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Recent Thomas Newman Updates

Composer David Newman to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Prolific composer David Newman will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI’s annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 20 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs. BMI’s President & CEO Del…

From News, posted 4.20.09

A.R. Rahman Sweeps Oscars

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Composer A. R. Rahman swept the fields honoring musical contributions to the year’s best in film at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, staged Sunday, February 22 in Los Angeles. Rahman’s composition for Slumdog Millionaire earned the statuette for Original Score, while the film’s “Jai Ho,” featuring music by Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar, claimed Original Song honors. Slumdog Millionaire’s creative hive enjoyed an unparalleled…

From News, posted 2.23.09

Alison Krauss and Lil Wayne Win Big at 2009 Grammys

Ethereal BMI songwriter Alison Krauss enjoyed frequent trips to the Grammy stage during the Recording Academy’s 51st annual ceremony Sunday, February 8 in Los Angeles. In all, Krauss accepted five trophies for Raising Sand, her collaboration with rock legend Robert Plant. The pair, along with super producer and fellow BMI songwriter T-Bone Burnett, walked away with many of the night’s top honors, including album…

From News, posted 2.09.09

Academy Award Nominations Dominated by BMI Composers

BMI composers overwhelmingly dominate the list of nominees for the 81st annual Academy Awards. Sweeping the Original Song category and garnering four out of five nods in the Original Score field, BMI composers helped create the foundations for many of the most critically acclaimed films of the year. Alexandre Desplat's contribution to leading Oscar contender The Curious Case of Benjamin Button garnered a nod for Original Score,…

From News, posted 1.25.09

SCL and BMI Celebrate Awards Season with Film Screenings

To toast hard work and engage the industry during the current awards season, the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) and BMI recently hosted numerous screenings of critically acclaimed films. The events featured Q&A sessions with each project’s composer, along with the director and industry executives. The screenings are open to SCL members, many of whom are also voting members of the Academy’s music branches, as well as Emmy and…

From News, posted 1.24.09

2008 Golden Globe Nominees Include Slew of BMI Composers

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced nominees for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Thursday, December 11, and BMI composers number prominently among the prestigious nominees. In the Best Original Score field, multiple BMI Award-winning composer Alexandre Desplat garnered a nod for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Versatile Indian composer A.R. Rahman was also tapped in the prestigious Best Original Score category for…

From News, posted 12.11.08

Lil Wayne Leads Grammy Field with Eight Nominations

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Nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced by The Recording Academy on December 3, with superstar BMI songwriter/artist Lil Wayne topping the field with eight mentions. Other top BMI nominees included Kanye West, who earned six nods, while Alison Krauss and Radiohead received five each. The Eagles, Lupe Fiasco, and…

From News, posted 12.04.08

BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film and Television Music

Christopher Young Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Peter Golub Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs May 21 at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO…

From News, posted 5.21.08

Composer Christopher Young to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Ceremony Slated for May 21 in Los Angeles Prolific composer Christopher Young will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI's annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 21 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs.…

From News, posted 4.08.08

2007 Vision Awards Honor Thomas Newman as a ‘Composer of Vision’

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BMI composer Thomas Newman was honored as the 2007 Composer of Vision at the 34th Annual Vision Awards, held June 16 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. BMI Associate Director of Television & Film Anne Cecere attended the event, which included a performance from the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama. Newman, whose scoring credits span cinema, has received Academy Award nominations for American Beauty, The…

From News, posted 6.20.07

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

George S. Clinton to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

Composer George S. Clinton will receive the prestigious Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at the BMI Film & Television Awards, to be held Wednesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series…

From News, posted 4.04.07

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 Thomas Newman Gets Big Emotions from ‘Little Children’ Score

BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross was on hand to support acclaimed composer Thomas Newman at a special screening of New Line Cinema's Little Children. The screening, presented by BMI and the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), was followed by a Q&A with Newman, who scored the Kate Winslet film now playing in select theaters. SCL Executive Director Laura Dunn, SCL President Dan Foliart, music editor/composer…

From News, posted 12.06.06

Composer ‘Coffee Talk’ Causes Buzz at LA Film Fest

BMI presented its third annual "Coffee Talk" at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (LAIFF) on Sunday, June 25. The panel was moderated by BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Relations, and featured composers Terence Blanchard (Inside Man, Mo' Better Blues), Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo, The Shawshank Redemption) and BMI's 2006 Richard Kirk Award recipient Harry…

From News, posted 6.27.06

BMI Film & Television Awards Salute Composers of Top Movie, TV, Cable Music

'Narnia' Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Classic Contribution Award Goes to Earle Hagen 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 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO

From News, posted 5.17.06

BMI Film/TV Awards to Honor ‘Narnia’ Composer Harry Gregson-Williams

BMI composer Harry Gregson-Williams will receive the 2006 Richard Kirk Award for Outstanding Career Achievement at the performing right organization's Film & Television Awards slated for Wednesday, May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs. The award…

From News, posted 4.03.06

‘Cinderella Man’ Score Packs Musical Punch

BMI Los Angeles and the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) hosted a screening of the Universal Pictures film Cinderella Man in honor of BMI Award-winning composer Thomas Newman's original score. Following the screening, Newman discussed the movie's music and participated in a Q&A session moderated by Ray Colcord of the SCL.

From News, posted 6.27.05

BMI Honors Composers of Top Movies, TV Shows and Cable Programs at 2005 Film/TV Awards

Composer Graeme Revell Receives Richard Kirk Award For Outstanding Career Achievement BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from this year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network television series at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held May 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Del R.…

From News, posted 5.18.05

Graeme Revell to Receive Richard Kirk Award for Outstanding Career Achievement at BMI Film/TV Dinner

Composer Graeme Revell will be honored as the Richard Kirk Award recipient at the 2005 BMI Film/TV Awards to be held Wednesday, May 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is given annually to a composer for his outstanding work and contributions in motion picture and television music. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers…

From News, posted 4.11.05

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