Special Announcement:
@radicalbodytransformations is joining the @toprosupershow!!! On June 3rd, 2022 RBT we will be introducing a transformation event held on the Toronto Pro SuperShow stage. This will be a celebration of people of all different ages, genders, and situations who endeavour to lose weight, get healthy, gain muscle or whatever their individual goals are. Diversity of goals are welcomed and we are here to share your story! The Toronto Pro SuperShow is the premiere international pro qualifying bodybuilding and pro bodybuilding and fitness event in Canada and we are excited to be a part of it!
This will round out our Amazon Prime TV show, our award winning documentaries, online contests, and our thriving RBT FB community. Special thanks to Ron Hache and Angie Hache of @canadianphysiquealliance , @zoomimagepros and @absolutetouchinc
Individuals interested in participating, coaches with clients to participate and potential sponsors should reach out to James Hergott at jameshergott@gmail.com
Read more about this event in the CPA Newsletter: https://viewer.joomag.com/around-the-opa/M0947861001429058865
RBT Transformation Show Rules*
Three weeks prior to the show (deadline of May 13th, 2022) participants must pay the entrance fee of $200 CAD as well as complete an online google form providing their information.** This form will require a brief description of what they have had to overcome as part of their transformation as well as various high resolution before pictures to be used both as part of the judging process as well as during the show, on screens when the participants walk out. Additionally information on weight loss/gain changes will be required as part of the submission form. There is no membership fee required such as a CPA or other membership.
The Transformation category is not just about weight loss: it could also be for individuals overcoming anorexia/bulimia, disease, cancer, mental health disorders, and other health disorders. This event is a true celebration of a personal journey to a more healthy lifestyle. It may also be about weight/muscle gain or simply body composition change. We celebrate the individual and provide a platform to display themselves and their transformation.
The date is the evening of June 3rd, 2022 as part of the Toronto Pro SuperShow approximately between 8pm and 11pm.
There will be at least two major categories.. 1) Fit/Athletic transformation division and 2) Lifestyle transformation division. On the submission form, participants will be asked about which category they are entering. Depending on turn out there may be further subdivision based on if participants have competed before. If participants have not competed before, they can enter as a “true novice”. True novices will then be judged against each other and not have to compete with veteran competitors. (This is to limit seasoned competitors from sand bagging and winning against true novices by simply bulking and cutting). Along these lines the concern is not someone competing around the same time as our event at other shows or categories. The concern is someone who is experienced in bulking and cutting in their past and using that competition experience to try and bulk and then cut to win. So someone competing three weeks before (as an example) is still considered a novice. The issue comes when they have cut and then bulked between competitions.
Fit Division
The fit division is based more for the person who has generally lived a healthy lifestyle most of their life and has either a) fallen off to a degree due to circumstance and/or b) has decided to then take a more serious approach to health and fitness. This is someone who now looks fit and maybe even has a goal of one day competing at a CPA division but this is a stepping stone for them. The story is relevant but maybe not to the same degree as the lifestyle division but is still a factor. This division is for the person in between a lifestyle transformation and someone ready to compete in a CPA style category.
Lifestyle Division
The lifestyle division will be for the individual who has significantly transformed both mentally and physically. This could be a great weight loss, and/or overcoming a serious illness, trauma or very unhealthy lifestyle choices. The story of how the individual overcame these hardships is important. This division is also for individuals who have had a great body change but could still be in the process of completing their journey.
The divisions will also be subdivided by male and female and possibly age, depending on turn out. We want to reward the maximum number of people possible.
Additional Rules
All participants must be at least 16 years of age and older, male or female. Contestants will be judged on their personal story and weight loss transformation. Weight loss can be anywhere from 10 pounds to over 100 plus pounds. Also judged is overall body composition change. Contestants will present themselves on stage at the live show. Contestants must submit 300 words or less write up about their personal story.
There are two rounds. There is a beachwear round and an evening round. The evening round will be near the end.
Beachwear Round: For females: 2 piece or one piece personal choice – any suit that compliments the contestant and is classy. Shoes worn must also complement the contestant's outfit. 3-5 inch heels preferred. For males: boy short / classic physique style trunks or board shorts with bare feet, sandals, or sport shoes that also fit the attire.
Participants before photos are shown on the big screens and we tell a bit about their story and have them come out on stage.
Participants will be asked to the x on the stage and to do 2-3 poses of their choosing to show off their physique. This can include bikini style poses, figure style poses, bodybuilding style poses, physique style poses or even just fun poses to show not only the body but the participant’s personality.
Evening Round: Stage walk. Attire for this round is any classy outfit of your choice, it can be a nice outfit, suit, dress shirt, dress. For the men it could be dress pants with a tight shirt for example. Semi formal evening wear is what is recommended.
A five to nine judge panel will review photos and stories prior to the day of the show to become familiar with each competitor. On show day, competitors will have their essays read aloud by emcee (or a summary version) along with their initial pictures displayed. Competitors will be scored and placed (1st, 2nd, 3rd...) according to their photos and essays. Entries are judged based on physical transformation over the time span, including body fat loss, muscle gained, challenges overcome and on the articulation of that transformation through the essay. The top 3 (of each division) will come out and accept their award on competition day, while wearing their evening round attire.
