Thomas Newman
| Best known as a Composer based on credits in that role in 85 films, with $10,184,263,574 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #15) |
| Best-known technical roles: Finding Dory (Composer), Skyfall (Composer), Elemental (Composer), Finding Nemo (Composer), Spectre (Composer) |
| Born: October 20, 1955 (69 years old) |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Technical Roles | Composer | 85 | $4,717,155,230 | $5,467,108,344 | $10,184,263,574 |
| Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office | 12 | $4,717,155,230 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office | 16 | $5,467,108,344 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office | 15 | $10,184,263,574 |
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2020 Awards Season: Golden Globes Nominations
December 11th, 2019
The Golden Globes nominations are the second major Awards Season set to come out. It is still very early in the year and the predictive value of the Golden Globes is a little suspect, but there are still some things to learn here. (This is especially true on the TV end, as there’s talk about how strange the nominations are this year.) Marriage Story led the way with six nominations, just ahead of The Irishman and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, both of which picked up five nods.
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2016 - Awards Season - And the Oscar Goes to... La La Land Moonlight!
February 26th, 2017
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It’s Oscar night and we were live blogging the show. Read on the the highlights of what turned out to be a crazy night.
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2016 - Awards Season: Oscars - Nominations - Final Look
February 26th, 2017
It’s Oscar night and we will be live blogging the show. Before that, let’s take a last look at the nominations with a few annotations. Nominees in italics are those that have received the most votes from our readers so far in our Oscar contest (which is open to new entries until noon, Pacific, today—enter now!). Bold films are those films I think will win. Meanwhile, those that are Underlined are those I want to win. Not all categories have underlined nominees, because not all categories have someone I’m cheering for, or because there are two nominees I couldn’t pick between.
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2016 Awards Season: Oscar Nominations
January 24th, 2017
The Oscar nominations were announced starting at 5:18 am Pacific time. Nothing is good that early in the morning. Worse still, it’s a boring year for nominations with very few surprises worth talking about, especially in the biggest categories. Leading the way was La La Land with 14 nominations, tying the record.
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2015 Awards Season: Oscar Winners... And the Oscar Goes to Spotlight for Best Picture
February 28th, 2016
It’s Oscar day and, if all goes to plan, I will be live-blogging the ceremony tonight. Here is the list of nominees marked according to predictions from our readers, and my personal wishes. Nominees in Bold are the ones predicted to win by our readers (we’ll have a full rundown of the predictions at noon, after the contest ends). If I am predicting a different film, those are in Italics. Meanwhile, the nominees I want to win, but don’t think will win, are Underlined. There are a few categories where the film I really think deserves the award was not even nominated, plus a few I don’t have a real opinion on.
2015 Awards Season: Oscar Preview
February 28th, 2016
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It’s Oscar day and, if all goes to plan, I will be live-blogging the ceremony tonight. Here is the list of nominees marked according to predictions from our readers, and my personal wishes. Nominees in Bold are the ones predicted to win by our readers (we’ll have a full rundown of the predictions at noon, after the contest ends). If I am predicting a different film, those are in Italics. Meanwhile, the nominees I want to win, but don’t think will win, are Underlined. There are a few categories where the film I really think deserves the award was not even nominated, plus a few I don’t have a real opinion on.
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2015 Awards Season: Oscars - Nominations
January 15th, 2016
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The Oscar nominations were announced at 5:30 am Pacific time. Nothing is good that early in the morning. Worse still, this was a terrible year for snubs, especially when it comes to diversity of the nominees. The voters for the Oscars are 94% white and 77% male... but that's still more diverse than the list of nominees. The Revenant led the way with 12 nominations and it is expected to win a few of those, while it is a serious contender in most of the categories it was nominated in.
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2015 - Awards Season: BAFTA - Nominations
January 9th, 2016
The BAFTA nominations were announced and you can read them on their site... in alphabetical order. Alphabetical order is very useful in most circumstances, but not here. On the other hand, the nominees within each category are not presented in alphabetical order. ... Are the BAFTAs trolling us? As for the actual nominees, the big winners here are Bridge of Spies and Carol, both of which earned nine nominations. For Carol, this is just another impressive score, but this was a pleasant surprise for Bridge of Spies.
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Weekend Estimates: Goosebumps Set to Win Tight Race
October 18th, 2015
A slightly-softer-than-expected (but still good) opening for Goosebumps will be enough to take the film to the top of the box office chart this weekend, according to studio projections released on Sunday morning. Sony expects the family horror adventure to come in with $23.5 million on opening weekend, which is a solid enough start, and sets the film up for a good run, helped by strong reviews and Halloween coming up in a couple of weeks. The Martian will land in second with a projected $21.5 million as of this morning, a slightly steeper-than-expected 42% decline from last weekend, and a total to date around $144 million. In general, we’re looking at quite a few steep drops from last weekend thanks to an unfavorable comparison with the Columbus Day long weekend and a batch of new releases.
