OK, so Spaihts went to a general meeting at Scott Free, was put on the spot to come up with a prequel idea, and made up an off-the-cuff Von Daniken-Chariots of the Gods story.
This is why you don't commit yourself to an off-the-top-off-your-head movie pitch and paint yourself into the stupid corner. You make your excuses, you tell them you have an idea but it needs refinement and that you'll get back to them by the end of the week.
Thanks Jon.
TC