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If you are a fan of the X-Games, you will NOT want to miss “X-Games 3D: The Movie”! It’s coming to theaters on August 21st for a limited, one week run.
The film captures the drama and spectacle that play out every year at the X Games events, highlighting the behind-the-scenes stories of the featured athletes and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of glory and the advancement of their sports on the industry’s biggest stage.
The featured athletes are Bob Burnquist (Skateboard), Ricky Carmichael (Moto X), Kyle Loza (Moto X), Travis Pastrana (Moto X, Rally Car Racing), Danny Way (Skateboard), and Shaun White (Skateboard, Snowboard).
“X-Games 3D: The Movie” is a documentary and has rate to be rated by Disney. My guess is it’ll be PG, but we will have to wait and see.
Between the athletes, the way the movie was filmed and the music you’ll hear…this sounds like one amazing film you definitely won’t want to miss. See below for a detailed “About the Athletes” section, as well as some more pictures from the film.
Shaun White (Skateboard, Snowboard)
A superstar in both skateboard and snowboard, Shaun White, 22, captured Winter Olympic gold in 2006. He also owns the most medals (gold and total) in Winter X Games history and has three X Games medals from Skateboard Vert. White still finds time to shred on his guitars, design clothing lines and surf near his Carlsbad, California, home.
Travis Pastrana (Moto X, Rally Car Racing)
Just 25, Travis Pastrana has earned 14 X Games medals, including seven gold in Moto X disciplines and two gold from Rally Car Racing. He calls Annapolis, Maryland, home but spends more time traveling the world trying double backflips on his motorcycle, skydiving without a parachute (really!) and starring in his own MTV show.
Danny Way (Skateboard)
Danny Way, 35, created the first mega ramp and was instrumental in bringing Skateboard Big Air to the X Games. No wonder the San Diego native has three gold medals from the discipline. Jumping the Great Wall of China on his skateboard and dropping into a vert ramp from a helicopter are just two of his countless feats.
Ricky Carmichael (Moto X)
In motorcycle racing circles, Ricky Carmichael is known simply as the GOAT – Greatest Of All Time. The 29-year-old from Havana, Florida, tallied 10 straight AMA Motocross championships and collected a record 150 AMA motocross/Supercross event victories. He scored X Games gold medals in 2007 and ’08.
Bob Burnquist (Skateboard)
One of only four athletes to compete at every X Games, Bob Burnquist, 32, owns 15 X Games medals – including six gold – and is a living skateboard legend. The Brazilian balances his love of skating with a passion for protecting the environment, and he promotes both at every opportunity.
Kyle Loza (Moto X)
The two-time defending X Games gold medalist in Moto X Best Trick, 23-year-old Kyle Loza flashes creativity whether playing in his band, tattooing or going big on his motorcycle. The Trabuco Canyon, California, resident is at the forefront of freestyle motocross.
Act 1 – Kyle Loza and the Foam Pit
Act 2 – Opening Titles
Act 3 – Return to Moto X Best Trick
Act 4 – Travis Pastrana/Rally Car Racing
Act 5 – Commitment and Pushing It (All of the featured athletes)
Act 6 – Shaun White
Acts 7 & 8 – Ricky Carmichael & Moto X Step Up
Acts 9 & 10 – Danny Way/Bob Burnquist and Skateboard Big Air
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