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Philipp Standard Userer	German born composer Hans Zimmer will be one of the few composers who will get a star on the Hollywood walk of fame next year, Yahoo reports. Congrats, Hans! Philipp np: concerto for violin and orchestra (paul hindemith, london symphony orchestra, david oistrach,violin) [Message edited by Philipp on 06-23-2003]
posted 06-23-2003 02:22 PM PT (US)

Dinko Standard Userer	Let's see... - Copy style of Harold Faltermeyer & German 1980's Synth Pop Club. - Produce 1 score and create variations of it. - Find cloning techonologies and produce countless clones with different names. - Rent clones to Hollywood studios. - Get "star". Why didn't I figure it out before? I could have my own star!?
posted 06-23-2003 02:28 PM PT (US)

Kevin Standard Userer	Now, will he get the whole star, or will he have to share the star with the rest of the MV clone-factory?
posted 06-23-2003 02:39 PM PT (US)

TV's Frank Standard Userer	What a piece of shite news. What other composers have stars? Zimmer is one of those least deserving. Even Brian Tyler is more deserving now, based on his small catalogue of work, more than Zimmer's Big Book of Blandness.
posted 06-23-2003 03:06 PM PT (US)

Bond1965 Standard Userer	I imagine Henry Mancini and John Williams have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I'm not sure which other film composers do. Possibly Rozsa and Alfred Newman. I think to get a star there, you have to be sponsored and judging from the way polls at FSM always favor Zimmer, et. al., those "fanboys" must have fronted the $15,000 to fund the star. (I think $15,000 is the amount it costs to get one. I seem to recall that number in regards to a star for Christopher Reeve a couple of years back.) While I don't agree with Zimmer getting one over many more talented and deserving composers, like all things in this world, there isn't always justice. Hell...look at the Oscars to see how that works. James
posted 06-23-2003 03:47 PM PT (US)

John Zimmer Standard Userer	Good positive attitude everyone! Jz
posted 06-23-2003 06:43 PM PT (US)

jonathan_little Standard Userer	Thank God we have a release of The White Buffalo! u herd it here 1st!!! [Message edited by jonathan_little on 06-23-2003]
posted 06-23-2003 06:52 PM PT (US)

Dinko Standard Userer	Positive attitude: 1) Buy intoxicating substance. 2) Lock all doors. 3) Internalize intoxicating substance. 4) Dream about someone producing a good Nino Rota compilation with the Hall� Orchestra or the Philadelphia Orchestra. hmmm... feels good. me wants more.
posted 06-23-2003 06:59 PM PT (US)

rkeaveney Standard Userer	Why don't you go down and heckle the guy on his big day, you bastards!?!? Ryan
posted 06-23-2003 09:12 PM PT (US)

Lancelot Standard Userer	Why didn't I figure it out before? I could have my own star!? You sound like that guy at the Matisse exhibit that swears his kid could paint something that'd be worth a million dollars, too...You think you got the recipe? Then stop complaining about the soup.
posted 06-23-2003 10:09 PM PT (US)

Bond1965 Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by rkeaveney: Why don't you go down and heckle the guy on his big day, you bastards!?!? Ryan Gee Ryan...you can slag off on whomever you don't like but if we question the validity of Zimmer getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, we're bastards. Gimme a break. James (who wouldn't waste a day to go see ANYONE get a star on the walk of fame)
posted 06-23-2003 10:28 PM PT (US)

Dinko Standard Userer	Well, if you're not coming to see me get a star, I'm not going to bother getting one. PS: Ryan, we love you too. (you orange-coloured bastard )
posted 06-24-2003 06:26 AM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Standard Userer	Sadly I don't think Williams has a star on the walk of fame.
posted 06-24-2003 06:33 AM PT (US)

Bradley Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by Mark Olivarez: Sadly I don't think Williams has a star on the walk of fame. Time to start a campaign to get him one then. If Zim's getting one, JW HAS to get one! How can the most Oscar nominated living individual NOT have one? [Message edited by Bradley on 06-24-2003]
posted 06-24-2003 07:58 AM PT (US)

rkeaveney Standard Userer	quote: Gee Ryan...you can slag off on whomever you don't like but if we question the validity of Zimmer getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, we're bastards. Gimme a break. Okay, Dinko saw the wink... The goddamned winking emoticon. C'mon, people!! Ryan
posted 06-24-2003 08:09 AM PT (US)

HAL 2000 Standard Userer	Who decides who gets a star anyway?
posted 06-24-2003 08:19 AM PT (US)

JoeInSanDiego Standard Userer	Whoever has the money to BUY one. Come on people, didnt you know that those stars are all BOUGHT these days?? (I am not joking.) Joe
posted 06-24-2003 08:27 AM PT (US)

jonathan_little Standard Userer	Last night during the chat I considered taking a dump on his star, but then I decided that it would be a very expensive dump considering the air travel involved. Hanny just ain't worth that kinda money.
posted 06-24-2003 10:21 AM PT (US)

Bradley Standard Userer	You know, considering how many movies Williams has scored for the man and how long they've known each other, wouldn't you figure old Stevie Speilberg would have sponsored JW getting a star?
posted 06-24-2003 11:32 AM PT (US)

Guenther Koegebehn Standard Userer	Filmcomposers with a star: Baxter, Les Bernstein, Elmer Bernstein, Leonard Ellington, Duke Faith, Percy Gould, Morton Green, John Jarre, Maurice Jones, Quincy Levant, Oscar Mancini, Henry Mc Kuen, Rod Melachrino, George Newman, Alfred Rose, David Schifrin, Lalo Stoloff, Morris Young, Victor + several songwriters, singers, conductors + bandleaders Maostly the selections are more in the 'performer' than in the 'composer' field. http://www.hollywoodcoc.org
posted 06-24-2003 04:33 PM PT (US)

Squiddybop Non-Standard Userer	So is Zimmer getting his star before or after Britney Spears? http://www.breakingnews.ie/2003/06/20/story103332.html
posted 06-24-2003 04:53 PM PT (US)

Dinko Standard Userer	ugh... that's even worse.
posted 06-25-2003 05:50 AM PT (US)

Mark Olivarez Standard Userer	Recently Ray Harryhausen received a much deserved star on the walk. A fan was responsible for getting it done by petioning people like Lucas & Spielberg to make donations, which they both did. Those who contributed the most were Tom Hanks and Peter Jackson. I can't remember or find the link to the specific article that mentions it at this time.
posted 06-25-2003 07:00 AM PT (US)

MWRuger Standard Userer	If I recall correctly, all you have to do to get a star is be in the Biz and have enough money to pay for it. For starters, you have to put up $10,000 which disappears into the Hollywood Chamber of commerce, never to be seen again. It�s not like any of the sport�s Hall of Fame, there is no selection committee, it is administered by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which is directed by Johnny Grant, the self styled � Honorary Mayor of Hollywood�. Admission is based on �longevity in the entertainment business and impact of the career or person� Very subjective and interpreted by guess who? Johnny Grant. You also have to be willing to appear at the unveiling of the star. (If you are dead, they probably relax this requirement. Although someone from the family is expected to show.) Although there are exceptions. The Beatles had a star installed without any members of the band being present. It lasted for five days. Capitol records called and said that they would like the star to be in front of their building and that they were sure they could get a member of the band to show up. There are still waiting.
posted 06-25-2003 08:06 AM PT (US)

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