Ring*Con news
Live Twitter from RingCon 2010 – 15th to 17th October 2010
This year’s RingCon will offer Live Twitter for the first time. You can find us on http://www.twitter.com/ringcon
If you are interested in live news please follow us on Twitter to read our news during the whole RingCon weekend. We will tweet news like “which star guest is currently or will be next on stage”, “which lecture will be the next”, we will tweet the current schedule of the photo sessions, the current status of the autograph session and so on. If we have time left, we will try to tweet some pictures from RingCon.
If you don’t have a Twitter-Account and you don't want to register at Twitter to follow us, please use the RSS-Feed offered by Twitter. The internet address for your Feedreader: http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/40376592.rss
We would be very pleased if lots of people used this new kind of live-news directly from RingCon 2010.
Your RingCon Team
25th August 2010 – Day Tickets
From now on you can purchase day tickets for RingCon 2010 in our ticket shop. Please choose between tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The prices for day tickets are as follows:
Friday: 40 Euro, Saturday: 49 Euro, Sunday: 40 Euro
20th August 2010 – Cancellation Jonathan Harding
Unfortunately Jonathan Harding is not able to attend RingCon 2010 due to filming commitments.
19th August 2010 - News about the Costume-Contest at RingCon 2010:
Due to too few registrations for the Costume-Contest, at this year’s RingCon a Talent Contest will be held, too. Maybe some fan-videos will also be shown.
However, we have news: Participants who have a great show idea, maybe a comedy or a wizard show, a vampire-show etc., can register for the Contest, even if they don't have a self-made costume.
Required is of course that there is a context to the different topics of RingCon and RingCon itself.
The Contest will have the same categories as last year, like Best Performance and Best Laugh.
Therefore the Contest undergoes a little change. The Contest will get a show evening character. What do you think? What would you like to see? Could you imagine being a part at this year’s Contest? Is the Contest more interesting to you due to this change?
Your feedback is very important for us. You can always register for the Contest by sending an E-Mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Let’s all create a great Contest, which should become one of the highlights at RingCon 2010.
16th August 2010 – RingCon program online
The RingCon 2010 program is online now. You can download the PDF file in our section “Program”.
10th August 2010 – James and Oliver Phelps!!!
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We finally got them! Probably the world’s most famous twins, James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley from the Harry Potter movies), are confirmed for RingCon 2010. Both will have a lot to tell about the filming of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows” Part One and Two and of course about their colleagues and friends on set. Let’s look forward to the Phelps Twins – a huge highlight at RingCon 2010.
10th August 2010 – Video Contest at RingCon 2010
At this year’s RingCon a Video Contest will be held. If you want to participate, please send your video in .mpeg or .avi file to FedCon GmbH, Unterfeldweg 3, D-86199 Augsburg
Important: Please send your video until 31st August 2010 to FedCon GmbH. All submissions have to include: the video-file, your name (or your nickname) and your address.
You don’t need to state any categories, we will decide on the categories by viewing the video-clips. Let your imagination run free!Please note, the maximum running-time of your video is 5 minutes.Unfortunately we cannot guarantee for playability of the video-files. DVDs which are not able to run or cannot being changed into a presentation-DVD cannot take part in the Video Contest. If we don't have enough participants – we don’t hope so – the Video Contest will be merged with the Costume Contest, as it was done at last year’s RingCon.Apart from that, app. 4 weeks before RingCon you can read in the program schedule when, where and how the Contest will take place this year.
If you will participate in the Video Contest with a video file, please write a short information note to
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. Subject: Video Contest
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in our message board (Link) or send an E-Mail to Kitty.
9th August 2010 - Information concerning the Stunt Workshop
From now on you will find important information concerning the Stunt Workshop with Dayna Chiplin and Allan Smith in our section Events
The Workshop will be held in English
4th August 2010 – Tattoos & Piercings at RingCon 2010
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The team of the Tattoo & Piercing studio “WUR” from Saxony is looking forward to be back with their booth at RingCon 2010.
We would like to tattoo you a permanent memory of this event by means of a Tattoo or a Piercing.
Would you like Gollum to remind you of the hunt for the treasure or would you prefer to wear the Cullen’s emblem for eternity?
At RingCon 2010 we can make it possible!
30th July 2010 - Tolkien Around the World With 20 Tolkien Societies
Marie-Noëlle Biemer introduces Tolkien Societies from around the globe and gives an overview of the colourful activities that can be pursued in the name of the Professor.
