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  • Special Episode: Derek Martin: Causing Havoc in Albert Square.
    Interview starts at 04:30
    Derek is best known to British Television fans as Charlie Slater in the long running BBC soap EASTENDERS, but many may not know that before he became an actor he was a stuntman working alongside many top British stuntmen including Derek Ware. In fact Mr Martin was a part of the HAVOC organisation for a number of years working on TV and Film.
    We talk about his background and his run ins with the law - before arriving at the door marked 'showbiz'.
    A wonderful insight into a business we love from a man who has experienced both sides of the camera. Discusions include DR WHO and many more shows.
    A true gentleman and all round lovely guy.
    1 hr 31 min
  • Marie Fink: Hollywood Stunt Women
    Interview starts at 08:20
    Marie is a stunt performer who is continually striving to improve. 
    From her first foray into action she has always wanted to do the best job she possible can.
    Here she talks about her early days and her goal of becoming a stunt performer.
    She talks about her many credits including CSi and Boston Legal and her work on Inception, Dark Knight Rises and Bang Bang.
    We also discuss the female stunt professionals padding options as costumes get smaller and risks get bigger.
    She is also an active member of the SAG-AFTRA board where she is a spokesperson.
    Marie Fink at V10 Stunts:
    http://www.v10stunts.com/marie_fink_resume.htm
    IMDB:
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2315678/
    1 hr 28 min
  • Terry Leonard: Part 2
    Here is our seond episode with Hollywood Legend Terry Leonard. We talk about his way of dealing with Directors, a look at his budgeting and script breakdown method and a candid talk about why there are no Oscars for Stunts.
    Please subscribe, download and share.
    Enjoy
    1 hr 8 min
  • Terry Leonard: Part 1
    Terry Leonard is indeed a Hollywood great.
    The word legend is over-used these days, but when you talk about Terry its perfectly acceptable to drop it into the conversation.
    Have a look at the top 50 movies of the last 50yrs and Terry will have been involved in plenty of them.
    A football scholar with bags of ability he found his career path on the big screen under the watchful eye of Chuck Roberson and Yakima Canutt.
    Hes been stunt coordinator on some of the biggest box office successes of all time including APOCOLYPSE NOW, GREMLINS, THE FUGITIVE,  DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE, RUSH HOUR, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS and THE FAST & THE FURIOUS TOKYO DRIFT.
    He is also responsible for performing many extraordinary stunts on films like ROMANCING THE STONE, CONAN THE BARBARIAN and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
    Sit back, relax and enjoy the one and only TERRY LEONARD talk with such passion about the business he loves so much.
    IMDB: 
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0502777/?ref_=nv_sr_1
    1 hr 49 min
  • Terry Leonard: Episode 1

    Terry Leonard is indeed a Hollywood great.


    The word legend is over-used these days, but when you talk about Terry its perfectly acceptable to drop it into the conversation.


    Have a look at the top 50 movies of the last 50yrs and Terry will have been involved in plenty of them.


    A football scholar with bags of ability he found his career path on the big screen under the watchful eye of Chuck Roberson and Yakima Canutt.


    Hes been stunt coordinator on some of the biggest box office successes of all time including APOCOLYPSE NOW, GREMLINS, THE FUGITIVE,  DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE, RUSH HOUR, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS and THE FAST & THE FURIOUS TOKYO DRIFT.


    He is also responsible for performing many extraordinary stunts on films like ROMANCING THE STONE, CONAN THE BARBARIAN and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK


    Sit back, relax and enjoy the one and only TERRY LEONARD talk with such passion about the business he loves so much.


    IMDB: 


    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0502777/?ref_=nv_sr_1


     

    1 hr 49 min
  • Jim Dowdall Part 1: If the face fits.......
    Our first of a two part episode talking to stunt co-ordinator JIM DOWDALL. Jim's experience is vast and memorable. From a circus Rousatabout to being involved in some of the biggest war film in history, Jim has worn as many WW2 uniforms as he has his own clothes!
    Using his extensive background as an armourer at BABTY, Europes longest and largest supplier of weapons to the film, TV and theatre industry, Jim forges a career as the go to man for WW2 films either as a military advisor or stunt co-ordinator. From WHERE EAGLES DARE to FURY (not to mention A BRIDGE TOO FAR along the way). PLUS!!!!!! appearing as a stormtrooper of a different kind in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, only the original one (still probably the best too)!
    Now, as Chairman of the BRITISH STUNT REGISTER, we chat to Jim about his illustrious career, his steps up the ladder to co-ordinator and his experiences getting there.
    Part 1 takes up to THE PIANIST with ROMAN POLANSKI. Part 2 will be next week where we talk about his process and 'What is a stunt'?
    Jims website:
    http://www.jimstunt.com
    IMDB:
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0235695/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
    1 hr 39 min
  • Jim Dowdall Part 1: If the face fits…….

    Our first of a two part episode talking to stunt co-ordinator JIM DOWDALL. Jim's experience is vast and memorable. From a circus Rousatabout to being involved in some of the biggest war film in history, Jim has worn as many WW2 uniforms as he has his own clothes!


    Using his extensive background as an armourer at BABTY, Europes longest and largest supplier of weapons to the film, TV and theatre industry, Jim forges a career as the go to man for WW2 films either as a military advisor or stunt co-ordinator. From WHERE EAGLES DARE to FURY (not to mention A BRIDGE TOO FAR along the way). PLUS!!!!!! appearing as a stormtrooper of a different kind in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, only the original one (still probably the best too)!


    Now, as Chairman of the BRITISH STUNT REGISTER, we chat to Jim about his illustrious career, his steps up the ladder to co-ordinator and his experiences getting there.


    Part 1 takes up to THE PIANIST with ROMAN POLANSKI. Part 2 will be next week where we talk about his process and 'What is a stunt'?


    Jim website:


    http://www.jimstunt.com


    IMDB:


    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0235695/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1


     

    1 hr 39 min
  • Paul Ginns: A tonic of high kicks and cherry pickers that took him to stunting nirvana.
    Today we talk to PAUL GINNS of The British Stunt Register. Paul was accepted in 2017 after three years of training and we talk to him about his journey and the reasons why he wanted to become a stunt performer in the UK.
    Paul's short career has seen him work on some of the biggest films and TV shows of the last few years such as SOLO: A STAR WARS FILM & OVERLORD, as well as some upcoming blockbusters such as THE VOYAGE OF DR DOLITTLE & DETECTIVE PIKACHU.
    His career can only go from strength to strength.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Roy Scammell: “You want to be a Stuntman? Be ready to duck”

    In this episode we talk to Roy Scammell. Roy began his career doubling Dirk Bogarde on ONCE A JOLLY SWAGMAN and he quickly got himself noticed and not just by the ladies!!!!


    His career is a litany of iconic film and TV programs from MONTE CARLO OR BUST, THE ITALIAN JOB, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE and most notably today ALIEN where he divized many of the creatures movements and falls.


    A member of HAVOC from 1965 he performed and created stunts with DEREK WARE on DOCTOR WHO and SOME MOTHERS DO 'AV 'EM which became a UK classic and launched the career of a certain MICHAEL CRAWFORD.


    Enjoy and let us know what you think.


    You can find out how long Roy's career spanned here:


    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0768882/?ref_=nv_sr_1

    1 hr 9 min

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