NBCUniversal is raising the bar for Olympic primetime coverage with its newly rebranded show, “Primetime in Paris,” offering viewers an immersive experience from the heart of the French capital. The show will be hosted by Mike Tirico, who will be situated at the iconic Trocadero, with the Eiffel Tower and River Seine as a breathtaking backdrop.
The network’s signature primetime show will showcase the very best of the Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring enhanced storytelling, unprecedented access, and innovative technology to bring viewers closer to the action.
Here’s what sports enthusiasts can look forward to:
– Main Title Sequence: Created in collaboration with Imaginary Forces, the cinematic opening sequence will be set to a new rendition of the iconic Olympic theme, “Bugler’s Dream,” setting the tone for a dynamic and evolving primetime presentation.
– Gold Medal Victories: Kicking off each episode, viewers will typically witness a gold medal victory from the day’s competitions within the first 10 minutes, sharing the life-changing moments with the athletes.
– “Event of the Night”: The show’s third hour will feature the “Event of the Night,” where NBCU’s storytelling expertise will dive deep into the biggest stories and competitions with limited commercial interruption.
– Enhanced Athlete Access: “Primetime in Paris” will take viewers behind the scenes with athlete-generated content, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments in the Olympic Village.
– Innovative Technology: The show will utilize innovative technology to provide in-depth analysis and complete the story arc of the day’s competitions.
– Snoop Dogg: Global superstar Snoop Dogg will join Tirico most nights, sharing his unique perspective after attending Olympic events and exploring Paris.
Rob Hyland, Primetime Producer, NBC Olympics, promises a must-watch experience: “Primetime in Paris will be must-see TV every night. We’re going to be highly imaginative… You may know what happened, but we’ll tell you how and why, completing the stories with additional context.”
The show will also include revamped graphics and imagery, showcasing the beauty of Paris from an intimate perspective. This reimagined primetime show follows NBCU’s extensive daytime coverage, providing at least nine hours of live finals coverage of popular events during the day.
With Paris six hours ahead of the US Eastern Time Zone, viewers can expect live daytime coverage of swimming, gymnastics, track & field, and more on NBC and Peacock. Paris 2024 will also mark the most programming hours on the NBC broadcast network for any Olympics to date.
