BEIJING, May 31 -- Chinese theme stories tend to prevail in Hollywood, and many grand-produced movies have contained a great deal of Chinese elements, attracting many viewers. ¡¡

    It is reported that famous director Steven Spielberg has aimed at a traditional Chinese fairy story Journey to the West, and intended to produce a movie about it.     

    Since Mulan got high box office income in the US, Chinese stories have become hot subjects in the Hollywood.     

    More and more Chinese elements have penetrated into Hollywood movies these years. For instance, the beautiful landscape of Guilin appears in the movie Star Wars; a Chinese girl joined the shooting of Harry Poter IV as an actress; and a lot of scenes of the movie Mission: Impossible III were shot in China.     

    Moreover, more directors have begun to focus on Chinese stories in their features, such as Spielberg.     

    It is revealed that Spielberg, who will serve as an artistic consultant in designing the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008 Olympic Games, had met some Chinese directors, playwriters, and producers in China. He is greatly interested in Chinese stories, especially Journey to the West. But specific production plan hasn't come out.