LOS ANGELES — At 81 years old, legendary composer John Williams is busier than ever, as he scores JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII and is raring to work on Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones 5. John quipped that he expects to…
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John Williams Talks ‘The Book Thief’ (Video)
Q&A: John Williams on Accompanying Steven Spielberg
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John Williams to Score STAR WARS EPISODES VII-IX – Official Announcement and Interview
John Williams is returning to score Star Wars: Episode VII, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced today at Star Wars Celebration Europe. According to Empire Online, Kennedy also announced that Williams “has committed to being involved in the next three films.”…
Marine Band Celebrates 215th Anniversary with John Williams
WASHINGTON – In celebration of the Marine Band’s 215th anniversary, “The President’s Own” recently experienced the gift of music and friendship during a rehearsal and recording session with the renowned composer and conductor John Williams, the latest collaboration in a…
‘Film Composer John Williams to Make Baltimore Conducting Premiere’
“There is a considerable amount of material in front of me for the next few years,” he said. “There are two or three projects for Steven Spielberg — very exciting things he’s doing, some in development now. And a new…
WILLIAMS CONFIRMS HE’LL SCORE ‘STAR WARS 7’
“We’ve certainly talked about Star Wars, and I’m happy and willing to do it,” he confirms. “J.J. Abrams, who will be the director, seems excited about the idea. I have to say that J.J. is a much younger man than…
John Williams: “I Certainly Plan to Come Back for Episode 7”
During an interview at the 2013 BMI Film/TV Awards Red Carpet, John Williams confirmed that he ‘plans’ and ‘fully expects’ to compose the score to Star Wars: Episode VII. Here’s the transcript of Williams’ reply: INTERVIEWER: “I have to ask: are you…
Linked Music Welcomes Composer John Williams to this Weekend’s Show (May 18-20)
This month, host Peter Cummings interviews John Williams, one of America’s most accomplished composers for both films and the concert stage. Hear their conversation on LINKEDMusic, starting Saturday, May 18, at 9AM EST on SiriusXM Pops (Channel 75). Peter Cummings…
John Williams Honored at BMI Film & TV Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. saluted the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & TV Awards, which took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel…