Sir Rols Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Well, seeing as it's early morning here in Oz, I'll treat myself to an English brekkie as I watch it - bacon, eggs, kippers and black pudding! And english breakfast tea to wash it all down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceXIX Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have a question that has probably already been answered, but where someone from the U.S. watch it live? If I remember right, youtube was going to be broadcasting some stuff live? Is the OC part of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have a question that has probably already been answered, but where someone from the U.S. watch it live? If I remember right, youtube was going to be broadcasting some stuff live? Is the OC part of that? NBC doesn't show it live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormiermax Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 NBC doesn't show it live? I'm pretty sure every mainstream broadcaster will be broadcasting it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarJoLe Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 " Red Arrows to mark Opening Ceremony The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) also announced today that the world-famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team will perform a nine-ship flypast in Big Battle formation to symbolically link the whole of the UK and provide a quintessential British welcome on the day of the Olympic Opening Ceremony (27 July). Further details of the London 2012 Live Sites up and down the country have also been announced. The big screens, run in partnership between London 2012, the BBC and local authorities, and supported by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor, partners BT and Lloyds TSB, and supporters Cisco and Cadbury, will become fully dedicated to coverage of London 2012 from May onwards." http://www.london2012.com/news/2012/04/millions-of-people-around-the-uk-get-ready-to-welcome-th.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 The red arrows have been booked for the opening ceremony its official. Wasn't it the Sun that claimed they were banned from appearing, tut tut, they should hold their heads in shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durban Sandshark Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I need to mention from my last post here on the possibility of Sir Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, and Dame Kelly Holmes as additional British Olympic legends in the Opening Ceremony. Though in the case of Adlington, her competition could start the following day and thus can't really take part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I expect Kelly Holmes, Chris Hoy, Steve Redgrave and Daley Thompson to all figure prominently. I suspect Tanni Grey-Thompson will be included too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 The red arrows have been booked for the opening ceremony its official. Wasn't it the Sun that claimed they were banned from appearing, tut tut, they should hold their heads in shame. Oh yes, I remember that "story" and the subsequent petition. Ridiculous! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/15/red_arrows_rumpus/ This lot have the right idea: http://dontbuythesun.co.uk/site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I love flyovers. They're absolutely thrilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 From the BBC programme about the games tonight Danny Boyle mentioned 2 massive dance segments plus a big theme that I missed so Im gonna re watch on iplayer tommorrow. He said something, (the bit I missed) then said turning to the folks at the table, thats all I can say, these guys know what I mean and smiled. I cant believe I missed it but I will re watch and tell all tommorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 He dident give much away somthing to do with forces, I think it will all be a suprize exciting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Forces of nature were the terms he used, thats another theme. And definate on shakespear, but we knew that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Shouldn't we get more details about the ceremonies in April anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm so glad they're going with Shakespeare. I would think it could be tempting to shy away from him. What a fantastic opportunity to make sure the bard's legacy continues to thrive. I'm really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 He actually said there will be Shakespeare, you have to have Shakespeare or people will ask, where was Shakespeare LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtclvr05 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 heading to the opening? this was on the london 2012 facebook page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Yes, but there's also text about this picture on the London 2012 Facebook page -- and it says that it's a giant puppet used for the "Prometheus Awakes" performance which is part of the London 2012 Festival. And it will be on June 22: http://festival.london2012.com/events/9000964245 So, sorry -- nothing related to the ceremonies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Hmmm... They still have to test whether the torch can also be carried by zip wire. A hint for the lighting method of the cauldron? Is there any testing still to do?Clare Pelly: We need to test it being carried by someone on a zip wire - initial tests have gone very well. We're just making sure for safety reasons. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17738920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Third thread in a row.... The zip wire will be on the Tyne Bridge when the torch is in the North East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 London 2012 Olympics: Mark Rylance set to star in Games opening ceremony Mark Rylance, one of the most dynamic actors of his generation, is set for a leading role in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, Telegraph Sport can reveal. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9225367/London-2012-Olympics-Mark-Rylance-set-to-star-in-Games-opening-ceremony.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I adore Mark Rylance. As Olivia in Twelfth Night. Title role in Richard II, Title role in La Bête. He's amazing. The Olympic stadium is a tad bigger than the Globe, however. How is it going to translate? Perhaps it will mainly be vocal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 London 2012 Olympics: Mark Rylance set to star in Games opening ceremony Mark Rylance, one of the most dynamic actors of his generation, is set for a leading role in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, Telegraph Sport can reveal. http://www.telegraph...g-ceremony.html Nice. Sort of has shades of the Athens 2004 reading of Mythistorema, which I thought was the perfect start to the cultural presentation. I do wonder though if this central pivot speech is going to be read out in the style of a drunk, of which the character in question kind of is. Still, positive news I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great news! but I hope his role is more than just a vocal one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great news! but I hope his role is more than just a vocal one. If it is, people will just be watching on jumbotrons. I love live theater, but it's not the right scale..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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