the Valar and the War of Wrath?

However, Gondolin is not protected by the enchantments of Ulmo alone. The eagles of Manwe also keep the spies of Morgoth at bay. Is this an indication that the Valar are working together in subtle ways to assist the Noldor? And how does this alter our views of the activity or inactivity of the Valar in opposing Morgoth?

We'll also discuss events in Doriath where -- slowly but inexorably -- the shameful truth of the flight of the Noldor from Aman is revealed to Thingol and Melian. What impact does this have on the leaguer against Morgoth?

Is Galadriel reluctant to speak of those events out of fear or out of loyalty? Does she become complicit in events by concealing the truth? And what does it mean that Melian cannot pierce the shadows that hides Valinor?

Moreover, why does Galadriel stay in Doriath rather than with her brother Finrod? And what of Melian's discussions with Thingol, his ditrust of the Valar and her portents about the importance of the Silmarils and warnings about the Sons of Feanor?

These are just a few of the things we'll discuss this weekend on Sunday December 4 at 2.00pm EST in The Hall of Fire.


Time zone conversions

Not sure what time the chat will be where you are? Check this little conversion table out for some help.

America:
2.00pm EST (New York)
1.00pm CST (Chicago)
12.00 midday MST (Salt Lake City)
11.00am PST (Los Angeles)

Europe:
7.00pm GMT (London)
8.00pm CET (Paris)

Asia-Pacific
3.00am (Monday) Perth
5.00am (Monday) Brisbane
6.00am (Monday) Sydney
8.00am (Monday) Wellington

Our chats usually last 45 mins to an hour, and are very newbie friendly. Simply drop in and join the conversation!


Where?

Chat happens on #thehalloffire on irc.theonering.net - the TORn IRC server. You can connect instantly via our java chat client that works inside your web browser (find it here! ) or choose to install a dedicated chat program such as mIRC on your computer.

To find out more about using mIRC to connect to TORn IRC server, check out these instructions.


Upcoming topics:

Sun December 4 - Silmarillion Ch 15: Of the Noldor in Beleriand
Sat Dec 10 - The Seven Heavenly Virtues in LoTR
Sun Dec 17 - Live Ringers Q&A
Sun Jan 8th - The Seven Heavenly Virtues in LoTR
Sat Jan 14th - Silmarillion Chapter 16: Of Maeglin

NB: Hall of Fire will take a break for Christmas and the New Year and will resume in early January.


Got a topic? Let us know your idea!

If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net. If we like it, we'll probably give it a run in the coming weeks - you might even get to guest moderate the session!


Join HoF Announce!

Did you know that Hall of Fire has a mailing list? Join today and get topic announcements and news delivered regularly to your inbox!

Hof-announce@theonering.net
http://www.theonering.net/mailman/listinfo/hof-announce

11-30-05 Latest News

Ringers Crew To Chat Live On TORn
Demosthenes @ 6:59 pm EST

TheOneRing.net is delighted to announce that the two guiding lights behind the creation of Ringers: Lord of the Fans will join us for a live Q&A chat in the Hall of Fire on Saturday December 17 at the special time of 5pm EST.

That's right! Cliff Broadway (aka TORn staffer Quickbeam) and Carlene Cordova (aka TORn staffer Asfaloth) will be on hand to answer your questions about the experience of making Ringers. They will discuss the unique Tolkien community, so vibrant and vital even 50-plus years after Lord of the Rings was first published. They'll also reveal their thoughts on the ways Lord of the Rings has influenced popular culture around the world over the years. We may even convince them to reveal their film-making experiences.

Ringers, written by Cordova and Broadway, directed by Cordova and narrated by Dominic Monaghan, traces the history of Tolkien fandom from the 50’s to the present day. It examines the way legendary rock musicians, filmmakers, professors, actors, authors and you all unite under the banner of 'Ringer'. Interviewees in the film include Lord of the Rings trilogy filmmaker Peter Jackson as well as Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin and David Carradine.

