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When Jeff Bridges’ stunt man got a little too committed to a role: “Jeff felt bad”
Under normal circumstances, a stunt man is supposed to be subordinate to the star in every way. But in one movie, Jeff Bridge ...
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After decades of pushing, stunts will get their own Oscar
(The three exceptions: Stunt performer Yakima Canutt received an honorary Academy Award in 1967 for developing safety devices for stuntmen, while stuntman-turned-director Hal Needham and Hong Kong ...
The stunt that almost turned a John Wayne movie into a murder scene
John Wayne has starred in many hair-raising productions over the years, but there was one that led to an almost fatal accident.
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The Oscars Introduce New Category to Recognize Stunt Design
In 1967, Yakima Canutt received one for implementing safety measures for stunt actors, and in 2012, Hal Needham earned a lifetime achievement award for his work in stunts. Though Jackie Chan has ...
Academy announces explosive new Oscar for 2028 show: best stunt design
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will make the best stunt design Oscar an official award starting with the 100th show in 2028.