Tag: John Williams
John Williams to Return to Berlin for Three Shows in 2025
At the grand age of 92, maestro John Williams is set to return to Berlin for three concerts taking place on June 5th, 6th and 7th, with tickets on sale from February 23rd on the Berlin Philharmonic website.
D23 Announces 2024 Disney Legends Awards Inc. Harrison Ford, Frank Oz and John Williams
D23 announces line up of 2024 Disney Legends award Honourees including Harrison Ford, Frank Oz and John Williams.
Ludwig Göransson Wins Oscar for Oppenheimer at 96th Academy Awards
Congratulations to The Mandalorian’s Ludwig Göransson on winning the Oscar for best Original Score for Oppenheimer at tonight’s 96th Academy Awards.
John Williams Faces His Legacy in New Interview
As part of a new interview with Variety.com, legendary composer and conductor John Williams discusses his legacy on receiving his 54th Oscar nomination, Star Wars mistakes and changing movies forever.
John Williams Returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic this July
Legendary composer and conductor John Williams will make a triumphant return to the Hollywood Bowl for three magical nights of movie music with the Los Angeles Philharmonic this July, sharing the conducting duties with Maestro David Newman.
Indiana Jones and Star Wars Win at 51st Annual Saturn Awards
Andor, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Star Wars: The Bad Batch were all winners at last night's 51st annual Saturn Awards, created by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films.
Wins for Ludwig Göransson for Oppenheimer and John Williams for Indiana Jones at Grammy Awards
The Mandalorian's Ludwig Göransson won a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for Oppenheimer, whilst John Williams took the award for Best Instrumental Composition for Helena's Theme from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
ILM, Ludwig Göransson & John Williams Receive Oscar Nominations
Congratulations to all those who received Oscar nominations today including four for ILM in the category for Visual Effects, plus nominations for Ludwig Göransson and John Williams for their scores of Oppenheimer and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny respectively.
Sony Pictures Dedicates Music Building to John Williams on Historic Lot
The legendary film composer John Williams has had a music building dedicated to him by Sony Pictures Entertainment on the historic Culver City Lot, former home of MGM Studios, with directors J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg speaking at the ceremony.
John Williams Walks Back His Own Retirement Talk At 91
It seems retirement may not final after all, as John Williams, aged 91, has walked back his own retirement talk provided the right film came along, and it piqued his interest.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Receives 9 Saturn Awards Nominations
The nominations for the 51st annual Saturn Awards feature 9 nominations for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny including Best Fantasy Film, Best Actor, Best Direction, and Best Music.
Indiana Jones: The Complete CD Collection Arrives March 27th, 2024
Ahead of the streaming release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on Disney+ from December 1st, the Disney Music Emporium shares news of a CD box set with all five soundtracks from the Indiana Jones franchise in one place, available March 27th, 2024.
The Legend of John Williams 20 Disc Box Set Coming November 24th
On November 24th, Universal Music France will release a massive 20 disc box set dedicated to the music of John Williams, The Legend of John Williams, as part of the Écoutez le Cinéma series produced by Stéphane Lerouge.
John Williams Music from Star Wars Coming to then Royal Albert Hall in October
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents a futuristic performance, filled with John Williams’ classic and enduring musical scores from Star Wars, with two performances at the Royal Albert Hall on October 22nd, 2023, hosted by Marc Silk (Aks Moe).
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | John Williams Featurette
John Williams, the legendary man behind the music.
Harrison Ford: ‘Raiders March follows me everywhere…’
Over 40 years since the release of Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, Harrison Ford still fondly remembers the first time he heard Indy’s theme, ‘Raiders March’, composed by John Williams, and how it now follows him everywhere.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available
The original motion picture soundtrack of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, composed by five-time Academy Award-winner John Williams, has been released by Walt Disney Records.
Helena’s Theme by John Williams from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Released
The first track from the soundtrack album for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has been released by Walt Disney Records, Helena’s Theme has been written by the film’s composer John Williams and is available digitally now.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | John Williams Featurette
John Williams, the legendary man behind the music of Indiana Jones.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny LA Premiere
The Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny US premiere that took place in LA last night, with cast and crew attending including Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, director James Mangold, composer John Williams, Steven Spielberg and creator George Lucas.
John Williams Gives Surprise Performance at Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny LA Premiere
John Williams gave a surprise performance at the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny US premiere that took place in LA last night, introduced by long time collaborator Steven Spielberg.
John Williams Talks About the Writing Soundtrack for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
John Williams has spoken to Variety.com about the score for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, sharing how much music we are likely to get, “It’s certainly got to be an hour and a half of music, maybe more.”
Several Lucasfilm Alumni Get Oscar Nominations, Along with ILM and Skywalker Sound
Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams hosted the 95th Academy Awards/Oscar nominations announcement with a bevy of Lucasfilm alumni being nominated in several categories, including a 53rd nomination for composer John Williams.
John Williams Walks Back Retirement Plans and Discusses Collaborating with Steven Spielberg
Legendary composer John Williams has walked back his plans on retirement stating 'you can’t ‘retire’ from music. It’s like breathing.' and with regards his collaborations with Steven Spielberg he shares, 'he isn’t is a man you can say ‘no’ to.'
John Williams Writes New Theme for ESPN College Football Championship
Legendary composer John Williams has written an original theme for ESPN’s College Football Playoff National Championship, which aired during last night's TCU-Georgia game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Steven Spielberg and John Williams Will Mark 50 Years of Collaboration at American Cinematheque Tribute
Director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams will mark their 50th year of collaboration by making a rare joint public appearance at a tribute hosted by the American Cinematheque on January 12th, 2023.
‘If These Walls Could Sing’ featuring George Lucas, John Williams, and the History of Abbey Road Studios
'If These Walls Could Sing' is a new Disney+ documentary about the history of London's Abbey Road Studios, detailing how they had to diversify to keep the iconic location viable, featuring George Lucas and John Williams.
Bob Iger and John Williams Awarded Honorary Knighthoods by Queen Elizabeth II
Composer John Williams and ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger have been awarded honorary knighthoods in some of the final awards approved by Queen Elizabeth II before she died earlier this month.
John Williams Debuts First New Music for Indiana Jones 5
On Friday evening at the Hollywood Bowl in LA, John Williams debuted the first new music from Indiana Jones 5, performing the theme for Helena, as played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with the express permission of director James Mangold.
‘I’d love to write the next James Bond score’, says John Williams at 90
John Williams, who celebrated his 90th birthday in February, has told Classic FM that he has finished 30% of the soundtrack for the fifth Indiana Jones instalment, and when asked if he would like to create work for James Bond, he said “I’d love it.”
Event Review: Happy Birthday John Williams
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK was the venue for the Happy Birthday John Williams concert earlier this week and Steve Galloway was there to witness the celebrations.
CBSO to Perform Concert to Honour John Williams’s 90th Birthday
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK is the place to be on Tuesday 2nd August 2022. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) will be taking the stage to perform music composed by John Williams to celebrate his 90th birthday.
IndyCast Special: The Magic of John Williams #62 Part 2
Join the whip-cracking crew for an adventure-filled episode of The IndyCast, looking at the magic of John Williams.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Soundtrack by John Williams, Natalie Holt & William Ross Available Now
The soundtrack to the Disney+ event series Obi-Wan Kenobi by John Williams, Natalie Holt & William Ross featuring 31 tracks is out now and available to stream on all music platforms.
John Williams to Step Away from Film After Indiana Jones 5, but Not Music
John Williams has spoken to the Washington Post about stepping away from film after scoring the final Indiana Jones movie, but he's not ready to give up on music yet despite having reached the grand old age of 90.