Marie-Noëlle Biemer studied English, Russian and Business at the Justus-Liebig-Universität in Gießen and Business Studies at the University of Bradford, UK. She wrote her diploma thesis on “William Morris’s Prose Romances and Their Influence on Tolkien”, taking a look at Morris’s late fantastic romances and some striking similarities that can be found in Tolkien’s works on Middle-earth. She now works as an assistant at a private university in Frankfurt. As vice chairwoman of the German Tolkien Society, she spends her free time organising events for Tolkien enthusiasts and is an editor of the society’s magazine Der Flammifer von Westernis.
26th July 2010 - The ONE Ring … and more!
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Not exactly from the fires of Mordor, but the famous and popular original jewelry from “Lord of the Rings” has been guaranteed manufactured by Schumann Design for years. Besides the well known products, the ONE Ring and the symbol of eternal love, Arwen’s evenstar, a vast number of novelties have been added. The current assortment includes Elvish Silver Necklaces and new rings, among others the demoniac Balrog. Nothing for cowards! At RingCon 2010, Schumann-Design will again offer the option to immerse into Tolkien’s universe. All visitors have the option to create their own and unique ONE Ring right next to the booth. There is no limit in your own creativity. Whether runes, elvish or Mordor’s language, we will create an absolutely unique Ring by visitor’s script and therefore an absolutely individual item. The Ring will be produced directly at our booth and after a short production time you can put it on your finger. To be sure, we go in for highest level of quality in material and processing by the jeweler’s craft. This is possible due to an ultra-modern Phaser-Laser production system, which will go on tour in Germany for the first time. You can choose between stainless steel, blackline, titanium, silver and tungsten directly at the booth. All articles have the original NewLine Cinema logo and mark our product as an original. Products and information on http://www.schumann-design.com or http://www.schmuckdieb.de You will find prices for the ONE Ring in Events The engraving form as PDF file (only in German available) |
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26th July 2010 -RingCon Charity
We are glad to announce a new Charity campaign at RingCon 2010.
A whole new team will organize a Charity booth, where you can purchase lots of items for Fantasy fans. The Charity team will also hold the popular auction with wonderful and unique items, donated by fans and stars. In addition, you can collect your small change and donate it at the Charity booth.
You can find information about the Charity in our section "Events" and you can learn more about the charity and the items at www.ringcon-for-charity.de
“Together we can make a difference”
20th July 2010 – Tom Felton!
Tom Felton, the nasty Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter movies, is attending RingCon 2010. Last year he had to cancel his appearance at our Convention due to filming schedules, so he owes us and first of all you, the fans and visitors, the attendance at RingCon. He will attend our Convention in October, so let’s look forward to Tom Felton!
20th July 2010 - Workshops Lori Dungey
Lori Dungey will offer two workshops at RingCon 2010.
Read more in "Events"
14th July 2010 – Bruce Spence
Bruce Spence is one of the leading actors in “Legend of the Seeker”, portraying Zeddicus Zu’l Zorander. Bruce is also very well known due to his role as “The Mouth of Sauron” in “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”. After his appearance at RingCon 2006 in Fulda, Bruce is coming back and attending RingCon 2010.
1st July 2010 – Vampire Dance at Ring*Con 2010
Invitation to all creatures of the night
At this year’s Ring*Con the Vampire Dance / Party will be held for the second time. The Dance of the Vampires will start on Friday evening as soon as every vampire and other creature of the night has climbed out of their coffin! It starts with a ball and ends with a big party. All fantasy creatures are welcome to drink blood. ;-)
We are looking forward to a big, funny and great party!
The Vampire Clan from FedCon’s office
30th June 2010 – Jonathan Harding
Jonathan Harding (Erestor / Dinendal – „Lord of the Rings“) is attending Ring*Con 2010. He was born on 2nd May 1978, in Timaru, New Zealand. Technically, Jonathan had three different jobs on “The Lord of the Rings”. He was working in the production crew, and played two Elf – “Erestor” and “Dinendal”. Jonathan has also appeared in „The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe“ and “The Cronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” and has certainly a lot to tell about his projects in his Q&A sessions. Of course he will also give autographs and do the famous photo sessions.
29th June 2010 – Nicola Bardola – Author
Nicola Bardola, author of “The Twilight Phenomenon” will attend Ring*Con 2010 and give a reading with a signing session afterwards. He will also attend a discussion, organized by Twiary/Volturi Blog.
