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Stunt coordinator John Koyama plans out each fight scene for The Boys using cardboard, shooting a previsualization of what chaos is going to unfold.

“You use cardboard boxes as your background,” he says. “You use cardboard props. It’s a cardboard world.”

In one instance, a Tim Hortons’ coffee container became a machine gun. Showrunner Eric Kripke was so tickled by this process that it was written into an episode of the superhero show, which satirizes the world of entertainment, with “supes” — short for superheroes — rehearsing a scene alongside Koyama himself.

“It’s very cool because he paid homage to what we do in the stunt department,” Koyama says. The respect is mutual. Four seasons into the bloody Prime Video series, Kripke leans a lot on what Koyama, who goes by Koy, can come up with. In the early days, Kripke says he used to give detailed instructions on how fights should play out.

Few TV deaths have been as shocking as the one suffered by Pedro Pascal on The Last of Us. Anyone who has played the PlayStation video game from which the show is adapted knew that Pascal's character, Joel Miller, was doomed from the start, yet his demise midway through Season 2 still came as a surprise. And as game creator and series cocreator Neil Druckmann revealed during a recent FYC event for Sony Television some higher-ups were desperate to keep it from happening for as long as possible.

As Druckmann recalled, he had a conversation with Casey Bloys, CEO of HBO, who said, "I just got off the call with this agent, and he yelled at me: 'Why didn't you offer those guys millions of dollars to not kill Pedro?'" Bloys, to his credit, said, "A deal's a deal. We have to adapt the material." This was the first time that Craig Mazin,...

Variety and Sony Pictures Television teamed up for a night of panels with some of the hottest shows of the year, including “The Last of Us,” “Cobra Kai,” “The Boys” and many more. Moderated by Variety’s Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Angelique Jackson, the trio interviewed creatives like “The Last of Us” creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin; stunt coordinators from “The Night Agent,” “The Boys” and “Cobra Kai”; “Dark Matter” stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connolly and more. The panels included: Crossing Mediums: The Craft of Adapting Stories to TV

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Which is more challenging, big explosions or unnoticeable details? How do the different departments work with each other to tell stories on TV? Why is it sometimes lonely in the visual effects department? These were some of the topics discussed by three top television VFX supervisors when they joined Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” roundtable. Our guests are James MacLachlan (Black Mirror), Stephan Fleet (The Boys), and Andy Scrase (The Wheel of Time).

Watch our full group panel above. Click on each name above to view that person's individual interview.

Approaching a battle scene can be a formidable task for the visual effects supervisor. “Seeing an edit slug that says, ‘Space battle here,’ you know what's coming," says MacLachlan. "It's quite daunting seeing the white words that say, ‘Giant heart of infinity explodes,’ needing to work into the scenes that are in and around it. Some are in camera,...

The new action-comedy Novocaine stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a man with a rare genetic disorder that prevents him from feeling pain. Of course, this results in some insane antics, epic action sequences, and an all-timer charming performance from Quaid.

At a special screening of the film in Austin, Texas, FandomWire got to speak with the film’s directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, producers Matt Schwartz and Drew Simon, and star Jack Quaid. See what they had to say about the film below!

Novocaine Interviews Jack Quaid as “Nate” in Novocaine from Paramount Pictures. RelatedNovocaine Review — Jack Quaid Stars in a Pure Shot of Hilarious (and Bloody) Adrenaline

FandomWire: Between Novocaine, Companion, and filming Season 4 of The Boys, 2025 is a big year for you. How thrilled are you to finally be getting your much-deserved movie star status?

Jack Quaid: Oh, I don’t know. I think I’m just lucky.

Rich Ting’s career is the epitome of persistence meeting opportunity.

With roles spanning continents and genres, Ting has not only captured the attention of audiences but also solidified his place in Hollywood’s most iconic universes.

His latest role as Sergeant Tyson Koyama in On Call marks another milestone in a career built on versatility and authenticity.

(Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Morris/Prime Video) From Stunts to Acting: Rich Ting’s Journey

Rich Ting’s introduction to Hollywood came through the action-packed world of stunts, a career path influenced by his cousin, John Koyama.

Ting, who initially returned to Los Angeles to pursue a law career, found himself at a crossroads when his cousin offered him an opportunity to work on a Warner Bros. production. “I had just accepted an offer to a firm,” Ting recalled, “but the partners encouraged me to go for it. That’s how it all began.

“Deep Dive” is an in-depth podcast and video essay series featuring interviews with the stars and creative team behind an exceptional piece of filmmaking. For this edition, the IndieWire Crafts and Special Projects team partnered with Prime Video to take a closer look at “The Boys” with creator Eric Kripke, actor Antony Starr, production designer Mark Steel, costume designer Laura Jean Shannon, visual effects supervisor Stephan Szpak-Fleet, supervising stunt coordinator John Koyama, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen, as well as editors David Kaldor and Scott Stolzar to examine the emotionally charged and shocking fourth season of the hit series.

When it comes to “The Boys,” you can expect the unexpected. Since its inception, creator Eric Kripke has adapted Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic book series into a standout among superhero offerings. The Prime Video series is beloved for its dark humor and imaginative violence, but it keeps...

This article contains spoilers for "The Boys" season 4.

Season 4 of "The Boys" was the bleakest the show has been, a perverse, hyper-violent chapter in the story that shed any pretense of not being about our current socioeconomic and political climate. Sure, there were still silly and funny moments scattered throughout, but for the most part, it was misery and pain for all. Whether it was Butcher going through an identity crisis (literally), The Deep engaging in arguably his darkest story yet via one messed up relationship, or without a doubt the most heartbreaking, cruel, and otherwise kind of meaningless death in the entire series, "The Boys" reached new levels of sadism and pain. 

One particularly big storyline involving pain and betrayal was that of Ryan, Homelander's son with Butcher's late wife, Becca. Given Ryan is the only chance the characters have to defeating Homelander, his storyline is pretty crucial to the show's endgame.

As many of you know, The Boys stands out as one of the most-watched and popular series in the superhero genre. This darkly inventive take on superheroes, based on the comic series of the same name, has captivated audiences on Amazon Prime and continuously pushes the boundaries of television content.

Following four successful seasons and a spin-off, the showrunners are now focused on crafting the fifth and final season. While we await further details, we can relive the thrilling Season 4 finale, which delivered some of the series’ most memorable moments.

In the meantime, the cast has shared insights with Variety about their characters’ journeys in Season 4 and what to expect in the final season. Erin Moriarty, among others, offered some intriguing thoughts on what’s ahead. Here’s what she had to say.

Season 4 presented Starlight with a complex storyline, as her character was replaced by an evil clone aligned with Homelander,...

As you all know, as far as the superhero genre is concerned, The Boys is one of the most watched and popular series. Based on the comic book series of the same, this dark take on the superhero genre gained a lot of traction on Amazon Prime and keeps pushing the boundaries of what can be shown on TV in a number of ways.

After four successful seasons and a spin-off series, the showrunners are currently working on the fifth and final season of the show. But, while we’re waiting for more information in that aspect, we can always revisit that epic Season 4 finale, which gave us some of the best moments from the history of the show.

In light of that, the actors from the series spoke to Variety about what happened to their characters in Season 4 and what we can expect from them in the final season.

There are violent shows, there are shows that become famous for their violence, and then, in a separate league somewhere between "Mortal Kombat" fatality animations and full-blown splatter cinema, there is Prime Video's "The Boys." Eric Kripke's adaptation of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's comic series has become infamous for placing absolutely no restraints on the destructive potential of superpowers, pushing Superman-like strength to brutal results with a level of wicked ingenuity and imagination that approaches cosmic horror -- and in some cases fully evokes it.

