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.
Dune 2 Composer Hans Zimmer His Back At The Academy For Oscars Disqualification Over '20 Percent Rule'
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 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 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 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,
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Hans Zimmer says ‘Dune: Part Two’ Oscars disqualification was “stupid”
Elsewhere in the new chat, Zimmer gave an update on the third Dune film, confirming that he talks to Villeneuve “every day” and that “it’s happening sooner rather than later”.
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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 that doesn’t mean he ...