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Highlights and lowlights of the 2012 Olympics opening ceremonies

Performers in futuristic costumes perform during the opening

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The 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony is underway, a rare moment when the world truly does unite to focus on a single event. Organizers expect 1 billion to watch the ceremony crafted by “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle and that includes us here at Pop Cult. We're ready to see Queen Elizabeth II and James Bond, the battle between Lord Voldemort and Mary Poppins and, of course, Paul...

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Olympics opening ceremony spoilers leak out

CITI FIELD Paul McCartney concerts July 17, 18,

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Rehearsals for Friday night's opening ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympics have been called “jawdropping” and “The Greatest Show on Earth,” but organizers are trying to keep a lid on it.

“Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle, the creative director behind the opening ceremonies, and “Billy Elliot” director Stephen Daldry, who is the creative director for the Olympics, have even come...

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