The London 2012 Games are officially open. The spectacular
opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium was directed by Danny Boyle. Legions of
performers put on a dazzling pageant celebrating all things British – from the
industrial revolution to the NHS.
Kenneth Branagh, J.K. Rowling, Rowan Atkinson
as Mr. Bean, David Beckham, Paul McCartney, Daniel Craig and Queen Elizabeth II
were among the eclectic featured cast of director Danny Boyle's wild and
whimsical Olympics opener.
The spectacular firework display of the glowing rings in was
thrilling and well-executed.