From AP via The Washington Post:
There’s more to Chinese culture than lanterns and opera, says film director Zhang Yimou _ and he plans to prove it at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Zhang, chief director for the opening and closing ceremonies, says he hopes to use lesser-known Chinese elements.
Zhang says the ceremonies will show international solidarity as well as Chinese characteristics, and that Hollywood director Steven Spielberg _ one of a team of international consultants _ wants to be more than just an adviser. [Full Text]