Season 4, which began on June 13, 2024 and wrapped up on July 18, may have just been the most violent season yet; there's an expectation at this point that the show will keep finding ways to one-up its own gory setpieces. But it was also a savage season for many other reasons, some wholly unrelated to gore. Here, we've organized some particularly grueling moments into a ranking of brutality,...

Walter White's descent into villainy on Breaking Bad is highlighted by his high body count, with almost 300 people killed directly or indirectly. Despite not necessarily being a maniacal murderer, Walt's indifference towards the deaths he caused, and his eventual ruthlessness, are chilling. The number of people Walt kills rises significantly at key points throughout the series, showcasing his transformation into a true villain.

Looking at how many people Walter White killed on Breaking Bad highlights his chilling journey from a mild-mannered chemistry teacher to a drug kingpin. Throughout the five seasons of Breaking Bad, Walt caused the death of almost 300 people, directly or indirectly. Since Walt didn't necessarily seem to fall under the label of a maniacal murderer and wasn't especially violent even when he first turned to crime, the number of deaths he's responsible for is shocking and shows how ruthless he truly is, even if he isn't physically...

We’ve come a long way, baby. But we’re finally ready to start handing out the 2023 Emmy Awards, a full four months after they were initially scheduled. The successful resolutions of two strikes later, the winners of the Creative Arts Emmys will be announced on January 6 (scripted programming) and January 7 (non-scripted programming), starting at 8 p.m. Et, prior to an edited broadcast of the ceremonies airing on Fxx January 13.

Just how long have the 2023 Emmys been in the making? Well, nominees include “The White Lotus,” which hasn’t aired since December 2022. Likewise, Hulu’s “Fire Island,” “Welcome to Chippendales,” and “Hocus Pocus 2” (remember that?!) are all among the TV projects nominated, as well as more recent shows like “Poker Face.”

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are a helpful bellwether for the Primetime Emmy Awards winners, signaling whether or not we might expect a sweep. And this season brought plenty of critical favorites,...

“The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” “The Bear” and “Beef” gained momentum Saturday night as each show picked up big wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

HBO’s “The Last of Us” was by far the dominant favorite with eight wins. FX’s “The Bear,” Netflix’s “Wednesday” and HBO’s “The White Lotus” won four apiece. Netflix’s “Beef” took home three trophies on the first night of the two-night Creative Arts Awards at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Wins for “Last of Us” included guest actor and actress in a drama series for Nick Offerman and Storm Reid, respectively. The series also won for visual effects, picture editing, sound editing and other key craft categories.

Judith Light prevailed as guest actress in a comedy for “Poker Face” while “Ted Lasso” favorite Sam Richardson took the statuette for guest actor in a comedy.

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Along with being known for its over-the-top shock value and masterful performances, Prime Video’s The Boys has garnered critical acclaim for its fast-paced action sequences and craftily executed stunts. In a new Twitter post, fans are getting up close and personal with the man behind the madness, John Koyama, who artfully choreographs all the fight scenes, laser duels, and more on the Eric Kripke-created series. Though many of us will know him as Breaking Bad’s Emilio, the featurette sees Koyama basking in all of his stunt coordinator glory.

With the release of El Camino, Jesse Pinkman's (Aaron Paul) story has finally reached its end. Jesse Pinkman had a beautiful character arc that took him from an amoral, self-involved criminal to a conscientious man hoping to make a better life for himself. As Jesse went on this journey through Breaking Bad and El Camino, he had many friends who helped him along the way. At least some of these friends helped him, others proved to not really be as ride or die as Jesse originally thought.

Jesse Pinkman's friends range from violent drug dealers to kindhearted love interests, so his life is certainly never dull. Each one helps to shape him into the rich and complex character that he is by the end of the series, but some had better influences on him than others. Though Jesse had many associates, there were relatively few that he could actually call...

