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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Hollywood bling for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have named TV and film executive Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content, marking the first time a major Hollywood figure will oversee the creative production of the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Rice, who has had senior leadership experience with 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company, will serve as lead executive producer for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Los Angeles. 'Our ceremonies will capture the energy, innovation and creativity of Los Angeles as well as the emotion that exists at the heart of every Olympic Games,' Rice told Reuters in an interview. 'The challenge is to welcome the world in a way that's not only memorable, but truly representative of LA's unique spirit — a city that stands at the crossroads of creativity, sports, and art.' The British American producer will shape the creative vision and oversee production of all four ceremonies at two iconic venues: the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the newly built SoFi Stadium. He said his experience with global sporting events like the Super Bowl, World Series, and Fifa World Cup has prepared him for the task, and emphasised that assembling a world-class production team was his priority. 'We need people with deep Olympic experience who can also tap into LA's creativity and energy,' he said, adding that the selection of a production company is expected by year's end. LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman expressed enthusiasm for Rice's appointment, citing their 25-year friendship and Rice's unique blend of business, technical, financial and creative skills. 'I knew he was our number one draft pick,' Wasserman said. Rice, whose projects have earned 51 Academy Award and 293 Emmy nominations, hopes the ceremonies reflect Southern California's spirit of optimism. 'It's a place where people go to pursue their dreams, and the Olympics are all about people's dreams,' he said. The LA Games open on July 14, 2028, with the Paralympic Games after in August. It will be the first time Los Angeles has hosted a Paralympics.
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Hollywood executive Peter Rice named head of ceremonies for 2028 Olympics
A drone view of Los Angeles Coliseum, as it was announced it will host the opening ceremonies of the 2028 Olympics along with SoFi Stadium in a dual event, closing ceremony. (REUTERS/Mike Blake) LOS ANGELES - Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have named TV and film executive Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content, marking the first time a major Hollywood figure will oversee the creative production of the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Rice, who has had senior leadership experience with 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company, will serve as lead executive producer for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Los Angeles. "Our ceremonies will capture the energy, innovation and creativity of Los Angeles as well as the emotion that exists at the heart of every Olympic Games," Rice told Reuters in an interview. "The challenge is to welcome the world in a way that's not only memorable, but truly representative of LA's unique spirit - a city that stands at the crossroads of creativity, sports, and art." The British American producer will shape the creative vision and oversee production of all four ceremonies at two iconic venues: the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the newly built SoFi Stadium. He said his experience with global sporting events like the Super Bowl, World Series, and FIFA World Cup has prepared him for the task, and emphasized that assembling a world-class production team was his top priority. "We need people with deep Olympic experience who can also tap into LA's creativity and energy," he said, adding that the selection of a production company is expected by year's end. LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman expressed enthusiasm for Rice's appointment, citing their 25-year friendship and Rice's unique blend of business, technical, financial and creative skills. "I knew he was our number one draft pick," Wasserman said. Rice, whose projects have earned 51 Academy Award and 293 Emmy nominations, hopes the ceremonies reflect Southern California's spirit of optimism. "It's a place where people go to pursue their dreams, and the Olympics are all about people's dreams," he said. The LA Games open on July 14, 2028, with the Paralympic Games following in August. It will be the first time Los Angeles has hosted a Paralympics. —Reuters
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Disney executive to helm 2028 Olympic ceremonies
A former executive of 21st Century Fox and the Walt Disney Company has been tapped as the head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, officials announced Wednesday. Peter Rice, whose resume includes leadership roles at 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company, will become the first major Hollywood executive to take on the role for any Olympic or Paralympic Games. Rice began his career at 20th Century Fox in 1989, eventually rising to president of 21st Century Fox. Following Disney's 2019 acquisition of the company, he was named chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of General Entertainment. In his new role, Rice will oversee the creative vision and physical production of all four ceremonies, which will take place across the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium, according to a news release. 'I look forward to delivering ceremonies that honor the legacy of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and celebrate the cutting-edge future of the 2028 Stadium. These venues have hosted some of the most legendary moments in sports history, and I'm thrilled to deliver a powerful artistic experience that adds a new chapter to LA's Olympic and Paralympic story,' Rice said in a statement. The Olympic Games are set to begin on July 14, 2028, with a dual-venue Opening Ceremony split between the Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium. The Closing Ceremony will return to the Coliseum on July 30. The Paralympic Games will follow, with ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 15 and Aug. 27, 2028. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Peter Rice to oversee opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics
LOS ANGELES — The former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. LA28 organizers said Wednesday that Peter Rice will serve as head of ceremonies and content and be responsible for the creative vision and physical production of the LA28 Games, which run July 14-30, and the Paralympics, which run Aug. 15-27.
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Peter Rice to oversee opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. LA28 organizers said Wednesday that Peter Rice will serve as head of ceremonies and content and be responsible for the creative vision and physical production of the LA28 Games, which run July 14-30, and the Paralympics, which run Aug. 15-27. 'Peter is one of the rare individuals whose expertise seamlessly combines creativity, operational insight and production excellence to deliver Ceremonies that will captivate audiences around the world,' said LA28 president and chairperson Casey Wasserman, who will supervise Rice. 'He's been a leading figure in shaping the modern television and film landscape and is the perfect asset to reimagining the delivery of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the digital age, leaving a legacy well beyond the Games.' The opening ceremony be held July 14 at 8 p.m. ET, with events at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The closing ceremony will be July 30 at 9 p.m. ET at the Coliseum. 'I look forward to delivering Ceremonies that honor the legacy of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and celebrate the cutting-edge future of the 2028 Stadium," Rice said. "These venues have hosted some of the most legendary moments in sports history, and I'm thrilled to deliver a powerful artistic experience that adds a new chapter to LA's Olympic and Paralympic story.' Rice, a British-American, began his career at 20th Century Fox in 1989, rising through the ranks before being promoted to president of 21st Century Fox in 2017. Following Disney's acquisition of the company, Rice became chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of General Entertainment for The Walt Disney Co.
