Denis Villeneuve, Oscars and Dune

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 Says He's Moved By the Audience's Reaction to 'Dune: Part Two' | THR Video
Director Denis Villeneuve, who is receiving the Visionary Award tonight at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, chats about how he's moved by the audience's reaction to 'Dune: Part Two.' Plus,
The One Problem Denis Villeneuve Must Overcome While Adapting Dune: Messiah
The upcoming adaptation of Dune: Messiah might be the most anticipated sci-fi project in the near future. However, director Denis Villeneuve faces significant hurdles he must overcome to bring his grand vision to life — perhaps more than any other Dune film or TV show.
Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Shares One Item He Bans On Set
Denis Villeneuve bans cellphones on set for full actor presence, similar to Christopher Nolan. Cellphone-free sets enhance focus, professionalism, and foster actor relationships.
“Dune” Director Denis Villeneuve 'Banned' Cell Phones from His Sets Since the Devices Are 'Like a Drug'
"Everybody has to focus and be entirely in the present," the filmmaker said of why he forbids smart devices during filming
Dune: Part Two – Denis Villeneuve Delves Into Those Final Shots
Director Denis Villeneuve details why he made the choices regarding the final shots with Chani in Dune: Part Two.
Denis Villeneuve slams Oscars for disqualifying Hans Zimmer's score for Dune: Part Two
Director Denis Villeneuve expressed displeasure over Academy Awards making Hans Zimmer's score for Dune: Part Two ineligible. The Oscars deemed the score unfit for the category as the sequel featured much of its score from the first film released in 2021.
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve reacts to Oscar snub
Part Two' from the Best Original Score category, director Denis Villeneuve has voiced his disappointment that composer Hans Zimmer won't be bagging another accolade for his work on the blockbuster.
I Want Dune: Part Two To Win So Many Trophies This Year, But Denis Villeneuve Doesn’t Seem Too Bent Out Of Shape Either Way
With the Golden Globes having taken place last night awards season is now in full siwngand while Dune: Part Two didn’t take ...
Timothée Chalamet Jokes About Competing With Jake Gyllenhaal for Denis Villeneuve Collaborations
The 'A Complete Unknown' star made two appearances on the main stage at the Palm Springs Film Awards, where he accepted a ...
Zendaya Says ‘I Had Such a Fear of Peeing or S—ting Myself’ in ‘Dune 2’ Suit That ‘I Didn’t Drink Enough and Had a Heatstroke’
Zendaya refused to drink water on the "Dune 2" set because she was afraid of peeing herself in her heavy costume. Then she ...
Dune 2’s Denis Villeneuve Explains How He Decided On The Film’s Heartbreaking Final Shot, And Now, I’m In My Feelings Again
When the Canadian director spoke to our sister site GamesRadar+, he shared some more insights into why he chose to make Chani ...
Crafting the Scene: How Denis Villeneuve Devised the Cruel, Sexy, Black-and-White World of House Harkonnen for ‘Dune: Part Two’
Director Villeneuve, production designer Patrice Vermette, cinematographer Greig Fraser and editor Joe Walker join THR for an ...
‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Lead MPSE Golden Reel Awards Feature Nominations
Alien: Romulus,' 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' follow close behind in the Motion Picture Sound Editors ...