Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have named TV and film executive Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content, marking the first time a major Hollywood figure will oversee the creative production of the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies.

The former Disney and 21st Century Fox executive will lead production on the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the LA28 Summer Games.

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic schedule has been released with exactly three years to go before competition begins. With the Opening Ceremony on July 14, 2028 -- which will be split between LA Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium in Inglewood just to the south -- the games will feature a new record of 351 medal events over a two-week run.