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 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 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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"I've done the trifecta": Hans Zimmer on why he decided to stay away from scoring music for superhero films
The two-time Oscar-winning music composer Hans Zimmer shared his reason for maintaining distance from composing music for the ...
Hans Zimmer Doesn't Want To Join the MCU — Honestly, I Can't Blame Him
Hans Zimmer recently spoke about having no interest in scoring the MCU, and he's much better off without the Multiverse.
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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
Multiple pieces of music from the same film were sometimes ... And the man of the hour, Hans Zimmer, was in a class of his own. The 62-year-old, who had a boyish grin on his face throughout ...
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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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 from the ... Confused podcast, Zimmer reflected: “You ...