Ikarus360 599 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Well, we're just 3 days away for the start of the games (even if they technically start on thursday), so I imagined we might as well get started for the traditional Livechat thread to share our thoughts, views, joys and cringes. Even though this time many of us will have to wake up very early to watch the show. The opening ceremony will start at 8:00 PM (Korea's local time). That would be 5:00 AM (Central Standard Time), 6:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time) and 3:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time) in the US, respectively. If you want to know exactly at which hour the Opening begins, you can use this Timezone converter right here. https://www.worldtimeserver.com/convert_time_in_KR.aspx NBC will be broadcasting the Opening Ceremony live on their website, without commercial ads, for those living in the US. However if you know any other sources where we can watch the ceremony, make sure to share them with the rest of us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigVic 8 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 It would be 1100 GMT, 1900 AWST and 2200 AEDT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkiFreak 123 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Here in Mountain Time, CBC is airing some pre-show at 3:30. Curling coverage starts at 5pm. Also, CTV is airing Cool Runnings on Friday at 9pm! Thought CBC would replay the ceremonies in Primetime but it looks like they won't, so gonna have to watch online if you miss it live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PikyoK 19 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 56 minutes ago, SkiFreak said: Here in Mountain Time, CBC is airing some pre-show at 3:30. Curling coverage starts at 5pm. Also, CTV is airing Cool Runnings on Friday at 9pm! Thought CBC would replay the ceremonies in Primetime but it looks like they won't, so gonna have to watch online if you miss it live. The Australian broadcaster, Channel Seven aired "Cool Runnings" on the eve Saturday 3rd Feb and on the eve of Monday 5th Feb, they aired "Eddie the Eagle" Also, there is a live stream for Australian viewers on these following links. I don't know about international visitors. If the live stream doesn't work, maybe try using a VPN like Hola VPN to activate the live stream in your country. https://7plus.com.au/live-tv https://olympicson7.seven.com.au/live/19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PikyoK 19 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 A live chat? I'm intrigued Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nacholympic 82 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 All Latin America. Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Republica Dominicana, Uruguay y Venezuela. Live coverage by Marca Claro Sports. http://olimpicos.marcaclaro.com/inicio/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkiFreak 123 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 When CBC started broadcasting an hour ago, they did say the opening ceremony will be replayed in primetime on Friday, 9pm EST. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 599 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 NBC is giving me a 30 minutes countdown everytime I access a stream, though it resets when I go to another browser. Will they do the same for the Opening Ceremony? In that case, would there be other ways of watching it online from the US? (since I think Claro is blocked on the States). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nacholympic 82 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 34 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: NBC is giving me a 30 minutes countdown everytime I access a stream, though it resets when I go to another browser. Will they do the same for the Opening Ceremony? In that case, would there be other ways of watching it online from the US? (since I think Claro is blocked on the States). You should use a VPN navigator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 599 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, Nacholympic said: You should use a VPN navigator. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm using a VPN now to be able to watch Claro via Marca. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GBModerator 184 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Shall we do the Opening Ceremonies Live Tweets from @gamesbids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PikyoK 19 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 6 hours ago, GBModerator said: Shall we do the Opening Ceremonies Live Tweets from @gamesbids? Yeah sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin C. 4 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Do any of you fine folks have the direct stream link/page for cbc & nbc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PikyoK 19 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I can't wait for the OC to start so we can bring this live chat to life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nacholympic 82 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 By Marca Claro fanpage in Facebook, you can see the competitions live!!! That's the coolest transmition of the Games ever!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 599 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Nacholympic said: By Marca Claro fanpage in Facebook, you can see the competitions live!!! That's the coolest transmition of the Games ever!!! Can you please post the link to it? Also, the stadium at this moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin C. 4 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: Can you please post the link to it? Also, the stadium at this moment. Bear! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tatsh 58 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 12:28 AM, Nacholympic said: All Latin America. Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Republica Dominicana, Uruguay y Venezuela. Live coverage by Marca Claro Sports. http://olimpicos.marcaclaro.com/inicio/ Will it really broadcast all Latin America live? I'd prefer ESPN or any other channel because the comentators of Claro are wful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zigzag 40 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 9:38 AM, Ikarus360 said: Thanks for the recommendation. I'm using a VPN now to be able to watch Claro via Marca. Which vpn do you use to watch claro? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thatsnotmypuppy 559 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 https://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICIAL-OPENING-CEREMONY-PROGRAMME-PYEONGCHANG-WINTER-OLYMPICS-GAMES-2018/152900762943?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3D480f548bf69a48489ed31fc4b7110c87%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D362230595787%26itm%3D152900762943&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Someone is selling a PC18 ceremony program - it has some very mild spoilers in the 2nd picture... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4seasonscentre 33 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Currently 3 degrees C (38F) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 599 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Stadium one hour ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 599 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Well, less than 40 minutes to go. Seems like it was yesterday when Rio 2016 opening happened. I hope we're up for a fun time today. Made sure to sleep earlier than usual last night so I could get up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMarkSnow2012 387 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 So .... I've got the day off. The weather is glorious. There's beautiful snow on the fells. The obvious thing to do is to sit for several hours in a darkened room, watching telly .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkiFreak 123 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: Well, less than 40 minutes to go. Seems like it was yesterday when Rio 2016 opening happened. I hope we're up for a fun time today. Made sure to sleep earlier than usual last night so I could get up Tuesday it's going to be 30 years since Calgary 88! Hard to believe! I ended up staying up all night. Got a big pot of coffee. Got my laptop ready. Got my phone ready to tweet. 30 mins to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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