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Everything We Know About Hans Zimmer's 'Dune: Part Three' Score
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Star Wars' 50th-Anniversary Re-Release Adds a Logo Scored by John Williams
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Week 46 · Nov 9–15, 2026. Up to five a week, from major composers, big projects and the biggest films.
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Guides to doing the work: how scoring gets made, the tools, the career paths and the business, written for pros and for anyone serious about getting there.
Spotting Session: What Happens in the Room Where a Film Score Is Planned
Who's in the room, what gets decided, what spotting notes look like, and how to walk into your first one ready.
How to Become a Film Composer in 2026: Programs, Assistant Jobs and Real Paths
Tradition: 'The Rite of Spring' Caused a Scandal in 1913, Then Scored Dinosaurs in 1940
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What's landing, when, and on which label. Updated in place.
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A setup broken down piece by piece.
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New plugins and libraries with dated prices. Updated in place.
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