Check out the following featurette on the stunts in the Bollywood film Ek Tha Tiger that James worked on as Stunt Co-ordinator in Cuba. You see glimpses of James at work, including a key scene with the lead actress, Katrina Kaif. Bam stunt co-ordinating on Ek Tha Tiger https://youtu.be/MWKoORmFUlg
Stunt Rehearsal
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.
Beth Schwartz: James Bamford Just Killed That Fight Sequence
In a recent interview with EW about the upcoming 7th season of Arrow, show runner Beth Schwartz had high praise for the shower fight scene from the premiere, Inmate 4587. Yeah, James Bamford, who directed the [premiere], just killed that fight sequence. It was very ambitious and worked really hard on, and it came out... Continue Reading →
Bam: What It Takes To Be A Stunt Performer
Stunt performer, Lani Gelera (Rachel Luttrell's stunt double on Stargate Atlantis) shared a clip from a stunt featurette where James explains what it takes to be a stunt performer. He especially recognises the toughness of female stunt performers who wear less padding due to costumes. Check it out! https://instagram.com/p/Bey7OVlguKC/ Featurette by Ivon Bartok (Grey Road... Continue Reading →
Two Nominations For Arrow Stunts
The hard work by the Arrow stunt department in Season 5 was rewarded with 2 nominations at the UBCP/ACTRA Awards. Fight choreographer, Curtis Braconnier, was nominated for Best Stunt for the season premiere, Legacy, directed by James Bamford. The episode featured the brilliant "Blue Fight", my favourite fight sequence in the season. https://youtu.be/FmLCDzCSS2s Stunt Co-ordinator... Continue Reading →
Stunt Driving with BamBam
I found myself down a rabbit hole this evening watching Stargate BTS videos and it was so much fun. One of my favourite Stargate Atlantis episodes was Vegas - great story, fantastic look and spectacular stunts. Towards the end of the episode, Sheppard drives down the highway towards the camera & does a 180 spin.... Continue Reading →
Arrow Stunt Team Photo
From the Arrow Production Office: https://twitter.com/arrowprodoffice/status/763938314034384896
Arrow Stunts: All rules are out the door
The Hollywood Reporter published a new interview with Arrow's James Bamford and JJ Makaro, discussing the logistics of the finale fight with Damien, Oliver, stunt performers and hundreds of extras and the difficulties in creating original stunts on an action-heavy TV show such as Arrow. https://instagram.com/p/BF2RTsZFoIc/ When they receive a script, JJ explains, five members... Continue Reading →
Thought with Tony Morelli’s family and all at Stunts Canada
Today James shared that it had been one year since the passing of Stunts Canada member, Tony Morelli. https://twitter.com/jamesbamford/status/722491546914828288 Stunts Canada shared the following via Facebook. My thoughts are with his family and all at Stunts Canada. I'll be wearing my Tony Morelli Stunts Canada t-shirt today. For those that knew him and others,... Continue Reading →
We went hardcore parkour in 412
Stephen Amell responded to a question about jaw-dropping stunts he or another person has done recently and teased about an upcoming parkour sequence in 412 that may be the best Arrow has done to date. Bold words from the lead actor. Here's his response: "I do some stunts coming up! First of all, we went... Continue Reading →