The film is one of several vehicles created in partnership with the entertainment industry.  The SCCOG has engaged the support of those who call Los Angeles home, the abundance of creative talent in film, music, television, and technology to showcase that the entertainment community firmly stands behind the Los Angeles 2016 bid.

“We are thrilled to have the support of our friends in the entertainment community who use their special talents to enhance the ideals and athletes of the Olympic Games and bring them to the world in creative and compelling ways,” said SCCOG Chairman Barry Sanders.  “We’ve had Hollywood’s endorsement throughout the U.S. competition, and know that they will be with us when we, hopefully, make it into the International round.”

Many of the proposed Olympic venues are highlighted in the film, along with an essence of the “Hollywood” that is recognized throughout the world.  Cultural landmarks such as Mann’s Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Disneyland, a parade of red carpets and more join Olympians including Mark Spitz, Bruce Jenner, Serena Williams, Carl Lewis, and others in demonstrating the tradition and future that combine to differentiate the Los Angeles bid.

 “Great events and great entertainment engage the spirit of the audience,” said Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook.  “This film – and in a much broader sense the Los Angeles 2016 bid – pay tribute to Olympic Game history while celebrating what the city can do to put the athletes on an elevated stage.” 

“Our team has been as passionate about making this film, as any of the major features we develop,” said Hendricks.  “The Olympics inspire, and we hope we have conveyed that magic through the film.”

Los Angeles and Chicago are the two U.S. cities remaining in competition to be the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) candidate to the International Olympic Committee to host the 2016 Games. The SCCOG’s bid plans were submitted to the USOC on January 22. The USOC has said that it will make a final decision on April 14, 2007.

The film was unveiled to the United States Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission today, during its visit to Los Angeles.  Should Los Angeles be selected to move forward in the bid process, the film would be used to help market the city and the bid.

About the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG)
Formed in 1939, the SCCOG is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the Olympic movement in Southern California.  Since its inception, the SCCOG has bid for the Olympic Games on behalf of and in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles, garnering the award of the Games for 1984.  Hailed world-wide for their near-flawless organization, the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles generated an operating surplus of $235 million (in 1984 dollars).  Further information about the SCCOG can be found on their website at http://www.sccog.org/.