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Zoë Bell Stuntwoman Extraordinaire
Anything & Everything Zoë Bell including the world of stunts
15 July 2009 @ 07:52 pm
13 July 2009 @ 05:20 pm
Spike's list of the Top 10 Chicks That Kick Ass
10. Karen 0/Karen Lee Orzolek
9. Megan Fox
8. Meghan McCain
7. Sienna Miller
6. Ashley Force
5. Zoe Bell
Zoe Bell has a lot of things going for her, the main ones being that she’s hot as hell and she’s a stunt woman. How many stunt women do you know who can double for Uma Thurman – and look hotter than her during her scenes? Well, Zoe pulled it off in Kill Bill parts one and two, and she even played her own badass self in Tarantino’s Death Proof. Here’s a woman who can kick a guy’s ass and then tantalize him with hers. She knows how to do more than just make jumping and falling look good: she’s studied Taekwon-do since she was 15 and learned to fight in the wushu style during the making of Kill Bill. She brings the pain, and it’s delicious.
4. Angelina Jolie
3. Michelle Obama
2. Gina Carano
1. Venus and Serena Williams
I think the top half of the list is good, but that certain entries in the bottom half totally invalidate the whole thing. Also, despite being totally true, Zoë's entry is a bit disingenuous, considering Spike will soon be airing Angel of Death. Not that I mind a little cross-promotion when it comes to Zoë. Her picture is, indeed, kickass. "Bring it, bitches. I'm in heels and a dress and I'll STILL make you weep, fools."
10. Karen 0/Karen Lee Orzolek
9. Megan Fox
8. Meghan McCain
7. Sienna Miller
6. Ashley Force
5. Zoe Bell
Zoe Bell has a lot of things going for her, the main ones being that she’s hot as hell and she’s a stunt woman. How many stunt women do you know who can double for Uma Thurman – and look hotter than her during her scenes? Well, Zoe pulled it off in Kill Bill parts one and two, and she even played her own badass self in Tarantino’s Death Proof. Here’s a woman who can kick a guy’s ass and then tantalize him with hers. She knows how to do more than just make jumping and falling look good: she’s studied Taekwon-do since she was 15 and learned to fight in the wushu style during the making of Kill Bill. She brings the pain, and it’s delicious.
4. Angelina Jolie
3. Michelle Obama
2. Gina Carano
1. Venus and Serena Williams
I think the top half of the list is good, but that certain entries in the bottom half totally invalidate the whole thing. Also, despite being totally true, Zoë's entry is a bit disingenuous, considering Spike will soon be airing Angel of Death. Not that I mind a little cross-promotion when it comes to Zoë. Her picture is, indeed, kickass. "Bring it, bitches. I'm in heels and a dress and I'll STILL make you weep, fools."
09 July 2009 @ 03:00 pm
Angel of Death available for pre-order at Amazon.com
This title will be released on July 28, 2009.
Current price is $19.99, which is five bucks off the original price. Not terrible. Here are some of the extras:
• Subtitles: English, French
• Commentary with Creator Ed Brubaker and Star Zoë Bell
• Making of “Angel of Death”
• Casting an Angel: Zoë Bell as Eve
• Writing, Ed Brubaker Style
• Behind the Stunts
• Zoë Bell’s Screen Test
• Bonus Previews
Also, as per Crackle.com, Zoë will be at San Diego ComicCon on Friday, July 24th.
"They will be doing a signing at the Sony booth (#4313) at 4:30 PM.... The feature will also be screened, followed by a panel with Zoe Bell, Ed Brubaker and the director, Paul Etheredge. The room that it’s being held in will seat 1,000."
This title will be released on July 28, 2009.
Current price is $19.99, which is five bucks off the original price. Not terrible. Here are some of the extras:
• Subtitles: English, French
• Commentary with Creator Ed Brubaker and Star Zoë Bell
• Making of “Angel of Death”
• Casting an Angel: Zoë Bell as Eve
• Writing, Ed Brubaker Style
• Behind the Stunts
• Zoë Bell’s Screen Test
• Bonus Previews
Also, as per Crackle.com, Zoë will be at San Diego ComicCon on Friday, July 24th.
