Tag: jackie chan
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Action Talks Interview with Mars (火星 / 蔣榮發) hosted by Eric Jacobus
Mars / 火星 / 蔣榮發 is an actor, stuntman, and action director known for classic films like Project A and Police Story. He talks about his stunts and the origins of Jackie Chan’s unique action style. You can see his IMDB here and his HKMDB here. Edited by Milan Swagers English Voiceover by Phill Kismartoni…
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Eric Jacobus Trains Kung Fu With Tekken’s Lei Wulong
They never said the 5 Animal Forms of Kung Fu were easy. Fortunately for Eric, Lei Wulong is the perfect training partner. Watch him shadow the Tekken master.
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Behind Rope A Dope 2 – The Production Diary
Written by Eric Jacobus, star, writer, co-director, and editor of the Rope A Dope series. On January 12, 2015, we released Rope A Dope 2 to the world to commemorate 14 years of The Stunt People. Be sure to check it out below. I promise you’ll enjoy it. RAD2 comes after almost a year of…
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Rope A Dope 2 – The Dope returns with Jackie Chan flair and Vaudeville spirit
By Eric Jacobus After 10 months of hard work, I’m pleased to present Rope A Dope 2 to the world. Here it is: If you haven’t had a chance to check out the first Rope A Dope, be sure to watch it here. I’ll post a production diary soon.
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Emmanuel Manzanares recreates the finale from Wheels On Meals with Brendan Huor and Mickey Facchinello – and does it great justice
Emmanuel Manzanares is an up-and-coming name in the action film world. He’s had a consistent stream of content showing off his skills as a choreographer, camera operator, and director. His latest effort is with the super talented duo of Brendan Huor and Mickey Facchinello, where they recreate the finale of Wheels on Meals between Jackie…
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How to Perform the Hong Kong Spin (Video) – Indie Action Essentials
I’m making action filmmaking tutorials now for indie action filmmakers, martial artists, and stuntmen and stuntwomen, a series I’m calling “Indie Action Essentials”. The first skill I’m tackling is the Hong Kong spin, or the “HK”. The video includes all the steps plus what padding I recommend when doing the stunt on hard surfaces. If…
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Sunday Morning Cartoons – Jackie Chan Edition
You’ve probably seen Jackie Chan’s Rumble in the Bronx, but have you seen this version? This one’s uncut, with original Cantonese audio, and subtitled. It’s the version you’ve never seen and might never see. Highly recommended, as the fight sounds and voices are much different, and all the stuff that New Line cut out is…
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Indie Action Weekly Roundup – Stunt People Edition – August 2, 2012
It’s been a long time coming since the last indie action roundup, and since there’s been so much good stuff released lately just featuring various Stunt People members and associates, it’s time to resume the madness and show you exactly how indie action videos are superior to Hollywood’s latest stream of ooze (though Captain America…
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Hand Over Fist – Wheels on Meals-inspired fight scene – Watch Now!
Hiroshi and Eric square off once more before Hiroshi leaves for Japan. Enjoy!