Meanwhile, Clooney’s big $ Sponsor Omega….

Box-office favourite George Clooney is stepping up the pressure on one of the main Olympic sponsors to take a stand over China’s foreign policy, the BBC reported on Tuesday. A longtime critic of China’s role in the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Clooney advertises Omega Watches, one of the worldwide partners for Beijing 2008.

“I have talked with Omega (about China) for over a year and will continue to talk to Omega,” the Hollywood superstar told BBC Sport.

Clooney’s comments were confirmed by Nick Hayek, the chief executive of the Swatch Group which owns Omega. He told BBC Sport: “We have indeed discussed this issue with Mr Clooney. “We have full respect for his strong engagement in the fight for the good cause and share his opinion, especially concerning Darfur, and we are proud to work with a person who has such high ethical views.

Via AP