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Olympic Fireworks Show Partially Faked

Olympic Fireworks Show Partially Faked

The opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics were amazing. -- AMAZING.  However just when I gave the Chinese credit for being the greatest fireworks masters of all time--ahead of the magical pyrotechnics at Disneyland--I found out that the fireworks broadcast back to the US were not 100% real.  They were digitally enhanced.  In fact, some...

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The Olympics' Best Opening Ceremonies

The Olympics' Best Opening Ceremonies

While the world watches the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympic Games in Beijing, audiences are looking to be dazzled by an elaborate culturally-inclined opening show. The Chinese are spending close to $100 million on the costs of the ceremony alone.

 

The Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics typically showcase the country's history and cultural be...

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