Archive for June, 2001

There be Trolls Here!

Friday, June 29th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

From: GregI got some pretty cool news for the french fans: I've heard (that's an insider information so I would prefered to stay anonymous) that they will put a real ... Read more..

GAMING: Computer Gaming World Magazine

Friday, June 29th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

There is a small positive mention of Reiner Knizia's Lord of the Rings boardgame in this month's Computer Gaming Magazine.[More] Read more..

Thinking about arms and armour in Middle-earth

Thursday, June 28th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Eric sent in a good link to the Historical Arms and Armour site, with an essay 'There is no best sword' that comments on some of the mistakes we see ... Read more..

‘The Onion.com’ interview with Ralph Bakshi

Thursday, June 28th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

I swear I've read this before, but here it is again on the Onion: Ralph Bakshi (who made the 1978 animated 'Rings') responding to the current 'Rings' project. It's pretty ... Read more..

News for French LOTR fans.

Thursday, June 28th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Just a few words about Trailer 2 of FOTR. It will be seen in France during " la Fête du Cinéma ", ( at the start of July ) ... Read more..

A fan meets Bilbo

Thursday, June 28th, 2001 Posted in Old Special Reports

Ringer spy Dave went to meet Ian Holm [Bilbo] after his performance of a play:"Hi lads, finally got to meet Sir Ian Holm last night.I hung around after the play ... Read more..

JVC JOINS WITH NEW LINE CINEMA TO PROMOTE “THE LORD OF THE RINGS” TRILOGY

Thursday, June 28th, 2001 Posted in Old Special Reports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJVC JOINS WITH NEW LINE CINEMA TO PROMOTE "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" TRILOGYJVC to be the Exclusive Electronics Partner in Promoting the Highly Anticipated Epic Adventure TrilogyWayne, ... Read more..

US Theater Chains Boycotting LOTR!

Thursday, June 28th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

The Hollywood Reporter has some very bad news for US LOTR fans today. New Line is changing their contracts with theaters and some theater chains don't like it. As a ... Read more..

WETA/Sideshowtoy Series II Pics!

Wednesday, June 27th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Check out the amazing Series II Pieces from WETA/Sideshowtoy!! [More] Read more..

Hall of Fire discussions for June 30th and July 1st

Wednesday, June 27th, 2001 Posted in Barliman News

Now that Summer's in full flight, what better way to spend some of your free time then coming to the Hall of Fire this weekend! And this week we've got ... Read more..

Poll Time! Lets show our stuff!

Wednesday, June 27th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Harry over at AICN has a new web-poll asking, "Which franchise are you most excited for?" The options are Star Wars, LOTR and the Matrix series. Blow the trumpets...blare the ... Read more..

New Line Film Shop’s re-release pushed back

Wednesday, June 27th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

From AdamI just went over to New Line's online store. They were supposed to re-open tomorrow, June 28th, but they've pushed it back to Monday, July 2nd. Bummer. Thought your ... Read more..