Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Olympics
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OLYPlusSelectPlusSportsOpening Ceremony Kicks Off OlympicsOpening Ceremony Kicks Off OlympicsThe Associated PressOnce-reclusive China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open the Summer Games. (Aug. 8)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:man with novelty 08-08-2008 glasses]This man's novelty glasses say it all - at 8:08 on 8-8-08 the opening ceremony kicked off for the Beijing Olympics. [Notes:Olympic scenes] The number is considered lucky by the Chinese - and the Asian nation is proudly set to show off to the world. [Notes:couple with Chinese and US flag and tickets in hand]It's typical for tickets to the ceremony to go quickly, lucky ticket holders proudly show off their passes before heading inside for the festivities. [Notes:performers head in - FROM GVW] The ceremony has been a well-guarded secret, but some of the performers headed into the Olympic Stadium offer a sneak peak. [Notes:Stadium wide shot - other scenes]The stadium is called the Bird's Nest because of its shape. It's one of the many sights around Beijing put in place for the games.And then there are the tourists - from all over the world. Kirk Patrick traveled from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to see the sights.SOT: Kirk Patrick, Tourist from Harrisburg, PA: "We've been planning to be here for several years, and it's just exciting to be in Beijing, and to meet the people and see the games. And we're very excited." [Notes:night shots] As night fell, fireworks lit up the sky outside the stadium where the ceremony will be held, where colored lights shone brightly over Beijing.The pomp and circumstances kick off the Games of the 29th Olympiad - which last until the 24th. ___ ___, The Associated Press
Complete 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Amazing Slide Show
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Sponsored by: http://louisavillani.com "Olympic Fanfare" - by John Williams. Amazing slide show of the 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony and Fireworks in Beijing, China. The Closing Ceremonies will be just as spectacular. 北京奥运会开幕式 Olympische Spiele Peking 北京五輪 Jeux olympiques de Beijing Jocurile Olimpice de la Beijing Пекинская Олимпиада 베이징 올림픽 اولمبياد بكين
1996 Atlanta Opening Ceremonies - Lighting of the Cauldron
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- Author: julius923
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(12:17am) This is the entrance of the Olympic Flame into the Olympic Stadium and the Lighting of the Cauldron by Muhammad Ali hosted by Bob Costas & Dick Enberg to the music of Beetoven's "Ode to Joy". Athletes hand-off include: Al Oerter, Evander Holyfield, Voula Patoulidou, & Janet Evans. Others include Shaquille O'Neal & Michael Johnson. July 20th, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA I recommend viewing Janet Evans' video speech under her website on being a champion where she talks about this moment. http://www.janetevans.com/index2.html Click on "Speaking" then "Video Preview" at lower right of page.
Olympic Minute: Closing Ceremonies, Final Golds
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Here's the latest from the Beijing Olympic Games for Sunday, August 24th: Closing ceremonies at the Bird's Nest; U.S. Wins Olympic basketball gold; U.S. wins emotional Volleyball gold; final medal count.
Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony
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- Author: gettyimages
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Stunning images from the opening ceremony at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
1984 LA Opening Ceremonies - Lighting of the Cauldron
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- Author: nbmex
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Rafer Johnson is the chosen to light the flame at the Los Angeles Olympic Colesseum. This is one of the best opening ceremonies.
1996 Atlanta Olympics Opening Ceremonies - Temple of Zeus
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(9:41pm) Construction of the Temple of Zeus (Rounded) to pay tribute to the Athletes and Goddesses of Victory of the Ancient Greek Olympics using Silhouette Imagery hosted by Bob Costas & Dick Enberg in Atlanta, Georgia USA July 19th 1996. The music is called "The Tradition of the Games", written by Basil Poledouris from an album called "Honor and Glory", 1996. Greek poet Pindar wrote in 472 B.C. Just as the Sun Shines Brighter than any other star, So Shines the Olympics Greatest of them All
Anime Expo 2007 Opening Ceremonies Part 1
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- Author: LazyAss24Seven
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This is part one of the Opening Ceremonies of Anime Expo 2007. Part 1 includes the introduction (via video) of Aya Hirano (Haruhi), Yuko Goto (Mikuru), and Minori Chihara (Yuki) from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. This video also contains the introduction of Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Major Motoko Kusanagi, Ghost in the Shell).
1996 Atlanta Opening Ceremonies - Summon the Heroes
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- Author: julius923
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(8:53pm) "Summon the Heroes" is Conducted & Written by John Williams. July 19th 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA
1996 Atlanta Opening Ceremonies - Welcome to the World
- Length: 9:59
- Rating Average: 4.73 from 63 people
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(9:08pm) Several hundred Cheerleaders as well as Marching Bands and dancers perform in the spotlight of dozens of pick-up trucks. Hosted by Dick Enberg & Bob Costas Atlanta, Georgia USA July 19th 1996.
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