Over six seasons, CBS’ “S.W.A.T.” has served up the kind of dynamic character-based action that used to be the bread-and-butter of theatrically released cop movies, eschewing the trend toward CGI and superheroes in favor of a more grounded approach that looks back to the urban action classics of Walter Hill and Richard Donner. “We really strive to do everything as real as possible,” stunt coordinator Austen Brewer told IndieWire. “There are cases where we have to lean on our VFX guys because a location won’t allow it, but if we can stage an explosion and not use CGI and it can be safely done, we will do that.”
That philosophy has served Brewer and his co-stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert well, as both of them are Emmy nominated for their work on “S.W.A.T.” For Gilbert, the striving for authenticity helps make the series not only visually dynamic but emotionally involving.
That philosophy has served Brewer and his co-stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert well, as both of them are Emmy nominated for their work on “S.W.A.T.” For Gilbert, the striving for authenticity helps make the series not only visually dynamic but emotionally involving.
- 8/22/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Guy Buckland Dec 14, 2017
Guy takes a belated look at the fourth (but possibly not final) film in the Lethal Weapon franchise…
Spoilers lie ahead for Lethal Weapons 2 to 4.
See related The Oa: 10 questions (sort of) answered The Oa: Netflix renews for season 2 Netflix's The Oa: spoiler-free review
At the beginning of 2016, Den of Geek gave me the opportunity to rank the Lethal Weapon films in order of merit and then write about each one individually. This made me very happy, as it is a franchise for which I have a great deal of passion – both positive and negative. But like a reluctant hit man stuck in a clichéd redemption arc, I just couldn’t finish the job.
By the time I had produced a well-reasoned account of why the third in the series was objectively the worst – an assertion I still stand by, despite what you’re about to read...
Guy takes a belated look at the fourth (but possibly not final) film in the Lethal Weapon franchise…
Spoilers lie ahead for Lethal Weapons 2 to 4.
See related The Oa: 10 questions (sort of) answered The Oa: Netflix renews for season 2 Netflix's The Oa: spoiler-free review
At the beginning of 2016, Den of Geek gave me the opportunity to rank the Lethal Weapon films in order of merit and then write about each one individually. This made me very happy, as it is a franchise for which I have a great deal of passion – both positive and negative. But like a reluctant hit man stuck in a clichéd redemption arc, I just couldn’t finish the job.
By the time I had produced a well-reasoned account of why the third in the series was objectively the worst – an assertion I still stand by, despite what you’re about to read...
- 12/13/2017
- Den of Geek
In celebration of the August 5th home entertainment release for Need For Speed, an exclusive screening event was held for Petersen Automotive Museum Members on the evening of Thursday, July 31 and Wamg was there.
The event showcased an advanced screening of the bonus feature “Capturing Speed: Making An Authentic Car Movie,” hosted a filmmaker/talent Q&A with Director Scott Waugh & childhood family friend and industry stunt coordinator extraordinaire Lance Gilbert, and then screened the entire film. The hero car from the film will be on display at the museum through October.
In Capturing Speed: Making An Authentic Car Movie, viewers are invited to go behind the wheel for an up-close look at what it takes to capture high-octane car stunts on camera.
The filmmakers discuss the challenges and benefits of this “old school” in-camera approach, which requires the actors to learn how to handle a car at...
The event showcased an advanced screening of the bonus feature “Capturing Speed: Making An Authentic Car Movie,” hosted a filmmaker/talent Q&A with Director Scott Waugh & childhood family friend and industry stunt coordinator extraordinaire Lance Gilbert, and then screened the entire film. The hero car from the film will be on display at the museum through October.
In Capturing Speed: Making An Authentic Car Movie, viewers are invited to go behind the wheel for an up-close look at what it takes to capture high-octane car stunts on camera.
The filmmakers discuss the challenges and benefits of this “old school” in-camera approach, which requires the actors to learn how to handle a car at...
- 8/4/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
While Need For Speed was initially conceived as an adaptation of the long-running popular video game series, when director Scott Waugh took control of it he also changed the project into something else: an ode to the classic car movies of the 1960s and '70s. The film is filled will all kinds of roaring muscle and sports cars, and are featured doing absolutely insane stunts that were all done practically and with minimal aid from CGI. The stars and stuntpeople behind the production performed some really amazing feats for the camera, but of all of them which one was the hardest to pull off? That was one of the many questions on my mind while talking with Waugh (right) and Stunt Coordinator Lance Gilbert (left) at a recent press event for Need For Speed held in Los Angeles. Sitting down with them on a set that featured some of...
