Composer Information
James Newton Howard
- Born:
- June 9, 1951
- Los Angeles, California
- Performing Rights Organization:
- BMI (LA)
- Representation:
- Gorfaine / Schwartz Agency
External Websites
Upcoming Projects
- composerThe Lost Bus (2025)
Releasing: 2025
Filmography
Additional Albums
The Towering Inferno And Other Disaster ClassicsVarese Sarabande (VSD 5807)
Released: 1999
Format: CD (69 min)
News & Articles
- 7/17/202476th Emmy Awards Nominations Announced
- 11/17/2023'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Score Album Released
- 11/2/2023Sony Masterworks Announces 'All the Light We Cannot See' Soundtrack
- 9/16/2023James Newton Howard Reimagines Iconic Scores from M. Night Shyamalan's Films on New Album
- 7/12/202375th Emmy Awards Nominations Announced
- 4/8/2022WaterTower Music Announces 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore' Soundtrack Album
- 7/30/2021Walt Disney Records Announces 'Jungle Cruise' Soundtrack
- 3/15/2021Academy Awards Nominations Announced
- 2/26/2021Walt Disney Records Announces 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Soundtrack
- 2/3/2021Golden Globe Nominations Announced
- 8/7/2020Sony Masterworks Announces New Partnership with James Newton Howard
- 12/2/2019Sony Music Announces 'A Hidden Life' Soundtrack
- 12/17/2018Oscar Shortlists in Music Categories Announced
- 10/16/2018Walt Disney Records Announces 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms' Soundtrack
- 10/12/2018WaterTower Music Announces 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Soundtrack
- 3/2/2018Sony Classical Announces 'Red Sparrow' Soundtrack
- 12/18/2017120 Composers from 141 Movies Compete for Original Score Oscar in 2018
- 7/13/201769th Emmy Awards Nominations Announced
- 12/14/2016145 Original Scores in 2016 Oscar Race
- 11/19/2016Hollywood Music in Media Awards Announced
- 9/11/2016Sean Callery, Mac Quayle & Victor Reyes Win Big at Emmys
- 7/15/201668th Emmy Awards Nominations Announced
- 4/28/2016James Newton Howard to Receive Icon Award at BMI
- 4/12/2016BMI to Honor James Newton Howard with Icon Award
- 3/22/2016New Scoring Stage Constructed in Vienna
- 12/17/2015112 Original Scores in 2015 Oscar Race
- 4/16/2015James Newton Howard Named Artistic Director of Henry Mancini Institute
- 10/9/2014HMMAs Announces Visual Media Nominees
- 12/13/201393 Composers Contend For Original Score Oscar With 114 Movies at 86th Academy Awards
- 12/10/2012104 Original Scores Eligible for 2012 Academy Award
- 8/17/2012Scoring Session: 'Snow White and the Huntsman' with James Newton Howard
- 5/7/201212th World Soundtrack Awards Celebrates James Newton Howard in Concert
- 12/23/201173 Composers with 97 Original Scores Enter 2011 Oscar Race
- 12/6/2011'Hunger Games' composer Danny Elfman replaced by James Newton Howard
- 2/24/2009Society of Composers and Lyricists honors the Academy Award music nominees
- 2/23/2009Pacific Symphony's Ninth American Composers Festival Explores The Composers And Music That Belonged To "Hollywood's Golden Age"
- 2/22/200981st Annual Academy Award Winners
- 2/8/20092008 Grammy Winners Announced
- 1/22/200981st Annual Academy Award (Oscar) Nominations
- 12/11/20082008 Golden Globe Nominees Announced
- 11/13/2008AMPAS Disqualifies "'Dark Knight'" Score for Oscar Consideration
- 8/25/2008World Soundtrack Awards Nominees For 2008 Announced
- 7/2/2008Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard to perform live at the premiere for 'The Dark Knight' - also to hold CD signings in New York and Los Angeles!
- 7/1/2008Interview: Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard
- 5/9/2008James Newton Howard's 'Blood Diamond' wins the Classical BRIT Awards 2008 Score of the Year
- 3/15/2008James Newton Howard scores M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Happening'
- 2/24/2008Article: SCL Oscar Reception 2008
- 1/22/2008Oscar Nominations for 2007
- 12/7/2007Lorne Balfe Donates Movie Memorabilia for Auction to Benefit Highland Hospice in Scotland
- 2/23/2007'Lady in the Water' Receives 2006 Best Score Honors from The International Film Music Critics Association
- 11/13/2006James Newton Howard scores 'Blood Diamond'
- 9/29/2006ASMAC's 2006 Golden Score Awards Presented to James Newton Howard and Jeremy Lubbock
- 8/1/2006ASMAC to honor James Newton Howard and Jeremy Lubbock
- 7/4/2006Exclusive: Lady in the Water - First Listen
- 5/14/2006Exclusive: Lady in the Water - Photo Essay
- 12/13/2005Exclusive: The Tech of Kong
- 12/6/2005'King Kong' now available on iTunes
- 10/14/2005James Newton Howard replaces Howard Shore on 'King Kong'
- 9/20/2005James Newton Howard scores 'Freedomland'
- 6/8/2005Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard on AMC's Sunday Morning ShootOut June 12
- 6/6/2005Exclusive: Batman Begins - First Listen
- 2/27/2005Article: SCL Oscar Reception 2005
- 12/3/2004Batman Begins trailer to feature original James Newton Howard music
- 9/23/2004James Newton Howard elected to ASCAP Board of Directors
- 9/14/2004Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard to score 'Batman Begins'
- 8/22/2004Interview: James Newton Howard
- 7/27/1997Pick Of The Week: Dave - by James Newton Howard
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