The latest news in this, the Year of Morricone, is that the composer will receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on February 26. Morricone, who at 87 years-old rarely travels outside of Europe, is expected to attend and remain through the February 28 Academy Award ceremony.

Despite what this article suggests, Morricone has never won a competitive Oscar. He received an honorary award from the Academy in 2007. “The Hateful Eight” marks his sixth nomination. Having already collected this year’s Golden Globe and BAFTA awards, he is the Classic Ross Amico (and a lot of other prognosticators’) favorite to win.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6875516/ennio-morricone-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star

Here’s an interview with Morricone, including footage from “The Hateful Eight” recording sessions. I almost hate to watch, because I won’t be able to get the music out of my head!

http://deadline.com/2016/02/oscar-front-runner-ennio-morricone-talks-composing-tarantino-westerns-and-why-at-87-he-is-still-going-strong-1201701877/