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Posted: Thurs., May 11, 2000

Schwarzenegger help is special

Olympics event benefits Chinese organization

Thesp Arnold Schwarzenegger will help launch the Special Olympics’ first film week during the org’s festivities May 18-25 in China.

Event, which has been dubbed “The Special Olympics China Millennium March,” will take place in Beijing, Shenzhen and Shanghai.

Theatrical unspoolings will include “Eraser,” “Terminator II,” “Predator,” and “Commando.”

Other titles will air on China’s CCTV, reaching an aud of nearly 100 million. All proceeds from the week, including all revenue from TV ad sales, will be donated to Special Olympics China.

Schwarzenegger, who recently wrapped Roger Spottiswoode’s “The 6th Day,” is set to begin work on Warner Bros.’ “Collateral Damage” this summer.




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