It is suggested that participants get tanning and make-up done. We recommend Absolute Touch who will be on site for the show and doing touch ups backstage for the show. They are the official beauty team for the event https://www.absolute-touch.ca/services
For photo packages, this will include candid red carpet photos as well as stage photos. Red carpet pics are exclusive for the RBT event and will take place after the event while evening wear attire is on and after awards are given out. Photo and video packages can be acquired here: https://zoomimagepros.square.site/product/radcial-body-transformation/39?cs=true&cst=custom
Prizes:
1) One of the prizes we will be presenting is up to $40K US in plastic surgery by world renowned surgeon Dr. Ross Blagg @dr.rossblagg & Plastic Surgery Road Trip @plasticsurgeryroadtrip !!!! Dr. Blagg will be there in person to present the award..
2) Evolve Telemedicine @evolve_telemed the industry leader in effective treatments for men and women for weight control, bio-identical hormone optimization, mood and energy regulation, sexual wellness and hair restoration is co-promoting the RBT transformation event held on June 3rd, 2022 RBT on the Toronto Pro SuperShow stage @toprosupershow. As part of this partnership, Evolve will be providing a special prize to a lucky winner of bio-identical hormone optimization for an entire year, with a value of up to $7,500.00!!
-Other prizes include medals for the top 3 in each category, participation medals and donated prizes from local businesses as well as more to be announced!
Judging
The promoters will choose 7-9 judges from all over North America and from diverse backgrounds in order to make this a fair process. Each judge is unique and has their own opinion / preference on who will become the winner of the various Transformation categories.
*Subject to change as we get closer to show
**Deposits are non refundable
Learn More
For Toronto Pro Show website go to: http://torontoproshow.com
For questions about show or to register email jameshergott@gmail.com
For tanning, hair, make up go to: https://www.absolute-touch.ca/services
For photo and video packages go to:
https://zoomimagepros.square.site/product/radcial-body-transformation/39?cs=true&cst=custom
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Career Highlights
-Co-Founder of Radical Body Transformations - a multi-season Amazon Prime show and fitness movement
-Wrote and produced multiple award winning films and television series
-Wrote and produced The Striking Truth, a full length documentary about UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, distributed in Walmart and other major retailers
-Wote, directed and produced the tv show MMA Worldwide, distributed nationally on what is now AXS TV
-Produced the MMA movie A Fight For The Troops, set in Iraq, awarded by the US Army with the Greywolf Medal
-His first feature film All That I Need, was released in theatres throughout the US
-Nationally recognized thought leader with global media coverage from Fox News to Costco Magazine
-Interviewed some of the world’s most elusive and influential figures including Dr Jordan B Peterson ("The most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now." - New York Times)
-Was President of publicly traded Beverly Hills Entertainment company Imperia Entertainment
-Was the business director and creative consultant for the original Generation Iron, an award winning fitness film. Mr. Hergott introduced the movie to the public and hosted both the NY and LA premiere. He headed up a number of initiatives for the film including various film festivals as well as sponsorship deals with a number of major supplement and athletic companies as well as promotional initiatives with media and distribution companies such as Breakfast Television, Muscular Development, Regal Entertainment, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Walmart, AppleTV, Vice Media and Cineplex Odeon.
-Negotiated sponsorship deals with several multi million dollar fitness companies and media outlets including Bodybuilding.com, Muscular Development, TapouT clothing, Affliction Apparel, the IFBB, the NPC, Muscle Tech, Silverstar Castiing, Muscle Pharm, Muscle Insider, Strellman's Jewlers, Fit Crunch Bars, Flex Magazine, Muscle and Fitness, Harbinger fitness, Advanced Genetics, Swole Watches, B-Up Bars, GNC, Icon Nutrition, Cylone Cup, Species Nutrition, Generation Iron, Shredz, Headrush Brand, Fight! Magazine, Popeyes Supplements, RX Muscle, Magnum Supplements, Tainted Industries, AMI, Inside Muscle, TapouT Magazine, MMA Worldwide, NPCNewsonline.com, the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, Ecko Unltd, Arnold Expo, Dethrone Royalty Brand, MMA Awards, MMA EXPO, Mr. Olympia.
-Secured deal on Dragon Den’s, the Canadian equivalent of Shark Tank
-Produced SWOLE distributed by VICE media, featuring Youtube sensation Coach Greg Doucette
-Was a successful national level competitive bodybuilder
Radical Body Transformations
-From 2015 to 2022 he created, produced and directed the fitness reality transformation show, "Radical Body Transformations", which is now in its 3rd season and released via Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
PRODUCER, WRITER, DIRECTOR, BODYBUILDER, BUSINESSMAN
-Interviewed Professor Dr. Jordan B. Peterson ("The most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now." - New York Times) in one of the highest praised interviews on YouTube: "Great conversation James! you have raised so many important questions. I enjoyed listening to you as much as to Dr. Peterson. It is incredibly inspiring to see there are some amazing thinkers out there not only at universities. I believe you are doing a very important job by spreading the word of Dr. Peterson. Thank you! (and I do agree with everything you said:)" and "This is by far the best interview or discussion I've seen. This is the way you interview a smart clinical psychologist. He's a listener and a conversationalist. James has obviously integrated the Doctor's material. His questions and comments show it.".
