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The old ladies and fellas you see dancing in the parks in the morning, China´s "forgotten generation", rarely gets a chance to be the central subject in Chinese movies. Director Ye Kai is now presenting an exception to that rule, by creating a feel-good comedy about a charming group of elderly amateur dancers, caught up in a quest to win a competition that will let them take part in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

Now that the awe from the Olympic ceremony has subsided, tech boffins have been analyzing the extravaganza with a fine tooth comb. In addition to CGI firework footprints and lip syncing children, Gizmodo has found images of the Windows blue error screen projected onto the roof of the Olympic stadium during Li Ning's torch flight. Whoops!

In the quest for perfection during the Olympics opening ceremony, another boo-boo has been revealed.

A gamer's perspective on Beijing's CGI footprints at kotaku.com.

And so it begins. Today, with the Olympics to open at 8:08pm tonight, the world will see China, and more importantly, Beijing in all its splendour. For better or worse, Beijing and the lives of its 16 million residents have been irrevocably changed.

What do you think?

Attracting celebrities, dignitaries, and mass media coverage, the Opening Ceremonies are a highlight of the Games, showcasing the spirit of Special Olympics and the athlete's achievements through the theme I know I can.

Tyson will travel to Luodian Friday for a golf charity event. The Luodian government will be authorizing Tyson as an honorary resident.