A Dream for a Composer: John Debney on “The Garfield Movie” and “Horizon: An American Saga” | Interviews

Where did you grow up and what was the first instrument you played?  I grew up in Glendale, California, so I’m a Valley boy, born and raised.  The first instrument I played, and still play, is the guitar. That’s my main instrument. I was six years old. My mom was a folk music fan, and she … Read more

New 2025 Oscar Rules Specify New Composer Eligibility, Inclusion Requirements, No More Drive-In Eligibility | Festivals & Awards

OTHER CHANGES Animated feature films submitted in the International Feature Film category are now eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category if eligibility requirements outlined for both categories are met. The new eligibility period for the International Feature Film category is November 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. In the Writing categories, a final shooting script will now be … Read more

Sexy Beast Composer Matthew Barber

ComingSoon recently sat down with composer Matthew Barber to discuss his score for the Paramount+ TV series Sexy Beast. The series, which stars Sarah Greene, James McArdle, and Stephen Moyer, debuted on January 25. ComingSoon: How did the concept for the Paramount+ series Sexy Beast come about, and what drew you to the project as … Read more

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Talks A Haunting in Venice

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir speaks with JoBlo about her work in A Haunting in Venice and creating the score for the Joker. One of my favorite aspects of Kenneth Branagh’s latest, A Haunting in Venice, is the terrific score. As impressive as Branagh’s acting and directing skills, the atmospheric score gives the story a beating heart. … Read more