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November 27, 2004 - December 03, 2004
News for Nov. 30, 2004
He's SEEN the Extended Edition.
11/30/04, 9:50 pm EST - Tehanu
Roberto Robert over at
Bad Taste, the Italian LOTR site,has seen the Extended Edition - the Italian distributor sent him a copy. He's not that enthusiastic about all of the additional material. His full description, with lots of SPOILERS, is
HERE This is going to heat things up, now! I'm sure everyone's going to have an opinion about this.
!!! MAJOR SPOILERS !!! [
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Boyd At Ring*Con Report
11/30/04, 9:19 pm EST - Xoanon
Irascian writes: I’ve just posted the transcript of
Billy Boyd’s second Ring*Con panel along with a bunch of photo’s. Take a look! [
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Bloom's Pants & McKellen's Tie For Auction
11/30/04, 9:15 pm EST - Xoanon
Elen writes: I want to tell you guys about a great charity auction going on right now that includes items from
Orlando Bloom and Sir Ian Mckellen. It's called Blue Jeans for Genes, and it benefits the National Hemophilia Foundation. Hemophilia is a debilitating and incurable blood disorder where the patient's blood doesn't clot. It's treatable, but sometimes very hard to live with. Check it out! [
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David Salo Answers Your Language Questions In Hall of Fire!
11/30/04, 6:12 pm EST - Demosthenes
If you're even casually interested in the languages Tolkien created, you'll want to join us in Hall of Fire on December 11 at 5.30pm EST when we'll be joined by Tolkien language expert David Salo for a moderated question and answer session. David was the primary language consultant for Peter Jackson's adaptation of Lord of the Rings. David wrote Elvish dialogue, and created Dwarvish inscriptions for Moria, as well as the inscriptions for Aragorn's sword - Anduril - and Frodo's sword - Sting. [
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Liv Tyler Headed to Sundance
11/30/04, 4:29 pm EST - Xoanon
A thumb-sucking boy, a bicycle cop, a pimp-turned-rapper and enough dysfunctional families to fill a therapist's waiting room - all are coming to Park City in January for the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. So are films with such stars as
Naomi Watts, Keanu Reeves, Laura Linney,
Liv Tyler and James Woods. [
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Billy Boyd on German TV
11/30/04, 12:37 pm EST - Xoanon
Moffel writes:
Billy Boyd will be on German TV Wednesday, Dec.1st. He will be on a show called "Die besten Filme aller Zeiten" (The best movies of all time) on Kabel 1(channel) at 20.15. The show will feature Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in its Top 20 and Billy will be there and talk about the experiences he made while shooting the movie in NZ.
It is ALL In The Details
11/30/04, 12:35 pm EST - Xoanon
Turin Turambar writes: While watching the ROTK:EE trailer, I noticed Cirth runes on the helmet of the
Mouth of Sauron. I paused the trailer and some runes were a little difficult to make out; but eventually, this is what I got:
"LAMMEN GORTHAUR" (bottom) & "GORTHAUR" (top)The language is Sindarin and is literally translated: "Voice" (lammen)" & "Dread Abomination (Gorthaur)"
Now, Dread Abomination was the Sindarin name used during the First Age of (you guessed it!): SAURON! (see The Silmarillion p. 23) So what do you get? "Voice (or Mouth) of Sauron"
Top Film of 2004
11/30/04, 12:31 pm EST - Xoanon
Wegolas writes: The BBC is accepting nominations for its 2004 Film of the Year so everyone needs to go to
bbc.co.uk and nominate The Return of the King. That is, of course, if ROTK is considered as 2004 even though it was out at the end of 2003. Better safe than sorry. As much as I like Potter, I don’t want Prisoner of Azkaban beating out my beloved LOTR. Mugglenet has already posted a similar message to it’s fans. [
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Yahoo! Games Talks BFME