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2014 Awards Season: Oscars Understand the Gravity of the Situation
January 16th, 2014
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and there are some surprises mixed in with the predictable results. Gravity and American Hustle led the way with ten nominations each while 12 Years a Slave was right behind with nine. The fact that 12 Years a Slave wasn't the leader is the first of the surprises.
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | White Bird | Composer | $4,320,979 | $3,368,796 | $7,689,775 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Elemental | Composer | $154,426,697 | $330,403,040 | $484,829,737 |
| Jan 6, 2023 | A Man Called Otto | Composer | $64,267,657 | $44,373,491 | $108,641,148 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Dog | Composer | $61,778,069 | $22,765,563 | $84,543,632 |
| Jan 29, 2021 | The Little Things | Composer | $15,342,746 | $14,392,476 | $29,735,222 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Let Them All Talk | Composer | |||
| Dec 25, 2019 | 1917 | Composer | $159,227,644 | $229,912,796 | $389,140,440 |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Bong of the Dead | Director | |||
| May 10, 2019 | Tolkien | Composer | $4,535,154 | $4,434,073 | $8,969,227 |
| Mar 29, 2019 | The Highwaymen | Composer | |||
| Oct 27, 2017 | Thank You for Your Service | Composer | $9,479,390 | $505,926 | $9,985,316 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Victoria and Abdul | Composer | $22,245,070 | $46,026,076 | $68,271,146 |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Passengers | Composer | $100,014,699 | $202,224,973 | $302,239,672 |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Finding Dory | Composer | $486,295,561 | $538,710,564 | $1,025,006,125 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Spectre | Composer | $200,074,175 | $679,003,169 | $879,077,344 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | Bridge of Spies | Composer | $72,313,754 | $90,184,584 | $162,498,338 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | He Named Me Malala | Composer | $2,668,936 | $1,665,280 | $4,334,216 |
| Mar 6, 2015 | The Second Best Exotic Mari… | Composer | $33,078,266 | $56,322,596 | $89,400,862 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | The Judge | Composer | $47,119,388 | $28,954,168 | $76,073,556 |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Get on Up | Composer | $30,569,935 | $2,769,933 | $33,339,868 |
| Dec 13, 2013 | Saving Mr. Banks | Composer | $83,299,761 | $31,662,764 | $114,962,525 |
| Feb 8, 2013 | Side Effects | Composer | $32,172,757 | $34,569,381 | $66,742,138 |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Skyfall | Composer | $304,360,277 | $806,166,704 | $1,110,526,981 |
| May 4, 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Composer | $46,383,639 | $88,256,141 | $134,639,780 |
| Jan 13, 2012 | The Iron Lady | Composer | $29,959,436 | $85,632,668 | $115,592,104 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | The Debt | Composer | $31,177,548 | $15,426,506 | $46,604,054 |
| Aug 10, 2011 | The Help | Composer | $169,705,587 | $43,414,417 | $213,120,004 |
| Mar 4, 2011 | The Adjustment Bureau | Composer | $62,495,645 | $64,435,680 | $126,931,325 |
| Dec 26, 2008 | Revolutionary Road | Composer | $22,951,340 | $56,653,480 | $79,604,820 |
| Jun 27, 2008 | WALL-E | Composer | $223,808,164 | $308,699,861 | $532,508,025 |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Hannibal Rising | Composer | $27,669,725 | $52,913,586 | $80,583,311 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | The Good German | Composer | $1,308,696 | $5,369,337 | $6,678,033 |
| Oct 6, 2006 | Little Children | Composer | $5,463,019 | $8,658,158 | $14,121,177 |
| Nov 4, 2005 | Jarhead | Composer | $62,647,540 | $34,300,000 | $96,947,540 |
| Jun 3, 2005 | Cinderella Man | Composer | $61,649,911 | $43,371,577 | $105,021,488 |
| Dec 17, 2004 | Lemony Snicket's A Series o… | Composer | $118,627,117 | $94,328,907 | $212,956,024 |
| May 30, 2003 | Finding Nemo | Composer | $380,529,370 | $555,565,482 | $936,094,852 |
| Oct 11, 2002 | White Oleander | Composer | $16,357,770 | $5,300,000 | $21,657,770 |
| Jul 12, 2002 | Road to Perdition | Composer | $104,054,514 | $79,300,000 | $183,354,514 |
| Apr 26, 2002 | The Salton Sea | Composer | $676,698 | $676,698 | |
| Nov 23, 2001 | In the Bedroom | Composer | $35,930,604 | $6,207,267 | $42,137,871 |
