Olympic Opening/Closing Ceremonies - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Bayguy · 2012-07-27, 04:54 PM

Hi I hope this is the right place to post this because it isn't really sports.

The ceremony is a lot of fun so far.
Theyre just in another funny part. I dont think this board has spoiler tags so I'll just put some spoiler space...

The rumors were right about James Bond and that was a funny skit. The Queen has a good sense of humor. And now there was just a very funny part with Rowan Atkinson. Also the Olympic rings were beautiful with all the fireworks coming out of them.

Jake · 2012-07-27, 08:15 PM

What did you think? Seems like they re-created the Shire. Not very dynamic so far. CTV just cut to commercials arghhhh.

Danster · 2012-07-27, 08:41 PM

I loved everything except CTV going to commercials. It's not as if London would pause while we have to see commercials. Sheesh.

Loved hearing Pink Floyd and the floating pig from the Animals album. Sad to see how Ali is going down the hill fast. All in all, I think the opening was very well done.

What about the sound when Paul McCartney began to sing? Lipsync gone bad or what?

Jake · 2012-07-27, 09:15 PM

Rowan as Mr. Bean certainly played a large part.

Yeah the commercials are killing me. We just missed 15 teams!

querty-m4n · 2012-07-27, 09:20 PM

PVR'ing it as I type this. So my thumb might get a little sore hitting the skip button? Good to know.

Silly CTV.

Edit: Saw that NBC had the opening ceremonies, so I went and deleted the CTV one. Hopefully there will be less interruptions and more show.

Jase88 · 2012-07-27, 10:30 PM

I missed the Pink Floyd bit. Good thing that I PVR'd it....
I was similarly dismayed by CTV's untimely commercial breaks. They certainly didn't pull that during the Vancouver Olympics, from my recollection.

753951 · 2012-07-27, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Danster

What about the sound when Paul McCartney began to sing? Lipsync gone bad or what?

Gone bad for sure. It seems that pre-recorded sound went fast-forward by about 5 sec, and it took sound crew another 3-4 secs to realize that and turn it off. Only then I realized how BAD he sounds live at his age.

Pinza · 2012-07-28, 08:07 AM

Only a CTV Commentator, reading from a script would refer to one of the most impressive Victorian Engineers ever as "I K Brunel". No one from the UK would ever refer to him as that, he is/was Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

A great man indeed and I for one loved the portrayal of him by Kenneth Branagh.

Danster · 2012-07-28, 11:30 AM

I mean for opening or closing ceremonies, we know we are on CTV with their two logos on the screen. They should be seen uninterrupted for these 2 shows. After that, put 20 minutes of commercials if you want. I will be gone to bed by that time anyways.

Jase88 · 2012-07-28, 02:06 PM

I was seeing comments on Twitter last night that the evening replay on CTV had entire segments of the ceremonies edited out. That's disappointing.

Fry1989 · 2012-07-28, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jase88

I was seeing comments on Twitter last night that the evening replay on CTV had entire segments of the ceremonies edited out. That's disappointing.

Surprise surprise! They pulled the same stunt with their DVD and blu-ray releases of the 2010 ceremonies in Van. There was NO excuse for that, I spend 70 dollars for that set and then you condense a 3 hours ceremony to 90 minutes, and in a very bad fashion where it's extremely obvious when you chop bits up?

CTV should never be awarded the Olympics again when they treat it with such disdain.

mrvanwinkles · 2012-07-28, 03:43 PM

The opening ceremonies were very entertaining. Glad I watched yesterday evening.

The opening ceremonies covered many important subjects and artists.

Nice show.

I thought CTV's coverage pretty good.

The hosts / comentators kept mostly silent (and that is a good thing) - except for a few (good) short comments or phrases here and there to explain / to give basic context of what was being shown.

I thought CTV let it run without many interruptions - without many commercials. Seemed reasonable to me.

Neat to see Mike Oldfield play some guitar and Tubular Bells.

Wonder what Closing Ceremonies will be like.

Cheers all ! Good show I thought. Good coverage CTV I thought.

( much better, CTV, compared to some of what I remember from the Vancouver Winter Olympics ... lets see how the rest goes. )

waterug · 2012-07-28, 05:02 PM

I was surprised there was no tribute to Elton John. I wonder if he'll be featured in the closing ceremonies?
I find it hard to believe all the performers, or most of them, were "volunteers"!
I'm ceremonies weren't spoiled by rain. I couldn't help wondering when I watched the various sequences how they would have been done had there been rain. Especially the sequence with the kids in the hospital ward.
I think, though, the Beijing Opening Ceremonies were far superior.

flaminghomer · 2012-07-28, 07:46 PM

SPOILER ALERT if you haven't watch the opening ceremonies yet...

It seemed like they were trying (but not succeeding) for a Cirque du Soleil feel in parts and more of a Les Miz feel (and succeeding...unfortunately) in others. The two high points were "The Queen" jumping out the helicopter, and the INCREDIBLE torch lighting. The Chariots of Fire bit with Rowan Atkinson was good too but went on a little too long.

Also, I don't know much about royal protocol, but couldn't the Queen have done a little more than just declare the games open? Like maybe even "Welcome to England everyone"? And why did she have to read that off a card?

querty-m4n · 2012-07-28, 08:03 PM

NBC did a nice job except for the constant babbling of the commentator. So, I turned down the center channel and it was good.

