ddavenport Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 ...you were picked to oversee the Opening/Closing ceremonies? What will the programs be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 For one thing, a huge emphasize on quality music for the ceremonies like what Athens had, none of the crap in Torino. I'd also make sure the cauldron is lit manually rather than electronically (which is a fake flame, Torino). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 The characteristics and guiding principles I would follow and emphasize are: - Good flow of events that fit together - Simplicity with a focus on beauty, not razzle dazzle - Stories that tell themselves and do not require a lot of babble - An emphasis on Canadian nature, sport and art - No attempt to be overly sensitive and politically correct by including every race of human being that ever lived in Canada - No cheesy cliches or big name pop stars - Above all, a timeless quality that speaks of Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsnotmypuppy Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Realistically I believe we will see the Barenaked Ladies perform a two hour set - including duets with Alanis, Shania and Avril. Followed by the athletes parade, the flag and the flame. Finally a rousing medley of 'O Canada', 'Don't Let It Go To Your Head' and 'This Is My Life' will be performed by Fefe Dobson. Oh, and Fefe will light the flame. In fact Fefe may just do the whole thing and have the Barenaked Ladies carry in the flag. Now that's Canadian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Sadly, I think that might be what we should expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 The characteristics and guiding principles I would follow and emphasize are:- Good flow of events that fit together - Simplicity with a focus on beauty, not razzle dazzle - Stories that tell themselves and do not require a lot of babble - An emphasis on Canadian nature, sport and art - No attempt to be overly sensitive and politically correct by including every race of human being that ever lived in Canada - No cheesy cliches or big name pop stars - Above all, a timeless quality that speaks of Canada. U forgot a 'human sacrifice to Ilanaaq' number set to BLAME IT ON CANADA on the PA system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 - An emphasis on Canadian nature, sport and art I agree with your principles, but what is typical e.g. for Canadian nature? I think the sement of the "Great Salt Lake" with the different animals at the opening ceremony of Salt Lake City 2002, would fit for Vancouver, too... Maybe the fauna of the pacific with its sea-otters or orcas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Why are we fighting this, we all know its going to be thousands of natives dancing around for 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I agree with your principles, but what is typical e.g. for Canadian nature? I think the sement of the "Great Salt Lake" with the different animals at the opening ceremony of Salt Lake City 2002, would fit for Vancouver, too...Maybe the fauna of the pacific with its sea-otters or orcas??? Snow, icefields and mountains, of course! The natural environment for Winter Olympic sport. At Imagine 2010 - where the logo was unveiled - organizers presented the country in 5 parts, or the "Realms of Canada" (with some of their imagery): North - ice, snow, icebergs, polar bears, snowy owls & igloos Atlantic - rustic coves, puffins, lobster, schooners, fishermen & lighthouses Great Lakes/Saint Lawrence - waterways, maple trees, moose & big cities Prairies - wheat fields, bison, cowboys, oil derricks & silos Mountains/Pacific - tree and snow covered mountains, glaciers, misty ocean coasts, orcas & totem poles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 That is a good idea. Didnt the Pan-Am Games of 99 do something similar to that? Representing different regions of Canada with a particular animal/bird of some description? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Snow, icefields and mountains, of course! The natural environment for Winter Olympic sport.At Imagine 2010 - where the logo was unveiled - organizers presented the country in 5 parts, or the "Realms of Canada" (with some of their imagery): North - ice, snow, icebergs, polar bears, snowy owls & igloos Atlantic - rustic coves, puffins, lobster, sschooner, fishermen & lighthouses Great Lakes/Saint Lawrence - waterways, maple trees, moose & big cities Prairies - wheat fields, bison, cowboys, oil derricks & silos Mountains/Pacific - tree and snow covered mountains, glaciers, misty ocean coasts, orcas & totem poles that would be nice!!!!! :) sschooner - that word is interesting - in German we have "Schoner" - a "Schoner" is a special type of sailing ship with two masts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Since these are going to be Canadian Games, I bet they will be very weird, surrealistic Ceremonies featuring.... U guessed it - Celine in partnership with Cirque!! How can they not be involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 - that word is interesting - in German we have "Schoner" - a "Schoner" is a special type of sailing ship with two masts... It is the same thing (except I added an 's' by mistake - schooner - pronounced "Skooner"). The most famous in Canada is the Bluenose, built in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia (a town originally settled by Germans). It set world speed records for the time, but sank in the Carribean in the 1940's. Bluenose II can be seen at the Lunenberg and Halifax waterfronts and the boat is featured on the Canadian 10 cent piece and Nova Scotia car plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 U guessed it - Celine in partnership with Cirque!! How can they not be involved? I just imagine some artists of the Cirque disguised as lobsters and suddenly Celine appears out of the ground disguised as jelly-fish singing a song!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiFreak Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I'd add something that shows our true Canadian culture. How about a segment featuring the Trailer Park Boys? (and don't forget Randy and Lahey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 LOL...yeah, let's feature the oddities of Canadian culture, not our history! OK, I want a ceremony that features these gems: Stompin' Tom Conners, Rusty & Jerome from the Friendly Giant, the Tickle Trunk, Casey and Finnegan from Mr. Dress-up, Erica Ehm and Ziggy from old school MuchMusic, plackard carriers during the Athletes Parade that wear Don Cherry inspired patterns, Bob and Doug McKenzie to carry in the Olympic flag, and the Olympic flame should be carried in to the tune of "Hockey Night in Canada" where a flaming puck shot in by that special kid from the Gretzky ad from years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Forget Celine...what about..... S H A N I A ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Just broadcast Men With Brooms and than cut in footage of the Olympic Flame at the end. It could be the world record for largest movie audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Celine appears out of the ground disguised as jelly-fish singing a song!!! I think Bjork might actually do a Tonya Harding on Celine's Nancy K., and appear as the jellyfish instead!! Remember her haute couture 'dead swan' dress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Since these are going to be Canadian Games, I bet they will be very weird, surrealistic Ceremonies featuring.... U guessed it - Celine in partnership with Cirque!! How can they not be involved? Yeah, It's really probable that Celine Dion would be involved in the ceremonies to sing as well as other internationally well known Canadian artists. Shania Twain, Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, Avril Lavine (again!!!), etc. Who else is there? And for the love of god, I hope Anne Murray or Rita "tub of lard" McNeil aren't involved. I can't stand those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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