Wildboyz, which debuted in 2003 on MTV and moved to MTV2 in its third season, is a spin-off and follow-up to Jackass. Steve-O and Chris Pontius are the stars of the show, who perform stunts and acts with animals, often putting themselves in situations for which they are not trained. They travel to different parts of the globe, performing their stunts in exotic environments while educating their audience on wildlife and local culture. Season 4 made its debut on January 6, 2006 at 9pm EST as a part of Sic 'Em Fridays on MTV2. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... The word comedy has a classical meaning (comical theatre) and a popular one (the use of humor with an intent to provoke laughter in general). ... For other uses, see Reality (disambiguation). ... Jeff Tremaine is an American film and television producer/director, and, along with Johnny Knoxville and Spike Jonze, one of the creators of MTVs Jackass. ... Steve-Os Mug Shot courtesy of the Smoking Gun Steve-O (born Steven Gilchrist Glover on 13 June 1974 in Wimbledon, London to an American father and a Canadian mother) was a member of the cast of MTVs Jackass, and is currently seen in the TV show Wildboyz. ... Chris Pontius (born Christopher Andrew Pontius on July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, California) is an American entertainer and daredevil. ... This article is about the animal wrangler. ... Strychnine (pronounced (British, U.S.), or (U.S.)) is a very toxic (LD50 = 10 mg approx. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to basic cable lineups across the nation. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to basic cable lineups across the nation. ... Jackass is a half-hour television series, originally shown on MTV and first produced in 1999 in which a group of grown men do various humiliating, dangerous and/or ridiculous stunts for fun. ... Steve-Os Mug Shot courtesy of the Smoking Gun Steve-O (born Steven Gilchrist Glover on 13 June 1974 in Wimbledon, London to an American father and a Canadian mother) was a member of the cast of MTVs Jackass, and is currently seen in the TV show Wildboyz. ... Chris Pontius (born Christopher Andrew Pontius on July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, California) is an American entertainer and daredevil. ... is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Format

Wildboyz follows the antics of Chris Pontius and Steve-O as they travel all around the globe. Over the course of 4 seasons, Pontius and Steve-O have traveled to 18 different locations. At each location the pair would both interact with the wild as well as learn the culture of the natives. Some of their antics include dressing up and running with the animals they encounter, subjecting themselves to the defense mechanisms of the animals, and eating the food of the countries' cultures. Chris Pontius (born Christopher Andrew Pontius on July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, California) is an American entertainer and daredevil. ... For other people with similar-sounding names, see Steve O.. Steve-O (born Stephen Gilchrist Glover on June 13, 1974 in Wimbledon, London, UK) is a daredevil performer and television personality. ...

The dangerous nature of the stunts arguably outstrips that of either Jackass or another similar spin-off, Viva La Bam. In the course of the show, Steve-O has purposely subjected himself to the relatively mild sting of the Emperor scorpion on more than one occasion, and Chris Pontius has nearly been attacked by a wild jaguar and has been bitten by a Black Bear. One of their most dangerous stunts showed the boys attracting a great white shark while disguised as seals, then later jumping into the open water just 10m away as well as placing dangling meat attached to a hammock to attract wild lions. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Viva La Bam was a reality television series that starred Bam Margera and his crew. ... Steve-Os Mug Shot courtesy of the Smoking Gun Steve-O (born Steven Gilchrist Glover on 13 June 1974 in Wimbledon, London to an American father and a Canadian mother) was a member of the cast of MTVs Jackass, and is currently seen in the TV show Wildboyz. ... Binomial name (Koch, 1841) The emperor scorpion or imperial scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is a species of scorpion native to Africa. ... Chris Pontius (born Christopher Andrew Pontius on July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, California) is an American entertainer and daredevil. ... Binomial name Ursus americanus The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), also known as simply the black bear or cinnamon bear, is the most common bear in North America. ...

