Opening with a Big Bang! Disabled genius Stephen Hawking is the star turn at the London 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony - and after a day of rain how sensible to have brought so many umbrellas公仔箱論壇/ x/ Q8 n( W' G' \
- The astrophysicist, who has motor neurone disease, takes centre stage as he launches spectacular show
- Renowned scientist, 70, took viewers on an'exquisite journey of discovery' in his unique and distinctive voice
- Themes include 'empowerment' and 'challenging perceptions of human possibility'
- He lead a host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers newly trained in circus skills
- Sir Ian McKellen acted scenes from Shakespeare's The Tempest in the role of Prospero
- The show, called Enlightenment, will urge the crowd to take part in the world's largest 'apple crunch'
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/ i8 o3 K1 s8 a7 x; a3 t$ U! \4 R+ ^1 F1 K公仔箱論壇The Paralympic Games exploded with a Big Bang as Professor Stephen Hawking launched the Opening Ceremony in front of more than a billion viewers on an 'exquisite journey of discovery'.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb, ^/ m9 {2 q$ `! V( E9 P
The renowned astro-physicist, who has motor neurone disease, opened the spectacular in his unique and distinctive voice.8 e6 g/ E$ [7 r$ a2 g) a; Y$ x
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Sir Ian McKellen then portrayed Prospero from the Tempest before Professor Hawking guided the audience through 'the wonders of science' in a variety of narratives inspired by his seminal tome A Brief History of Time.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb0 L, e/ n* d8 I- S5 e) ?
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World's greatest scientist: Stephen Hawking takes centre stage at the launch of the Olympics Opening Ceremony in the Olympic stadium in front of a billion viewers
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5 W' S4 i# c- b+ t- Mwww2.tvboxnow.comStunning: Hundreds of performers holding umbrellas form a ring around the middle of the Olympic Stadium as the ceremony gets into full swing公仔箱論壇% } q6 v# E! v. R5 C
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8 t1 z9 u* M, H: t9 E% Wtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbCrunch time: A wheelchair-bound artist rides atop a giant apple, which became a central theme of the show in reference to the moment Sir Isaac Newton formulated the theory of gravity after an apple fell on his head
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, q2 x! Y' N, S8 Rtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbProf Hawking and actor Sir Ian McKellen played prominent roles in the opening ceremony, which also featured a host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers newly-trained in circus skills.. o" z% w% m7 k" a# h) h) V1 Y
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They were being officially opened by the Queen, who said in a statement released in advance: 'It is with tremendous pride that the people of London and the United Kingdom welcome the world to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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'We look forward to celebrating the uplifting spirit which distinguishes the Paralympic Games from other events, drawing on Britain's unique sporting heritage.'www2.tvboxnow.com3 b) Q6 R7 S- ]
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Royal approval: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge look on as they take their positions for the start of the opening ceremony8 H p" G p# C7 X6 _3 ~( B$ u. k
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/ [8 ~, r3 y# ]7 T+ [8 ?# d: Pwww2.tvboxnow.comA right royal knees-up: Members of the Royal family are joined by Prime Minister David Cameron (centre), London Mayor Boris Johnson (second right) and London 2012 chief Lord Coe (fourth left)
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Prof Hawking said: 'The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world. We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being but we share the same human spirit.6 E1 E2 A8 C2 u
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'What is important is that we have the ability to create. This creativity can take many forms, from physical achievement to theoretical physics./ {; V, G: ^: q% U0 r5 E
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'However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.'tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb! V3 Y) D) k& n1 A% N
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Spectators inside the stadium - plus the millions around the world - were asked to take a bite of an apple at the same time in the world’s biggest ever ‘apple-crunch’.
