Olympics Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

On July 30, 2008, a video clip showing the rehearsal for the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing was leaked on the Internet by a South Korean television station. Prior to the leak of the video, the details of the opening ceremony had been kept secret.¹

Fast Facts

1. Video footage taped by a South Korean television station²
2. Spokesman for the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games said the reporters were told not to videotape²
3. International Olympic Committee sources said photographers may face legal action²
4. Opening Ceremony of Summer Olympics directed by Zhang Yimou¹
5. All involved have been sworn to secrecy¹
6. Video recorded at the Beijing National Stadium; also known as the Bird's Nest Stadium
7. Beijing spent over $300 million on the ceremony³
8. Features over 10,000 performers³

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