AustralianFan 49 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 36 minutes ago, FAAN said: Seats covered behing the Box City Warning: Cauldron Spolier. Don't open if you want to be surprised. Spoiler Look what's peeking above the back of the semi-circular backdrop screen behind the Favela boxes in this closeup of the same photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Stupid commentarist of Fox Sport just started talking about the "Athens 1994 Centennial Games". Talking about screwing it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustralianFan 49 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 lol, just joined late and Neneu10's spoiler photo is much more starkly revealing than we've seen so far. Don't be tempted to open these spoilers if you want a complete surprise. Enjoy the buildup and coverage guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazerblaz3 7 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Wait I'm confused. I thought NBC was delaying their broadcast tonight in the US. Its starting at 7:30pm EST. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Well guys, it seems that... http://olimpiadas.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2016/08/05/guga-vai-acender-pira-olimpica-da-rio-2016-torben-e-marta-terao-destaque.htm Guga will be the one who ignites the Cauldron. Not Pele. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 photo from inside the stadium Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 España 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neneu10 327 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 The US Team are looking really sharp! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevzz 146 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Judi Dench is involved in a major role in the ceremony - BBC commentator had revealed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2038 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) *****semi spoiler**** Hazel Irvine on BBC saying themes will be looking after the environment, making the most of what you've got and looking after the earth's resources, and Brazilian music The director was asked to describe the last three Summer ceremonies and he said Athens was classical, Beijing was muscular and London was smart. The word he using for Rio's is 'cool'. Also says Judi Dench is involved!! Edited August 5, 2016 by Rob. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatinXTC 269 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 How much time is left until the start of the ceremony? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevzz 146 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Interesting. The BBC correspondent attended the rehearsal and said that the ceremony is going to be cool, being kind to the environment, making the best of what they've got, modest understated ceremony that convey great joy in carnival, dance, music, love, sensuous, serene curve of rio's beach front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 NZ Team about to board the bus! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjpauly2k 13 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Yes Rob I saw her summarise the ceremony too. But I picked up most on what she said about....(possible spoiler) how it will be a very carbon neutral ceremony which may be very relevant later on. Is it possible there may be no actual flame at all in the cauldron? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpman 2 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: Well guys, it seems that... Hide contents http://olimpiadas.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2016/08/05/guga-vai-acender-pira-olimpica-da-rio-2016-torben-e-marta-terao-destaque.htm Guga will be the one who ignites the Cauldron. Not Pele. It's still a secret! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevzz 146 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Just now, pjpauly2k said: Yes Rob I saw her summarise the ceremony too. But I picked up most on what she said about....(possible spoiler) how it will be a very carbon neutral ceremony which may be very relevant later on. Is it possible there may be no actual flame at all in the cauldron? I am also intrigued by her 'wink wink' connotation to this carbon neutral comment. It must have something to do with the flame! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 How long for the Opening? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio 39 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 http://www.tvpublica.com.ar Argentinian Public TV to broadcast alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazerblaz3 7 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 2 hours and 2 minutes!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevzz 146 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 "It's probably a less carbon emitting ceremony..." in her own words. Followed by a big wink. Hmmm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 It 2 hours to go! Bring on the Opening! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustralianFan 49 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Spoiler: Also avoid looking at the Cauldron thread until after the OC if you don't want the surprise spoiled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazerblaz3 7 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 "less carbon emitting ceremony" isn't exactly a high bar to beat as far as the flame is concerned. Think back at the last very cauldrons. London had one gas line for each country, Vancouver had 4 massive flames. Beijing's was huge!!! even only having 5 modest gas heads would be less carbon emitting than normal. Those 5 or 1 will be multiplilied by mirrors. Don't expect anything crazy like no flame. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2038 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 It would be odd to do a huge torch relay across Brazil then not have an Olympic flame at the end of it. Unless they are REALLY going to make a statement that changes the tradition for all future Games. Maybe they'll make a big thing of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
