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 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."
Director Stephen Daldry is one of four other "creatives" who will oversee the Olympic and Paralympic Games' opening and closing ceremonies.
Beijing 2008 Games designer Mark Fisher, TV director Hamish Hamilton and producer Catherine Ugwu will also be part of the team.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Boyle said 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."
"Myself and my co-executive producers will ensure there is creative continuity across all four ceremonies, that the public have real engagement and that we continue to attract into key roles the best talent in the world," said Daldry.
"I'm delighted to be part of the team."
"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."
