WhiteAslan writes: TORn Discussion board members took it upon themselves to personally thank PJ & company for giving us the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. After much debate, it was decided that the best way to honor them (and Professor Tolkien) would be to have trees planted in New Zealand. We were able to raise the $1650NZD (approximately $1500USD) for the trees and much more! [More]

Folks from The Edge write: We’re very excited to let you know about our current plans for the upcoming “LORD OF THE RINGS” MOVIE MARATHON CELEBRATION @ Cleveland State University, November 19-20, 2004, in Cleveland, Ohio. This event is a cooperative effort between The EDGE: Lutheran Campus Ministry & Art Gallery and the Cleveland State University Film Department. All events are FREE and open to the public. [More]

Our very own MrCere writes: TORnados, your chance to own our current styles of TORn shirts is going fast. We will no longer be replenishing our stock of our current styles of our “LOUSY” t-shirt and the “RETURN OF THE ONE PARTY” shirts so as soon as they are gone, they are GONE, never to return (probably). We get a lot of email requesting old styles of shirts and we don’t want to disappoint our fellow fans but it is unlikely that old styles will return. NOW is the chance to get these shirts while supplies last. Refunds will be issued for all orders than cannot be filled. New styles will, hopefully, be announced soon. Thanks to all TORnados who have supported TheOneRing.net with shirt purchases. Every shirt you have purchases helps keep us on line. [TORN T-Shirt Shop]

Bad news for Brad Dourif fans who planned on meeting him at ‘Horrorfind’ in Maryland on August 13th to the 15th. Katherine informs us he has had to cancel due to a filming commitment.

Ithilrande writes: There is a lovely 6 page article on Dom Monaghan in the latest issue of British Heritage entitled ‘Frodo’s Friend’. Also, the editor’s letter discusses the Britons’ ideals of kingship with reference to King Alfred and “King Aragorn”. [More]