Tolkien epic is lord of the net

The $200m epic, in production in New Zealand and not due for release for a year and a half, is already burgling box-office treasure and causing a storm on the internet, with a promotional trailer breaking download records. It has also spawned a plethora of fan sites picking over everything from Liv as a love interest, to leaked set info, and the provision of armour for 15000 extras by the Wellington Knitting Club.