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James Newton Howard is an American film composer, orchestrator and music producer. He has scored over 100 films and is the recipient of a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, and nine nominations for Academy Awards. His film scores include Pretty Woman (1990), The Prince of Tides (1991), The Fugitive (1993), Space Jam (1996), The Sixth Sense (1999), Dinosaur (2000), Unbreakable (2000), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), Signs (2002), Treasure Planet (2002), Peter Pan (2003), The Village (2004), King Kong (2005), Batman Begins (2005) and its sequel, The Dark Knight (2008) (both composed with Hans Zimmer), Blood Diamond (2006), Michael Clayton (2007), The Hunger Games series (2012–present), the Fantastic Beasts trilogy (2016–2022), and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). He has collaborated extensively with directors M. Night Shyamalan and Francis Lawrence, having scored eight of Shyamalan's films and eight of Lawrence's films since I Am Legend (2007). He has also worked with other directors such as Peter Jackson, Edward Zwick, Michael Hoffman, P. J. Hogan, Paul Greengrass, Andrew Davis, Lawrence Kasdan, Joe Roth, Martin Campbell, Joe Johnston, Tony Gilroy, Taylor Hackford, Ivan Reitman, Joel Schumacher, and David Yates; conductor Pete Anthony; and violinists Bruce Dukov, and Eun-Mee Ahn.
James Newton Howard
Composer
for Composer in Korra (2016)
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In a world divided by four elements—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—one girl holds the power to unite them all. When a mysterious masked leader named Amon (played by a brooding, over-dramatic star) rises to strip benders of their gifts, the fate of Republic City hangs in the balance. Enter Korra (Megan Fox), a rebellious young woman destined to become the Avatar—the one person who can master all four elements. Guided by the wise but weary Airbender Tenzin, and joined by unlikely allies Mako and Bolin, Korra must confront her destiny, battle against oppression, and unlock the power within. But as the lines between friend and foe blur, and the truth about the Avatar’s legacy is revealed, Korra discovers that the greatest battle she faces may be with herself. From visionary director M. Night Shyamalan comes a breathtaking reimagining of Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series. Packed with stunning visuals, high-stakes action, and a bold new take on the Avatar legend, Korra is the must-see cinematic event of the year. “One girl. Four elements. No legend.”
