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Bangor University graduate to direct Olympics opening ceremony
Oscar-winning film-maker Danny Boyle will be artistic director for the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony, organisers have announced.
The Slumdog Millionaire director, who studied his craft at Bangor University in north Wales, said he was "honoured" by his appointment.
Boyle said it was a "unique opportunity to contribute to what I'm sure are going to be a fantastic Games." and that his job was "to provide a thrilling, enthralling, captivating evening. Hopefully it'll take its place in the list of openings, but it'll be a new beginning as well."
"These Games are bringing together world-class British talent," said Lord Coe, chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG).
"Each one of these individuals would hold their own on the worldwide stage. They are joining names like children's author Michael Morpurgo who has created the story behind our highly successful mascots. We are delighted with the team we have brought together to deliver our ceremonies in 2012."