Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and legendary Star Wars composer John Williams are the latest members to receive an honorary knighthood by the Late Queen Elizabeth II. Iger, who received his honor as part of his contributions to U.S.-U.K. relations, remembered Queen Elizabeth II and her “extraordinary life and service” in a statement. Related – Flags
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John Williams Hints Indiana Jones 5 May Be His Last Film
Legendary composer John Williams is largely regarded as the greatest composer in the history of cinema, but he may retire in Hollywood after Indiana Jones 5. John Williams told the Associated Press that he could be moving towards just performing live instead of scoring massive blockbusters. Wiliams has been making hits for
Composer John Williams Approached Lucasfilm About Writing the Theme for the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Disney+ Series
John Williams has become one of the most prolific and sought-after score composers for decades and his work seems to be a clear indicator that a film franchise will go down in cinematic history if not for its soundtrack alone. So imagine our surprise to hear that John Williams himself
John Williams returning to compose for Obi-Wan Kenobi Series
The legendary composer John Williams is returning to the Star Wars universe with a theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi. According to Variety, John Williams recorded the Kenobi music last week with a Los Angeles orchestra under tight security. John Williams’ Star Wars scores are legendary. He won an Oscar for the original in
John Williams wins a Grammy for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite
Last night, legendary film composer John Williams took home a Grammy in the category of Best Instrumental Composition for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at the World Class Recording Studios Abbey
John Williams Beats His Own Record For Most Oscar Nominated Living Person Ever
John Williams Beats His Own Record For Most Oscar Nominated Living Person Ever. The famed composer has beaten his own record for the most Academy Awards Nominations for a single living person with a whopping 52 nominations to date. John Williams recently worked on the soundtracks for Star Wars: Galaxy’s
Legendary Composer John Williams Receives GRAMMY Nomination for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Theme
[clear] Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is getting recognition from more than just theme park guests! The music of the new themed land sets the mood and atmosphere of Baatu. The instrumental music might soon win a GRAMMY award. John Williams Legendary composer John Williams created the soundtrack for the
A Galaxy Far Far Away is Getting Much Much Closer
Last week the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event brought us a lot of exciting news! None more so than new details about a “galaxy far far away”, though! Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, revealed some amazing new details about the upcoming Star Wars:
Galaxy’s Edge Ride Names and More Revealed
This weekend at D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World Resort, exciting news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was revealed! John Williams, the Oscar-winning composer of the Star Wars films, is creating new and original musical themes exclusively for the upcoming land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition, the
Will John Williams Play a Role in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Will composer John Williams have a part in Star War: Galaxy’s Edge opening at both Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort in 2019? That’s the rumor! Williams has had the title of composer for every episodic installment of the Star Wars franchise – yes, all of them. And now
Star Wars In Concert is BACK!
Seven years ago, Lucasfilm offered a Star Wars Concert. Along with the legendary music of John Williams performed by a live orchestra were clips of the different films on a huge screen. Hosted by C3P0 actor Anthony Daniels who told the story of Star Wars between the musical pieces, the
John Williams Honored with Life Achievement Award
For the first time in forever, the American Film Institute is honoring a composer for a Life Achievement Award. John Williams has graced us with his incredible talent composing music for so many of our favorites – Star Wars, Jaws, E.T. and the Indiana Jones Films to name a few.
John Williams Returning to Score ‘Star Wars Episode VII-IX’
One of the main ingredients to the entire ‘Star Wars’ saga’s success, in my opinion, has been the sweeping and epic scores that each film has been provided by composer John Williams. In fact, I’ll go as far as to say that any movie that has Williams involvement is bumped
War Horse on Bluray and DVD on April 3rd
Disney is releasing WAR HORSE on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. From Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg, this critically acclaimed and Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure tells the story of the extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes
