The sole exception is Thomas Newman's complex, sweepingly romantic and thoroughly magnificent score.

WSJ: Film Review

Composer Thomas Newman, best known for dramatic, dark film music was a bold choice for the animated Finding Nemo, Trudeau says.

NPR: Listening to the Academy Awards: Part Two

Thomas Newman, The Good German: An adventurous spirit creates something both old and new, leaving the listener with much more than a pastiche of golden age scores.

NPR: Oscar-Nominated Scores: 'Notes On a Scandal'

Thomas Newman's score also won the best-music prize.

NPR: 'Argo' Named Best Film At Britain's Oscars

That didn't happen, but Skyfall has a healthy eight nominations in total, including Javier Bardem for supporting actor, Dame Judi Dench for supporting actress, and nods for original music (Thomas Newman) and cinematography (Roger Deakins).

BBC: Baftas 2013 analysis: Will Skyfall have licence to thrill?