Did they actually skate in Blades of Glory?

With DreamWorks’ “Blades of Glory” ready to open, MARTIN GROVE interviews John Jacobs, one of the producers of the comedy that stars Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. “Glory” guys: Hollywood’s used to skating on thin ice, but films about skating are unusual.

Is Blades of Glory Based on Johnny Weir?

References to figure skating Johnny Weir as the Swan. Blades of Glory is filled with allusions to famous and iconic moments in figure skating, as well as other figure skating films. Due to problems with the judging, Chazz and Jimmy are forced to share a gold medal (see 2002 Olympic Winter Games figure skating scandal).

Is Blades of Glory a true story?

Blades of Glory: The True Story of a Young Team Bred to Win by John Rosengren.

Which professional skater was in Blades of Glory?

Chazz Michael Michaels
Plot. At the 2002 World Winter Sport Games, rival men’s singles skaters Chazz Michael Michaels, a skillful skater but raunchy sex addict, and Jimmy MacElroy, an equally talented but sheltered and effeminate skater, tie for gold.

Who are the ice skaters in blades of Glory?

At the 2002 World Winter Sport Games, rival men’s singles skaters Chazz Michael Michaels, a skillful skater but raunchy sex addict, and Jimmy MacElroy, an equally talented but sheltered and effeminate skater, tie for gold.

Who are the actors in blades of Glory?

Cast overview, first billed only: Will Ferrell Chazz Michael Michaels Jon Heder Jimmy MacElroy Will Arnett Stranz Van Waldenberg Amy Poehler Fairchild Van Waldenberg Jenna Fischer Katie Van Waldenberg

What happens at the end of blades of Glory?

During their acceptance of the gold medal, the two skaters engage in a public altercation that results in them being banned permanently from the men’s figure skating division. A few years pass, and each has seen a disintegation in their skating career.

What was the error code for blades of Glory?

(Error Code: 102630) In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men’s single competition. Presently, however, they’ve found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team.