Film-maker Steven Spielberg is joining the design team for the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a consultant to Zhang Yimou who will lead the team.Spielberg, whose last film, Munich, concentrated on the killing of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics, said: "Our one goal is to give the world a taste of peace, friendship and understanding. Through the visual arts, the art of celebration of life, we are dedicated to making this the most emotional opening ceremony ever."
Zhang, 54, said: "I'm very honoured. I make a solemn promise to the Chinese people I will complete the task beautifully and successfully."
The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place in the Chinese capital on 8 August 2008.
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