: May Peter Jackson forgive me for doing this, but I cannot stand idly by in silence any longer.

: I have it on what I consider to be good authority that substantial changes have been made to the script for the three-film version. The prologue, in particular, is supposed to have been completely thrown out and rewritten.

: You'll not find that anywhere but here, I might add, so don't bother going to look for confirmation.

: And, no, I don't know what the rewrite is about, although I have my suspicions (and I am afraid I shall not share them -- not yet -- I don't want to chase off any potential opportunities for future private exchanges).

: I am not on Jackson's payroll by any means, and do not have any real inside lines, but there is MUCH I have not told you folks. I think the audience is in for some real treats when they finally see these movies....

Oh sure. Dangle that in front of us then snatch it away. You're a cruel, cruel man Michael.

Russ