The increased focus on female butt-kickers on TV has been a positive step for feminism and in trouncing stereotypes.
Series as vastly different in tone as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” zombie franchise to the martial arts-tinged “Cobra Kai” on Netflix and the CW’s “Kung Fu”to Disney Plus’ Marvel Cinematic Universe spinoffs like “Hawkeye” and Starz’s wrestling family drama “Heels” have all highlighted stunt work of female characters.
“There are a lot of female stunt doubles and stunt performers and there have been for a lot of years,” says Heidi Moneymaker, the stunt coordinator on “Hawkeye” who is also known for doubling Scarlett Johansson in several “Avengers” movies.
Moneymaker says that “one of the issues right now is that there’s so much content out there and that is creating an extremely high demand for performers. That gives an opportunity for younger people to step up and...
Series as vastly different in tone as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” zombie franchise to the martial arts-tinged “Cobra Kai” on Netflix and the CW’s “Kung Fu”to Disney Plus’ Marvel Cinematic Universe spinoffs like “Hawkeye” and Starz’s wrestling family drama “Heels” have all highlighted stunt work of female characters.
“There are a lot of female stunt doubles and stunt performers and there have been for a lot of years,” says Heidi Moneymaker, the stunt coordinator on “Hawkeye” who is also known for doubling Scarlett Johansson in several “Avengers” movies.
Moneymaker says that “one of the issues right now is that there’s so much content out there and that is creating an extremely high demand for performers. That gives an opportunity for younger people to step up and...
- 12/13/2021
- by Whitney Friedlander
- Variety Film + TV
It's pilot season once again for Amazon Studios, and among the five announced shows getting a test run, two seem to offer a little something for the horror crowd. Read on for more about "Hand of God" and "Hysteria."
"Hand of God," directed by Marc Forster, stars Ron Perlman and Dana Delaney. You can get more info and watch the pilot here.
Co-stars include Alona Tal, Garret Dillahunt, Julian Morris, Emilio Rivera, Andre Royo, Maximiliano Hernández, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Wes Chatham, Sandy Martin, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Anthony Starke, Daniel Louis Rivas, Elaine Tan, Ravi Kapoor, Hugh Dane, Julian Acosta, Jennifer Cortese, and Brett Wyman.
Synopsis:
A psychological drama about a morally-corrupt judge who suffers a breakdown and believes God is compelling him onto a path of vigilante justice.
"Hysteria," directed by Otto Bathurst, stars Mena Suvari and T.R. Knight. You can get more info and watch the pilot here.
Co-stars include Laura San Giacomo,...
"Hand of God," directed by Marc Forster, stars Ron Perlman and Dana Delaney. You can get more info and watch the pilot here.
Co-stars include Alona Tal, Garret Dillahunt, Julian Morris, Emilio Rivera, Andre Royo, Maximiliano Hernández, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Wes Chatham, Sandy Martin, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Anthony Starke, Daniel Louis Rivas, Elaine Tan, Ravi Kapoor, Hugh Dane, Julian Acosta, Jennifer Cortese, and Brett Wyman.
Synopsis:
A psychological drama about a morally-corrupt judge who suffers a breakdown and believes God is compelling him onto a path of vigilante justice.
"Hysteria," directed by Otto Bathurst, stars Mena Suvari and T.R. Knight. You can get more info and watch the pilot here.
Co-stars include Laura San Giacomo,...
- 8/28/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
[Spoiler Alert: Read on only if you have already watched Sunday’s episode of The Walking Dead.]
It seemed like just another ordinary supply run for Daryl Dixon and company when they decided to step into the Big Spot supermarket. They cleared out the few stray zombies roaming the aisles and then went shopping. Little did they know they were about to experience Death From Above as the roof caved in, causing walkers — and one very big helicopter — to descend upon them. The result was pure madness with zombies crashing down and then rising up off the floor to attack the survivors, one of whom — Beth’s boyfriend Zach — would not make it out alive. Now, the director of the episode,...
It seemed like just another ordinary supply run for Daryl Dixon and company when they decided to step into the Big Spot supermarket. They cleared out the few stray zombies roaming the aisles and then went shopping. Little did they know they were about to experience Death From Above as the roof caved in, causing walkers — and one very big helicopter — to descend upon them. The result was pure madness with zombies crashing down and then rising up off the floor to attack the survivors, one of whom — Beth’s boyfriend Zach — would not make it out alive. Now, the director of the episode,...
- 10/14/2013
- by Dalton Ross
- EW - Inside TV
Earlier this week, I took part in an interview session with Andrew Lincoln and Gale Anne Hurd to discuss the second episode of The Walking Dead Season 3. In the first of a two-part feature, Andrew Lincoln talks about Rick’s changes between the second and third season, working with Norman Reedus, and the physical demands of the role:
What can you tell us about Rick’s humanity at this point in Season 3 and the decision he made with the prisoners toward the end of episode 2?
Andrew Lincoln: I think his humanity is pretty intact, but his ruthlessness or decision making has very much moved into a Shane point of view. There is an uncompromising nature that has happened over time to Rick. The other thing to bear in mind is that he is the most isolated, even within his group and in his relationship with everybody in the group,...
What can you tell us about Rick’s humanity at this point in Season 3 and the decision he made with the prisoners toward the end of episode 2?
Andrew Lincoln: I think his humanity is pretty intact, but his ruthlessness or decision making has very much moved into a Shane point of view. There is an uncompromising nature that has happened over time to Rick. The other thing to bear in mind is that he is the most isolated, even within his group and in his relationship with everybody in the group,...
- 10/25/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
[Updated with festival trailer]The balance of the lineup for this year's ActionFest in Asheville, Nc, was announced today as well as who is on the jury and the special guest list. This is going to be a special four days.You will get the 'official U.S. theatrical debut' of Kinji Fukasaku's Battle Royale, the Australian action flick Tomorrow, When the War Began Never Back Down 2 starring Michael Jae White and WWE starlett Trish Stratus action flick Bail Enforcers. Both Trish and Michael will be in attendance at the festival! Scott Weinberg will make his opinions known amongst the jury comprised of Fantastic Fest's Tim League, Katrina Hill from actionflickchick.com and veteran stuntman Russell Towery. A local radio broadcaster will add local flavor to the decision making process.Also cool,...
- 3/25/2011
- Screen Anarchy
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