Things are getting ugly.
‘Peter Jackson Takes the Gloves Off’ “ http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/09/26/38803-peter-jackson-takes-the-gloves-off/ “
Jackson says that coming to a deal with the unions would be a crime under New Zealand law. He threatens to close down production in New Zealand, and take the movies to Eastern Europe, delaying it further. In another story on TORN Sir Ian Mckellan and Cate Blanchett are talking about honoring the union position.
This is all about who gets how much of residuals and merchandising for how long. Rather than mess with the greatest movies of all times, pick some cheap-ass production by Michael Moore for a last stand. That should put things in perspective.