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 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,
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.'
“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 says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune: Part Two score is ‘such a stupid point’
The composer won the Oscar for best score in 2022 for the first Dune film but was left out of the running for the second. Academy rules for music eligibility ... in gallery Hans Zimmer, left ...
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I saw Hans Zimmer in concert. Here’s why movie fans need to see him live
This Middle Eastern-inspired composition from “Dune ... sheet music.” Zimmer really understands the value of live versus studio. Then, it hit me. The music is more the star than Hans is.