Welcome To Middle-earth

For many at Cannes this year, the most anticipated moment is not the bestowing of awards, nor is it the premiere of any of the top films making their debut at the festival. No, for hordes of anxious journalists and fans alike, the true reason for their pilgrimage to the south of France was realised on Friday night (11 May) and it only lasted 20 miutes. An entire sequence from The Lord Of The Rings was graciously bestowed upon the salivating throng; the first to see this work-in-progress, all present sat back and prepared to be amazed. They weren