11/30/04, 12:28 pm EST - Xoanon
Mirabella in San Diego writes: In anticipation for the release of the new "The Battle for Middle Earth" on 12/6, Yahoo! is featuring an exclusive treat for all gamers! There are quite a few tutorials that feature some neat tips on the game as well as even more peeks of the game. Makes me all the more psyched!! [
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BFI Compilation Ranks Trilogy in Top 22
11/30/04, 12:23 pm EST - Xoanon
Timothy writes: Thought you might want to know the results of the BFI compilation. The British Film Institute compiled a list of the top hundred films viewed in the UK, a genuinely interesting list of the films that sold the most tickets, that's actual bums on seats. [
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Sean Astin Booksigning Report and Images
11/30/04, 12:18 pm EST - Xoanon
Joey writes: I put together a pretty comprehensive report of
Sean Astin's book signing in Philadelphia on the 22nd. Bits of it are about my personal experience with friends and getting to meet him, but most of it is simply what I remember from his talk and other little details about the night. [
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Saved from poor planning by Hobbitesque natives in New Zealand
11/30/04, 12:16 pm EST - Xoanon
April Orcutt writes: In New Zealand, place names drip from J.R.R. Tolkien's fountain pen -- Elfin Bay, Lake Truth, Mount Aspiring, Demon Trail, The Tower -- and "Lord-of-the-Rings" fans pilgrimage to sets for Middle-Earth. But the fans don't know what I know: Hobbits really do live in New Zealand. And they saved my life. [
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Smial of Tolkien Society Founded in Atlanta, GA
11/30/04, 9:59 am EST - weetanya
Jef writes: I'm starting a new smial in Atlanta. Affiliated with the British Tolkien Society, we'll meet on a regular basis to discuss all things related to JRRT's writings. Tentatively named "Andúnië" (the haven of the Faithful in Númenor), this one will (hopefully!) be oriented toward fellow artists and writers interested in the philosophy and especially the
theology of Tolkien's work. I'd like for us to meet monthly at a location to be determined.
Contact Jef for more information: [More]
News for Nov. 29, 2004
One Ring Awards Announcement!
11/29/04, 8:22 pm EST - Xoanon
It's time to open the nominations for the One Ring Awards, to be held at The One Ring Celebration in Pasadena, CA on January 15, 2005. Half the awards will be for events held at the convention, such as the Art Show, Fan Film Festival and the Costume contest. The other half will be voted on by you, the best LOTR fans on the net. Please send all nomination submissions to:
OneRingAwards@theonering.net using the format asked for, thank you. Entries will only be accepted until December 10th, 2004. [
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- Best Tolkien based Lecture or Paper presented at an Academic function
- Best Tolkien themed book published since the release of FOTR
- Best Performance by a LOTR actor/actress in a Motion Picture
- Best Performance by a LOTR actor/actress in a TV series, Made for TV Movie or Mini-Series on TV
- Best Fan Fiction (PG-13 or lower, no Slash)
- Best Fan site dedicated to a LOTR actor/actress
Transcript of 6 Minute ROTK Trailer
11/29/04, 5:23 pm EST - weetanya
Ringer Spy
WhiteLadyEowyn writes:
Here's a mathom from me to all of you, as one of my early birthday presents. Enclosed in the link to my LiveJournal is the transcript from the Return of the King Extended Edition preview (the preview is available from the Official Site). [
Read the transcript]
Bigger Version of Trailer; Trailer Viewing Hints
11/29/04, 3:28 pm EST - weetanya
For those who can't see the trailer at
Lordoftherings.net, try
disabling your pop-up blockers first. The site automatically pops up the trailer. If you can't see it then, there's a blurb for it among the row of pictures below the headline, on the far left. Click there, it'll pop up the window again.
