| Stuntdawgs | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Peter H. Kent |
| Presented by | Peter H. Kent |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original release | |
| Network | The Movie Network |
| Release | January 13 – April 5, 2006 |
Stuntdawgs is a Canadian documentary miniseries co-created and hosted by veteran stunt double Peter H. Kent. The miniseries premiered on January 13, 2006 on The Movie Network.[1] Kent was a stunt double for Arnold Schwarzenegger in 14 movies.[2]
A 13 half-hour miniseries, Peter H. Kent takes the viewer on a behind-the-scenes look at stunt work in Hollywood films and television series, by re-creating and explaining various stunts, including a motorcycle plunge from Terminator 2: Judgment Day.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Peter H. Kent
- Jeff Sanca
- Rikki Gagne
- Lars Grant
- Jimmy Broyden
- Peter Boulanger
- Kory Grimolfson
- David Campbell
- Ninon Parent
- Rob Wilton
- Leah Wagner
- Christopher Gordon
- Kirk Caouette
- Brett Armstrong
- Curt Bonn
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 2006 Gemini Award winner for Best General/Human Interest Series[4]
- 2006 Leo Awards nomination for Best Documentary Program or Series - Nature/Environment/Adventure/Science/Technology (David Gullason, Gabriela Schonbach)
References
[edit]- ^ Cunnigham, Alison (2006-01-07). "Please don't try this at home", National Post, p. TO34.
- ^ Gee, Dana (2006-01-13). "Stuntdawgs doubles the fun: Vancouver-shot show re-creates action sequences", The Province, p. B7.
- ^ Aheam, Victoria (2006-01-11). "Stuntman that made Arnie look so fine: Schwarzenegger's double for 13 years: New show recreates famous film stunts", Toronto Star, p. F2.
- ^ Kaplan, Ben (2008-01-15). "'To be honest, sometimes you just put your pants on and pray': Stuntman's advice on how to take a punch", National Post, p. AL4.
External links
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