If I were housing minister in the next Parliament, and if I could secure the PM’s backing to squarely face up to the overdue need for fundamental housing reform, I would have a busy schedule ahead.

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 ...

Till now, only two stunt performers have been awarded Oscar statuettes, both honorary awards: Yakima Canutt, in 1966, and Hal Needham, in 2012. In a statement, David said, “This has been a long ...

Among them: the late Yakuma Canutt (Spartacus, Zorro Rides Again) and the late Hal Needham (Cannonball Run, Smokey and the Bandit), who both received honorary Oscars in 1967 and 2013, respectively.

Tom Cruise running in Mission: Impossible 3 | Credits: Paramount Pictures To quote the Academy’s own bigwigs, CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang: Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has ...

The decision follows decades of lobbying from industry professionals, including David Leitch, director of John Wick and Deadpool ... awards—most notably Hal Needham in 2013 and Yakima Canutt ...

Only two stunt performers have been celebrated with honorary awards at the Oscars: Yakima Canutt, in 1966, and Hal Needham, in 2012. There are plenty more stunt teams with incredible talent ...

(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 ...

Yalima Canutt received one in 1967 as well as Hal Needham in 2013 ... long been vocal for stunt work to be recognized, including 'John Wick' and 'Deadpool 2' director David Leitch, who had ...

To date, only two stunt performers have been awarded Oscar statuettes, both honorary awards: Yakima Canutt, in 1966, and Hal Needham, in 2012. There are now more than 100 stunt professionals who ...