Despite the crude humor, the show has educational value, as it features accurate narrations of various animals and indigenous cultures. What separates Steve-O and Chris Pontius from their animal show-host colleagues is their complete fearlessness despite their lack of training. This recklessness is also seen in their willingness to interact with the various cultures that they come in contact with. Steve-O and Chris seem open to any new experience, which has given them a chance to experience rituals and partake in events that a typical visitor or tourist may not be privy to. This has made them very popular with both animal and comedy lovers alike.

Several members of the Jackass cast and crew have contributed assistance to the show. The director of Jackass, Jeff Tremaine, returns as director and Executive Producer of Wildboyz. Cameraman Dimitry Elyashkevich also serves as the Director of Photography as well as Executive Producer for the show. Manny Puig, a wild animal expert who appeared on Jackass several times, occasionally joins the Wildboyz on their adventures. Fellow Jackass cast members Johnny Knoxville and Wee-Man also make occasional appearances on the show. Jeff Tremaine is an American film and television producer/director, and, along with Johnny Knoxville and Spike Jonze, one of the creators of MTVs Jackass. ... Dimitry Elyashkevich (ely-osh-kev-ich) (born February 23, 1975 in Minsk, Soviet Union; now Belarus) is the camera operator, cinematographer, producer and director of photography of MTVs Jackass. ... This article is about the animal wrangler. ... Johnny Knoxville (born Philip John Clapp on March 11, 1971 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American comic actor and daredevil. ... Jason Acuna a. ...

Adding to its general appeal is the frank homoerotic behavior of the guys, in general, towards each other, and their frequent frank assessments of the endowments of the animals they are tormenting. Homosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire exclusively for another of the same sex. ...

The End of Wildboyz

The show ended in 2006, after only 4 seasons. The reason for not making a fifth season came after the death of Steve Irwin, in which Pontius and Steve-O commented, saying "If this could happen to him, and he's a professional, we've got to look out for our own safety." Though only 32 episodes were produced, the show easily outran Jackass. For the rugby league footballer of the same name, see Steve Irwin (rugby league). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Though no proper series finale was created, the concept of Wildboyz was somewhat revisited during "The Fish Hook" sketch of Jackass Number Two, which filmed after Wildboyz had ended. The sketch, which featured Wildboyz stars Pontius, Steve-O and frequent collaborator Manny Puig, involved Steve-O attaching himself to a fishing rod while the fishhook was attached to his cheek. After this Pontius threw him out to sea with an ocean full of Hammerhead sharks. During the commentary for Jackass Number Two, Jackass/Wildboyz cameraman Dimitry Elyashkevich jokingly called the sketch "Wildboyz: The Movie!" Jackass Number Two (also known as Jackass Two or Number Two) is the sequel to the 2002 comedy film, Jackass: The Movie, itself based upon the MTV series. ... Chris Pontius (born Christopher Andrew Pontius on July 16, 1974 in Pasadena, California) is an American entertainer and daredevil. ... For other people with similar-sounding names, see Steve O.. Steve-O (born Stephen Gilchrist Glover on June 13, 1974 in Wimbledon, London, UK) is a daredevil performer and television personality. ... This article is about the animal wrangler. ... Species See text. ... Jackass Number Two (also known as Jackass Two or Number Two) is the sequel to the 2002 comedy film, Jackass: The Movie, itself based upon the MTV series. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Dimitry Elyashkevich (ely-osh-kev-ich) (born February 23, 1975 in Minsk, Soviet Union; now Belarus) is the camera operator, cinematographer, producer and director of photography of MTVs Jackass. ...

Cast and Crew

Starring

Chris Pontius
Steve-O
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Guest Stars

Manny Puig
Johnny Knoxville
Wee-Man
David Hasselhoff
Method Man
Three 6 Mafia
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Crew

Jeff Tremaine - Director
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DVD Releases

Season Releases

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External links

• Official Wildboyz show page on MTV2.com
• MTV's Wildboyz website
• Official Wildboyz on DVD site
• Official site for Chris Pontius, the Barbarian