Glenn Coxon Action Star Interview

Three, Two, One… Action!

A new Australian reality series is premiering in the quest to meet an industry demand while supporting a community cause. Airing in July, Action Star sees 400 budding actors compete for their place in global film entertainment.

Esteemed actor, stuntman and action choreographer Richard Norton, the man behind the fight action on such box office hits as Mad Max, Fury Road, Suicide Squad and the latest X Men movie, will front the show as a judge, alongside Aussie fashion icon Peter Morrissey, who will provide style advice and get contestants -camera-ready'. The 400 aspiring actors will be whittled down to 12 finalists, with one winner given the opportunity to fast track their career and break into the industry, winning a movie contract and trip to Hollywood valued at 50K.

With adventure packed training in sight, 12 finalists will spend a week on the Gold Coast in a luxurious mansion competing in a variety of extreme challenges from abseiling down a 90 metre cliff, driving a V8 Supercar on a race track at speed, and skydiving from 15,000 feet, all to see who has what it takes to become the next action superstar.

Richard Norton says, "The film industry is crying for talented actors in the action genre – which is growing in demand globally following major premieres and movie hits such as Thor: Ragnarok, John Wick and the Marvel and DC action movie franchises.

"This series will quite possibly give one rising star their big break into this incredible industry."

The series, created by Action Star Entertainment, will donate all proceeds from the series live finale to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse for cancer research and treatment, following series' producer, Glenn Coxon's personal battle with cancer.

Gail O'Brien, patient advocate and director of the board at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse says, "Glenn has already raised thousands of dollars for us through his dedication to martial arts. He drew upon his training to see himself through his illness and he is now applying it to raising invaluable funds for cancer research and technology. We couldn't be more grateful".

The initial pilot series will air on global broadcaster Flipps Media which boasts 14 million installed users and 2 million regular users per week.

Action Star promises to have all the laughs and drama that Australians enjoy most from reality TV.

 

The finale event will be held on March 10 at Bankstown Sports Club.
Tickets are available at www.actionstar.tv/tv-show/march-grand-final.

Interview with Glenn Coxon, Action Star Entertainment, Series Creator

Question: How would you describe Action Star?

Glenn Coxon: Action Star is a fast track opportunity for 12 existing and new-to-industry actors, performers, sports people and martial artists to break into the action film & television industry.

The project will run over a season commencing December 2017 to March 2018 (Australian 2017 season)
The production incorporates Live Auditions, drama filled adventure footage from the field and a Live Finals (Black Tie gala evening show event) and broadcast all contributing towards a 7-part Reality TV Series.


Question: What does the Action Star winner receive?

Glenn Coxon: The winner will receive a Movie Studio contract and will also be travelling to Hollywood to attend the World Stunt Awards and be introduced as the Winner of Action Star Australia. The studio has stipulated that more than one winner may actually be awarded a contract at the Sydney Finale in March.


Question: What inspired the concept of Action Star?

Glenn Coxon: The concept was inspired to offer dynamic young performers an opportunity to break into the Action film industry; to find Australia's next big star!


Question: Why was this show an industry demand?

Glenn Coxon: As each progressive generation of action stars develop there is a constant and continuing demand for new/next gen talent; e.g. Margot Robbie.


Question: Can you tell us about the community cause Action Star supports?

Glenn Coxon: Action Star Entertainment Pty Ltd is a strong supporter of several charity causes and the 2017 Action Star season will be supporting the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse cancer hospital with a proportion of ticket sales for the live Finals show going to the hospital to continue their brilliant work. One of the Producers of the show was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer just 3 years ago and attributes his survival to the team at Lifehouse.

Question: How can Australians watch Action Star?

Glenn Coxon: The Action Star TV series will be broadcast on FITE TV (Hosted by FLIPPS Media) from early July 2018


Question: Who is on the Action Star judging panel?

Glenn Coxon: Peter Morrissey – Action Star Judge and Production Stylist: Renowned fashion designer, businessman and entrepreneur, Peter Morrissey has been at the forefront of the Australian Fashion Industry for over 30 years. In 2012 Peter joined season 4 of Project Runway Australia as one of the new judges. The show was nominated for a 2013 ASTRA Award in the Most Outstanding Reality Program category. Peter is both Judge and stylist adviser for the production and cast.

Richard Norton – Action Star Judge and Choreographer: Regarded by many in Hollywood as the finest fight and action choreographer in the business, Richard knows what it takes to be an action actor and how to make them look good! – With over 100 film credits including Mad Max Fury Road, Suicide Squad and X-Men dark Phoenix, Richard brings a wealth of experience to the production.


Question: Why did you select these judges?

Glenn Coxon: Both of these judges represent quality in their own right through their contribution of style and ability to deliver.


Interview by Brooke Hunter