Stunts Get Oscars, Minecraft Mayhem, and Why HDR Might Be Ruining Movies

📽️ Industry

Finally! Stunts Get Their Own Oscar Category

It only took a literal century, but stunt performers are finally getting their own Oscar category. You know, the people who get set on fire, flung off buildings, and hit by speeding cars for our entertainment? Yeah—those legends.

The Academy just announced that “Achievement in Stunt Design” will officially be part of the Oscars… starting in 2028. (Because sure, what’s another three years after a hundred?) Either way, it’s a long-overdue nod to the folks who’ve made some of the best moments in action films possible.

So what changed, who pushed for it, and which names might make history? Read the full story.

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🎞️ Movies & TV

What's the Viral ‘Chicken Jockey’ Trend Getting ‘Minecraft’ Fans Kicked Out of Theaters?

What happens when you combine a super rare Minecraft character with a movie theater packed with kids? Apparently, chaos. A Minecraft Movie has sparked a ridiculous trend where theatergoers are hopping on each other’s backs, throwing popcorn, and—wait for it—bringing in actual chickens. Yes, you read that right.

While it sounds like a scene straight out of a Minecraft-inspired fever dream, this viral moment has movie theaters scrambling to handle the mess. Click below to learn more.

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📷 Tech

Is High Dynamic Range Ruining Movies?

Before digital cameras, it was crazy expensive to shoot a movie, but the colors, the angles, and the darkness made them look absolutely fantastic. But now, it seems as though modern movies lack that classic cinematic look and feel that made older movies look so good. Could the culprit be High Dynamic Range?

Explore how HDR has been changing modern cinema below.

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🎙️ Podcast

The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mimi Cave

In this episode of the No Film School podcast, Holland director Mimi Cave joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins and guest co-host Madison Lanesey for a candid conversation about her path from dance to directing, maintaining artistic vision in the studio system, and fostering a grounded and collaborative atmosphere on set.

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