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,
“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 ...
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.
Hans Zimmer says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune: Part Two score is ‘such a stupid point’
Academy rules state a film’s score ‘must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise’
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 On Academy Disqualification For ‘Dune: Part Two’ Score: “A Stupid Rule”
Hans Zimmer opened up about the Academy disqualification of his Dune: Part Two score for Oscars consideration, calling the ruling 'stupid.'
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Hans Zimmer explains why he turned down Marvel
“This is Hans Zimmer, folks ... is being used as the basis of a TV series for the first time. Zimmer won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Lion King in 1994, winning again ...
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‘Hans Zimmer Live on Tour’ Hong Kong concert review: the maestro behind the music of ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Inception’ slays on stage
Legendary film score composer Hans Zimmer brought his live ... experience the epic moments of some of the greatest films of all time. The Lion King soundtrack review: Beyonce and Donald Glover ...
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Hans Zimmer reveals why he turned down scoring a Marvel film: 'I'm looking for other things'
Legendary composer Hans Zimmer is explaining why he decided to press skip on scoring any Marvel film soundtracks. During a recent visit to the Happy Sad Confused podcast, host Josh Horowitz ...