The award is presented to (a) composer(s) for an original score created for a film, a TV show or series, video games or other visual media.
There have been several minor changes to the name of the award.
No awards were given in 1963 or 1987.
John Williams received the award in 1976, '78, '79, '80, '81, '82, '83, '95, '99 and 2007.
