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A Standing Ovation for Oscars Adding Stunts and Casting Awards, A Win for Unsung Movie Heroes
The Oscars did a great thing by adding two new categories for stunts and casting. Could the shorts categories be removed for future telecasts?
Two new categories in just over two years mark the most significant expansion of Oscar recognition since best animated feature was introduced in 2001 and the best picture lineup was expanded to 10 nominees in 2009 following the controversial “Dark Knight” snub. The addition of stunt design brings the total number of competitive categories to 25 — a thrilling signal that the Academy is embracing long-overdue change, driven not by trend, but by truth: These artists, who exist in every facet of our favorite movies, are essential to the storytelling process. Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.
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