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[scielle]

A Team Canada campaign ahead of the Paris Olympics: https://olympic.ca/p...-of-paris-2024/

“Building on this theme, the campaign is narrated by two iconic Canadians whose stories of success, bravery, and resilience in the face of adversity have inspired the world: in English by Michael J. Fox, and in French by Céline Dion.”
[…]
"By profiling these nine elite athletes from diverse communities and sports, and featuring national icons Celine Dion and Michael J Fox, we hope the campaign will unite Canadians in their excitement for Paris 2024."
[…]
“The stories of these athletes inspire me,” said Celine Dion, the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and Companion of the Order of Canada. “I cannot wait to see what each of them accomplishes when they go for it in Paris this summer, where I hope they will also inspire the world. It was an honour to be part of this campaign, and to help tell their stories.”

https://www.cbc.ca/s...video-1.7177581

Edited by scielle, 19 April 2024 - 09:17 AM.

[CelinesDIVO5]

scielle, on 19 April 2024 - 09:11 AM, said:

A Team Canada campaign ahead of the Paris Olympics: https://olympic.ca/p...-of-paris-2024/

“Building on this theme, the campaign is narrated by two iconic Canadians whose stories of success, bravery, and resilience in the face of adversity have inspired the world: in English by Michael J. Fox, and in French by Céline Dion.”
[…]
"By profiling these nine elite athletes from diverse communities and sports, and featuring national icons Celine Dion and Michael J Fox, we hope the campaign will unite Canadians in their excitement for Paris 2024."
[…]
“The stories of these athletes inspire me,” said Celine Dion, the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and Companion of the Order of Canada. “I cannot wait to see what each of them accomplishes when they go for it in Paris this summer, where I hope they will also inspire the world. It was an honour to be part of this campaign, and to help tell their stories.”

https://www.cbc.ca/s...video-1.7177581

I wonder if this is maybe what she was recording at Berklee in Boston?

[scielle]

CelinesDIVO5, on 19 April 2024 - 10:08 AM, said:

I wonder if this is maybe what she was recording at Berklee in Boston?

Yeah I had the same thought but could she not have just done a voice-over at the Palms studio in LV that she normally uses? Why go all the way to NYC and Boston?

[Davey84]

Very unexpected! I do hope this wasn't the reason why she was recording in Boston though but her voice still sounds so good

[anewdayhascome]

if only she was singing at the opening/closing ceremony too

[Nmj]

Davey84, on 19 April 2024 - 11:10 AM, said:

Very unexpected! I do hope this wasn't the reason why she was recording in Boston though but her voice still sounds so good

Do we know this part was recorded in Boston? It could’ve been in Vegas either before or after the Boston trip.

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anewdayhascome, on 19 April 2024 - 11:16 AM, said:

if only she was singing at the opening/closing ceremony too

She recorded A Paris years ago for the Paris Olympic Games. One can dream.

Edited by comingback, 19 April 2024 - 12:28 PM.

[CelinesDIVO5]

scielle, on 19 April 2024 - 10:15 AM, said:

Yeah I had the same thought but could she not have just done a voice-over at the Palms studio in LV that she normally uses? Why go all the way to NYC and Boston?

If she had medical appointments scheduled in Boston, it makes sense.

[Davey84]

It's posted on her Instagram too:


https://www.instagra...nZzaWpzZGtteThi



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[actofcontrition]

Can they stop using the same picture for everything 🤣🤣

[ryba]

What exactly is she doing there? What is a voice over for the Olympics?

[Del]

It’s a video done by Team Canada showcasing some of this Summer’s athletes who have overcome obstacles and who keep pushing through.  Céline is narrating the French video while Michael J Fox did the English one.

[scielle]

Well it’s not just a video, it’s a broader campaign -
“The campaign also features six supplementary shorts, as well as out-of-home, digital, experiential, social media and print executions, which will be rolled out over the coming months in the lead up to and during the Games.”

Also, this -
“And of course we’re thrilled that two of Canada’s greatest performers volunteered their time and lent their voices to help tell them.”
Love to see it!

Also love seeing Joannie Rochette comment on the IG post about this with her love for Celine. (For those who don’t remember, Joannie won bronze in skating just 2 days after her mom suddenly died of a heart attack while already at the Olympics with her daughter. Joannie then skated to Vole for the exhibition in honor of her mom.)
https://youtu.be/H6c...0V1A4kBgfNDrkPY

[dyusha]

Quite unexpected indeed. Very eager to hear what she has to say in support of Canadian athletes

While I respect and applaud the decision to enlist Michael J Fox and Celine for this task, I am a bit traumatized by the comparison I must say


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dyusha, on 19 April 2024 - 05:24 PM, said:

Quite unexpected indeed. Very eager to hear what she has to say in support of Canadian athletes

While I respect and applaud the decision to enlist Michael J Fox and Celine for this task, I am a bit traumatized by the comparison I must say


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Yeah I do hope Céline has an entirely different outcome. So far it seems like it so I’m not fazed, but I agree. Nice in a way but also pretty horrific.