"They will be doing a signing at the Sony booth (#4313) at 4:30 PM.... The feature will also be screened, followed by a panel with Zoe Bell, Ed Brubaker and the director, Paul Etheredge. The room that it’s being held in will seat 1,000."
09 July 2009 @ 03:32 am
Photos From Drew Barrymore’s Whip It
Zoë is in the third and fifth photos, counting clockwise from the top left. She looks ready to KICK ASS.
ETA: Here's the whole slideshow of released pics
( Larger versions under the cut. )
Zoë is in the third and fifth photos, counting clockwise from the top left. She looks ready to KICK ASS.
ETA: Here's the whole slideshow of released pics
( Larger versions under the cut. )
08 July 2009 @ 01:27 pm
BEST FIGHT
1. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Two stunt men in armor battle each other with broad swords and shields in an old ruined stone courtyard.
Nominees: Sean Button, Allan Poppleton
2. The Dark Knight (WINNER)
Batman fights bad guys in building construction site. Using wires Batman moves to a lower floor and fights with hand to hand combat. The fight ends with five SWAT members being thrown off the side of the building.
Nominees: Rob Cooper, Richard Hansen, Mark Mottram, Andy Pilgrim, Dominic Preece, Marvin Stewart-Campbell, Buster Reeves, Steen Young
3. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy and Nuada fight with swords and spears on top of large moving cogs. Fight used some wirework.
Nominees: Xiang Gao, Domonkos Pardanyi, Jan Petrina, Damien Walters, Max White, Bin Xia
4. Punisher: War Zone
Two stunt doubles fight slamming and hitting each other, making use of breakaway doors, glass and the tiled walls of the room.
Nominees: Jean-Francois Lachapelle, Jeff Wolfe
( Click here to view the rest )
Source:[HERE]
1. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Two stunt men in armor battle each other with broad swords and shields in an old ruined stone courtyard.
Nominees: Sean Button, Allan Poppleton
2. The Dark Knight (WINNER)
Batman fights bad guys in building construction site. Using wires Batman moves to a lower floor and fights with hand to hand combat. The fight ends with five SWAT members being thrown off the side of the building.
Nominees: Rob Cooper, Richard Hansen, Mark Mottram, Andy Pilgrim, Dominic Preece, Marvin Stewart-Campbell, Buster Reeves, Steen Young
3. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy and Nuada fight with swords and spears on top of large moving cogs. Fight used some wirework.
Nominees: Xiang Gao, Domonkos Pardanyi, Jan Petrina, Damien Walters, Max White, Bin Xia
4. Punisher: War Zone
Two stunt doubles fight slamming and hitting each other, making use of breakaway doors, glass and the tiled walls of the room.
Nominees: Jean-Francois Lachapelle, Jeff Wolfe
( Click here to view the rest )
Source:[HERE]
25 June 2009 @ 03:16 pm
Stunt double in The Proposal?
Zoë is listed as a stunt double at UpcomingHollywoodMovie.com. The only person I could think of who'd need a double is Sandra Bullock in the scene where she...well, it's not a stunt-heavy movie.
Thoughts, anyone?
Zoë is listed as a stunt double at UpcomingHollywoodMovie.com. The only person I could think of who'd need a double is Sandra Bullock in the scene where she...well, it's not a stunt-heavy movie.
Thoughts, anyone?
18 June 2009 @ 03:50 pm
ZB's cousin, Bella Vendramini wrote a book called Biting The Big Apple.
For more info go:[HERE]
Inspired by ZB and Vendramini's own life story.
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Hachette Australia (November 1, 2008)
ISBN-10: 0733621848
ISBN-13: 978-0733621840
For more info go:[HERE]
Inspired by ZB and Vendramini's own life story.
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Hachette Australia (November 1, 2008)
ISBN-10: 0733621848
ISBN-13: 978-0733621840
09 June 2009 @ 10:47 pm
The film's attached with an award-winnng filmmaker with 2 horror films released, with a third in post-production.
Attached is the FX effects team from "Day of the Dead" remake, The Librarian 3 and Candyman 2.
