London 2012: The Opening Ceremony by Pictures

2012 Summer Olympics kicked off with a huge Opening Ceremony in London’s new Olympic Stadium, an event watched on television by an estimated 1 billion viewers. Performances paid tribute to British heritage and culture, from agrarian beginnings through pop culture successes like the Beatles and J.K. Rowling. Contingents from more than 200 nations marched in the athletes parade, and the evening was capped off by the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, a performance by Paul McCartney, and a huge fireworks display. Collected below is just a glimpse ceremony, as the 2012 Olympics are now underway.

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Olympic Vermin

Olympic Vermin is a short film made by London-based animation company Beakus. It follows a community of urban animals carrying their version of the Olympic torch (which starts off a cigarette and ends up a sparkler) through the capital’s rubbish-strewn streets. Traversing roads, canals and even the tube, this is a clever, witty comment on the concept of Olympic inclusivity.

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