| Oct 20, 2000 | Pay it Forward | Composer | $33,508,922 | $22,187,783 | $55,696,705 |
| Mar 17, 2000 | Erin Brockovich | Composer | $125,548,685 | $132,256,558 | $257,805,243 |
| Dec 10, 1999 | The Green Mile | Composer | $136,801,374 | $153,900,000 | $290,701,374 |
| Sep 15, 1999 | American Beauty | Composer | $130,058,047 | $226,200,000 | $356,258,047 |
| Nov 13, 1998 | Meet Joe Black | Composer | $44,650,003 | $44,650,003 | |
| May 15, 1998 | The Horse Whisperer | Composer | $75,383,563 | $111,500,000 | $186,883,563 |
| Jan 2, 1998 | Oscar and Lucinda | Composer | $1,612,957 | $1,612,957 | |
| Nov 7, 1997 | Mad City | Composer | $10,561,038 | $10,561,038 | |
| Oct 31, 1997 | Red Corner | Composer | $22,442,815 | $22,442,815 | |
| Dec 25, 1996 | The People vs. Larry Flynt | Composer | $20,224,840 | $20,224,840 | |
| Sep 13, 1996 | American Buffalo | Composer | $540,364 | $540,364 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | Phenomenon | Composer | $104,636,382 | $47,400,000 | $152,036,382 |
| Mar 1, 1996 | Up Close & Personal | Composer | $51,045,801 | $49,600,000 | $100,645,801 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt | Composer | $23,600,020 | $23,600,020 | |
| Sep 15, 1995 | Unstrung Heroes | Composer | $7,929,000 | $7,929,000 | |
| Dec 21, 1994 | Little Women | Composer | $50,003,303 | $50,003,303 | |
| Nov 4, 1994 | The War | Composer | $16,480,770 | $16,480,770 | |
| Sep 23, 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Composer | $28,241,469 | $471,884 | $28,713,353 |
| Aug 12, 1994 | Corrina, Corrina | Composer | $20,146,496 | $20,146,496 | |
| Apr 29, 1994 | The Favor | Composer | $3,098,590 | $3,098,590 | |
| Apr 8, 1994 | Threesome | Composer | $14,793,701 | $14,793,701 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Josh and S.A.M. | Composer | $1,484,404 | $1,484,404 | |
| Nov 5, 1993 | Flesh and Bone | Composer | $9,488,998 | $9,488,998 | |
| Dec 23, 1992 | Scent of a Woman | Composer | $63,895,607 | $63,895,607 | |
| Aug 7, 1992 | Whispers in the Dark | Composer | $11,124,511 | $11,124,511 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | The Player | Composer | $21,706,101 | $7,170,601 | $28,876,702 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | Fried Green Tomatoes | Composer | $81,204,830 | $81,204,830 | |
| Sep 27, 1991 | Deceived | Composer | $28,738,096 | $28,738,096 | |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Career Opportunities | Composer | $10,986,645 | $10,986,645 | |
| Oct 12, 1990 | Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael | Composer | $3,989,297 | $3,989,297 | |
| Feb 2, 1990 | Men Don't Leave | Composer | $6,050,018 | $6,050,018 | |
| Aug 23, 1989 | Cookie | Composer | $1,755,480 | $1,755,480 | |
| Jun 17, 1988 | The Great Outdoors | Composer | $41,455,230 | $41,455,230 | |
| Nov 6, 1987 | Less than Zero | Composer | $12,396,383 | $12,396,383 | |
| Jul 31, 1987 | The Lost Boys | Composer | $32,222,567 | $171,576 | $32,394,143 |
| Feb 6, 1987 | Light of Day | Composer | $10,489,617 | $10,489,617 | |
| Oct 10, 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Composer | $25,587,804 | $25,587,804 | |
| Mar 14, 1986 | Gung Ho | Composer | $36,611,610 | $36,611,610 | |
| Aug 7, 1985 | Real Genius | Composer | $12,952,019 | $12,952,019 | |
| Jul 19, 1985 | The Man With One Red Shoe | Composer | $8,645,411 | $8,645,411 | |
| Apr 12, 1985 | Girls Just Want to Have Fun | Composer | $6,326,051 | $6,326,051 | |
| Mar 29, 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan | Composer | $27,400,000 | $522 | $27,400,522 |
| Aug 3, 1984 | Grandview, U.S.A. | Composer | $4,743,119 | $4,743,119 | |
| Jul 20, 1984 | Revenge of the Nerds | Composer | $40,874,452 | $40,874,452 | |
| Feb 3, 1984 | Reckless | Composer | $6,731,602 | $6,731,602 | |
| Averages | $56,833,196 | $113,898,091 | $122,701,971 | ||
| Totals | 86 | $4,717,155,230 | $5,467,108,344 | $10,184,263,574 | |
Director Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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| Jul 16, 2019 | Bong of the Dead | |||||
| Averages | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Totals | 1 | n/a | n/a | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office | 12 | $4,717,155,230 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office | 16 | $5,467,108,344 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office | 15 | $10,184,263,574 |