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What is Robert Pattinson reading?
29th June 2010 – Allan Smith – Stunt Double Legolas in „Lord of the Rings“
Allan Smith has worked as Orlando Bloom’s (Legolas) stunt double in the three “Lord of the Rings” movies and also in “Kingdom of Heaven”. He will attend Ring*Con 2010 and he will offer there a stunt-workshop together with Dayna Chiplin.
28th June 2010 - Cultus Ferox in concert at Ring*Con 2010
Ring*Con is proud to announce Cultus Ferox, a very well known German Medieval Band. Cultus Ferox will perform 2 – 3 small gigs on Ring*Con during Saturday and they will perform a big concert on Saturday Evening.
Information about Cultus Ferox on http://www.cultusferox.com (choose the English section)
25th June 2010 – Meal Packages at Ring*Con 2010
The Maritim Hotel in
Details to the Meal Package as PDF file
You can order the Meal Package in our ticket shop. If you have already your Ring*Con ticket, of course you can separately order the Meal Package in our shop.
24th June 2010 – Dayna Chiplin – Leading Stunt Double “Legend of the Seeker”
Dayna Chiplin worked as leading stunt double of the leading actress in “Legend of the Seeker", she also worked in “Lord of the Rings”, “The Cronicles of Narnia” and “Xena” and she will offer a stunt-workshop at Ring*Con 2010.
24th June 2010 – Jason Manns
Jason Manns is an actor and musician. Jason’s songs have had placements in televisions shows including ABC’s “Carpoolers” and CW’s “Supernatural” and he is a close friend to Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. Jason Mann will perform a live-concert at Ring*Con.
You can find information about Jason on his website: http://www.jasonmanns.com/
23rd June 2010 – Jodelle Ferland (Bree Tanner Twilight: Eclipse) is attending Ring*Con 2010
Jodelle Ferland, best known as Bree Tanner in the new Twilight movie “Eclipse” is confirmed for Ring*Con 2010. Fans also know her character from Stephenie Meyer’s new novel “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner”.
Jodelle will attend Ring*Con 2010, she has a lot to tell about herself, her career, the filming of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” and of course her colleagues.
You can watch an official Video about Jodelle Ferland and her character Bree Tanner here on youtube:
21st June 2010: Lecturers, Experts and Workshops at Ring*Con
What would be Ring*Con without any discussions, lectures and workshops?
Right! It wouldn’t be the same and we all would miss a lot. Therefore we are proud to be able to announce you several experts and lecturers:
Dr. Oliver Bidlo, Marcel Bülles, Anne Finke, Stefan Servos, Anja Stürzer und Ulrike Wyche will attend Ring*Con 2010 and enrich the Convention with interesting topics.
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In addition we are able to announce the first workshops, which will be held in German. Take a look here in “Events” – subject at the moment only in German available.
16th June 2010: Blood Ties author Tanya Huff is attending Ring*Con 2010
Tanya Huff lives in rural Ontario, Canada with her partner Fiona Patton and, as of last count, nine cats. Her 26 novels and 68 short stories include horror, heroic fantasy, urban fantasy, comedy, and space opera. She's written four essays for Ben Bella's pop culture collections. Her Blood series was turned into the 22 episode BLOOD TIES and writing episode nine allowed her to finally use her degree in Radio & Television Arts. Her latest novel is THE TRUTH OF VALOR (DAW, September 2010) When not writing, she practices her guitar and spends too much time on line.
Tanya Huff will do a Q&A session on stage at Ring*Con and hopefully do a special Q&A session together with Kyle Schmid and Dylan Neal.
16th June 2010: Hotel Rooms in the Kaiserhof Hotel Bonn are now bookable in our Ticket Shop
15th June 2010: Star Guest from Harry Potter
George Harris (he played Kingsley Shacklebolt in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) is attending Ring*Con 2010. He is also best known as Katanga in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and lots of other TV and movie appearances. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0364711/
14th June 2010: Star Guests from Lord of the Rings
We are glad to announce the first confirmed star guests from Lord of the Rings:
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| Craig Parker Darken Rahl - Legend of the Seeker |
Mark Ferguson Master of Ceremonies |
Lori Dungey Mrs Bracegirdle - LotR |
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Seth Clearwater from Twilight: Eclipse is confirmed for Ring*Con 2010
