After Video Leak China Forbids Recording Devices in Final Rehersal

The venues are built, the athletes are arriving in Beijing. Now performers are going through the paces ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony Aug. 8 at the iconic 'Bird's Nest' stadium.

This is the release from The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad

Notice: Recording devices forbidden at opening ceremony dress rehearsal
Updated: 2008-08-02 15:34:14

"Cameras, video cameras, and all other recording equipment are forbidden at the dress rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Games, scheduled for August 2 and August 5. In addition, cameras and recording systems on mobile phones are not to be used during the dress rehearsals. Any information leaked to the public about the opening ceremony will be dealt with severely."