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’
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.'
Dune 2 Composer Hans Zimmer Hits 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.
“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 ‘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 first Dune film. Academy rules state that in ...
‘Dune 2,’ ‘Wicked’ Among Sound Editors’ Golden Reel Award Winners
Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Perez,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Saturday Night” won one award apiece at the 72nd annual Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards, Sunday at the Wilshire Ebell ...
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‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Saturday Night,’ ‘Wicked’ Win Top Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards
The organization awarded its top three honors — feature dialogue/ADR editing, feature effects/Foley and feature music editing — to Saturday Night, Dune: Part Two and Wicked, respectively.