Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Less than 24 hours to go now. 7 long years almost at an end! This was their presentation video from their winning bid from July 2005. Wonder if it will keep to the message?! Notice the video includes such stars as Ralph Fiennes, Dame Helen Mirren, David Beckham and errr Johnny Vaughan. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcwiGIGMjSg]The Official London 2012 Olympics Film.'Sport At Heart' - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I've watched some of the football (soccer) matches yesterday and today. I can't wait for the games to resume later in upcoming days! :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The reviews of the opening ceremony dress rehearsal on twitter (thousands attended the dress rehearsal) suggests that Friday night's ceremony is pretty astounding! Directed by none other than Oscar winner Danny Boyle though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis16 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I love watching soccer, gymnastics, and swimming... but I will watch whatever is on. :) I just love watching the olympics. So cool to see the whole world coming together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The opening ceremony is live right now. http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/132385/1/watch-london-olympic-games-2012,-opening-ceremony.html Le me is watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfing7861 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Another link just in case- http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/07/london-olympics-opening-ceremony-unaired-by-nbc-but-others-step-in-livestream/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That start with Kenneth Branagh as Brunel and the Industrial Revolution was the best thing I have ever seen in an Olympics ceremony. And the NHS/Great Ormond Street Hospital and children's literature characters accompanied by Mike Oldfield was awesome as well. What a soundtrack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ^Are you actually serious?! Sorry, that was rude. But... REALLY?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yeah it was awesome. Bonkers but awesome. I think only British people will really get it but who cares! We didn't become great by being normal did we!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Nip 2 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've heard the Arctic Monkeys may play the opening or closing ceremony. I don't know if that's true but it'd be sweet if it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider-Man Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'll have to watch it, just got back from 2 weeks of vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 It was awesome. I loved it. Except for one thing that got totally ignored and that's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 That part about England's histroy was absolutely beautiful! And how they created these seemingly hot glowing metal rings that formed the Olympic sign was amazing, I loved every moment of it :wacky: I totally have to rewatch it when there's a video of it somehwere online :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis16 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 JK Rowling!! YAYYYYYY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 That part about England's histroy was absolutely beautiful! And how they created these seemingly hot glowing metal rings that formed the Olympic sign was amazing, I loved every moment of it :wacky: I totally have to rewatch it when there's a video of it somehwere online :dance: It was incredible. Looking on other comments page on on the net and everyone seemed to be so enthralled. It's rare to feel it these days but it made me proud to be British. Unlike previous ceremonies it had everything and was totally original. Yes, even better than Beijing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis16 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 This is incredible. I'm not British but it makes me really appreciate the country and it's people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I can't stop rewatching the independent olympic athletes goofing off like not representing a country is the best feeling on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ^Is that a new thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Is it just me or the satdium started to get empty way before the show had ended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Army Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Am I the only one who found that whole 'teenager texting each other with those texts popping up on the screen" part completely cringe-worthy? Thinking about it now, that whole set with the teenagers was kind of awkward...though I vaguely recall seeing a clip of "The Cosby Show" on the House...one of my fave shows of all-time Was overall allright...I loved the part with the independent athletes, Mr. Bean and Ali though...Ali>>Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troxley Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Am I the only one who found that whole 'teenager texting each other with those texts popping up on the screen" part completely cringe-worthy? Thinking about it now, that whole set with the teenagers was kind of awkward...though I vaguely recall seeing a clip of "The Cosby Show" on the House...one of my fave shows of all-time Was overall allright...I loved the part with the independent athletes, Mr. Bean and Ali though...Ali>>Legend Teenage part was kinda.....not that great...I thought the beginning was great though...and the part with Mr. Bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 The opening ceremony failed miserably. And the Queen could have tried to fake a smile, but no. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascading Waterfall Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I hope the Kiwis and the Aussies get some medals. I know of two New Zealanders who are taking part in the Olympics. One is Mark Todd and the other is Barbara Kendall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I've heard the Arctic Monkeys may play the opening or closing ceremony. I don't know if that's true but it'd be sweet if it was. I thought they played in Hyde Park. I didn't watch the whole thing so I have no idea where they performed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ^Is that a new thing? No, it's not. I think it started in the 90s? Maybe earlier, I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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