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New York, New York -Oct 11th, 2019 - Check out the article in Real Estate news publication "The Real Deal" @therealdeal about the new partnership between "Radical Body Transformations" RBT and New York Real Estate Mogul Anthony Lolli and his business partner Carlos Angelucci:
Also, the 2 min trailer is entitled "Radical Body Transformations" 2020 Amazon Prime Show - No Excuses Promo is out and you can see it on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/mCz8QNBHKlQ It's also up on the official website: http://radicalbodytransformations.com
"Radical Body Transformations" (RBT) is an inspiring documentary series featuring filmmaker James Hergott @jameshergott capturing people from all walks of life yearning to transform their bodies. Participants embark on motivational journeys, facing both physical and emotional challenges, yet still achieve life changing results! A spectrum of dramatic transformations are presented including massive gains of 50 pds of muscle as well as fat losses of 150 pds! Many have achieved IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Pro Fitness star status. The series includes various special guests including the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The show is featured on Amazon Prime in 5 international markets including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand! (30 episodes have been released so far in those countries). US Amazon Prime link: http://tiny.cc/0cnvaz
RBT has recently partnered with New York Real Estate Mogul Anthony Lolli @anthonylolli and his business partner Carlos Angelucci @angelucci_los who join as Executive Producers. Mr. Lolli has undergone his own Radical Body Transformation, going from 305 pounds to 185 muscular pounds in just 9 months while Carlos has lost 65 pounds!
ABOUT JAMES HERGOTT
James Hergott’s lifelong passion for storytelling, combined with his vast experience as a filmmaker, writer, director, producer, creative consultant and bodybuilder, culminated into the Radical Body Transformations documentary series and fitness/weight-loss movement. Seasons 1 and 2 have been released via Google Play, Apple TV and Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand and is now filming its third season as the RBT fitness movement gains new worldwide participants and momentum each day.
His first feature film, All That I Need, debuted at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2005 and secured a limited theatrical release with Regal Entertainment Group. The film gained critical acclaim, and symbolized the moment in which Hergott was recognized as a ‘filmmaker to watch’. The San Antonio Express News commended Hergott for ‘showcasing gumption and creative sleight of hand, sure to take him further as a director and writer’.
Off the back of his Cannes success, from 2005 to 2007 Hergott served as president of publicly traded Beverly Hills entertainment production and distribution company, Imperia Entertainment. Under James’ management, Imperia produced a number of multi-million dollar films and television entities including Say It In Russian, a film starring Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway with a budget of $5 million.
In 2008, Hergott wrote, directed and produced the MMA reality show MMA Worldwide which was distributed nationally on Mark Cuban’s HDNET (now AXS TV). Gaining an insight into the world of MMA inspired James to learn more, and to share social awareness of the sport. This brought him to Iraq, in which he produced a documentary about the first ever MMA Fights in Iraq, titled A Fight For The Troops. This documentary film was extremely successful, and James was awarded a Greywolf Medal by the US Army for his contribution to sharing valuable and engaging content that had largely been dismissed by mainstream media.
In 2010 he headed back to Canada where he wrote and executive produced a documentary feature film focused on UFC Champion, George St.Pierre, entitled, The Striking Truth, which was distributed globally.
Due to his success in film, James sought to combine his work with his passion for fitness. After winning national awards in bodybuilding for the Canadian Physique Alliance (CPA) and competing in the IFBB World Qualifiers, in 2013 James was given the opportunity to work as Business Director and Creative Consultant for the multi-award winning documentary Generation Iron. The film had become the number one sports/fitness film in the world to that point.
In 2015, James independently founded Radical Body Transformations, an inspiring documentary series. It features people from all walks of life who are on a weight loss and fitness journey to better their lives both mentally and physically and was distributed by Amazon Prime in more than 3 continents. In 2016 he produced SWOLE distributed by VICE media. Around this time he also went on Dragon's Den and secured a deal with a top investor.
In 2019, Hergott joined forces with New York real estate moguls Anthony Lolli and Carlos Angelucci, after Lolli had tremendous success with his own ultimate radical body transformation. Working as partners, the three expanded the current docudrama series into a full length feature Documentary, From Fat Lolli to 6 Pack Lolli, in addition to creating an inspiring global online fitness community and brand. From Fat Lolli to 6 Pack Lolli quickly became the top fitness film on Amazon Prime and won film festival acclaim including the LA Documentary Film Fest for most Inspirational Documentary and 2021 Best Documentary in the Katra Film Series.
Hergott has interviewed some of the world’s most elusive and influential figures including Dr Jordan B Peterson and has appeared in global media coverage from Fox News to Costco Magazine. He is currently casting for seasons 3 and 4 of Radical Body Transformations as the brand continues to expand and reach new heights.