On an illustrious panel that contained recipients of numerous Oscars, Grammys and even Emmys, six of the nominees in the Best Original Score and Best Original Song categories at the upcoming 96th Oscars chatted with Steve Pond, Executive Editor, Awards for TheWrap, about their various experiences on their nominated films as part of TheWrap Screening Series.
They included sibling pop duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, previous Original Song winners and authors of the “Barbie” smash “What Was I Made For?”, Honorary Oscar recipient and legendary songwriter Diane Warren for her song “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot,” and composers Scott George (nominated for his triumphant conclusion song “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon), five-time Emmy winner Laura Karpman for her stirring score for “American Fiction,” and newcomer Jerskin Fendrix for his inventive compositions for “Poor Things.”