> I believe that it is due to the lack of strong producers who have >allowed the director to have final cut of the picture.

It's a bit hard to be sure without access to the contracts or in-depth reporting but I don't think many Hollywood directors actually have right to final cut.  It's far more common to read about films being edited rather than directors who can hold off such cutting.

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