London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
“Inspire a generation.”
Synopsis
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
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London 2012: Opening Ceremony Commences
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-27
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Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
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Mike Oldfield
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Kenneth Branagh
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
J.K. Rowling
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Paul McCartney
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Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Bean
Daniel Craig
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David Beckham
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Emeli Sandé
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Evelyn Glennie
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Simon Rattle
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Dizzee Rascal
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Tim Berners-Lee
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Akram Khan
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Jamie Cook
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Nick O'Malley
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Matthew Helders
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Alex Turner
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Original Title
- London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, Done+Dusted
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce
Stephen Daldry
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Boyle
Director
Danny Boyle
Writer
Stephen Daldry
Producer
Frank Cottrell Boyce
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder about?
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
Who directed London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
The principal cast of London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder includes Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mike Oldfield, Kenneth Branagh, J.K. Rowling, Paul McCartney.
When was London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder released and how long is it?
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).