In the next week and a half we will be spot-lighting the sponsors that make the ‘Two Towers – One Party‘ celebration possible. Today we look at one of the Premiere Sponsors: EA Games. Please support our sponsor.
Electronic Arts (EA) is the world’s leading independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for personal computers and advanced entertainment systems. Since its inception, EA has garnered more than 700 awards for outstanding software in the U.S. and Europe. EA markets its products worldwide under four brand logos and has over 33 product franchises that have reached more than a million unit sales worldwide. [Visit EA Games]
We made some small updates to our FAQ area today.
One of the complaints from last year’s party was how long it took to get into the club and the fact that many fans lost their “Goody Baggins.” As a result, we decided to pass the ‘Goody Baggins’ will be given to guests as they leave the party. Extra staff will be on hand throughout the night to hand out the gift bags as you leave.
Parking – The lot directly behind the Hollywood Athletic Club will be available for party guests FREE of charge. This lot can hold 200 cars, but we expect it to fill fast. Please plan accordingly. There is also a lot across the street available, for approximately $8/day.
One of our fans MG sends this tidbit for women attending the party. If you have yet to find a dress, there is another option of renting one! While we can’t vouch for this service personally, it is an option for you last minute Louises. [More]
Putting on one of the largest parties in Hollywood on Oscar night is no piece of cake! Thanks to the generous support of our party sponsors, we are able to celebrate the success of The Two Towers in glorious Hollywood style. In the coming weeks we will be telling you more about the sponsors who made this event happen. Here is a list of our sponsors for ‘Two Towers – One Party:’
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles
Black Label Games
EA Games
Games Workshop
Houghton Mifflin
American Flyer
Noble Collection
Serious USA
Wychwood Brewery
Please support these sponsors! They have proven their loyalty to making fan events a reality.
Won’t Billy Boyd be proud!
Celtic folk-rockers Emerald Rose will be featured performers at the upcoming “Two Towers: One Party.”
Emerald Rose is a high energy Celtic folk rock band that blends harmony vocals, pennywhistle, world percussion and driving guitars and bass. Their music ranges from traditional jigs and reels to original folk rock and pop songs. The band often draws from Celtic myth and legend to create their unique sound.
Emerald Rose is well known to Celtic music fans in the Southeast, and the band has been forging a following in the New York and Boston areas during the past two years. Band member Brian (Logan) Sullivan says, “We had a chance to share table space with TheOneRing.net at Dragon*Con 2001 in Atlanta, just before the first movie hit, and we’ve been Tolkien fans for years, so that was exciting for us. Last year we played their ‘Evening at Bree’ costume party, where elves, hobbits and rangers ended up dancing a spontaneous Macarena to one of our songs! It was great to be the house band at the Inn of the Prancing Pony! We’re looking forward to a fun-filled show out in Hollywood, and we’re delighted to be able to present some of our music to such a talented group of folks!”
“We read Tolkien aloud at home for our family time, so this opportunity is very special to us. Sharing LOTR with our kids has been a peak experience. We have all been very impressed by the movies – they have been a constant topic of conversation and (sometimes heated) debate among the band”. All four members have are long-time fans of the Tolkien series and have been avid fantasy gamers for years. They are passionate fans of Magic: The Gathering, and play fervently when on tour.
Science fiction and fantasy cons are some of their favorite gigs. The band has been musical guests at I*Con in New York, DragonCon and Fantasm in Atlanta, and they will be the Filk Guests of Honor at Galacticon 2003 in Chattanooga.
Emerald Rose has been touring throughout the Eastern US for the past two years. Their cd “Bending Tradition” won them international critical acclaim and radio airplay across the US and in Canada, Europe and Australia. Their subsequent release, “Fire in the Head – Emerald Rose Live” has garnered even greater enthusiasm from fans and the press, propelling the band into full time touring and recording. Early 2003 will see the group releasing their traditionally influenced cd, “Celtic Crescent”. The band has received over 380,000 downloads at internet music site http://www.mp3.com, and charted #1 songs in several musical genres.
Emerald Rose will be wearing kilts from Utilikilts. The Utilikilts Co. in Seattle is known as the originator of the casual, functional, everyday, Men’s Unbifurcated Garment called “The Utilikilt”.
Utilikilts are available in waist sizes from 27″ to 60″ and beyond, and in a variety of lengths. All Utilikilts have large, pockets, and belt-loops. There are six models: the heavy-duty, Workman’s kilt, (comes in Black, caramel or chocolate, with tool rigging and extra pockets.) The graceful, Black, Wool Tuxedo kilt. The stunning, black, Leather kilt. The light-weight, yet durable Original kilt, which comes in Black, Olive, Grey, Navy Blue, Tan Khaki, Green Camo, and Nightwatch Camo. And lastly, the Classic Blue Denim. Custom Beer Gut Cuts available. Priced from $110.00 to $600.00 Order by phone: 1-866-666-MYUK or online: www.utilikilts.com
Emerald Rose is currently touring in the Southeast US. They have a website at http://www.emeraldrose.com, and a free song download page at http://www.mp3.com/emeraldrose.
CD’s are available from their website, or can be ordered from Amazon.com and CDbaby.com.
Contact: Brian Sullivan 706 864-0882
Website: http://www.emeraldrose.com
Music Downloads at http://www.mp3.com/emeraldrose
The Oscar-nominations were announced just now and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers picked up a nomination for Best Film alongside ‘The Hours’, ‘Chicago’, ‘Gangs of New York’ and ‘The Pianist’. Unfortunately no Best Director-nomination for PJ or Best Supporting Actor for Andy Serkis this year.
In the ‘smaller’ categories The Two Towers picked up nominations for:
Art Direction
Film Editing
Sound
Sound Editing
and Visual Effects!
Check out the entire list of nominations here!
What do you think of the TTT noms, or the Oscars in general? Post your feedback here!