2012-07-27, 04:54 PM	#1
Bayguy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baja BC Posts: 430	Olympics opening ceremony (spoilers below!) Hi I hope this is the right place to post this because it isn't really sports. The ceremony is a lot of fun so far. Theyre just in another funny part. I dont think this board has spoiler tags so I'll just put some spoiler space... The rumors were right about James Bond and that was a funny skit. The Queen has a good sense of humor. And now there was just a very funny part with Rowan Atkinson. Also the Olympic rings were beautiful with all the fireworks coming out of them. Last edited by magnet; 2012-07-27 at 05:12 PM.

2012-07-27, 08:15 PM	#2
Jake Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gatineau and Ottawa Posts: 10,171	Olympic Opening/Closing Ceremonies What did you think? Seems like they re-created the Shire. Not very dynamic so far. CTV just cut to commercials arghhhh. __________________ Tip: See an offending post? Don't reply, report it by clicking on the 'Report Post' icon.

2012-07-27, 08:41 PM	#3
Danster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln.NB Pop 465,123 Posts: 5,305	I loved everything except CTV going to commercials. It's not as if London would pause while we have to see commercials. Sheesh. Loved hearing Pink Floyd and the floating pig from the Animals album. Sad to see how Ali is going down the hill fast. All in all, I think the opening was very well done. What about the sound when Paul McCartney began to sing? Lipsync gone bad or what? __________________ Home Theatre: Yamaha HTR-6190, Klipsch Speakers, SANYO PLV-Z4, TOSHIBA HDDVD, LG BD555C, Cerwin Vega HTS12 Sub, VIP2300, XBox 360, HTPC.

2012-07-27, 09:15 PM	#4
Jake Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gatineau and Ottawa Posts: 10,171	Rowan as Mr. Bean certainly played a large part. Yeah the commercials are killing me. We just missed 15 teams! __________________ Tip: See an offending post? Don't reply, report it by clicking on the 'Report Post' icon.

2012-07-27, 10:30 PM	#6
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,107	I missed the Pink Floyd bit. Good thing that I PVR'd it.... I was similarly dismayed by CTV's untimely commercial breaks. They certainly didn't pull that during the Vancouver Olympics, from my recollection. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

2012-07-27, 09:20 PM	#5
querty-m4n Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 316	PVR'ing it as I type this. So my thumb might get a little sore hitting the skip button? Good to know. Silly CTV. Edit: Saw that NBC had the opening ceremonies, so I went and deleted the CTV one. Hopefully there will be less interruptions and more show.

2012-07-28, 08:07 AM	#8
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	Only a CTV Commentator, reading from a script would refer to one of the most impressive Victorian Engineers ever as "I K Brunel". No one from the UK would ever refer to him as that, he is/was Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Isambard Kingdom Brunel A great man indeed and I for one loved the portrayal of him by Kenneth Branagh.

2012-07-28, 11:30 AM	#9
Danster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln.NB Pop 465,123 Posts: 5,305	I mean for opening or closing ceremonies, we know we are on CTV with their two logos on the screen. They should be seen uninterrupted for these 2 shows. After that, put 20 minutes of commercials if you want. I will be gone to bed by that time anyways. __________________ Home Theatre: Yamaha HTR-6190, Klipsch Speakers, SANYO PLV-Z4, TOSHIBA HDDVD, LG BD555C, Cerwin Vega HTS12 Sub, VIP2300, XBox 360, HTPC.

2012-07-28, 02:06 PM	#10
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,107	I was seeing comments on Twitter last night that the evening replay on CTV had entire segments of the ceremonies edited out. That's disappointing. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

2012-07-28, 03:43 PM	#12
mrvanwinkles Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) Posts: 1,372	The opening ceremonies were very entertaining. Glad I watched yesterday evening. The opening ceremonies covered many important subjects and artists. Nice show. I thought CTV's coverage pretty good. The hosts / comentators kept mostly silent (and that is a good thing) - except for a few (good) short comments or phrases here and there to explain / to give basic context of what was being shown. I thought CTV let it run without many interruptions - without many commercials. Seemed reasonable to me. Neat to see Mike Oldfield play some guitar and Tubular Bells. Wonder what Closing Ceremonies will be like. Cheers all ! Good show I thought. Good coverage CTV I thought. ( much better, CTV, compared to some of what I remember from the Vancouver Winter Olympics ... lets see how the rest goes. )

2012-07-28, 05:02 PM	#13
waterug Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON Posts: 865	No Elton John? I was surprised there was no tribute to Elton John. I wonder if he'll be featured in the closing ceremonies? I find it hard to believe all the performers, or most of them, were "volunteers"! I'm ceremonies weren't spoiled by rain. I couldn't help wondering when I watched the various sequences how they would have been done had there been rain. Especially the sequence with the kids in the hospital ward. I think, though, the Beijing Opening Ceremonies were far superior.

2012-07-28, 07:46 PM	#14
flaminghomer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aurora, ON Posts: 255	SPOILER ALERT if you haven't watch the opening ceremonies yet... It seemed like they were trying (but not succeeding) for a Cirque du Soleil feel in parts and more of a Les Miz feel (and succeeding...unfortunately) in others. The two high points were "The Queen" jumping out the helicopter, and the INCREDIBLE torch lighting. The Chariots of Fire bit with Rowan Atkinson was good too but went on a little too long. Also, I don't know much about royal protocol, but couldn't the Queen have done a little more than just declare the games open? Like maybe even "Welcome to England everyone"? And why did she have to read that off a card? __________________ flaminghomer Samsung 6000 Series LED \| Bell Fibe 2262 \| Pioneer VSX-919AH \| Panasonic DMP-BD75 \| Bose Acoustimass 6

2012-07-28, 08:03 PM	#15
querty-m4n Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 316	NBC did a nice job except for the constant babbling of the commentator. So, I turned down the center channel and it was good.

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