Over the past week, Bam has been sharing some stunt rehearsal videos. It's a great opportunity to see him at work. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wE9n3A84o/?igshid=zvqiogjsfs9j https://www.instagram.com/p/B3v0L9PA6va/?igshid=1nnaod1ce4dht For more photos and videos, check out james2bambamford.
That’s what doing stunts is all about
In the latest stunt video, director James Bamford takes viewers through some of the incredible stunt sequences in Code of Silence. In the "Bringing down the building" sequence James points out the practical effects going off around actors Katie Cassidy and Paul Blackthorne. Yes, it's the actors themselves. When BamBam told them what he had... Continue Reading →
The Black Canary/Speedy team-up you never saw
BamBam shared his favourite fight sequences from each episode in Season 4 and fans were treated to the stunt rehearsal for a fight sequence that never made it to air. In Episode 404, Beyond Redemption, Black Canary and Speedy team up to fight a SWAT guy attacking with a net gun. James says "It's a... Continue Reading →
Master of ass kickery at work
I wish I could explain how thrilling it is to see James Bamford in his element, on set directing the most kickass Arrow fight sequence to date. His passion for his work leaps off the screen. In the latest episode of the Stunt Series "Bam Bam's Ballet of Death" Director, James Bamford and Fight Designer,... Continue Reading →
Arrow Stunt Series continues to shine
The Arrow Stunt series has been so warmly received by fans and I've really appreciated the increase in videos shared in Season 3, compared to Season 2. The final two videos have been uploaded, both with interviews with Fight Designer James Bamford. Team Arrow vs The League James explains for all the trivia buffs that... Continue Reading →
At the end of the day BamBam is always right
What a treat to have BamBam and Katrina Law breakdown the rooftop fight between Al Sah-him and Nyssa al Ghul in Wednesday's episode. Katrina discusses the challenge of running forwards, looking sideways and pretending to fire arrows. She admits that James demands a lot of his performers. She might be running as fast as she... Continue Reading →
James Bamford in front of camera… THANK-YOU CW!
Did I go to sleep and wake up on my birthday? Because the CW gifted me with an amazing addition to the stunt series - Arrow/Flash Stunt Series Fight Club. Arrow Stunt Co-ordinator/Fight Co-ordinator James Bamford takes fans behind the scenes of the promo that had everyone talking. A special treat was seeing James in... Continue Reading →
Thea takes down Slade
In the latest Arrow stunt video we see Oliver and Thea take on Slade on Lian Yu. James shot the rehearsal video at night before Christmas and you can see the Christmas lights in the background, giving it a festive feel. James explains that Slade targets Oliver's recently injured shoulder. However Slade loses track of... Continue Reading →
Black Canary vs Canary… No wait Vertigo
Arrow Stunt Co-ordinator, James Bamford, gives new insight into the Black Canary vs Vertigo fight in an all new Stunt video. Werner Zytle (Vertigo) injects Black Canary with the hallucinogenic drug, Vertigo, that causes her to see her biggest fear, living up to the legacy of his sister Sara aka Canary. The fight sequence, wonderfully... Continue Reading →
Brick, beatings and the Batman voice
An added bonus for me with the release of each new stunt rehearsal video is that I get to see stunts that haven't aired over here in Australia. It really is the coolest. In the latest stunt video Arrow Stunt Co-ordinator, James 'BamBam' Bamford, breaks down the brutal fight between Wildcat and Brick, featuring stunt... Continue Reading →