ORIGINAL SONGS
Nominees:
“Forbidden Road” from “Better Man”
“Winter Coat” from “Blitz”
“Compress/Repress” from “Challengers”
“Never Too Late” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”
“El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez”
“Mi Camino” from “Emilia Pérez”
“Sick In The Head” from “Kneecap”
“Beyond” from “Moana 2”
“Tell Me It’s You” from “Mufasa: The Lion King”
“Piece By Piece” from “Piece by Piece”
“Like A Bird” from “Sing Sing”
“The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight”
“Out Of Oklahoma” from “Twisters”
“Kiss The Sky” from “The Wild Robot”
“Harper And Will Go West” from “Will & Harper”
Per the Academy’s press release:
Fourteen songs will advance in the Original Song category for the 97th Academy Awards. Eighty-eight songs were eligible in the category. Members of the Music Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees.
Nominations voting begins on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and concludes on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be announced on Friday, January 17, 2025. The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide.
OSCAR NOMINATION PREDICTIONS
“Compress/Repress”
from “CHALLENGERS” • Amazon MGM Studios
Written by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross & Luca Guadagnino
Performed by Mariqueen Maandig Reznor
Luca Guadagnino | Director
Amy Pascal, Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Rachel O’Connor | Producers
“El Mal”
from “EMILIA PÉREZ” • Netflix
Written by Clément Ducol, Camille, & Jacques Audiard
Performed by Zoe Saldana
Jacques Audiard | Director
Jacques Audiard, Valérie Schermann, Pascal Caucheteux, Anthony Vaccarello | Producers
“Mi Camino”
from “EMILIA PÉREZ” • Netflix
Written by Clément Ducol and Camille
Performed by Selena Gomez and Édgar Ramírez
Jacques Audiard | Director
Jacques Audiard, Valérie Schermann, Pascal Caucheteux, Anthony Vaccarello | Producers
“The Journey”
from “THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT” • Netflix
Written by Diane Warren | Performed by H.E.R.
Tyler Perry | Director
Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tyler Perry, Keri Selig, Tony Strickland | Producers
“Kiss the Sky”
from “THE WILD ROBOT” • DreamWorks Animation | Universal Pictures
Written by Maren Morris, Ali Tamposi, Michael Pollack, Delacey, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson
Performed by Maren Morris
Christopher Sanders | Director
Jeff Hermann | Producers
WHY I CHOSE THOSE FIVE?
In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes… and Diane Warren receiving every possible Oscar nomination. Lock in “The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight” and understand that Best Original Song will be the only nomination the film receives, solely because Diane Warren is an Academy favorite. Musician H.E.R. is already an Oscar winner, so it helps that she’s a part of the song as well. “Kiss The Sky” from “The Wild Robot” feels like the next song that gets nominated. Not only was the film well-received, but the song is one of the best parts of the film. Both songs from “Emilia Pérez” could also get nominated. Lastly, my gut says “Compress/Repress” from “Challengers” will make the final cut. The experts at Gold Derby have “Like A Bird” from “Sing Sing” as their final pick. As my preference picks, after listening to all the songs, I would be happy with “Out Of Oklahoma” from “Twisters” or “Tell Me It’s You” from “Mufasa: The Lion King” getting nominations. And, just because I’d want to see it performed at the ceremony, I’d love to see Kristen Wiig’s “Harper And Will Go West” from “Will & Harper” get a nomination, especially if it misses out on the Documentary Feature category.
