Hans Zimmer says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune

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 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’
“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.
"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 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 blames “stupid rule” for Oscars snub with ‘Dune: Part Two’ score
Dune: Part Two' composer Hans Zimmer has blamed a "stupid rule" for his Oscars snub in the 'Best Original Score' category which was won by Daniel Blumberg.
Hans Zimmer Doesn't Want To Join the MCU — Honestly, I Can't Blame Him
Between scoring road dramas, crime thrillers, war epics, sci-fi odysseys, and shoot-em-up action spectacles, there are few ...
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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.
Hans Zimmer Says He’s Turned Down Offers to Score Marvel Movies: ‘What Do You Want Me To Do? The Minor Characters?’
Hans Zimmer isn’t rushing to score another superhero movie any time soon. The 12-time Academy Award nominated composer ...
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Zack Snyder’s ‘Man of Steel’ Gig Left Hans Zimmer ‘Freaking Out’ for 3 Months, Even After Working on Gladiator and the Dark Knight
After working with acclaimed directors for years, Hans Zimmer's Man of Steel collaboration with Zack Snyder left him freaking ...
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Hans Zimmer says ‘Dune: Part Two’ Oscars disqualification was “stupid”
Opening up about the controversy on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Zimmer reflected: “You know something? It’s not really a sore point. It’s just such a stupid point — how can it be a ...
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Hans Zimmer to compose signature brand score: ‘The Sound of Vox Cinemas’
The Hans Zimmer brand score will be featured in an upcoming brand campaign, in-cinema experiences and across customer service ...