6 v V$ u& G% j5 X! a/ s$ w& |公仔箱論壇It was a reference to the story that Sir Isaac came up with the theory of gravity when an apple fell on his head as he sat beneath a tree in 1666.公仔箱論壇! Z8 O. ]1 I7 m7 b1 N
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Up for it: Wheelchair Rugby player Garrett Hichling carries the flag for Canada as the teams parade into the stadium
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" d% v3 c9 K8 g% ~$ ?7 ^2 ]Taking it all in: Members of the Chinese team, who will hoping for another strong showing in this year's Games, savour the moment as they enter the stadium
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Pride of a nation: Swimmer Guillermo Marro leads Argentina into the stadium. Paralympic athletes will compete in 20 sports, including archery, cycling, rowing, equestrian and sitting volleyballwww2.tvboxnow.com) ?1 \. n5 x4 w Z, z9 g) U2 Z
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) W- g* F( b( {6 WFestival atmosphere: The athletes make their way into the stadium and take their positions amid a sea of colourwww2.tvboxnow.com) M1 Q' v! Q6 d/ E X/ U/ F
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$ }1 B7 a5 t. A* r/ A" |! uwww2.tvboxnow.comGreat expectations: The rising interest in the Games has been reflected in ticket sales, a record 2.4 million of the available 2.5 million have been sold so far) i7 ]/ O% w7 o$ Q6 M
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Biggest ever: The Games will host the highest number of athletes since their official birth in 1960 at the Rome Games, with 4,280 athletes representing over 160 nations compared to 400 participants from 23 countries in the Italian capital
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) `2 s- S; ~/ m3 l$ B公仔箱論壇Reaching for the stars: Disabled actress Nicola Miles-Wildin swapped village hall audiences for the world last night when the 34-year-old made a spectacular appearance at the opening ceremony, performing to millions as Miranda from The Tempestwww2.tvboxnow.com% m$ ]+ Q9 _0 b$ ]: c" [7 r
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A very British institution: Umbrellas made a regular appearance in the show and, fittingly, it had rained for most of the day in LondonTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。4 B7 o1 \' P( i. x1 C5 P5 D: T
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Sign of things to come: Sir Ian McKellen, playing Prospero from Shakespeare's The Tempest, announces that 'the greatest adventure is what lies ahead'公仔箱論壇1 O. I$ X+ U1 C5 h: V) a
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; L4 E2 k6 t l公仔箱論壇Global event: A sphere descends into the stadium past the floodlights as the celebrations get into full flow
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0 }; l/ ]7 C$ w0 v aThe show, called Enlightenment, is expected to urge the 62,000-strong crowd to take part in the world's largest 'apple crunch' as each spectator is given an apple to bite at the same timewww2.tvboxnow.com1 f- G0 b$ Q1 F8 D
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" v* {$ r- d& |* ]3 H2 {tvb now,tvbnow,bttvbEarlier, the Paralympic Flame was greeted by large crowds as it made its way past some of the most famous landmarks in the capital.
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- m2 h2 B, ]9 Y2 K7 r7 `& n公仔箱論壇Five torchbearers arrived at the zebra crossing outside Abbey Road recording studios to recreate the pose made famous by The Beatles.
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The torch also visited London Zoo, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall on its journey to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.
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Demand for tickets to the Games is still high and 10,000 will be put on sale each day during the event. _0 e, v5 j( \- P' Q' s# X' R) w
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No rain on this parade: A giant umbrella hovers over a giant dome as hundreds of performers are lit up below# U4 M- r: t P7 T, U+ h! M
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+ Y6 \$ k$ J6 Ktvb now,tvbnow,bttvbLighting up the Games: Professor Hawking leads the spectators on a voyage through the universe as he proves the star turn at the opening ceremony公仔箱論壇/ B$ n4 u1 l" o0 V2 Y
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9 O, ?- w: p; `) ?4 ~, N公仔箱論壇Voyage of discovery: The exploits of man's adventures to the moon featured in the opening ceremony as the audience were guided through the wonders of the cosmos by Stephen Hawking
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London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton said: 'We've tried to get as many people in as we reasonably can. This is a wonderful illustration of how the British public have said we love the Paralympics and want to be part of it.'www2.tvboxnow.com- k4 J+ M( Z/ F2 n O/ M7 U
& V1 O% I+ ]3 q. p8 ]Prime Minister David Cameron said of the Games: 'They will create new role models, they will change attitudes to disability and they will have a positive impact on society.'www2.tvboxnow.com! K: a& Z3 |, [
( G2 t: H2 A$ N" S6 |* e1 s3 E+ R* Vwww2.tvboxnow.comCulture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: 'For many Brits, this will be the first time they have seen the Paralympic Games at all. It will be a very big moment to really change perceptions and that will be something to be proud of.'
