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After hours of rehearsals, costume changes, make-up, and light and sound checks, the elaborate stage at Tianqiao Theater was set for the promotional kick-off of The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, a new USD 35 Million, 3D IMAX epic story from acclaimed director Tsui Hark. The auditorium was packed with screaming fans there to catch a glimpse of the film’s star cast. Although the director and the lead actor, Jet Li, were well known to the fans, the real heart palpitating screams were saved for the younger members of the cast: Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Li Yuchun, Kwai Lun-mei, Louis Fan, Mavis Fan (Taiwanese singing sensation), and acting newcomer Wu Di (former wushu world champion).

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, the final installment of the epic decade-long Harry Potter series is indeed as satisfying and titillating as all the reviews claim, and catching the midnight showing in Beijing was a surprisingly interactive experience.

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