The Games (Season 1) - 2-DVD Set ( The Games - Season One )

The Games (Season 1) - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: The Games - Season One
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
340 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1998 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Alan Brough
Bryan Dawe

Written By:
Alan Brough
Bryan Dawe

Actors:
John Clarke ..... John (26 episodes, 1998-2000)
Bryan Dawe ..... Bryan (26 episodes, 1998-2000)
Gina Riley ..... Gina (26 episodes, 1998-2000)
Nicholas Bell ..... Nicholas (20 episodes, 1998-2000)
Tim Schwerdt ..... Tim (13 episodes, 2000)

Synopsis:

It's the countdown to the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and the Head of Administration and Logistics, John Clarke, and his colleagues, Bryan Dawe, Head of Accounts, Budgeting and Finance, and Gina Riley, Marketing and Liaison Manager wish everyone to know that everything is running smoothly. Certainly, the running track is not actually 100 meters, allowing Bryan to break the world record - but we can always put a bend in it, that's no problem. And 30% of the athletes and their sponsors may refuse to come because of the new fool-proof drug test - but that's a small price to pay to be known as the the very first drugs-free Olympics. And as for the rumours about the recently deceased IOC VIP dying in a King's Cross brothel - nonsense. That's just media hype. As are the rumors that the fencing may be dropped because there aren't enough venues or that the la crosse centre isn't actually built yet. In future may we suggest you not believe everything you see on television?

Season 1
The Press Conference S1, Ep1 17 Aug. 1998
John, Bryan and Gina have been appointed to run the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Naturally, they have to introduce themselves by running a press conference, which doesn't run smoothly. Barrie Cassidy is brought in to improve their performance.
Athletics Schedule S1, Ep2 24 Aug. 1998
They have changed the times for the athletics events, which causes problems with the athletes and swimmers. Some members of the public is not happy. Budgetary problems are upsetting Bryan and other scheduling problems crop up.
Funding S1, Ep3 31 Aug. 1998
Tickets sales are slow and the money is getting tight as the budget goes up. The minister authorizes a marketing video about Sydney but John is not happy. Bryan gets some controversial tobacco sponsorship. They all just have to smoke.
100 Metre Track S1, Ep4
7 Sep. 1998
Jasmine comes in and wants to update the Olympics. Jim, the construction engineer, causes problems when the 100 m straight is only 94 m long. How to solve it! The minister runs a very interesting and insightful press conference.
Past Sports Stars and Gender
S1, Ep5 14 Sep. 1998
The Asian financial problems are causing problems with the games. There is an argument about whether the athletes were better in the old days. Gina is put on the games help desk. What will they do with an athlete that has had a sex change?
Millennium Bug S1, Ep6 21 Sep. 1998
Gina's voice recognition software is causing difficulties and John is having trouble with technology. The millennium bug looks like it might threaten the games. They then have a live webchat that doesn't quite go as they would have hoped.
Dead Man S1, Ep7 28 Sep. 1998
The revised swimming program is still causing problems. An IOC delegate dies and it causes some difficulties for the organisation. Entertaining the Olympic VIPs becomes farcical. There is also ambush marketing to deal with.
Rural and Environment S1, Ep8 5 Oct. 1998
The swimming program changes are still a problem. There is a very interesting 'rural' proposal for the opening ceremony by two women that finishes with a bang. John goes on Lateline and the subject of the skin cancer arises.
J'Accuse S1, Ep9 12 Oct. 1998
A new drug testing regime going to be introduced but is it a good thing? The lacrosse centre is not going to schedule with some cost over-runs. John is upset with some negative publicity and comes up with an ingenious plan to stop it.
A Management Course S1, Ep10 19 Oct. 1998
John, Bryan and Gina go to a team-building weekend for some training on how they can use their full potential. John and Gina are not happy. The IOC committee is coming to inspect all the venues, but they're one venue short.
A Conflict of Interest S1, Ep11 26 Oct. 1998
John is concerned about a conflict of interest by a potential SOCOG board member, Joseph Williams. There is a problem when it comes to some American capital being invested in the venues. It's the weekend when the cameras see John at home.
Horse and Dream Team S1, Ep12 2 Nov. 1998
There is no top accommodation for the American 'Dream Team' and it is causing problems. How to make the Americans welcome. What are they going to do when an equestrian rider wants to use a genetically engineered horse?
Transport! S1, Ep13 9 Nov. 1998
There are problems with the diving pool at the new aquatic centre - it's in the wrong spot. Bryan is fixing the transport problems but the minister is interfering, pushing a bid by Citytrans World to run the transport system.

Mockumentary about the organisation of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

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