James has, based on her contract, every right to ask for what she wants but Variety reports that other authors of successful franchises (J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer are cited) have generally been more hands-off, recognizing that there's a difference between a five million page book and a two hour movie.

For me, it was the year they chose "Shakespeare in Love" for Best Picture and Gwyneth Paltrow as Best Actress that broke my belief that the Academy was about quality.

Never!