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Recent Alexandre Desplat News
Clint Mansell Wins Two World Soundtrack Honors
The 34th edition of the Ghent Film Festival held October 9 -20 in Belgium and themed "The Impact of Music on Film," included the 7th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards, which honored BMI composer Clint Mansell with its Best Original Score and the Public Choice Award for The Fountain. Composer David Arnold won Best Original Song for “You Know My Name” from Casino…
From News, posted 10.28.07
Peter Gabriel Receives Top Honor at BMI London Awards
BMI saluted Europe’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers at its 2007 London Awards, held October 16 in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi, the awards honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television and also recognized Peter Gabriel (PRS) as a BMI Icon…
From News, posted 10.16.07
George S. Clinton Receives Top BMI Film/TV Honor
Classic Contribution Award Goes to Conductor/Composer Lucas Richman BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations…
From News, posted 5.16.07
Oscar Noms Take Note of BMI Film Composers
BMI film composers and songwriters topped the list of nominees in the music categories for the 79th Annual Academy Awards, it was announced Jan. 23 from Los Angeles. Winners will be revealed at the star-studded Oscar ceremony, set to air live on ABC 5PT/8ET from L.A.'s Kodak Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 25.
From News, posted 1.24.07
Composer Alexandre Desplat Scores First Golden Globe
Acclaimed BMI composer Alexandre Desplat (SACEM), the genius behind the music to such films as The Queen, Syriana and Girl With a Pearl Earring, has just added Golden Globe winner to his resume, taking home the trophy for Best Original Score for the music to The Painted Veil. The French-born composer took the stage during the 64th annual awards ceremony held Jan. 15 at the Beverly…
From News, posted 1.18.07
Alexandre Desplat Hails ‘The Queen’ at Special Screening, Q&A Session
BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross was on hand to support French composer Alexandre Desplat at a special screening of Miramax Films’ The Queen. The screening, presented by BMI and the Society of Composers & Lyricists, was followed by a Q&A with Desplat. SCL Executive Director Laura Dunn, Buena Vista Motion Picture Group VP Kaylin Frank, manager Robert Urband, journalist/moderator Jon Burlingame, and Kraft-Engel Management partner/agent Laura Engel also participated.…
From News, posted 12.04.06
Political Thriller ‘Syriana’ Gets Screening
BMI and the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) hosted a screening of the Warner Brothers' movie Syriana with composer Alexandre Desplat (Casanova, The Upside of Anger, Hostage), who just received a Best Original Score Golden Globe nomination for the film's music. The screening was followed by a Q&A session moderated by journalist Jon Burlingame, who led Desplat in a discussion of his original work.
From News, posted 12.20.05
Composer Alexandre Desplat Reveals Thrilling Score
BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross recently made a studio visit where acclaimed composer Alexandre Desplat (Girl With a Pearl Earring, The Upside of Anger, Casanova) was scoring his latest masterpiece, Syriana (Warner Bros.). Based on the novel See No Evil by Robert Baer, the film was written and directed by Traffic screenwriter Stephen Gaghan and stars George Clooney, Matt Damon and Amanda Peet.
From News, posted 11.02.05
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