Oscar Winner Danny Boyle of 'Slumdog Millionaire' fame to direct 2012 Olympic show
From Oscar to Olympic, what a journey for a man, who portrayed the soul of Mumbai slums in such a fantastic way. Danny Boyle, director of 'Slumdog Millionaire' was named as artist director of the opening ceremony fro 2012 Olympic Game in London.
FROM OSCAR to Olympic, what a journey for a man, who portrayed the soul of Mumbai slums in such a fantastic way. Danny Boyle, director of “Slumdog Millionaire” was named as artist director of the opening ceremony fro 2012 Olympic Game in London. Boyle said in a statement, “I am honored to have been invited. It is completely unique opportunity to contribute to what I am sure are going to be fantastic Games.”
The success and grandiose of Beijing Olympic 2008 is going to be challenging for this Manchester born Hollywood director to set new standard. Boyle said in an interview that his aim is to create a trilling, enthralling, captivating evening, “Hopefully it will take its place in the list of openings, but it will be a new beginning.” “Billy Eliot” and “The Reader” director Daldry will also help produce the four shows which bookend the main games and the Paralympics centered on the Capital. "Myself and my co-executive producers will ensure there is creative continuity across all four ceremonies, that the public have real engagement and that we continue to attract ... the best talent in the world," said Daldry. Other three executive co-producers are Mark Fisher, designer of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Hamish Hamilton and Catherine Ugwu.
The best imaginative brains of the industry in a team will definitely make its mark. Planning for the ceremonies will be based at the 3 Mills Studios near the main Olympic site in east London. Last month Organizers of the 2012 Games unveiled plans for a 70-day torch relay leading up to the Games, which start on July 27 and close on August 12.
The Olympic flame will arrive in Britain on May 18, 2012 and tour the country before reaching London on the weekend before the Games begin in the capital.
The best imaginative brains of the industry in a team will definitely make its mark. Planning for the ceremonies will be based at the 3 Mills Studios near the main Olympic site in east London. Last month Organizers of the 2012 Games unveiled plans for a 70-day torch relay leading up to the Games, which start on July 27 and close on August 12.
The Olympic flame will arrive in Britain on May 18, 2012 and tour the country before reaching London on the weekend before the Games begin in the capital.
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