Hans Zimmer Music Disqualified for Dune Two Oscars

The Academy has ruled Hans Zimmer's score for Dune: Part Two ineligible for Oscar nominations because it surpasses the limit on pre-existing music.The Academy requires that sequels contain no more than 20% music from previous films. Despite this, the film has received critical acclaim, and Zimmer's score remains a strong contender for other awards like the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTA, and Grammys.

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