[Zofia]

Perhaps here we can look for an answer (at least a partial one?) as to why this strange date was chosen for the documentary's release - a month before the Olympics.

The project is excellent! The national team will be presented by two Canadians who, by a twist of fate, will be, in a sense, competitive athletes for the rest of their lives, although they don't get medals for competing in their sports. Whoever came up with this, bravo!

In addition, for Céline, who has always been fascinated by athletes, and mother of sports-fan sons, this is probably extra fun and satisfaction.

Speaking of the juxtaposition with Michael J. Fox - well, they are both incurably ill and forced to fight for fitness, but fortunately SPS is not a neurodegenerative disease and is not progressive in all cases.

[idroveallnight]

Is she still there?

[Nmj]

idroveallnight, on 20 April 2024 - 03:28 PM, said:

Is she still there?

Still where?

[scielle]

anewdayhascome, on 19 April 2024 - 11:16 AM, said:

if only she was singing at the opening/closing ceremony too

I haven’t given up on it. It would be one song, not a 2-hour concert. It can be pre-recorded; that wouldn’t be unusual for a mass global TV audience. If she were asked, I feel like she’d do everything in her power to make it happen. And from what we’ve seen of her in these past few months, seems to me that it could be doable.

[scielle]

Anyway, here is Alexandra Stamatopoulou, a Greek Paralympic swimmer with SPS, taking part in the torch relay as the flame makes its way to Paris: https://www.instagra...jhiNjg0NXJsbw==

You can watch her story here: https://vimeo.com/640398608

[scielle]

Red Heads out there doing the rounds of francophone press with Olympic speculation:
https://www.parismat...de-paris-236771
https://www.journald...e-paris-cet-ete

[Zofia]

Josélito Michaud apparently shares these hopes. Maybe he knows something, or maybe he's just betting: https://www.facebook...719027979404360

[scielle]

It was also briefly talked about on the flagship Radio Canada morning show: https://ici.radio-ca...23-avril-2024/4

[scielle]

Sorry, wrong thread. 🤦‍♀️

Edited by scielle, 23 April 2024 - 08:36 PM.

[comingback]

https://www.sortirap...pening-ceremony

Home News Olympic Games 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics: Céline Dion star of the opening ceremony?

Paris 2024 Olympics: Céline Dion star of the opening ceremony?

Since late April, rumors have been swirling that Céline Dion could set the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games alight. After a long absence due to neurological illness, the Quebec singer could make a triumphant return on July 26.


According to Ouest France's research, Le Canard enchaîné has just revealed an internal document from the Olympic Games organizing committee, informing that the French state will pay 2.7 million euros for two "top artists" to perform at the opening ceremony. According to the weekly, the decision, taken by Emmanuel Macron, would designate Céline Dion and potentially Aya Nakamura as the headliners.

See you in July to find out the rest of the story...

[scielle]

comingback, on 05 June 2024 - 11:00 AM, said:

https://www.sortirap...pening-ceremony

Home News Olympic Games 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics: Céline Dion star of the opening ceremony?

Paris 2024 Olympics: Céline Dion star of the opening ceremony?

Since late April, rumors have been swirling that Céline Dion could set the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games alight. After a long absence due to neurological illness, the Quebec singer could make a triumphant return on July 26.


According to Ouest France's research, Le Canard enchaîné has just revealed an internal document from the Olympic Games organizing committee, informing that the French state will pay 2.7 million euros for two "top artists" to perform at the opening ceremony. According to the weekly, the decision, taken by Emmanuel Macron, would designate Céline Dion and potentially Aya Nakamura as the headliners.

See you in July to find out the rest of the story...

FYI - See Random thread for all the discussion over the past 2 days relating to this. (Which admittedly we should move here.)

[Nmj]

Well in recent developments…

https://x.com/inside...CELI5_tgOe-P7Mw

(They’ve been right in the past.)

[Shamrock_1982]

Stop the press, I’ve just been told by Claudette that it’s not happening…

So that means it’s definitely happening

[Peppercorn1991]

I really hope this is not a rumour! It’s very exciting if true.

Kev x

[mirage]

Nmj, on 05 June 2024 - 11:09 AM, said:

Well in recent developments…

https://x.com/inside...CELI5_tgOe-P7Mw

(They’ve been right in the past.)

Can be fashion week, a french album, or the Olympics.

All the signs for a Met Gala were there, but that didn't happen, so I'm not getting my hopes up.
But if this happens, it will be insane!!!

What would she sing? A Paris?

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