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 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.'
Hans Zimmer disapproves of ‘Dune: Part Two’ Academy disqualification
Hans Zimmer calls it “stupid”.The director isn’t losing sleep over the Academy’s decision to disqualify his Dune: Part Two score from Oscars consideration—but
“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 rejects Marvel’s offer to compose music, netizens joke: "He’s not going to let Marvel ruin his legacy"
Acclaimed film composer Hans Zimmer, whose jaw-dropping themes have accompanied The Dark Knight, Inception, Dune, and ...
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Hans Zimmer concert film brings epic movie scores to Chicago theaters
Hans Zimmer sat down for an exclusive Chicago interview with FOX 32's Jake Hamilton ahead of the film’s release.
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Hans Zimmer Reveals Why He Has Not Composed A Score For MCU, “Very Arrogant of Me to Say That…”
Hans Zimmer is one of the ... some of the most iconic film scores in cinematic history. From Gladiator to The Lion King and Inception to Interstellar, his music has defined genres and shaped ...
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Hans Zimmer Doesn't Want To Join the MCU — Honestly, I Can't Blame Him
Except for John Williams, it's hard for a film composer to reach household name status, but it's safe to proclaim that Hans Zimmer ... to conduct their music, with Zimmer saying that the ...
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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 show to Hong ... Zimmer and his team not only delivered studio-quality music, but also one of the most mesmerising and ...
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Hans Zimmer says ‘Dune: Part Two’ Oscars disqualification was “stupid”
The composer’s work on last year’s sequel was ruled ineligible for this year’s Academy Awards due to its use of elements of music ... chat, Zimmer gave an update on the third Dune film ...