Danny Boyle mum on Asia for next film

June 17, 2009 Boyle, who has not previously seen festival jury duty, said he accepted Shanghai's invitation to be president of its competition jury because "Slumdog Millionaire" was allowed to be widely released in China. During the festival he has been energetic, accessible and, despite seeing three films per day, has often been spotted hanging out in the lobby of the adjacent hotel. Boyle describes the jury process as valuable, because we are helping to build profile and careers, but he admits to being concerned about not being too bossy.

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