- 3/15/2014
- cinemablend.com
Inspired by the eponymous car-racing video-game franchise, “Need for Speed” is a visceral and evocative return to the great car-culture movies of the ‘60s and ‘70s. The testosterone-fueled film directed by Scott Waugh is an exciting story of honor, friendship and loyalty and the journey of one man looking for revenge and ultimately redemption. Opening […]
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- 3/14/2014
- by Sheila Roberts
- MoviesOnline.ca
This weekend, "Need for Speed" barrels recklessly into theaters nationwide.
The adaptation of the popular video game series stars Aaron Paul as a man who was framed for murder and locked away. Once he gets out he plots his revenge, which of course involves taking part in a dangerous, cross-country road rally (as most post-prison revenge plots do).
The movie was directed by Scott Waugh, a former stuntman turned filmmaker who turned the low budget Navy Seal movie "Act of Valor" into a sleeper hit, and who was personally chosen for this gig by some guy named Steven Spielberg (never heard of him). Joining him on this four-wheeled free-for-all is stunt supervisor Lance Gilbert, who has been a part of so many amazing action movies (including one of the "Fast and Furious" joints) that his resume might be even more jaw-dropping than the things he's able to achieve on screen.
The adaptation of the popular video game series stars Aaron Paul as a man who was framed for murder and locked away. Once he gets out he plots his revenge, which of course involves taking part in a dangerous, cross-country road rally (as most post-prison revenge plots do).
The movie was directed by Scott Waugh, a former stuntman turned filmmaker who turned the low budget Navy Seal movie "Act of Valor" into a sleeper hit, and who was personally chosen for this gig by some guy named Steven Spielberg (never heard of him). Joining him on this four-wheeled free-for-all is stunt supervisor Lance Gilbert, who has been a part of so many amazing action movies (including one of the "Fast and Furious" joints) that his resume might be even more jaw-dropping than the things he's able to achieve on screen.
- 3/13/2014
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
On March 14th, DreamWorks will bring Need For Speed to theatres. Based on the popular EA video game franchise of the same name, the film stars Aaron Paul as Tobey Marshall, a hard working auto mechanic who finds himself framed for a crime that he did not commit. After serving his time in prison, he sets out on to get revenge on the man who took away several years of his life.
Of course, fast cars, riveting races, gravity-defying stunts and excellent performances populate the film, making it an enjoyable thrill ride that should be able to bring in respectable box office numbers. After all, this is Aaron Paul’s first major lead role in a movie and his first on-screen appearance since Breaking Bad ended. His involvement alone will be enough to draw people into the theatre.
Last weekend, a press junket was held for Need for Speed in...
Of course, fast cars, riveting races, gravity-defying stunts and excellent performances populate the film, making it an enjoyable thrill ride that should be able to bring in respectable box office numbers. After all, this is Aaron Paul’s first major lead role in a movie and his first on-screen appearance since Breaking Bad ended. His involvement alone will be enough to draw people into the theatre.
Last weekend, a press junket was held for Need for Speed in...
- 3/13/2014
- by Jami Philbrick
- We Got This Covered
Here's a really cool featurette for Need For Speed featuring Stunt Coordinator Lance Gilbert talking about and showing off one of the major car stunts that was done for the film. To effectively pull off this stunt, the cars needed to be going 200mph. This is just one of several car stunts that will be included in the movie. The stuff they are doing with the film sure looks awesome! Gilbert also talks a little bit about his career as a stuntman in the video.
Need for Speed races into theaters on March 14th, 2014. It looks like it's going to be a great looking film visually -- let's just hope the story, script and acting turn out just as good because the trailer does seem pretty cheesy. I am excited about the movie, so we'll see!
Need for Speed races into theaters on March 14th, 2014. It looks like it's going to be a great looking film visually -- let's just hope the story, script and acting turn out just as good because the trailer does seem pretty cheesy. I am excited about the movie, so we'll see!
- 12/22/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Need for Speed
One of the things that the upcoming film based on the "Need For Speed" video game series is most proud of is its reliance on practical stunts. A new featurette for the upcoming "Need For Speed" film explores that aspect with the help of the film's stunt co-ordinator Lance Gilbert:
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Peter Jackson closes out the 'Smaug'-related production video blogs this week with a look at the writing and recording of the film score for 'Desolation of Smaug'.
X-Men: Apocalypse
Are you a fan of the "X-Men" films, but not the comics, and so are still confused about who the hell this arch-nemesis Apocalypse is? IGN has pulled together an effective five-minute video talking about the character's backstory which you can check out below:
Chuck Norris: The Epic Christmas Split
Forget Channing Tatum, a computer-generated Chuck Norris does the best...
