
New Delhi:
The upcoming Academy Awards ceremony will honor the timeless heritage of James Bond Franchise with tribute to his prestigious music.
According to the variety, tributes for a long time growers Barbara Brockeoli and Michael ji. Wilson’s extraordinary contribution would be recognized, which was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 15th Governors Awards.
Tributes will celebrate the unforgettable songs that have defined the cinematic world of 007, merging the grandeur of Bond films with some of the biggest names of music.
The details around the tribute are rare, and it is not yet clear whether the focus will be on the Oscar-winner and enrolled songs or if it will take a comprehensive approach to include all the 26 bond theme songs.
However, according to the variety, sources suggest that there will be an impressive lineup of talent in tribute, offering a powerful and stunning music showcase.
While some artists in tribute may have relations with Bond franchise, others may not be, as the Bond theme has constantly attracted major pop stars throughout the years.
Since the release of Dr. No In 1962, the Bond series became one of the most successful and permanent franchisees in cinema, with 25 films and six decades.
Music, especially theme songs, have been central to shape the identity of films, which combines cinematic epic with a contemporary sound of the world’s most influential artists.
However, despite his cultural significance, the early bond songs were very less recognized from the Oscars. For example, mythological gold Finger The 1964 film failed to get nominations, even though it is one of the most prestigious tracks in the history of the franchise, as according to the variety.
However, the academy has recently begun to honor Bond themes more often. Six Bond songs have been nominated for the Oscar, three of which won the prestigious award:
live and Let Die (1973) – Paul and Linda Mekartney
No body does it better (1977) – Carly Simon
for your Eyes Only (1981) – Bill Conti and Mick Lesan
sky fall (2012) – Edel and Paul Epworth (winners)
Wall writing (2015) – Sam Smith and Jimmy Naps (winner)
No time to die (2021) – Billy Ellish and Finnus (winner)
The Oscar tribute James Bond arrives at a significant moment for the franchise. At the recent Governors Awards, producers Barbara Brokoli and Michael ji. Irving to Wilson. The Thaleberg was presented with the Memorial Award, recognizing his long -standing commitment to cinematic excellence.
During the award ceremony, the pair also indicated in the future direction of the bond series, Wilson referred to the next 007 as “she”, before Broccoli intervened quickly, “or she, according to the variety.
There is also a significant change behind the curtain for Bond this year, as Broccoli, Wilson and Amazon MGM Studios have announced a new joint venture for home to James Bond intellectual property within the studio.
This partnership will give creative control to Amazon while maintaining producers for a long time as co-owners, ensuring that the legacy of the bond is developing under their leadership.
The 97th Academy Award will be held on Sunday, 3 March at Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California.
In India, viewers can watch the prestigious ceremony on Star Movies and Jiohotstar from IST from 5:30 pm. The award show will also be available after live broadcast on Gehotstar.
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