The Force Awakens Will The Force Awakens be Williams' 50th best score nomination?

[Romão 2,274]

No Jupiter Ascending? Perhaps Gia doesn't want to spread his chances too much

[crumbs 14,306]

He's doomed with that many other nominees.

[Lewya 360]

Was kotcs eligible?

Not sure but I guess it was. This movie seem to be better received than KOTCS was though and it will get a couple of other nominations. Visual effects feels like a lock for instance and sound is probably almost a lock too.

[King Mark 3,631]

I think TFA will get a nom due to the huge hype of the film

[Jay 37,346]

Go Horner!

[Taikomochi 1,136]

I would rather Horner got a nod for Wolf Totem than The 33 because it is much better, but my hopes are low.

[King Mark 3,631]

nobody saw those films...

[Muad'Dib 1,802]

Morricone as well, very nice!

[Jay 37,346]

Interesting that Disney pushed Ant-Man over Avengers 2

Can't believe Mission Impossible didn't make the cut

[King Mark 3,631]

Morricone could win

[Lewya 360]

Don't worry, he will.

[Romão 2,274]

Morricone would win this regardless of the quality of his score. Fortunately, what I've heard sounds pretty great, so good for him.

I Hope TFA and Bridge of Spies get nominated too

[Taikomochi 1,136]

My guesses so far are:

TFA

Bridge of Spies

The Hateful Eight

The Martian

Steve Jobs

The last two could be switched out for something else.

[King Mark 3,631]

I don't think Bridge of spies will get a nom

[Romão 2,274]

It should, it's one my favorite scores of 2015

[King Mark 3,631]

I didn't notice it at all watching the film

[Taikomochi 1,136]

Neither did I, but it has a lot of hype for the award, and it's a safe choice. I've seen several sites predict it to win, which I don't expect.

[mrbellamy 6,278]

I would say these are probably the only ones with much of a chance:

“Bridge of Spies,” Thomas Newman, composer
“Brooklyn,” Michael Brook, composer
“Carol,” Carter Burwell, composer
“The Danish Girl,” Alexandre Desplat, composer
“The Good Dinosaur,” Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna, composers
“The Hateful Eight,” Ennio Morricone, composer
“Inside Out,” Michael Giacchino, composer
“Mad Max: Fury Road,” Tom Holkenborg, composer
“The Martian,” Harry Gregson-Williams, composer
“Sicario,” Jóhann Jóhannsson, composer
“Spotlight,” Howard Shore, composer

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens," John Williams, composer
“Steve Jobs,” Daniel Pemberton, composer
“The 33,” James Horner, composer

[Taikomochi 1,136]

Oh, I forgot about Carol. That is a lock for a nod.

[Jay 37,346]

I don't get why Kraemer didn't make the short list

[Lewya 360]

Interesting btw, The Revenant that got a Golden Globe nomination didn't make it.

[SteveMc 2,674]

Williams will be nominated, but the late James Horner will win, probably for The 33.

[Romão 2,274]

That's probably because it was the work of more than two composers. Doesn't the academy have a ruling against that?

[Taikomochi 1,136]

I highly doubt Horner will win, but it wouldn't bother me if he did.

[Romão 2,274]

I didn't notice it at all watching the film

I didn't notice it much, but I was surprised how much had almost subliminarily made an impression when I first listened to the score

[Lewya 360]

That's probably because it was the work of more than two composers. Doesn't the academy have a ruling against that?

One of them only did additional music and The Last Emperor won the Oscar (3 composers won the Oscar).

But I could be wrong, maybe that ruled it out if the rules have changed, I am curious to know why it didn't make it.

[Romão 2,274]

That was before the rules were changed

[mrbellamy 6,278]

Yeah, that's a recent thing. I mean, 12 people were nominated for The Color Purple for God's sake.

[Balahkay 627]

I think Williams will definitely be nominated. There's too much hype for him not to be. A win, however? It's hard to say. A win would be bittersweet since arguably the best Star Wars score (ESB) didn't win.

