On Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2002 we launch a gigantic Lord of the Rings event in Copenhagen Denmark: The Scandinavian Lord of the Rings Fair.
Among the many attractions at the Fair, fans from all over Scandinavia can meet the special guest star Richard Taylor from Weta Workshop. Richard is head of Weta Workshop, the special effects company behind the Lord of the Rings films.
The event mix a traditional trade fair, with a host of booths packed with all sorts of Lord of the Rings merchandise and games, with a grand show for all Lord of the Rings fans.
Something for all fans…
Here’s a rundown of some of the events at the Scandinavian Lord of the Rings Fair:
Guest Star. We are proud to announce that our guest of honour is the Oscar© winning special effects magician Richard Taylor from Weta Workshop. Giving all fans a unique opportunity to meet the guys who brought Tolkien’s Middle Earth to the screen.
Live size Weathertop ruin. The first thing the visitors see is part of the Amon Sûl ruin build in live size scale.
New trailers from New Line Cinema. See the newest clips from The Two Towers on a big screen.
Behind the scenes clip from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Mega Displays. We’ve build a huge landscape with hundreds of Games Workshop’s Lord of the Rings miniatures, taking the spectators through the adventures of Middle Earth.
Live Role-play Swordfight. Do you fancy to be dressed up as a Mordor Orc or a valiant Man of Gondor and try your skills as a warrior in our arena? Skilled instructors guide the visitors through a battle with latex role-playing weapons.
…and much more. Quizzes, price draws, seminars and workshops, Bilbo’s Hobbit hole (for the youngest children), make up artist (do you want to be painted like an Orc?).
Trade Stands
We’ll give the visitors a unique chance to feast their eyes on a wide range of Lord of the Rings merchandise and other products. Here’s a short list of some of the Lord of the Rings product you should expect to find at the Fair:
Games Workshop brings along their new tabletop strategy game The Two Towers.
Electronic Arts new PS2 game Lord of the Rings – the Two Towers.
SideshowWeta show up with an impressive selection of their finest Lord of the Rings Collectibles.
Toys. Action men, swords, key rings, etc.
Merchandise. Posters, t-shirts, post cards, book marks, caps, banners …you name it!
Books. The whole range of Tolkien’s work, movie books, etc.
Video/DVD. Special edition, collectors edition and the normal editions.
…and much more. Costumes, masks, make up effects – indeed something for all and any tastes!
More information and links
More information about what is most likely turning out to be Europe’s biggest Lord of the Rings event, please go to our Danish website: Ringenesherremesse (includes a brief English Version).
Thank you – hope to see you in Copenhagen!
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The latest on the combined TORN/TORC/Imladris/Official Fan Club event on the Marin Headlands on Sept. 22 [More]
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Some of you are aware that TheOneRing.net sponsors the World-Wide Fund for Nature’s work to protect an endangered New Zealand dolphin species. Here’s the latest on how the dolphin project is going. [More]
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Miguel writes: This morning people were distributing handouts on the subway promoting TTT and the just released DVD for FOTR. Here are the scans, thought you might enjoy it. [More]
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Some of you are aware that this website gives its excess profits to various organisations, including the World-Wide Fund for Nature. They chose to use our contribution to help them in the fight to save a rare dolphin species found only off the coast of New Zealand. Like many such initiatives, its success depends on making politicians and lawmakers aware of the danger facing these dolphins, and working towards achieving changes in the law that will protect them. While not as exciting or glamorous the kinds of protest and activism that grab media attention, it is this kind of hard work at a political level than can affect the fate of an endangered species. TheOneRing.net is proud to be able to help WWF for Nature achieve its goals. It is especially pleasing given that our own financial security was so uncertain at the beginning of this year. Many thanks to all of you who have helped support us; it gives us pleasure to pass on our support in turn.
Here’s the state of play on the dolphin issue:
Already delayed by nearly two months, the Minister of Fisheries is due to announce measures to protect the critically endangered North Island Hector’s dolphin from fishing on the west coast of the North Island.
Before making his decision, Pete Hodgson must consult the new Minister of Conservation, and WWF understands Chris Carter has a matter of days to make his response.
“WWF urges Mr Carter to recommend the strongest action possible for protecting the world’s rarest marine dolphin”, said Chris Howe, Conservation Director for WWF New Zealand.
“Chris Carter’s first recommendation as Minister is one of the most closely watched, as the 15,000 plus emails to the Ministry of Fisheries from WWF supporters shows. It is also one of the most important.”
WWF is calling on Chris Carter to insist that the decision includes at least:
A ban on all set netting in the dolphin’s range, including in harbours
Observers on all trawlers within four nautical miles of the coast
Clear actions to enforce a new ban on commercial set netting, and to raise awareness about the existing recreational ban
“It is vital that the dolphin is fully protected before the new fishing season starts on 1 October”, said Chris Howe.
At least three dolphins died last summer from drowning in set nets, including one in a commercial set net. The population, which numbers less than 100, can only withstand one human-induced death every seven years.
Notes:
1. The North Island Hector’s dolphin is the world’s rarest marine dolphin. The population numbers less than 100, and is found between Maunganui Bluff and Pariokariwa Point on the West Coast of the North Island.
2. A previous package of management measures, made in August 2001, was overturned by judicial review in March 2002, leaving the critically endangered dolphin at risk from drowning in set nets.
3. WWF’s full submission to the Minister of Fisheries can be found at WWWF.org, setting out all of WWF’s recommendations for his decision.
For further information contact:
Megan Huber, Communications Manager, WWF New Zealand, Megan.huber@wwf.org.nz
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Mary sends in this title of a fanciful proposed spin-off of “Malcolm in the Middle” (whic of course…is only a JOKE -Xo) from the Sept.7-13 TV Guide:
“Malcolm lives out every geek’s fantasy when a magical portal transports him to the mythical land of Middle-Earth. Rampaging orcs kidnap Dewey, and only Malcolm can save him–but his mother wants him back to clean his room. Can the mighty Gandalf defeat the dreaded Lois?”
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