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’
“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 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 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 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 ... Gladiator, Zimmer ostensibly became the soundtrack for ...
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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 ...