SUBSCRIBE. IT'S FREE. oSCARS FINALLY GIVE STUNT PROFESSION ITS DUE, WILL ADD CATEGORY IN 2027 the recognition IS TO BE introduced at the academy awards' centennial ceremony |
The Oscars are finally recognizing stunts with a new category, a move long desired by those in the profession but never made until now.
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday that it is creating an annual competitive Academy Award for Achievement in Stunt Design, beginning with the 100th Academy Awards for films released in 2027.
“Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement.
John Wayne is among many stars who began their careers doing stunts. John Wick 2 and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch pointed out additional specific examples to Deadline. "Stunts are essential to every genre of film and rooted deep in our industry’s history," he said, citing "the groundbreaking work of early pioneers like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin."
Kramer and Yang continued, “We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion.” >>Eligibility & Voting Guidelines TBD
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