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Paralympic athletes will compete for 503 gold medals across 20 sports during the London Games, with competitions starting tomorrow.公仔箱論壇) D* k( p+ z+ b; `0 x# l
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! J, g! R: t* U& C* t1 ~0 ktvb now,tvbnow,bttvbBlaze of glory: An aircraft trails fireworks to herald the start the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics
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# x9 C5 l8 q! L% z# OProf Hawking and actor Sir Ian McKellen played prominent roles in the opening ceremony, which also featured a host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers newly-trained in circus skills.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。: ^( Y) S9 G; B9 v% i% v
" h9 |. z: U$ o& \: M9 o' p/ _They were being officially opened by the Queen, who said in a statement released in advance: 'It is with tremendous pride that the people of London and the United Kingdom welcome the world to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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'The Games are returning to the country where they first began, more than 60 years ago.2 w' a) j( q& d: ]' x4 q
7 } | y* ]! J9 b% ]3 mwww2.tvboxnow.com'We look forward to celebrating the uplifting spirit which distinguishes the Paralympic Games from other events, drawing on Britain's unique sporting heritage.'
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Sneak preview: A glimpse inside the Olympic Stadium as preparations are made for the opening ceremony in front of more than a billion viewers across the globe
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, E' O1 v0 f, ~* x/ q/ e9 m; XBuzz of anticipation: Spectators fill the Olympic Stadium in readiness for the spectacular opening ceremony to the London Paralympic Games
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Prof Hawking said: 'The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world.
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'We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being but we share the same human spirit. What is important is that we have the ability to create.
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( d3 V- n* p' `, k9 o$ Jwww2.tvboxnow.com'This creativity can take many forms, from physical achievement to theoretical physics. However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.'tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb% E1 C$ V* x5 J5 g1 }
6 ^6 y/ ?8 Q7 A$ XEarlier, the Paralympic Flame was greeted by large crowds as it made its way past some of the most famous landmarks in the capital.
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Five torchbearers arrived at the zebra crossing outside Abbey Road recording studios to recreate the pose made famous by The Beatles.$ q' d [) s" l# B3 s
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. x& a# H! g. U$ stvb now,tvbnow,bttvbSpectacular: The opening ceremony, signalling the start of 11 days of competition by nearly 4,300 athletes from 166 countries, will be opened with a flypast by Aerobility, a charity that trains disabled people to become pilots
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Expectation: Spectators, including physiotherapists from the National Spinal Injuries Centre prepare to enter the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony
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Demand for tickets to the Games is still high and 10,000 will be put on sale each day during the event.
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Prime Minister David Cameron said of the Games: 'They will create new role models, they will change attitudes to disability and they will have a positive impact on society.'tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb: D; i$ u! F9 c2 H. x3 K
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Paralympic athletes will compete for 503 gold medals across 20 sports during the London Games, with competitions starting tomorrow.
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4 F1 E+ f* k3 q3 P# K/ ICo-artistic director Bradley Hemmings said: 'Our talks with Stephen Hawking began towards the end of last year.
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3 l1 T7 f5 _4 A) W+ w公仔箱論壇'We worked very closely with Professor Hawking to develop a series of messages which are very much integrated into the storytelling of the ceremony. We have spent time with him in Cambridge and have been so incredibly gratified with him giving his time.
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London 2012 Part Two: The Paralympic opening ceremony signals the start of 11 days of competition by nearly 4,300 athletes from 166 countries
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Co-artistic director Jenny Sealey added: 'Tonight you will be taken on the most exquisite journey of discovery inspired by the wonder of science. It is about the wonder of science and it is Stephen Hawking who guides us.
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'Both Hawking and McKellen in their narrative talk about what we all need to remember; don’t just look down at your feet, look at the stars, be curious.'
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The opening ceremony, signalling the start of 11 days of competition by nearly 4,300 athletes from 166 countries, will be opened with a flypast by Aerobility, a charity that trains disabled people to become pilots.
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The cast also includes past Paralympians and injured soldiers. More than 3,000 adult volunteers are taking part in the ceremony, along with more than 100 children and a professional cast of 100.
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With huge demand for tickets, the Paralympics are, like the Olympics, expected to be one of the most successful Games ever.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb# W3 I1 V$ Z7 e" J- @8 b; R
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More than 2.4 million tickets have already been sold - half a million of those to overseas visitors. Ten thousand tickets will be available each day during the event and the Games are on course to be the first Paralympics to sell out.) p! G( D2 o, E7 {
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Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: 'For many Brits, this will be the first time they have seen the Paralympic Games at all.
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'It will be a very big moment to really change perceptions and that will be something to be proud of.'tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb8 I! v( D* \9 e" |3 }0 Z4 r) I
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