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‘Dune: Part Two’ Score Submitted for Oscars Despite Not Meeting Eligibility Requirements; ‘I Don’t Think This Is Over Yet,’ Says Denis Villeneuve (EXCLUSIVE)


Warner Bros submits "Dune 2" for Original Score Oscars after not initially meeting requirements.

As first reported by Variety in October, Zimmer’s music for Denis Villeneuve ‘s sci-fi epic faced a speed bump when an independent review questioned whether the score met the Academy’s eligibility standards. Despite these concerns, Variety has now learned exclusively that Warner Bros. has officially submitted Zimmer’s composition for Academy consideration, hopeful that his innovative contributions to the film will meet the requirements and earn a nomination. The film features an all-star cast, including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken, adding to the cinematic spectacle Villeneuve has crafted.

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