Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for 'Wild Robot,' John Williams' impact and Kobe Bryant's advice Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Bowers reflects on what the Oscar nomination means to him, the challenges of composing for animated films, the lasting influence of five-time Oscar winner John Williams and why Kobe Bryant ’s advice continues to resonate with him.
I remember for “The Wild Robot,” I studied the last 30 minutes of “Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope,” primarily because the last 20-30 minutes of “The Wild Robot” is all action.
Whereas, a lot of live action, you can sit for five minutes and not have any music and be OK. AP: You composed music for the late Kobe Bryant's 2015 documentary “Muse" and other projects with him.
Bowers’ work on “ The Wild Robot ” continues to solidify his place as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers, earning him a nomination for best original score.
