China's famous action star Jackie Chan plans to lead a hot-air balloon team flying from Britain to France at the opening ceremony of his new Hollywood movie Around the World in 80 Days.

The film will be premiered in June.

According to the film giant, Disney Company, the Hollywood star is launching a worldwide marketing splash which will cost about 100 million Yuan or US$12.5 million.

The movie is based on the Jules Verne classic novel and set during the 19th century.

(CRI March 19, 2004)