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Award-Winning Filmmakers Support L.A. 2016 Olympic Bid and Answer "Why Los Angeles?" for USOC |
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Short-Film Featuring Los Angeles 2016’s Biggest Stars – Olympians and Venues – Creatively Demonstrates the Significant Stage L.A. Can Provide 2016 Olympic Games and Athletes
Los Angeles, Calif. –March 1, 2007 – Underscoring the deep support and endorsement of California’s and Los Angeles’ leaders in entertainment and government, the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) today premiered a three and a half-minute film produced by the Walt Disney Studios featuring Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and prominent Olympians from the Los Angeles area.
The film answers the question “Why Los Angeles?” as put forward by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as it makes its decision between Los Angeles and Chicago on which city to name as the American applicant city for the 2016 Olympic Games. The film visually supports Los Angeles’ “We’re Ready” status with practically no new construction needed and moves in for a close up on the true stars of any Olympic competition, the athletes.
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SCCOG Rolls Out The Red Carpet for United States Olympic Committee |
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Two-Day Visit Highlights Los Angeles’ Significant Offerings as
Olympic Games Host City for 2016
Los Angeles, Calif. –March 2, 2007 – The Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) today concluded two-days of hosting the United States Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission. The meetings, bid review sessions, venue tours, unveiling of an original film from Disney Studios and more highlighted an eventful itinerary key to Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Presenting a program that combines existing permanent venues for all but one contested sport and extraordinary plans for the few temporary facilities the Games will require, the SCCOG was able to take the focus of the visit from construction to “beyond the venues” measures promoting Olympic spirit and a broadening of the Olympic stage.
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Proposed L.A. Coliseum Olympic Enhancements Combine Historic Integrity and Modern Offerings |
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Temporary Structure to Add Suites and Olympic Flair for 2016 Games;
Elements Preserve Landmark’s Historic Appeal
Los Angeles, Calif. – February 22, 2007 – As part of its bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) today unveiled the architectural plan for a temporary addition including amenities such as luxury suites to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum without altering the structure of the venue listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. The Coliseum is among the most revered and recognized sports monuments in the world and is the only facility to host two Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, two Super Bowls (including the first) a World Series and a host of significant entertainment, political and religious events.
“The Coliseum has been the site of incredible events for more than 80 years, but it never shines brighter than during the Olympic Games,” said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. “In 2016, the newly designed Coliseum will glow spectacularly.”
To view Coliseum Renderings, click here (1.1MB PDF)
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Radio PSA Campaign Launches in Southern California for Los Angeles 2016 Olympic Bid |
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Campaign features Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones, Olympic Gold Medalists Oscar de la Hoya, Janet Evans and Peter Vidmar and 2016 Olympic Hopeful
Los Angeles, Calif. –February 6, 2007 – To build on the excitement and awareness of the Los Angeles 2016 Olympic bid, the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) today launched a radio public service announcement (PSA) campaign featuring a diverse cross-section of Southern California elected officials, celebrities and athletes.
The radio PSA campaign includes a series of six English-language and two Spanish-language, 30-second PSAs. The PSAs are expected to air on select English-language and Spanish-language radio stations in Southern California beginning February 2007. The campaign features recordings by:
- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles (English and Spanish versions)
- Quincy Jones, legendary music producer and 27-time GRAMMY Award winner
- Oscar de la Hoya, Olympic gold medal boxer (English and Spanish versions)
- Janet Evans, Olympic gold medal swimmer
- Peter Vidmar, Olympic gold medal gymnast
- “Mighty Mo” Orozco, 10-year-old boxing phenomenon and 2016 Olympic hopeful
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L.A. Submits Domestic Bid Books for 2016 Olympic Games to United States Olympic Committee |
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Los Angeles’ Bid Embodies a California Promise and Games Dedicated to Athletes
A powerful combination of tradition and state-of-the-art programs
and facilities create unique bid
Los Angeles, Calif. – January 22, 2007 – The Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) today submitted its plan to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for consideration to be the USOC’s candidate to host the 2016 Olympic Games.
The Los Angeles bid emphasizes Southern California’s wealth of existing world-class sporting facilities, its strong travel and tourism infrastructure, its position as one of the great media capitals of the world and its close ties with the entertainment industry, which can be so important in a global event of the size and scope of the Olympic Games.
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