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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 →
Memory lane…. Stargate Atlantis
James walks through a fight sequence on Stargate Atlantis - Doppelganger. Click the link below to view. Stargate Atlantis - Doppelganger fights
Praise for the stunt work and choreography in The Candidate
So much praise coming through this week for the Arrow stunt team, in particular Fight Co-ordinator James Bamford and stunt doubles Atlin Mitchell (Black Canary), Simon Burnett (Green Arrow) and Melissa Jin (Red Arrow). The team fight sequence at the beginning of the episode featuring a wire gag delighted the fans. Congratulations to James and... Continue Reading →
BamBam finishes work on Army of One
James shared, via Twitter, that he'd finished work on the satirical comedy Army of One starring Nicolas Cage and Russell Brand today. Directed by Seinfeld's Larry Charles, it's the story of Gary Faulkner's quest to single handedly take down Osama Bin Laden and al Queda in Pakistan armed only with a sword. It's loosely based... Continue Reading →
It’s only the best promo trailer ever!
There's only one rule in Superhero Fight Club... there are no rules! If you're part of the Arrow/The Flash stunt team there's one more rule "Don't talk about Superhero Fight Club" ....and they didn't, for months! The patience of James Bamford astounds me. This morning the CW released an explosive new promotional trailer, directed by... 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 →
BamBam’s choreography: you make your music together
Tonight I discovered an old interview with Arrow's Michael Jai White who plays Bronze Tiger.Splashpage: It seems like you had quite a bit of input into the fighting scenes then.Jai White: I had influence, but I think the fight coordinator Bam Bam [James Bamford], who is amazing. He’s somebody that it was such a plus to work... Continue Reading →
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