“The Boys” is undeniably captivating — the Prime Video adaptation of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s satirical superhero comic can be filthy, violent, irreverent and hilarious all at once. But the ongoing conflict between the show’s titular vigilantes and the “Supes” backed by malevolent conglomerate Vought International also keeps viewers transfixed with a layered narrative grounded in a relatable reality. It’s enough to make you forget that these flawed characters are wearing capes — even in the midst of all the kickass superhero action.

The challenge of “The Boys” is in creating an elaborate world that infuses its shock and awe with swirling drama and honest character motivation. In the videos below, visual effects supervisor Stephan Fleet, stunt coordinator John Koyama, and costume designers Laura Jean Shannon and Michael Ground describe how a world with endless possibilities is better off when its dildo brawls, hallucinated pizza parlor mascots, and...

[Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Better Call Saul” Season 5 and “Breaking Bad.”]

Dean Norris knew that Hank Schrader’s appearance on the latest episode of “Better Call Saul” would be a crowd-pleaser, but that doesn’t mean the return of everyone’s favorite New Mexico DEA agent was a needless cameo.

Norris, who portrayed Hank in all five seasons of “Breaking Bad,” made his grand “Better Call Saul” entrance in the fifth season’s third episode, where he interrogated drug dealer Domingo “Krazy-8” Molina and met Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) for the first time. The actor discussed his return to Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s crime-addled New Mexico world in an Entertainment Weekly interview on Tuesday and noted he wouldn’t have returned to the series if there wasn’t a genuine storytelling reason for him to do so.

“Peter Gould had talked to me for several years about this possibility of coming back,...

To celebrate the release of Preacher: Season One, which is available now on DVD and Blu-ray, we have a copy of the Blu-ray box set up for grabs courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment!

Based on the popular 1990s cult comic book series of the same name, the critically-acclaimed Preacher: Season One arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 17 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The darkly comedic, hard-hitting, supernatural thrill-ride follows Texas preacher Jesse Custer (Dominic Copper, TV’s “Agent Carter,” Captain America: The First Avenger) who, after a supernatural event at his church, is thrust into a crazy world populated by a cast of characters from Heaven, Hell and everywhere in between. Along with his hell-raising ex-girlfriend, Tulip (Ruth Negga, World War Z, TV’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), and Irish vampire Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun, This is England, TV’s “Emmerdale”), Jesse embarks on a wild, dark journey of...

By Seth Metoyer

MoreHorror.com

Preacher is one of my favorite series currently running on TV and it's going to be released on Blu-ray and DVD October 4.

The first season takes a while to get going, mostly because of character development but it really gets going. Lots of gore and is damned hilarious in spots. Very interesting characters as well. Can't wait for season 2. Read more about the upcoming release below.

From the Press Release

Based on the popular 1990s cult comic book series of the same name, the critically-acclaimed Preacher: Season One arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 4 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The darkly comedic, hard-hitting, supernatural thrill-ride follows Texas preacher Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper, TV’s “Agent Carter,” Captain America: The First Avenger) who, after a supernatural event at his church, is thrust into a crazy world populated by a cast of characters from Heaven, Hell and everywhere in between.

Watch out, world of web TV, because there's a new ninja in town: Katana has debuted with a pilot episode on Strike.TV. Billed as the first martial arts web series, Katana brings in a host of top-notch stunt talent. The hard hitting show stars John Koyama and Yuji Okumoto (also the writer-producer) alongside stunt superstars Al Goto, Sam Looc, and Don Tai. If you haven't recognized any of those names, check out those IMDb listings, because you've definitely seen their movies. Koyama and Okumoto play brothers in a Japanese American Yakuza crime syndicate family. Where Koyama quit the ninja lifestyle to spend time with his wife and daughter, however, Okumoto decided to carry on with the family business - and "convinces" Koyama to join him. Family kidnappings, organized crime, and ninjas; it's like 1980s action movies meet The Sopranos.