Ringer Spies Owen and Captain_Typho were kind enough to extract a link for the bigger version of the 6 minute preview! Right click and save the following: [More]
Narnia News: A look at the Artwork
11/29/04, 2:25 pm EST - Tehanu
Dark Horizons has posted some of the artwork for the Narnia films which certainly looks dramatic.[
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News for Nov. 28, 2004
Entertainment Weekly Talks 'Lost'
11/28/04, 11:34 am EST - Xoanon
Roheryn writes: In this week's Entertainment Weekly, there is a feature article on the hit ABC TV series "Lost," which includes several photos of and quotes from co-star
Dominic Monaghan. [
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Sean Astin Book Tour London
11/28/04, 11:07 am EST - Xoanon
Sean Astin is preparing for his second tour of the US to promote his book 'There and Back Again : An Actor's Tale'. However tomorrow (November 29th) Sean will be crossing the pond and heading over to London. Visit him at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Ave. Follow the link for more dates and locations! [
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'Ultimate Film' on UK's Channel 4
11/28/04, 10:12 am EST - Xoanon
Adele writes: UK fans should tune in to the second part of `The Ultimate Film' on Channel 4 tonight (November 28th) at 8.00pm. This programme features the top 100 UK box office successes of all time and no doubt the three LOTR movies will feature prominently in the final stages (hopefully in the top 10 if not higher!!) [
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News for Nov. 27, 2004
Empire Has The Whole LOTR Untold Story?
11/27/04, 5:54 pm EST - Xoanon
Empire Magazine boasts having
'unfettered, unparalleled access to PJ and his troops during the making of the Franchise To Rule Them All,' a claim I highly doubt and personally dispute, however they have publish a so-called 'Untold Story' of LOTR in thier latest issue. Take a look: "...the untold story of the making of The Lord of the Rings, with exclusive interviews, exclusive excerpts from Sean Astin's book, There And Back Again, facts galore, and our Top 10 LOTR scenes". [
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UK TV Watch: Sean Astin on 'Richard and Judy'
11/27/04, 5:46 pm EST - Xoanon
David writes: You might be interested in putting out the information for British fans that
Sean Astin will be appearing on the British TV chat show "Richard and Judy" on Channel 4 on 29 November at 17.00 (the programme runs until 18.00).
Hobbit fetches £6,000 at auction
11/27/04, 5:42 pm EST - Xoanon
A first edition of the Hobbit by JRR Tolkien - published in 1937 - has sold for £6,000 at an auction in Norfolk. The book was bought in 1937 and stayed with the same family in the county until its sale. [
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Astin preparing for next role: public life
11/27/04, 5:35 pm EST - Xoanon
Sean Astin was never quite movie royalty, but certainly minor nobility. The biological son of Oscar winner Patty Duke and the adopted son of her husband, John Astin (Gomez in TV's "The Addams Family"), he had a steady if unremarkable film career, starring in "The Goonies" at age 13, playing third fiddle to Brendan Fraser and Pauly Shore in "Encino Man" at 20, and starring as the underdog football hero in "Rudy" at 22. [
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ROTK Screened on Movie Network
11/27/04, 11:37 am EST - Xoanon
Dimple Bolger of Newbury writes: Tonight @ 9:00, on the Movie Network, ROTK will be shown in widescreen, Dolby 5.1 and HD. Before that, THE TWO TOWERS will air the same day at 9:45 am! [
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McKellen Rewards Good Samaritan
11/27/04, 11:33 am EST - Xoanon
LOTR star Sir
Ian McKellen was so grateful when a stranger handed his lost wallet back, he handed the good
Samaritan two free theatre tickets. McKellen mislaid his wallet, which contained $900 (GBP500) in cash, in London's Hyde Park. Fortunately for the 65-year-old, a passer-by noticed his ID and gave it to local police. [
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More Astin Booksigning Reports
11/27/04, 11:30 am EST - Xoanon
Jennie & Carrie send along more booksigning reports with
Sean Astin. Take a look! [
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Happy Birthday Alexandra Astin!
11/27/04, 11:12 am EST - Xoanon
Today is Alexandra Astin's Birthday! Alexandra, daughter of Sean Astin, was born on November 27th, 1996, that makes her 8 years old today. She plays Elanor Gamgee, daughter of Sam Gamgee! Happy Birthday Alexandra!
Do They Know a Thing About 1984 At All?
