Jack Morton joins Olympic roster

Hong Kong - The Beijing Organizing Committee (BOCOG) has appointed Jack Morton Worldwide as production consultant for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Jack Morton has earned recognition for serving as producer of the last 2004 Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies in Athens. It also helped mark the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.

Ben Taylor, MD Asia at Jack Morton, said more details about the agency's appointment will be announced soon. He added it was a great honor to be recognised by BOCOG.

"We are delighted to be working with BOCOG and their artistic director, Zhang Yimou, on these prestigious and eagerly awaited Olympic ceremonies" Lois Jacobs, president Jack Morton Worldwide, said.