Stunt Stars
Go behind-the-scenes on some of Hollywood’s biggest sets and meet the Stunt Stars who have dedicated their lives to thrilling audiences with their daring and spectacular performances.
The 4400
"Stunt Stars" goes on the set of the popular television series, "The 4400" to show what it’s like to work as a stunt double. Following professional stuntman, Leif Havdale, as he prepares to double for actor Joel Gretsch during a dangerous car crash scene, we discover how to stunt professionals beat the risks of bringing the action to life on screen!
To Live And Die
"Stunt Stars" travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico to work on the set of Robert Kutzman’s action-thriller, "To Live and Die". Profiling the work of rookie stuntman Ed Duran, we watch as he is lit on fire from head to toe by an exploding car and find out the high stakes Duran must beat to prove himself as a leading stunt man.
Never Back Down
Set against the hard-punching world of mixed martial arts, "Stunt Stars" goes on set in Orlando, Florida of the teen action film "Never Back Down". Profiling the work of experienced stunt man but rookie stunt coordinator, Jonathan Eusebio, we watch how he beats the clock to teach two leading actors to fight, and their two stuntmen double to act, in this high-octane film that will either make or break his career.
Passchendaele
Stunt coordinator Kirk Jarrett faces the most demanding challenge of his career when he’s asked to recreate one of WWI’s harshest battles in the Canadian war action film, "Passchendaele". Follow him on set, and into the battlefield, as Jarrett leads over 200 stuntmen into epic bayonet charges, close combat crusades, and explosive battle scenes for the camera.
Far Cry
On the set of "Far Cry" - a feature film based on the first-person shooter game with the same name - "Stunt Stars" profiles the action-packed work of professional stunt driver Ryan Ennis. Ennis heads for the ride of his life as he attempts his first-ever cannon roll, a dangerous high-speed maneuver designed to make his car flip over and roll several times.
Stunt School
For the past 15 years, the International Stunt School (ISA) has been teaching aspiring stuntmen and women from all across the world the skills they need to make it in the film business. "Stunt Stars" goes on location with the school’s founder and stunt hall of fame inductee, David Boushey, to witness some of today’s most promising – and not so promising – stunt performers in action.
Freezer Burn
Dustin Brooks and Colin Decker had three key things in common: they’re friends, talented stunt performers, and the inventors of a cutting-edge fire gel that even landed them an academy award nomination. “Stunt Stars” travels from their LA nominations to the set of the action-comedy “Freezer Burn”, starring Tom Green, to see what it really takes to “be on fire” in the stunt industry.
Alicia's Book
On the set of this action thriller starring actor Christian Slater, "Stunt Stars" profiles the work of two amazing stunt women: Gloria Fontenot and April Littlejohn. These two highly experienced action stars will be working closely together to prepare a high-flying, full combat fight sequence for the film. April will not only have to battle it out with her good friend Gloria, but she’ll also be the one choreographing the fight. Gloria, who is both a mother and a recording artist as well, will also have to put her gymnastic skills to the test for this outrageous fight.
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt
On the set of this dramatic mystery film starring Michael Douglas and Jessie Metcalffe, "Stunt Stars" gets a first-hand look at the film's climactic and exciting car chase scene through the Louisiana city streets ending in an explosion. A stunt like this requires incredible cooperation and teamwork so it will be up to legendary stunt coordinator Gary Hymes and his top car stunt drivers to make sure they hit their mark every time. One mistake could lead to disaster!
Tekken
Based on the incredibly popular video game of the same name, Tekken is an action-adventure film about a young man who discovers he holds great power and must battle a team of elite fighters who will stop at nothing in order to get it from him. For this episode "Stunt Stars" has been granted elite access on set to profile the work of Kentucky-based stuntman, Gary Stearns, who will play one of the leading evil characters in the film - Yoshimitsu. Under the guidance of elite stunt coordinator, Eric Norris (youngest son of Chuck Norris and winning Nascar driver), Gary Stearns (who is a martial arts specialist in martial arts but has also worked on dozens of other blockbuster films such as Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean and Kill Bill) prepares for the climactic end fight scene for the film.