11/27/04, 11:03 am EST - Xoanon
When Britain's music veterans joined today's young pop stars to remake the Band Aid single the generation gap was obvious. Singer Joss Stone, 17, referred to event organiser Sir Bob Geldof as Bob
Gandalf. And Busted's James Bourne, 21, was left red-faced after asking: 'Who's that?' when he spotted the scruffy singer. You can't really blame them. Joss wasn't even born when the orginial song was released and James was just a baby. [
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News for Nov. 26, 2004
Hall Of Fire Chats This Weekend
11/26/04, 9:16 pm EST - Demosthenes
'All that had happened after he was stunned, Bilbo learned later; but it gave him more sorrow than joy, and he was now weary of his adventure. He was aching in his bones for the homeward journey.' Tolkien wraps up his tale with more poetry and pathos than one would expect in a children's tale. [
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Live in Birmingham? Wanna Meet Billy Boyd?
11/26/04, 1:53 pm EST - Xoanon
Philippa from
Virgin Megastores UK writes: Actor
Billy Boyd (
Pippin) will be making a Public Apperance at the new Virgin Megastores in Birmingham (Pavillions Mall). Billy will be joining us at midnight (9-10th of December) for the UK official release of the extended Return of the King Boxset (The UK official release date(10th) is different from the USA). [
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SFX Magazine Billy Boyd Interview
11/26/04, 1:10 pm EST - Xoanon
Ian Berriman, Reviews Editor for
SFX writes: The new issue of SFX (on sale from Wednesday 24 November) contains an interview with
Billy Boyd, as well as a seven-page feature on Peter Jackon's new project, King Kong. [
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News for Nov. 25, 2004
Bruce Hopkins Starring in "A Christmas Carol"
11/25/04, 5:26 pm EST - Quickbeam
Greetings -- Quickbeam here.
Those lucky Kiwis on the North Island still have the opportunity to check out the new stage production of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" starring our very own Gamling BRUCE HOPKINS! The show continues until December 12, 2004. We hope Bruce is having a fantastic birthday today as he prepares for this weekend's performance as the underdog Bob Cratchit who ultimately discovers the benevolence of the Christmas spirit arrives from the most unexpected place -- Scrooge himself! Click here for more. The Auckland Theatre Company website is found here.
Happy Birthday Bruce Hopkins!
11/25/04, 9:25 am EST - Xoanon
Today is Bruce Hopkins' Birthday! Bruce was born on November 25th, 1955 in Invercargill, New Zealand. That makes him 49 today! Happy Birthday Bruce!
LOTR's McKay Wins Wellingtonian of the Year
11/25/04, 9:20 am EST - Xoanon
linuxelf writes: Fellowship of the Ring sound editor and film editor,software developer, John McKay won the Business category in the Wellingtonian Of The Year. [
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News for Nov. 24, 2004
One Ring Celebration Ticket Update! Plus RINGERS Feature Added!
11/24/04, 2:23 pm EST - Xoanon
Thanks to your support we are now virtually sold out of WIZARD CIRCLE Weekend Package Tickets for The ONE RING CELEBRATION, January 14-16,2005 in Pasadena, California. We will be cutting off sales of this package within a few days so we wanted to give everyone a final notice. Grab the remaining WIZARD'S CIRCLE PACKAGES by visiting us online. We're happy to have a big scoop on RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS, the new full-length documentary, at THE ONE RING CELEBRATION. Come and meet the filmmaking team behind RINGERS for an exciting panel where they will share their own remarkable, personal stories of how they made the most dynamic Tolkien documentary ever attempted. Be the first to see EXCLUSIVE preview clips and behind-the-scenes mischief not shown anywhere before. [
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ORC Website]
Sean Astin Book Tour Reports
11/24/04, 10:06 am EST - Xoanon
Ringbearer SuperScott & Ryan P send along reports from the
Sean Astin booksignings in Philadelphia and Bloomington. Take a look! [
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Director Talks 'Shooting Livien' with Monaghan
11/24/04, 9:58 am EST - Xoanon
On Casting Jason Behr,
Dominic Monaghan, and Exploring the NY Music Scene Jason Behr (“The Grudge”),
Dominic Monaghan, Joshua Leonard and Sarah Wynter star in writer/producer/director Rebecca Cook’s second feature film, “Shooting Livien.” While Cook’s directorial debut was the sweet romantic drama, “The Chester Story,” “Shooting Livien” is a much darker tale that follows a disillusioned New York musician (Behr) who’s balancing on the brink of success, and the brink of insanity. [
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