The line-up for several film music-related panels at Comic-Con 2016 has been announced. On Thursday, July 21, a number of film composers will participate in The 4th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero. Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War & The Winter Soldier, X-Men: First Class), Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn […]
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Film Music Panels at Comic-Con 2016 Announced
Posted: July 11, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Comic-Con
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John Williams Wins Saturn Award for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Posted: June 23, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: John Williams, Saturn Awards, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
John Williams was honored with the Saturn Award last night at the 42nd annual Saturn Awards in Burbank, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. The composer won the prize in the Best Music category for his score for J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The other nominated composers were Ennio Morricone (The […]
San Diego Symphony to Perform Michael Giacchino’s ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Score at Film’s World Premiere at Comic-Con
Posted: May 21, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Justin Lin, Michael Giacchino, Star Trek, Star Trek Beyond
Paramount Pictures, Skydance, Bad Robot and director Justin Lin have announced that the San Diego Symphony Orchestra will perform the original score for the upcoming sci-fi adventure Star Trek Beyond at the film’s world premiere at Comic-Con International on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Embarcadero Marina Park South in San Diego. The film’s music is composed […]
Steven Spielberg to Present John Williams with AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted: May 11, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, John Williams, Steven Spielberg
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that Steven Spielberg will present John Williams with the organization’s 44th Life Achievement Award on June 9, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. As previously reported, this marks the first time in AFI history that the honor will be bestowed upon a composer. It was also announced that the televised special, AFI […]
John Debney to Perform at CSUN Valley Performing Arts Center
Posted: May 3, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: John Debney
Academy Award nominee John Debney wil join California State University, Northridge students and alumni in a special performance at the University featuring the world premiere of the Jungle Book Suite, as well as other selections from his work, including The Passion of the Christ and Iron Man 2. The concert will take place on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30pm at CSUN Valley Performing Arts Center […]
16th World Soundtrack Awards Program Announced
Posted: April 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: World Soundtrack Awards
The first round of the program and composers for the 16th World Soundtrack Awards has been announced today. This year’s edition will shine the spotlight on television scores. The Brussels Philharmonic and the Flemish Radio Choir will perform the scores to numerous TV series in the presence of their composers. Among the titles to be […]
‘We Have to Go Back: Lost’ Concert Announced
Posted: April 20, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: ABC, Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, Lost, Michael Giacchino
It was announced today that Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (Up, Star Trek, The Incredibles, Jurassic World, Inside Out, Ratatouille) will conduct the Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra, comprised of 44 musicians, in an evening of music and story from the ABC hit TV series, Lost. The event will take place on Friday, September 23, 2016 […]
Video Highlights from the 88th Academy Awards
Posted: February 29, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Academy Awards
The 88th Academy Awards ceremony was held last night. Among the music-related highlights was Ennio Morricone receiving his first competitive Oscar for his music for The Hateful Eight and Sam Smith & Jimmy Napes who won the award for the song Writing’s on the Wall from Spectre. Check out the acceptance speeches by the winners, as well as a backstage press room interview with Smith & Napes after […]
Academy Award-Nominated Composers & Songwriters Celebrated at SCL Reception
Posted: February 28, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Academy Awards, SCL
Yesterday afternoon, the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) hosted its annual reception honoring the Oscar-nominated composers and songwriters in the Best Original Score and Best Original Song category, which was held for the second time in a row at Cafe La Boheme in West Hollywood. SCL president Ashley Irwin introduced the nominees who briefly […]
