Confused? Anyone who has ever read The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy shouldn't be - it's the sector of space that contains our little, "mostly harmless" world.

The film version of Douglas Adams' iconic sci-fi satire ranks in Jonze "near misses" file, since he was offered the chance to direct it.

Jay Roach, who had been pondering the job himself, eventually backed out of it. Wanting the film to be in good hands, he brought the project to Spike Jonze. Jonze also passed on the movie, but suggested the directing team of Hammer and Tongs - AKA Nick Goldsmith and Garth Jennings.

Spike received a "thanks" credit for his efforts in getting them the job.