Hans Zimmer News

Long Beach Symphony will kick off its “SoundWaves Series” as it presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in concert featuring Klaus Badelt & Hans Zimmer's score performed live to the film. 

Fingerstyle guitarist Alexandr Misko, known for viral videos surpassing millions of views and collaborations with Hans Zimmer, will perform at Plymouth's Spire Center for the Performing Arts.

THE HOLIDAY will be presented as a film-with-live-orchestra event at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, featuring Hans Zimmer's score performed by a full concert orchestra alongside the complete film on an HD screen.

Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer will make his highly anticipated return to Australia this October with a new arena production: Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level.

Stage actress Gracie Cochrane, who stars as Ginny Weasley in the first season of HBO's Harry Potter series, will depart the series after the first season. The character will be recast for future seasons.

xThe LA Phil has unveiled the 2026 season at The Ford, its hillside open-air venue, running from May 8 to October 31. The 2026 season brings together a multidisciplinary mix of music, dance, film, theater, comedy and spoken word.

Casting has been announced for Cleveland's limited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Playhouse Square, featuring Cleveland native Robb Sapp, who has played Ed in the Broadway production since 2021.

Disney’s The Lion King has announced that Robb Sapp and Sam Linda, who play the role of Ed on Broadway and tour, respectively, will switch productions. Learn more here!

HBO has officially greenlit a second season of the Harry Potter series, which aims to dedicate each season to an installment of the seven-volume book series.

John Foreman's Australian Pops Orchestra and Sony Music Australia will present THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER VS JOHN WILLIAMS at Melbourne's Hamer Hall, featuring a 75-piece orchestra performing scores from Star Wars, Gladiator, Harry Potter, and more.

The New York Pops’ 43rd Birthday Gala delivered a powerhouse celebration of Stephen Schwartz, with a stacked Broadway lineup. From “Defying Gravity” to “For Good,” it was a night of big voices, big emotion, and show-stopping moments.

Released 23 years ago, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ is the first film in what has now become a $4.5 billion franchise with five films released and a sixth on the way. The hilariously mischievous Captain Sparrow has been a fan favourite thanks to Johnny Depp’s skilled portrayal, and the film’s quick, witty plot is complimented by an astounding cast of actors. The visual effects, set decor, wardrobe, and props blend the world of mid-1700’s Jamaica into a truly magical place. However, nothing transports the audience quite as effectively as the powerful motion picture score.

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 24th anniversary. Since launching in April 2002, The Lion King North American tour has welcomed over 28 million theatergoers.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.

Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage. 

Jesse Stoll, formerly VP of touring at Concerts West, has been named EVP of global touring at Icon Concerts and LiveCo, where he will lead expansion of the company's comedian and multi-genre artist roster.

Given only the slightest of insights into what Christopher Nolan intended, Hans Zimmer set about creating a score for Interstellar that he would later call the best work of his career. Hearing it live accompanied by a screening of the film is a sensational experience.

Netflix debuted the official trailer for the new series adaptation of Lord of the Flies, created and written by acclaimed playwright and Emmy-winner Jack Thorne, based on the classic novel by William Golding. Watch it now.

HBO will debut a new behind-the-scenes special that chronicles the making of the upcoming Harry Potter television series. Watch the trailer for the new special now.

The first trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone marked the most-watched trailer in HBO and HBO Max history, exceeding the previous record by more than double.