Peter Jackson, Harvey Weinstein feud that nearly killed Lord of the Rings franchise – NEWS.com.au

New details have emerged about Peter Jackson and Harvey Weinsteins alleged feud while making The Lord of the Rings movies.The film series is known today as one of the most successful trilogies ever made and brought the fantasy writing of acclaimed author J.R.R. Tolkien to the mainstream. However, there was a time when the director’s vision for the vast, expansive storyline struggled to pass the standards of disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist, Weinstein.
In an essay penned by Drew McWeeny…

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