We loved Invasion! and so did the folks at SyFy Wire (formerly Blastr) as they listed Arrow's 100th episode directed by James Bamford, as one of the best TV episodes of 2016. "This hour walked the delicate tightrope of not only serving as a lynchpin in the "Invasion" mega-crossover, but as a celebration of the... Continue Reading →
Marc Guggenheim on Choosing Bam to Direct Arrow 100
It's no secret that the Arrow "Powers That Be" are happy with the work James has done on the show. In a recent interview, Marc Guggenheim clarified why they chose James to direct the milestone episode: Fight Coordinator James Bamford, who has directed several episodes of "Arrow," and appeared in the pilot, directed the "Arrow"... Continue Reading →
Bam Discusses Arrow 100th, Prometheus, Talia & Gives One Unexpected Answer
Arrow Supervising Stunt Co-ordinator and 100th Episode Director, James Bamford, chatted with CBR about the epic crossover event and more. Here's a taste: CBR: What was your reaction when you received the script for “Invasion!?” James Bamford: How are we going to pull this off in eight days? To be honest, my reaction was it... Continue Reading →
Arrow’s 100th Episode Title is Invasion!
Arrow Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim shared the title of Episode 508 directed by James Bamford to Comicbook.com and it's Invasion! It will be the middle of a 3 episode/four show crossover. James has just returned from LA, and shared some photos of the editing process for the 100th episode: https://instagram.com/p/BLwSp1ahhO-/ https://instagram.com/p/BLrfo5nB3mw/ https://instagram.com/p/BLwS3-ChO3C/ The episode is... Continue Reading →
Arrow 100 Party Photos
Last night the Arrow cast, crew and CW executives celebrated the 100th Episode at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. Members of the cast of Arrow, The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow walked the Green Carpet. UPDATE: Green Carpet Photos via Getty Images <--- about 238 photos on the site! https://instagram.com/p/BL6p0hdh21z/ https://instagram.com/p/BL6qoNohYMx/ https://twitter.com/madisonmclaugh/status/790332010275319808 https://twitter.com/stephenamell/status/790264115197390849 https://instagram.com/p/BL7eksXAb7N/ https://twitter.com/paulblackthorne/status/790313799039455233 https://twitter.com/elysiarotaru/status/790288534871564288... Continue Reading →
Arrow 100 Day One
Filming began today on the milestone 100th episode of Arrow. Director James Bamford shared the following: https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/779355011289485312 Paul Blackthorne shared a lovely photo from set: https://twitter.com/paulblackthorne/status/779447912455626753 As did the Production Office: https://twitter.com/arrowprodoffice/status/779426377762086912 After starting in the studio, production moved downtown: https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/779481553046941696 Interestingly, the episode will guest star Katie Cassidy and Jamey Sheridan, both whose characters... Continue Reading →
James Bamford to Direct Arrow’s 100th Episode
Arrow Stunt Co-ordinator James Bamford has confirmed he will be directing the important 100th episode, which is the middle part of the 4 superhero show crossover over 3 nights (Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow). https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/777231702577979392 This is fantastic news as I can think of no director that knows the show better and will... Continue Reading →