China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People`s Republic of China is pleased to announce that 2002 Academy Award Best Picture Nominee Moulin Rouge!, featuring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, takes front row center this month as one of the leading Hollywood films on China`s largest airline.

The action heats up with Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft in the adventure thriller Tomb Raider; Mark Wahlberg goes ape in Tim Burton`s retelling of Planet of the Apes and true love finds John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale staring in Serendipity.

China Southern Airlines is the only airline in China to offer a wide selection of major Hollywood films as part of its in-flight entertainment service.

Leading Chinese films include Love Me, Love My Money, Every Dog Has His Date and The Emperor`s Shadow.

In-flight entertainment programming aboard China Southern Airlines has obtained the permission from the State Copyright Bureau, the PRC Ministry of Culture and obtained all broadcast rights.

All in-flight movies on China Southern Airlines are bilingual and are available on the airlines` Boeing 777-21B, 777-200, 757 and Airbus A320 service.

China Southern Airlines is also pleased to screen The Chinese World Humor Collection - a slate of special video collections featuring legendary Chinese comedians Xiangsheng and Xiaaopin; The CSN Chinese Video Magazine; Chinese Sports Report - a global recap of the world of sport; Channel V with MTV-styled programming provided by Star TV, featuring the hottest Asian and international Pop and Rock artists and The CSN English Video Magazine featuring Classic Animal Tracks from the BBC; Next Step by Discovery TV; Fashion TV and vintage Tom & Jerry cartoons.

China Southern Airlines is proud to feature the Boeing 777, the most state-of-the-art aircraft in the world.  Each economy seat is equipped with an individual crystal PTV screen with stereo headsets.  Passengers aboard China Southern Airlines` Boeing 777 aircraft enjoy up to 11 channels of motion picture and informational programming selections with private, fully adjustable video monitors.

All in-flight entertainment information is available in the all-new Southern Comfort Magazine, China Southern Airlines` new entertainment and in-flight shopping guide - a bilingual, bi-monthly publication that stylishly reflects China Southern Airlines` international reputation for excellence.

Published in both Chinese and English, Southern Comfort Magazine provides essential information on the latest movies, TV shows and music entertainment available on China Southern Airlines` modern fleet of Boeing 777, 757 and Airbus A320 aircraft. In addition, Southern Comfort Magazine encompasses a comprehensive guide of duty-free products available for in-flight sales on all international flights.

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