“Forbidden Road” from “Better Man”
December 25, 2024 | Paramount Pictures | 131 min | English
Directed by Michael Gracey
Written by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, & Sacha Skarbek
Performed by Robbie Williams
Synopsis: Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist — all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Golden Globes Nominee
“Winter Coat” from “Blitz”
November 1, 2024 | Apple Original Films | 120 min | British English
Directed by Steve McQueen
Written by Nicholas Britell, Steve McQueen, & Taura Stinson
Performed by Saoirse Ronan
Synopsis: The stories of a group of Londoners during the German bombing campaign of the British capital during World War II.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Satellite Award Nominee
“Compress/Repress” from “Challengers”
April 26, 2024 | Amazon MGM Studios | 131 min | English
Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Written by Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor, & Luca Guadagnino
Performed by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
Synopsis: Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he’ll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi’s ex-boyfriend.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Golden Globes Nominee
✰ Critics Choice Award Nominee
✰ Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Creative Arts Award Nominee
“Never Too Late” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”
November 15, 2024 | Disney+ | 102 min | English
Directed by R.J. Cutler & David Furnish
Written and Performed by Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Synopsis: It showcases a never-before-seen concert footage of him over the past 50 years, as well as hand-written journals and present-day footage of him and his family.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Winner
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Satellite Award Nominee
“El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez”
November 1, 2024 | Netflix | 132 min | English
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Written by Jacques Audiard, Clément Ducol, & Camille
Performed by Zoe Saldaña & Karla Sofía Gascón
Synopsis: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña), an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Golden Globes Nominee
✰ Critics Choice Award Nominee
✰ Phoenix Film Critics Society Award Winner
✰ Black Reel Award Nominee
✰ Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Creative Arts Award Nominee
✰ Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award Nominee
✰ North Carolina Film Critics Association Award Nominee
“Mi Camino” from “Emilia Pérez”
November 1, 2024 | Netflix | 132 min | English
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Written by Clément Ducol & Camille
Performed by Selena Gomez & Édgar Ramírez
Synopsis: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña), an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Golden Globes Nominee
✰ Critics Choice Award Nominee
✰ Satellite Award Nominee
✰ Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Creative Arts Award Winner
✰ Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award Nominee
“Sick In The Head” from “Kneecap”
August 2, 2024 | Sony Pictures Classics | 102 min | Irish
Directed by Rich Peppiatt
Written and Performed by Adrian McLeod, James John O Dochartaigh, Liam Og O Hannaidh, Naoise Iarla O Caireallain, & Thomas Mackenzie Bell
Synopsis: When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.
“Beyond” from “Moana 2”
November 27, 2024 | Walt Disney Pictures | 100 min | English
Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, & Dana Ledoux Miller
Written by Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear
Performed by Auli’i Cravalho & Rachel House
Synopsis: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
“Tell Me It’s You” from “Mufasa: The Lion King”
December 20, 2024 | Walt Disney Pictures | 120 min | English
Directed by Barry Jenkins
Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Performed by Aaron Pierre & Tiffany Boone
Synopsis: Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
“Piece By Piece” from “Piece by Piece”
October 11, 2024 | Focus Features | 93 min | English
Directed by Morgan Neville
Written by Pharrell Williams
Performed by Pharrell Williams & Princess Anne High School Fabulous Marching Cavaliers
Synopsis: A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Black Reel Award Nominee
✰ Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Creative Arts Award Nominee
“Like A Bird” from “Sing Sing”
August 2, 2024 | A24 | 105 min | English
Directed by Greg Kwedar
Written by Adrian Quesada, Abraham Alexander, & Bryce Dessner
Performed by Abraham Alexander & Adrian Quesada
Synopsis: Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
✰ Black Reel Award Nominee
✰ Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award Nominee
✰ North Carolina Film Critics Association Award Nominee
“The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight”
December 6, 2024 | Netflix | 127 min | English
Directed by Tyler Perry
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by H.E.R.
Synopsis: 855 women joined the war to fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Faced with discrimination and a country devastated by war, they managed to sort more than 17 million pieces of mail ahead of time.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Winner
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
✰ Satellite Award Nominee
✰ Black Reel Award Nominee
“Out Of Oklahoma” from “Twisters”
July 19, 2024 | Universal Pictures | 122 min | English
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung
Written by Lainey Wilson, Luke Dick, & Shane McAnally
Performed by Lainey Wilson
Synopsis: Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Nominee
“Kiss The Sky” from “The Wild Robot”
September 27, 2024 | Dreamworks + Universal | 102 min | English
Directed by Chris Sanders
Written by Maren Morris, Delacey, Ali Tamposi, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson, & Jordan K. Johnson
Performed by Maren Morris
Synopsis: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Winner
✰ Golden Globes Nominee
✰ Critics Choice Award Nominee
✰ Satellite Award Nominee
✰ Iowa Film Critics Award Winner
✰ New Mexico Film Critics Award Winner
✰ Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Creative Arts Award Nominee
✰ Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award Nominee
✰ North Carolina Film Critics Association Award Nominee
“Harper And Will Go West” from “Will & Harper”
September 13, 2024 | Netflix | 114 min | English
Directed by Josh Greenbaum
Written by Sean Douglas, Kristen Wiig & Josh Greenbaum
Performed by Kristen Wiig
Synopsis: In this intimate portrayal of friendship, transition and America, Will Ferrell and his close friend of thirty years decide to go on a cross-country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship.
✰ Hollywood Music In Media Award Nominee
✰ Critics Choice Award Nominee
✰ Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Creative Arts Award Nominee
✰ North Carolina Film Critics Association Award Nominee
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