The British film maker Danny Boyle, famous for films such as Trainspotting, The Beach and Slumdog Millionaire, has been asked to direct the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.
He will not be working alone though, Stephen Daldry, director and producer of Billy Elliot will also be on the team, along with Mark Fisher who worked on the Beijing Games, Hamish Hamilton who specialises in concerts and award shows, and Catherine Ugwu who produced the closing ceremonies at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 as well as working in the Millennium Dome and Nottinghill Carnival.
“These Games are bringing together world-class British talent. Each one of these individuals would hold their own on the worldwide stage. They are joining names like children’s author Michael Morpurgo who has created the story behind our highly successful mascots. We are delighted with the team we have brought together to deliver our ceremonies in 2012.” Lord Seb Coe, chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
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