Stunts and Stuntmen

Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category

Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.

By Nicole Sperling

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Investigation of Georgia Movie Set Crash Finds No Violations

Eight people were injured, three of them seriously, in a crash on the set of “The Pickup” in April. A federal investigation found no health or safety violations.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

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Toni Vaz, Stuntwoman and Founder of N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards, Dies at 101

She created a program to honor Black artistic success in the 1960s. But she spent decades trying to get its organizers to recognize her role.

By Clay Risen

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Bob Yerkes, Bruised but Durable Hollywood Stuntman, Dies at 92

A body double to the stars, he performed sometimes bone-breaking feats in movies like “Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future.” And he was still at it in his 80s.

By Michael S. Rosenwald