Maxim Movies is a new movie themed Maxim publications, so naturally it already has an award to give away for best and worst film. Take a look: Load up on hot dogs! Grab another tub of popcorn!…the magazine will allow you, the ever-important everyday moviegoer, to have your own say in the 2003 Maxim Movie Awards. [More]
Day: March 19, 2003
“Rohan cannot come.” Gondor is under seige and cut off from its allies as the forces of Sauron swarm Minas Tirith. Can the city hold?
Return of the King – Book V, Chapter 4: Siege of Gondor
Through the eyes of Pippin, we see the dissension between Gondor’s leaders , the distrust between Denethor and Gandalf, and the rift between Denethor and his son, Faramir. We witness the growing despair that sweeps the Tower of the Guard as Sauron’s hordes sweep across the river and lay siege to Minas Tirith. [More]
“Rohan cannot come.” Gondor is under seige and cut off from its allies as the forces of Sauron swarm Minas Tirith. Can the city hold?
Return of the King – Book V, Chapter 4: Siege of Gondor
Through the eyes of Pippin, we see the dissension between Gondor’s leaders , the distrust between Denethor and Gandalf, and the rift between Denethor and his son, Faramir. We witness the growing despair that sweeps the Tower of the Guard as Sauron’s hordes sweep across the river and lay seige to Minas Tirith.
Whether you want to talk about objects such as Grond and the Great Gate of Minas Tirith, Tolkien’s vivid descriptions of war, or the growing mental disintegration of Denethor the Steward, this chapter is sure to provide great discussion material.
Join us this weekend at hall of fire!
Upcoming Discussions:
March 28-29:
What would you like to see included or dis-included in RoTK? Why? What needs to be cut, and what must stay? How would you avoid creating a critical/popular disaster? Chance for everyone to play scriptwriter/director.
Place:
#thehalloffire on theonering.net server; come to theonering.net’s chat room Barliman’s and then type /join #thehalloffire .
Times:
Saturday Chat: 5:30 pm ET (17:30) [also 11:30 pm (23:30) CET and 7:30 am Sunday (07:30) AET]
Sunday Chat: 7:00 pm (19:00) CET [also 1:00 pm (13:00) ET and 4:00 am (04:00) Monday morning AET]
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CET = Central European Time, Central Europe
Do you have a possible topic for Hall of Fire? Drop us a line at halloffire@theonering.net. And don’t forget that you can check out previous chats here.
There are a limited number of tickets available to ‘Two Towers – One Party.’ I have a feeling these will go fast, so if you missed your chance before, don’t miss out now! [More]
So you have your reservations and you ready to attend the largest fan-run Lord of the Rings celebration ever. Besides the live entertainment and various activities taking place throughout the night, you might ask, “What else can I expect?” How about the opportunity to bid on some of the most sought after collectibles available! [More]
So you have your reservations and you ready to attend the largest fan-run Lord of the Rings celebration ever. Besides the live entertainment and various activities taking place throughout the night, you might ask, “What else can I expect?” How about the opportunity to bid on some of the most sought after collectibles available!
Here is a list of the items that will be available during a silent auction:
Giant TTT Banner – 50ft x 20ft Official ‘The Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers.’ Generously donated by a local theater chain.
2002 Official Academy Awards Poster signed by ‘The One Party to Rule them All’ VIP attendees – This piece is professionally framed and includes the signatures of Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Richard Taylor, and others.
The Watcher in the Water Statue – Pre-Production Piece. Retail value of $250. (Regular version is yet to be released) [Standard Watcher Info]
The Balrog Statue – Pre-Production/Clear Resin. Unique piece. The standard version is sold out and had a retail value of $300. [Standard Balrog Info]
Moria Orc Swordsman Statue Signed by WETA Workshop crew at Comic Con 2002 – Retail value of $125 previous to signing. Signatures include Richard Taylor, Daniel Falconer, Gino Acevedo, Warren Mahy and others. This piece is also signed by Sala Baker(Sauron) and Lawrence Makoare (Lurtz). A Houghton Mifflin display stand is included in this auction. [Statue Info]
Bronzed ‘No Admittance’ Bookends w/ Houghton Mifflin Display Stand – The popular ‘No Admittance except on Party Business’ Bookends retail at $60. These are the exact same sculpt, yet in a gorgeous bronzed format. [Original Bookends Info]
The Alan Lee Lithograph and Filmstrip Collectible – Hand signed by Peter Jackson, Alan Lee and Richard Taylor. Retail value of $599. [More Info]
Orthanc Environment – Pre-Production piece. The yet to be released environment from Sideshow/Weta Collectibles. Retail value of $95. [Orthanc Info]
Other items will be available and we hope to announce previous to the party.
Silent auctions will last until approximately 10pm-10:30pm on party night. We will be accepting Visa, Mastercard, and Discover for bids. Winners will be able to immediately take their prize with them, or choose to have TheOneRing.net ship it. Shipping however will be charged to the winning bidder.