 Universal Studios took the unusual step of allowing early previews  of the unfinished film. The first early preview was in November 2004  in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles CA, when the release date  for the film was still early 2005. The 5 May 2005 previews were held  in 10 cities, the 26 May 2005 previews were held in 20 cities, and  the 23 June 2005 previews were held in 35 cities. An early preview  was also held on the Gold Coast, Qld, Australia on Friday 22 July  2005.