Hans Zimmer says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune

"It’s just such a stupid point”: Why Hans Zimmer’s Dune 2 soundtrack didn’t get an Oscar nomination
If you were hovering like a ‘thopter, waiting for the inevitable arrival of a Hans Zimmer epic in the nominations for Best Original Score at this year’s Oscars, you’d have been disappointed. Zimmer’s notable contribution,
Hans Zimmer Addresses ‘Dune: Part Two’ Oscars Disqualification: ‘It’s Just a Stupid Rule’
Zimmer took home an Academy Award for 2021's Dune, but was unable to repeat his success for 2024's Dune: Part Two.
Hans Zimmer slams Academy's 'stupid rule' for disqualifying 'Dune: Part Two' score
Renowned film composer Hans Zimmer has spoken out against the Academy's decision to disqualify his score for 'Dune: Part Two' from Oscars consideration.According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Zimmer called the ruling "stupid" and explained his reasoning.
Hans Zimmer Calls Out Academy's 'Stupid' Decision on 'Dune: Part Two' Score
Hans Zimmer has criticized the Academy's decision to disqualify his score for 'Dune: Part Two' from Oscars consideration, calling the rule 'stupid'. Zimmer argues the decision was based on his use of thematic elements from the first 'Dune' film,
“It’s Not Really A Sore Point, It’s Just Such A Stupid Point”: Hans Zimmer Addresses Dune 2 Score’s Oscars Disqualification, & He Illustrates How The Academy’s Ruling Got Villeneuve’s Movies All Wrong
Part Two score being deemed ineligible for the 2025 Oscars. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie garnered mass attention for its enchanting music, but the score was ultimately ineligible for an Academy Award because of a rule that states sequels cannot use more than 20% of existing themes and compositions.
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Hans Zimmer says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune: Part Two score is ‘such a stupid point’
The composer won the Oscar for best score in 2022 for the first Dune film but was left out of the running for the second. Academy rules for music eligibility ... in gallery Hans Zimmer, left ...
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Hans Zimmer disapproves of ‘Dune: Part Two’ Academy disqualification
Hans Zimmer ... for Dune: Part Two incorporated too much material from the first film. Academy guidelines state that an original score must comprise at least 35% of a film’s total music ...
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Hans Zimmer On Academy Disqualification For ‘Dune: Part Two’ Score: “A Stupid Rule”
Hans Zimmer ... 2021’s Dune violated the organization’s eligibility requirements, which maintain that a score for an eligible film must comprise a minimum of 35% of the total music in the ...