Although he was not shortlisted for the position, the clinical director dealing with applications searched for the publications and discovered Dr Clark's claims were false.

BBC: 'Lying' doctor David Clark to return to work

The Hobbit, now in pre-production in New Zealand under director Peter Jackson, is also dealing with a labor dispute that threatens to further delay production on the picture which is slated for release in December 2012.

FORBES: MGM Creditors Want to Consider Other Options

"We felt strongly about dealing with an American fabricator, " says William Ripp, director of Lamar Digital.

FORBES: Bright, Very Bright