Silly Hobbit, never judge a book by its cover :) I did and it took 20 years before I read Lord of the Rings, and how I missed out.
The rumors about ABM was started by Harvey Weinstein of Miramax, and promulgated by Matt Drudge, in an effort to boost "In the Bedroom" Oscar hopes. The Oscar adds millions of dollars to the bottom line.
Harvey Weinstein is associated with Lord of the Rings in a limited way. The movie started with Miramax. Weinstein put $20 million dollars in the movie before they shut the purse. Miramax wanted Jackson to cut costs by combining all three books into one picture. Jackson said, "what's the point of making the picture if you have to cut out the best parts out." He went shopping for another studio. Finally, and just when he had given up hope, New Line stepped up to the plate. The head of New Line only asked one question. If it's three books, why not make it three movies. Jackson was only going to make two movies. So, New Line bought the project from Miramax and paid Weinstein. Weinstein still wanted executive producer credits. He got them. If LOTR wins the award, Weinstein will get the Oscar (one of four - four executive producers) Whether he speaks or not, is another matter.
John Nash was on 60 Minutes last Sunday. This is a man who has overcome much. He is to be admired. He admitted that in his mental conditions during the '60's, he said unflattering things about Jewish people. He denies being gay. The part in the book (indecent exposure in a public bath) was unsubstantiated anyway.