One of the things that the upcoming film based on the "Need For Speed" video game series is most proud of is its reliance on practical stunts. A new featurette for the upcoming "Need For Speed" film explores that aspect with the help of the film's stunt co-ordinator Lance Gilbert:
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Peter Jackson closes out the 'Smaug'-related production video blogs this week with a look at the writing and recording of the film score for 'Desolation of Smaug'.
X-Men: Apocalypse
Are you a fan of the "X-Men" films, but not the comics, and so are still confused about who the hell this arch-nemesis Apocalypse is? IGN has pulled together an effective five-minute video talking about the character's backstory which you can check out below:
Chuck Norris: The Epic Christmas Split
Forget Channing Tatum, a computer-generated Chuck Norris does the best...
- 12/21/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Royal Purple has brought online a new video which shows how stunt coordinator Lance Gilbert pulled off one of the major stunts for Need for Speed , starring Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi, Michael Keaton and Dakota Johnson. Check it out below! The Scott Waugh-directed film, opening March 14, chronicles a near-impossible cross-country race against time.one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Paul).who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side.reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-nascar driver Dino Brewster (Cooper). Just as a major sale...
- 12/20/2013
- Comingsoon.net
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its 276-member-strong class of 2013.
The list, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes actors, cinematographers, designers, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, "members-at-large," musicians, producers, PR folks, short filmmakers and animators, sound technicians, visual effects artists, and writers.
Jason Bateman, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Mortimer, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Peña are among the roster of actors, while "The Heat" and "Bridesmaids" helmer Paul Feig made the directors' cut.
"We did not change our criteria at all," says Academy president Hawk Koch of this year's larger-than-usual class. "Yes, this year there is a tremendous amount of women, a tremendous amount of people of color, people from all walks of life. This year, we asked the branches to look at everybody who wasn't in the Academy but who deserved to be.
The list, published by The Hollywood Reporter, includes actors, cinematographers, designers, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, "members-at-large," musicians, producers, PR folks, short filmmakers and animators, sound technicians, visual effects artists, and writers.
Jason Bateman, Rosario Dawson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Mortimer, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Peña are among the roster of actors, while "The Heat" and "Bridesmaids" helmer Paul Feig made the directors' cut.
"We did not change our criteria at all," says Academy president Hawk Koch of this year's larger-than-usual class. "Yes, this year there is a tremendous amount of women, a tremendous amount of people of color, people from all walks of life. This year, we asked the branches to look at everybody who wasn't in the Academy but who deserved to be.
- 7/4/2013
- by Laura Larson
- Moviefone
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 276 members of the entertainment industry invited to join organization. The list includes actors, directors, documentarians, executives, film editors, producers and more. Of those listed below, those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2013. "These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today," said Academy President Hawk Koch in a press release. "Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy." Koch also told Variety, "In the past eight or nine years, each branch could only bring in X amount of members. There were people each branch would have liked to get in but couldn't. We asked them to be more inclusive of the best of the best, and each branch was excited, because they got...
- 6/28/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The Academy just added 276 Oscar voters.
That’s 100 more than last year, and part of an easing of a longstanding cap on the number of new members allowed to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences each year.
AMPAS usually adds between 130 and 180 new members, replacing those who have quit or passed away. The membership now stands around 6,000.
Jason Bateman, Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Riva, and Chris Tucker are among the actors who have been invited to join, the organization announced today.
Other interesting additions: the musician Prince, Girls and Tiny Furniture writer/director/actress Lena Dunham,...
That’s 100 more than last year, and part of an easing of a longstanding cap on the number of new members allowed to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences each year.
AMPAS usually adds between 130 and 180 new members, replacing those who have quit or passed away. The membership now stands around 6,000.
Jason Bateman, Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Riva, and Chris Tucker are among the actors who have been invited to join, the organization announced today.
Other interesting additions: the musician Prince, Girls and Tiny Furniture writer/director/actress Lena Dunham,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2013.
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.”
The 2013 invitees are:
Actors
Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno”
Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface”
Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City”
Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises”
Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid”
Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town”
Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator”
Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl”
Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
“These individuals are among the best filmmakers working in the industry today,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “Their talent and creativity have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I am proud to welcome each of them to the Academy.”
The 2013 invitees are:
Actors
Jason Bateman – “Up in the Air,” “Juno”
Miriam Colon – “City of Hope,” “Scarface”
Rosario Dawson – “Rent,” “Frank Miller’s Sin City”
Kimberly Elise – “For Colored Girls,” “Beloved”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – “Lincoln,” “The Dark Knight Rises”
Charles Grodin – “Midnight Run,” “The Heartbreak Kid”
Rebecca Hall – “Iron Man 3,” “The Town”
Lance Henriksen – “Aliens,” “The Terminator”
Jack Huston – “Not Fade Away,” “Factory Girl”
Milla Jovovich – “Resident Evil,...
- 6/28/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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