[indy4 155]

I think it's very unlikely that he wins. I think he'll prob be nominated but even that's not as common a guarantee as it usually is. Question: were the prequel scores eligible for nominations?

[TheUlyssesian 2,477]

Yes they were.

The thing was Williams had drama scores in each of the years and the Academy obviously prefers to nominated serious Oscar movies in every category.

He got nominated all those 3 years (twice in 2005 infact) but for different serious drama scores for prestige pictures with oscar pedigree.

[Jay 37,346]

I'm really starting to wonder if ole Johnny Boy has a chance to get a nom here, now!

[BloodBoal 7,538]

He will!

[Jay 37,346]

You voted no!

[BloodBoal 7,538]

That was before I listened to the score!

[Jay 37,346]

Bring back your avatar!

[Josh500 1,615]

At this point, I really don't give a crap about the Oscars anymore. And I am not just saying that, I really mean it.

 

If he gets nominated, good for him! If he doesn't, who cares?

[Balahkay 627]

After listening to the FYC, do you think Williams will be nominated?  Without a doubt, I think he will be nominated with a slight chance of winning.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

I'm sure a nomination is locked in, but I feel like one of the character dramas (Carol and The Danish Girl) will win it. 

[BloodBoal 7,538]

Oh, yeah, it most likely won't win.

[KK 3,307]

It'll definitely get nominated. And it certainly won't win.

[Jay 37,346]

Has absolutely no chance of winning.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Is Morricone's score for The Hatefull Eight eligible? I would say it stands a better chance.

[Jay 37,346]

Yes, it is:

 

http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25361-ennio-morricone-the-hateful-eight/&do=findComment&comment=1202442

[Taikomochi 1,136]

I think it's going way too far to say it has no chance.  It probably has a stronger chance than anything since Memoirs of a Geisha.  I still don't expect it to win, but I'd also not be shocked if it did.

[mrbellamy 6,278]

I think there is slightly more of a possibility than before that the film could get a Best Picture nomination. It made the AFI top 10 and the Critics Choice voted to throw it in their already set Picture category. I wouldn't be surprised either way, but the reviews, box office, and general excitement could slip it in there. Also if it's really on its way to beating Avatar in the US, it would apparently be the first #1 not to get nominated. 

 

But at that point the score's chances would go up. Even still TFA could win a lot of tech categories so I wouldn't say "no chance" either.

[JoeinAR 1,949]

If the Oscars want to be irrelevant they should ignore The Force Awakens. 

 

The film is very worthy. If shit like Birdman can win best picture then a really great film like the Force Awakens should have a shot. 

It's been a long time since the biggest film of the year is recognized by the academy. It's well past the time that films no one sees or wants to see bow to a film that seemingly everyone wants to see. And John's music is a big reason. In my two experiences so far and everyone I know experience everyone cheers when the Star Wars theme plays. 

[McAwesome 1]

Who cares about Oscars anymore, seriously. Another year, another disappointment. An Oscar for a Star Wars score? In this day and age? Let's just hope Gustavo Santaolalla won't be nominated, or else he'll be getting his 3rd one.

[nightscape94 965]

8 hours ago, Taikomochi said:

I think it's going way too far to say it has no chance.  It probably has a stronger chance than anything since Memoirs of a Geisha.

 

The one and only thing that prevented Geisha from netting Williams' 6th Oscar was the lousy movie itself.  If it had been well-liked/reviewed and nominated in the more "serious" categories like Picture/Director etc, then I think he would have been a shoo-in.

 

1 hour ago, Joey said:

If the Oscars want to be irrelevant they should ignore The Force Awakens. 

 

The film is very worthy.

 

That's really the only thing keeping the possibility alive.  That The Force Awakens is a success critically is helping matters along.

[mrbellamy 6,278]

15th BAFTA nomination for Johnny