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Olympic Organisers Apologise For Opening Ceremony That Had Conservatives Weeping Like Babies

"You'll never find in my work any desire to mock or denigrate anyone. I wanted a ceremony that brings people together."

Pedestrian.tv

Paris Olympic Opening Creator Defiant Over Controversial Show

The mastermind of the ambitious Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday rejected criticism his boundary-breaking show had gone too far, saying it had created a "cloud" of love and tolerance.

International Business Times

Paris 'Sorry' For Any Offence Over Olympic Opening Ceremony

Paris Olympics organisers said Sunday they were "really sorry" if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to "disrespect" religion after complaints from French bishops.

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Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with 'Last Supper' tableau

Paris Olympics organizers have apologized to any people who were offended by a tableau during Friday’s opening ceremony evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper

The Independent UK

Paris 2024 apologises over ‘Last Supper’ parody at Olympics opening ceremony

The controversial sketch angered the Catholic Church and many on social media, prompting the organisers to explain the logic behind the parody

The Independent UK

Paris' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why

Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness

The Independent UK

Upset Bishops And Mixed Reviews For Paris Olympics Ceremony

French bishops complained on Saturday about the "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games which has upset some conservatives and has drawn mixed reviews.

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Paris Olympics become a matter of medals after stars reign on the Seine

The first medals will be handed out at the Paris Olympics on Saturday after the 2024 Games were officially launched with a spectacular four-hour, rain-soaked ceremony along the river Seine.

Radio France Internationale

'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief – it had pulled off the Olympic opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games.

Radio France Internationale

Headless Marie Antoinette opens Olympics

Olympic opening ceremony director, Thomas Jolly, wanted to “challenge” French cliché in the opening and he sure did

Salon

Céline Dion rescues Olympic parade after rain-soaked hostage to hubris

The Parisian rain showed there is a good reason why Olympic opening ceremonies are held in stadiums

The Guardian - UK

2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony review: Interminable Seine procession is a washout

The river Seine procession was battered by driving rains. Despite some silver linings, including a hotly-anticipated Celine Dion comeback, the cloudy ceremony was too much filler, too little killer, writes Nick Hilton

The Independent UK

Faceless torch bearers and Marie Antoinette: No one knows what to make of Paris’ 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

‘Watching the first ever Olympic Opening Ceremony held on a river, you begin to realize why no other Olympic Opening Ceremony has ever been held on a river,’ one critic writes

The Independent UK

Lady Gaga Adds Sparkle To Star-studded Olympic Show

Lady Gaga and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist.

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Controversy Erupts Over France's Unique Opening Ceremony Performance

Debate ensues over the heavy metal-opera mashup at the Olympics opening ceremony, challenging perceptions of French culture.

Radio France Internationale

'We need this moment of peace,' say Olympic opening ceremony storytellers

Some 18 months ago an eminent historian, a screenwriter, an award-winning novelist and a playwright began writing the script for the open-air parade that will launch the Paris Games on Friday. They had the onerous task of imagining a three-hour show that could speak not just to the French but…

The Independent UK

Sabotaged trains and forecast rain get Paris Olympics off to a rougher than hoped-for start

The Paris Olympics are getting off to a rougher than hoped-for start

Pedestrian.tv

Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Aya Nakamura: Who’s Performing At The Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Aya Nakamura, and more. Discover who's performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony and who got snubbed.

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The Guardian - UK

Five things to watch out for at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

From the 288 hair and makeup artists to the 3,000 dancers, what to keep an eye out for in Paris

Radio France Internationale

Olympic opening will 'pack a punch' but details remain shrouded in secrecy

The organisers of Friday's opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games – the first time the event will be held outside a stadium – have provided teasers for their spectacular plans but have remained tight-lipped over giving any specifics of what the world can expect to see.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Local disquiet meets global anticipation

PARIS: The metro ride from Belleville to the Main Press Centre in Porte de Maillot on Thursday morning was uneventful. The media accreditation cards for Paris 2024 around our necks brooked no queries. Some curious looks and that was all. There was no rush of passengers. It was like any…

The Independent UK

Why the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be like nothing the Olympics has seen before

More than 10,000 athletes will take part in a 100-boat parade along the river Seine as Paris kickstarts the Games with a sightseeing tour

The Times of India

Paris Olympics opening ceremony: All you need to know

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will break from tradition by taking place outside the main athletics stadium. Organizers have provided hints about their grand plans but have kept specific details under wraps.

International Business Times

What We Know About The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Organisers of Friday's opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics -- the first time it will be held outside a stadium -- have provided teasers for their spectacular plans but refused to give specifics.