Everyone is welcome to join us for the chat on Saturday December 17 at 5pm EST on the TORn IRC server. However, if you can't make it, you can still submit a question for Carlene or Cliff, simply by e-mailing it to us at halloffire@theonering.net. We'll ask it for you on the day!

You can view the Ringers trailer here or order the DVD from Amazon.


About the live Q&A

Because we expect a large number of people, this chat will be moderated. That means you'll pass your questions to us and we'll ask them on your behalf. The reason we do this is because we don't want Cliff and Carlene overwhelmed by dozens of people all asking a question at the same time. If time permits, we may open the floor for general questions at the end of the Q&A.


Time zone conversions

Not sure what time the chat will be where you are? Check this little conversion table out for some help.

America:
5.00pm EST (New York)
4.00pm CST (Chicago)
3.00pm MST (Denver)
2.00pm PST (Los Angeles)

Europe:
10.00pm GMT (London)
11.00pm CET (Paris)

Asia-Pacific:
6.00am AWST (Sunday Dec 18th) Perth
8.00am AEST (Sunday Dec 18th) Brisbane
9.00am AEDT (Sunday Dec 18th) Sydney
11.00am NZDT (Sunday Dec 18th) Wellington

Our chats usually last 45 mins to an hour, and are very newbie friendly. Simply drop in and join the conversation!


Where?

Chat happens on #thehalloffire on irc.theonering.net - the TORn IRC server. You can connect instantly via our java chat client that works inside your web browser (find it here! ) or choose to install a dedicated chat program such as mIRC on your computer.

To find out more about using mIRC to connect to TORn IRC server, check out these instructions.


Upcoming topics:

Sun December 4 - Silmarillion Ch 15: Of the Noldor in Beleriand
Sat Dec 10 - The Seven Heavenly Virtues in LoTR
Sun Dec 17 - Live Ringers Q&A

NB: Hall of Fire will take a break for Christmas and the New Year and will resume in early January.


Got a topic? Let us know your idea!

If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net. If we like it, we'll probably give it a run in the coming weeks - you might even get to guest moderate the session!


Join HoF Announce!

Did you know that Hall of Fire has a mailing list? Join today and get topic announcements and news delivered regularly to your inbox!

Hof-announce@theonering.net
http://www.theonering.net/mailman/listinfo/hof-announce

11-28-05 Latest News

LOTR Musical Online Doco
Xoanon @ 10:30 pm EST

Visit Playbill.com and be the first to see part one of the specially created documentary of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, which will have its World Stage Premiere at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre when performances begin on February 2, 2006.

Playbill readers get a free sneak-peek at exclusive video footage highlighting how the most massive theatrical production ever mounted was developed for the stage. As a truly international collaboration, THE LORD OF THE RINGS documentary features footage filmed in London, England, Helsinki, Finland and Chennai, India. The documentary tracks the three years that were spent in research and development of the production including interviews and comments from director Matthew Warchus and designer Rob Howell.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS is the biggest, most ambitious theatrical production ever staged by an international creative team led by critically acclaimed director Matthew Warchus, award-winning designer Rob Howell and celebrated choreographer Peter Darling, who have combined all three books into one unmissable theatrical event. With a thrilling score and spectacular design, THE LORD OF THE RINGS features an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians.

Revisit Playbill.com on Saturday, December 3 for the final exclusive documentary segment featuring an impressive behind-the-scenes look at what is sure to be a landmark production.

A Kevin Wallace Limited Production, THE LORD OF THE RINGS has book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and a score by India’s most popular composer A.R. Rahman and the renowned Finnish group Värttinä, collaborating with Christopher Nightingale.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS is presented by Kevin Wallace and Saul Zaentz in association with David & Ed Mirvish and Michael Cohl.

