BARBIE’ RECEIVES 2 HMMAS FOR ITS SOUNDTRACK AND BILLIE EILISH & FINNEAS’ SONG “WHAT WAS I MADE FOR?”, AND TOP AWARDS WENT TO OLIVIA RODRIGO, NSYNC, EVE HEWSON & JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, SUCCESSION COMPOSER NICHOLAS BRITELL, COMPOSERS MICHAEL GIACCHINO AND JOHN POWELL, AND SONGS FROM TED LASSO, TROLLS BAND TOGETHER, THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES, AND MANY MORE
Major winners at the star-studded 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ (HMMA) event held Nov. 15 at the Avalon included two awards to Barbie for Best Song – Feature Film for Billie Eilish & FINNEAS’ “What Was I Made For?”, and Soundtrack Album, and top awards were presented to Olivia Rodrigo & Dan Nigro, NSYNC, Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the late Robbie Robertson, Nicholas Britell, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The event also featured musical performances by HMMA nominees OK Go, Diane Warren, Ashley Tamar Davis and composer Marc Shaiman, who was also honored with the Outstanding Career Achievement Award.
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ showcase and honor the most memorable film and TV music moments of the year, with tributes to icons of the industry. HMMA nominations are often seen as a bellwether for the Academy Awards and historically represent nominees and winners at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys, and Emmys, all of which follow the HMMAs later in awards season. The HMMA organization’s voting committees consist of prominent journalists and voters for the other prestigious entertainment awards. A complete list of last night’s winners can be seen here: https://www.hmmawards.com/2023-hmma-winners-and-nominees/
The Barbie Soundtrackalbum was one of the evening’s big winners, taking home the prize for both Soundtrack Album and Song – Feature Film for “What Was I Made For?” written and performed by Billie Eilish and brother FINNEAS. Another top Grammy nominee, Olivia Rodrigo and her co-writer Dan Nigro took home the honors in the Song – Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film category for “Can’t Catch Me Now” from the The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. NSYNC earned top Song – Animated Film honors for “Better Place,” their comeback song in Trolls Band Together, while the late Robbie Robertson was recognized for his work on Martin Scorsese’s epic Killers of the Flower Moon in the Score – Feature Film category. Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Oren Kinlan and Jack Reynor were awarded the HMMA for Onscreen Performance (Film) honors for “High Life” from the Apple+ movie Flora and Son, by the critically acclaimed movie from Once director John Carney. Celebrated composer Nicholas Britell won for Score – TV Show/Limited Series for Succession, while Sam Ryder’s “Fought and Lost” from Ted Lasso topped the Song – TV/Show/Limited Series. Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-award winning composer Marc Shaiman was feted with the Outstanding Career Achievement Award.
Attendees included Olivia Rodrigo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eve Hewson, Marc Shaiman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, OK Go, Diane Warren, as well as songwriting legend Mike Stoller, rock star Gary Clark Jr., film and TV composers Mychael Danna, Amie Doherty, Michael Giacchino, Mark Isham, Laura Karpman, Branford Marsalis, John Powell, Brian Tyler, and Anthony Willis, among many others.
Download Photos from the Event:
1) Olivia Rodrigo accepts her HMMA award in the Song – Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film category for “Can’t Catch Me Now” from the The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Acceptance video (Credit: Courtesy HMMA Awards): https://www.youtube.com/@HMMAwards
Still image: HMMA Awards-Olivia Rodrigo Accepts Award.jpg (Credit: Courtesy HMMA Awards)
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Olivia Rodrigo accepts her HMMA award – Audience (Credit: Courtesy of HMMAs)
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Olivia Rodrigo accepts her HMMA award as legendary songwriter Mike Stoller (of Leiber and Stoller) looks on. Stoller presented the award to Rodrigo. (Photo Courtesy: HMMA)
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Olivia Rodrigo backstage with her award at the 2023 HMMAs
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2) Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt Accept Award Onstage at HMMA (Photo Credit: Courtesy of HMMAs)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15sYt3UECFHOhAEVZ5S4Ezx_XpSN8nFBZ/view?usp=sharing
3) Diane Warren Performs at the 2023 HMMAs (Photo Credit: Courtesy of HMMAs)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yDi1URfHHFINri1oeJDVjTIZqqi68JYZ/view?usp=sharing
4) John Powell accepts HMMA for composing the documentary score for STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of HMMAs)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNlwfch8Th2hnDivN1wp7B6YmFq0m0bS/view?usp=sharing
5) Angela Leus-music supervisor TROLLS BAND TOGETHER-accepts HMMA.jpg
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fVnahDPkTvaixL6lVX3Tsj56EUfyH37Z/view?usp=sharing
14th ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD MUSIC AND MEDIA AWARDS
2023 WINNERS LIST
SONG – FEATURE FILM
“What Was I Made For?” From BARBIE – Written by Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell. Performed by Billie Eilish.
SONG – SCI-FI / FANTASY FILM
“Can’t Catch Me Now” from THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES – Written by Dan Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo. Performed by Olivia Rodrigo.
SONG – INDEPENDENT FILM
“I Got You” from HOLIDAY TWIST – Written by Michael Jay and Alan Demoss. Performed by Jake Miller
SONG – DOCUMENTARY FILM
“Todo Fue Por Amor” from WITH THIS LIGHT – Written by Carla Morrison, Carla Patricia Morrison Flores, Juan Alejandro Jimenez Perez, Mario Demian Jimenez Perez. Performed by Carla Morrison.