Evil Menace
A demented scientist, Dr. Vic Toussaint and his group of hired mercenaries unleash a horde of undead creatures into a small city in Mississippi. He has a plot to make millions by developing a cure as well. But a young bartender, Devin and a unique group of zombie hunters gather their arsenal to lay waste to the flesh-eating creatures and foil Toussaint's plan.
Looking to shoot Sept/October 2009. Budget : $700,000
http://www.productionhub.com/classified
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1067766/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1057928/
Attached is the FX effects team from "Day of the Dead" remake, The Librarian 3 and Candyman 2.
Evil Menace
A demented scientist, Dr. Vic Toussaint and his group of hired mercenaries unleash a horde of undead creatures into a small city in Mississippi. He has a plot to make millions by developing a cure as well. But a young bartender, Devin and a unique group of zombie hunters gather their arsenal to lay waste to the flesh-eating creatures and foil Toussaint's plan.
Looking to shoot Sept/October 2009. Budget : $700,000
http://www.productionhub.com/classified
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1067766/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1057928/
07 June 2009 @ 03:08 pm
Telecom admits TV ad "faked"
Telecom has admitted that the TV ad featuring stuntwoman Zoe Bell being dropped into the ocean while strapped inside a shipping container is fake and the phone calls were never made.
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Well, duh. The important question here is, was she really in the container when they dropped it??? Inquiring minds want to know.
Telecom has admitted that the TV ad featuring stuntwoman Zoe Bell being dropped into the ocean while strapped inside a shipping container is fake and the phone calls were never made.
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Well, duh. The important question here is, was she really in the container when they dropped it??? Inquiring minds want to know.
06 June 2009 @ 12:44 pm
IGN exclusive first look at the Angel of Death DVD cover:
"Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing the digital online series Angel of Death to DVD on July 28.
The DVD contains an all-new movie version of the series and is packed with exclusive bonus features. It will be available for the MSRP of $24.96."
Source:[HERE]
"Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing the digital online series Angel of Death to DVD on July 28.
The DVD contains an all-new movie version of the series and is packed with exclusive bonus features. It will be available for the MSRP of $24.96."
Source:[HERE]
04 June 2009 @ 04:24 pm
I realize this has nothing to do with ZB but it does have to do with a co-star in a series of films she stunted for.
Rest in peace, David Carradine (Kill Bill)
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/04/o
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001016/
Rest in peace, David Carradine (Kill Bill)
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/04/o
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001016/
04 June 2009 @ 03:37 pm
A new film for Ms. Bell?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1067766/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1057928/
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More info as it becomes available!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1067766/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1057928/
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More info as it becomes available!
03 June 2009 @ 01:22 am
What a gem of a find! Yes, it's old but I've never seen it :) Perhaps you haven't as well? Give it a look..
02 June 2009 @ 02:17 pm
Excerpt:
"Angel, which stars stuntwoman Zoe Bell as an assassin (see our review and our interview with Bell), was produced by Sony’s Crackle.com and debuted in March. The 10-part series was a hit online and by last count had generated 4.8 million plays — a strong showing for a drama.
Spike will air all 10 episodes as a 90-minute movie on July 25, three days before it will be released on DVD."
Read the rest [HERE]
"Angel, which stars stuntwoman Zoe Bell as an assassin (see our review and our interview with Bell), was produced by Sony’s Crackle.com and debuted in March. The 10-part series was a hit online and by last count had generated 4.8 million plays — a strong showing for a drama.
Spike will air all 10 episodes as a 90-minute movie on July 25, three days before it will be released on DVD."
Read the rest [HERE]
01 June 2009 @ 02:31 pm
01 June 2009 @ 11:59 am
Season 2 of Angel of Death?
Quoting relevant parts of the article:
Sony’s television division has repackaged its Web series Angel of Death as a full-length movie, a new strategy to make Internet productions profitable by airing them on television and by selling DVDs.
The 10-episode action thriller, first shown on the company’s Crackle.com video site in March, will air as a 90- minute film July 25 on Viacom’s Spike TV, and a DVD will be in stores July 28, Eric Berger, who oversees digital networks at Sony Pictures Television, said in an interview two weeks ago.
To be profitable, the show must meet ratings expectations on Spike and sell well in stores, in addition to the ad sales on Crackle.com, Mr Berger said.
Sony, which spent about $1 million making Angel of Death, is developing a second season.
Episodes [of Angel of Death] have been shown 5 million times online since its release.
Angel of Death DVDs, priced at about $25, will be carried by retailers including Best Buy Stores and Target.
The movie was given a midnight time slot after editing for basic cable, John Griffin, who oversees acquisitions and programming at Spike, said last month in an interview.
Quoting relevant parts of the article:
Sony’s television division has repackaged its Web series Angel of Death as a full-length movie, a new strategy to make Internet productions profitable by airing them on television and by selling DVDs.
The 10-episode action thriller, first shown on the company’s Crackle.com video site in March, will air as a 90- minute film July 25 on Viacom’s Spike TV, and a DVD will be in stores July 28, Eric Berger, who oversees digital networks at Sony Pictures Television, said in an interview two weeks ago.
To be profitable, the show must meet ratings expectations on Spike and sell well in stores, in addition to the ad sales on Crackle.com, Mr Berger said.
Sony, which spent about $1 million making Angel of Death, is developing a second season.
Episodes [of Angel of Death] have been shown 5 million times online since its release.
Angel of Death DVDs, priced at about $25, will be carried by retailers including Best Buy Stores and Target.
The movie was given a midnight time slot after editing for basic cable, John Griffin, who oversees acquisitions and programming at Spike, said last month in an interview.
29 May 2009 @ 08:26 pm
The XT Mobile launched today in NZ (and yes, my phone is almost in my hands... can't WAIT for tomorrow). Zoe's ads have been playing heaps, I think in an hour, it has played about 4 times already. But here it is!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c3ybhElu
Cool stunt, yes? Love that Mt Victoria tunnel is there (Wellington) I live on the other side of it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c3ybhElu
Cool stunt, yes? Love that Mt Victoria tunnel is there (Wellington) I live on the other side of it...
Current Location: Wellington, New Zealand
27 May 2009 @ 11:41 pm
A bit of old gossip, and a question.
Gossip first, from May 11:
"At Sale St bar on Tuesday night, Kiwi stuntwoman Zoe Bell was Spy-ed holding court with a large group of friends who gathered to farewell her before she heads back overseas."
[Source]
And the question:
So comparatively, how much more famous is Zoë Bell in New Zealand than in America? My sense of her celebrity is totally skewed from being a fan, but most of my friends don't know who she is, except for the handful that saw Grindhouse. And now she's in ads for Telecom's XT network, along with Richard Hammond, who I think is relatively well-known even outside of the UK for Top Gear. Thoughts?
Gossip first, from May 11:
"At Sale St bar on Tuesday night, Kiwi stuntwoman Zoe Bell was Spy-ed holding court with a large group of friends who gathered to farewell her before she heads back overseas."
[Source]
And the question:
So comparatively, how much more famous is Zoë Bell in New Zealand than in America? My sense of her celebrity is totally skewed from being a fan, but most of my friends don't know who she is, except for the handful that saw Grindhouse. And now she's in ads for Telecom's XT network, along with Richard Hammond, who I think is relatively well-known even outside of the UK for Top Gear. Thoughts?
22 May 2009 @ 10:20 pm
Zoe Bell hanging with Keven Pollack at Cannes
"@jaime_fox and THE Zoe Bell from our last night there, after seeing Tarrantino's "Basterds," which I LOVED!"
Source:
http://twitpic.com/photos/kevinpoll
"@jaime_fox and THE Zoe Bell from our last night there, after seeing Tarrantino's "Basterds," which I LOVED!"
Source:
http://twitpic.com/photos/kevinpoll
20 May 2009 @ 12:17 pm
Stuntwoman Zoe Bell has joined the big-spending ad campaign for Telecom's XT Network.
"At one stage they showed two upcoming Telecom ads - both with Richard Hammond, one featuring NZ stuntwoman Zoë Bell and the other a jetsprint driver."
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If anyone comes across video or pictures of ZB's TV ads please share! Thanks!