Dune, Oscars and Hans Zimmer

Denis Villeneuve finally opens up about the Oscars disqualification of Han Zimmer’s Dune 2 score
Part Two score got tossed out of the Oscars race, the outrage was as loud as one of his signature drumlines. And now, Denis Villeneuve is stepping in to crank up the volume.
Denis Villeneuve Slams Oscars For Disqualifying Hans Zimmer's Dune 2 Score; 'Absolutely Against The Decision'
Not along ago it was revealed that Hans Zimmer's score for Dune Part 2 has been disqualified for upcoming Oscars 2025. Now the film's director Denis Villeneuve has expressed his displeasure over Academy Awards decision to deem the film's score ineligible.
‘Dune’s director Denis Villeneuve criticizes Academy’s decision to disqualify Hans Zimmer for best score at Oscars 2025
Hans Zimmer, a two-time Academy Award-winning composer, has been disqualified from the Best Original Score category for Dune 2 at the upcoming Oscars 2025.
Denis Villeneuve Calls Out Oscars For Disqualifying "Genius" Hans Zimmer's ‘Dune: Part Two' Score
Denis Villeneuve has taken issue with the Academy Awards‘ decision to make Hans Zimmer‘s Dune: Part Two score ineligible. The 3x Oscar nominee commented on the sequel’s disqualification from the Best Original Score category after the Academy determined it featured too much music from Villeneuve’s original 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s novel.
Denis Villeneuve throws shade at Oscars over Dune Part Two snub
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve has criticized the Academy Awards for excluding Hans Zimmer’s score from the Oscars.
Denis Villeneuve Beefs With The Academy Over Disqualification Of Dune Part Two Score For Oscars
Denis Villeneuve recently opened up about what he feels about Hans Zimmer being left out of this year’s Oscar nomination following his Dune: Part Two score.
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Critics Are Trying Their Hardest to Get ‘The Substance’ to the Oscars
and Hans Zimmer is the only Best Score nominee ineligible at the Oscars for his “Dune: Part Two” score, so the Critics Choice Awards basically gave their best prediction of what the five ...
Chappell Roan Will Perform At Elton John’s Oscars Party
Headlining one of the most coveted invites on Hollywood's biggest night, Chappell Roan has been announced to perform at Elton ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Hans Zimmer’s work was not eligible because it ... to five when final nominations are announced on Jan. 17. The 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be held on Sunday, March 2 ...
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‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Challengers,’ ‘Wicked’ & More Shortlisted for Best Original Score at 2025 Oscars
Hans Zimmer made the shortlist but not for Dune ... The Nine Inch Nails members have won two Oscars in this category, for The Social Network and Soul, the latter a collaboration with Jon Batiste ...
‘Emilia Pérez,’ Pharrell Williams and Diane Warren Make Original Song Oscars Shortlist
Shortlists for the 97th Academy Awards are out, with 15 contenders for Best Original Song and 20 semifinalists for Best Original Score ...