A Kevin Wallace Limited Production. Based on the Lord of the Rings trilogy of books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Written and produced under license from The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises (SZC). THE LORD OF THE RINGS and the names of the characters, events, items & places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SZC and are used under license. All rights reserved. © Kevin Wallace Limited 2005

For more information on THE LORD OF THE RINGS, visit the official website at www.lotr.com

11-24-05 Latest News

Hall Of Fire This Weekend -- The Kinslaying Unmasked
Demosthenes @ 6:12 pm EST


"Longest of all the realms of the Eldalië shall Gondolin stand against Melkor. But love not too well the work of thy hands and the devices of thy heart; and remember that the true hope of the Noldor lieth in the West and cometh from the Sea." Thus Ulmo warned Turgon at the founding of Gondolin.

This weekend, Hall of Fire resumes regular Silmarillion chats with Chapter 15 -- Of the Noldor in Beleriand.

Hidden from all spying eyes, Turgon builds Gondolin as a replica of Tirion -- the city lost to the Noldor in exile. Is it yearning for home? Is it hubris or defiance of the Valar or Morgoth?

And to whom does Ulmo's warning refer? Is it the coming of Tuor from Nevrast (in the west) or a foresight of the Valar and the War of Wrath?

However, Gondolin is not protected by the enchantments of Ulmo alone. The eagles of Manwe also keep the spies of Morgoth at bay. Is this an indication that the Valar are working together in subtle ways to assist the Noldor? And how does this alter our views of the activity or inactivity of the Valar in opposing Morgoth?

We'll also discuss events in Doriath where -- slowly but inexorably -- the shameful truth of the flight of the Noldor from Aman is revealed to Thingol and Melian. What impact does this have on the leaguer against Morgoth?

Is Galadriel reluctant to speak of those events out of fear or out of loyalty? Does she become complicit in events by concealing the truth? And what does it mean that Melian cannot pierce the shadows that hides Valinor?

Moreover, why does Galadriel stay in Doriath rather than with her brother Finrod? And what of Melian's discussions with Thingol, his ditrust of the Valar and her portents about the importance of the Silmarils and warnings about the Sons of Feanor?

These are just a few of the things we'll discuss this weekend on Saturday November 26 at 5.30pm EST in The Hall of Fire.


Time zone conversions

Not sure what time the chat will be where you are? Check this little conversion table out for some help.

America:
5.30pm EST (New York)
4.30pm CST (Chicago)
3.30pm MST (Salt Lake City)
2.30pm PST (Los Angeles)

Europe:
10.30pm GMT (London)
11.30pm CET (Paris)

Asia-Pacific:
6.30am AWST (Monday 13th) Perth
8.30am AEST (Monday 13th) Brisbane
9.30am AEDT (Monday 13th) Sydney
11.30am NZDT (Monday 13th) Wellington

Our chats usually last 45 mins to an hour, and are very newbie friendly. Simply drop in and join the conversation!


Where?

Chat happens on #thehalloffire on irc.theonering.net - the TORn IRC server. You can connect instantly via our java chat client that works inside your web browser (find it here! ) or choose to install a dedicated chat program such as mIRC on your computer.

To find out more about using mIRC to connect to TORn IRC server, check out these instructions.


Upcoming topics:

Sat November 26 - Silmarillion Ch 15: Of the Noldor in Beleriand
Sun December 4 - Silmarillion Ch 15: Of the Noldor in Beleriand
Sat Dec 10 - The Seven Heavenly Virtues in LoTR
Sun Dec 17 - Special guest chat TBC
Break for Christmas and the New Year
Sun Jan 8th - The Seven Heavenly Virtues in LoTR
Sat Jan 14th - Silmarillion Chapter 16: Of Maeglin


Got a topic? Let us know your idea!

If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net. If we like it, we'll probably give it a run in the coming weeks - you might even get to guest moderate the session!


Join HoF Announce!

Did you know that Hall of Fire has a mailing list? Join today and get topic announcements and news delivered regularly to your inbox!

Hof-announce@theonering.net
http://www.theonering.net/mailman/listinfo/hof-announce


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