2012 goes to Hollywood

Relating the story of four young Olympic hopefuls from across the world, the short film formed part of London's successful presentation to the International Olympic Committee in Singapore last July.

It highlighted London 2012's commitment to inspire youth to take up sport through the Games.

Producer Caroline Rowland and director Daryl Goodrich have now signed with Paramount/Nickelodeon to develop it into a full-length feature.

Under the working title 'Legend of the Rings', the film is intended to for release to coincide with the Beijing Games in 2008.

London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Sebastian Coe said: "We are extremely proud of the Singapore film as it brought to life so perfectly the vision we created for the London Olympic Games to inspire the youth of the world.

"We are delighted that vision has captured the imagination of Hollywood."

Caroline Rowland said: "It's a universal story of triumph, tragedy and heroism that will appeal to children and families all over the world and, hopefully, inspire many who see it to follow their dreams."

4 July 2006