SONG – ANIMATED FILM
“Better Place” from TROLLS BAND TOGETHER – Written by Shellback, Justin Timberlake, Amy Allen. Performed by NSYNC.
SONG – ONSCREEN PERFORMANCE (FILM)
Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Orén Kinlan, Jack Reynor – “High Life” from FLORA AND SON
SCORE – ANIMATED FILM
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – Daniel Pemberton
SCORE – FEATURE FILM
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON – Robbie Robertson
SCORE – SCIFI/FANTASY FILM
THE MARVELS – Laura Karpman
SCORE – HORROR/THILLER FILM
A HAUNTING IN VENICE – Hildur Guðnadóttir
SCORE – INDEPENDENT FILM
THE ZONE OF INTEREST – Mica Levi
SCORE – DOCUMENTARY
STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE – John Powell
MUSIC THEMED FILM OR MUSICAL
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER – Produced by Gina Shay. Directed by Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz.
MUSIC DOCUMENTARY – SPECIAL PROGRAM
IMMEDIATE FAMILY – Directed by Denny Tedesco. Produced by Greg Richling, Jack Piatt, Jonathan Sheldon.
SONG – TV SHOW / LIMITED SERIES
“Fought & Lost” from TED LASSO – Written by Jamie Hartman, Sam Ryder, Tom Howe. Performed by Sam Ryder.
SCORE – TV SHOW/LIMITED SERIES
SUCCESSION – Nicholas Britell
SONG – ONSCREEN PERFORMANCE – TV SHOW/LIMITED SERIES
“Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” From ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – Written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Performed by Steve Martin
MAIN TITLE – TV SHOW/LIMITED SERIES
SHRINKING – Benjamin Gibbard and Tom Howe
SCORE – SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)
HURACAN RAMIREZ VS LA PIÑATA ENCHILADA – Juan Carlos Enriquez
SCORE – SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)
OVERWATCH 2 – Adam Burgess
SCORE – SHORT FILM (DOCUMENTARY)
BUBJAN – Katy Jarzebowski
SCORE – INDEPENDENT FILM (FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
SOCIETY OF THE SNOW – Michael Giacchino
SCORE – DOCUMENTARY SERIES -TV/DIGITAL
ED SHEERAN: THE SUM OF IT ALL – Ian Arber
SCORE – TV SHOW/LIMITED SERIES (FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
LIAISON (French) – Walter Mair
SCORE – VIDEO GAME (CONSOLE & PC)
NEW WORLD: RISE OF THE ANGRY EARTH – Edouard Brenneisen
SONG – VIDEO GAME (CONSOLE & PC)
“Swing” from MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 – Written by Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, Eian Parker, Ian Welch, Olu Fann. Performed by Benji, EARTHGANG.
SONG/SCORE – MOBILE VIDEO GAME
PEACEKEEPER ELITE (GAME FOR PEACE) – Written by Inon Zur, Jeff Broadbent, C.May Xiao, Kin Lee, Mason Lieberman, Zen Wu, MEMME, Alec Justice, Luki Knoebl, Qiu Liang, G.G.Music, YSY AUDIO, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS AUDIO
MUSIC SUPERVISION – TV SHOW/LIMITED SERIES
THE LAST OF US (Season 1) – Ian Broucek, Eyven Klean
MUSIC SUPERVISION – FILM
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER – Angela Leus
MUSIC SUPERVISION – VIDEO GAME
HONOR OF KINGS – Jing Zhang
SONG/SCORE – COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT
FINAL FANTASY XVI – Composed by Masayoshi Soken, Arranged by Masayoshi Soken, Yoshitaka Suzuki
SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
BARBIE (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Atlantic Records
SONG – SHORT FILM
“Mushka’s Lullaby” from MUSHKA – Written by: Richard M. Sherman. Vocals by Holly Sedillos. Arranged and Produced by Fabrizio Mancinelli.
SCORE – TV/STREAMED MOVIE
SHOOTING STARS – Mark Isham
MUSIC DESIGN – TRAILER
STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR TRAILER – Blake Robinson
MAIN TITLE – TV SHOW (FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
LONDON CLASS (Saudi Arabia) – Ashraf Elziftawi
MUSIC VIDEO (INDEPENDENT)
“Gunjale” – Music written and performed by Matt B (feat. Ugaboys) Video directed by Angela V. Benson.
LIVE CONCERT FOR VISUAL MEDIA
ARKNIGHTS: AMBIENCE SYNESTHESIA 2023 WANTED – Composers: Sterling Maffe, Obadiah Brown-Beach, David Lin, Robert Wolf, Steven Grove, Erik Castro, Matthew Carl Earl & Others Performers: Various Artists
EXHIBITIONS, THEME PARKS, SPECIAL PROJECTS
SEA WORLD ABU DHABI: ANTARCTICA – Justin Schornstein
SONG / SCORE – NEW MEDIA
THE WALKING DEAD – LAST MILE – Jeff Rona – “Walking Dead – Last Mile” (Original Soundtrack)
SONG – DOCUMENTARY SERIES – TV / LIMITED SERIES
ALGIERS, AMERICA: THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT – Written by Shvkiel and Chad Cannon (Lyricist unknown / traditional). Performed by Shvkiel – “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” (Keyron Ross Funera
