Back Lot Music will release a score album for Illumination Entertainment’s animated feature Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. The album features the film’s original score composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). The soundtrack will be released digitally on November 9, 2018 and will be available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. As previously reported, Columbia Records will release a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie and two tracks from Elfman’s score. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is directed by Scott Mosier & Yarrow Cheney, narrated by Pharrell Williams and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit.
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‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ Soundtrack Announced
Columbia Records has announced a soundtrack album for Illumination Entertainment’s animated feature Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. The album features the songs from the movie, including the original song I Am the Grinch written and performed by Tyler, the Creator, as well as songs by Run-DMC, The Supremes, Jackie Wilson, Nat King Cole & more. Also included are two tracks from the movie’s original score composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Nightmare Before Christmas) who also collaborated with Tyler on a new version of You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, which is already available to download here. The soundtrack will be released on November 9 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
Illumination’s ‘The Grinch’ to Feature Original Song by Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator has written an original song for Illumination Entertainment’s animated feature The Grinch. The rapper/record producer is also performing the track, which is entitled I Am The Grinch. He also collaborated with the film’s composer Danny Elfman on a new version of the classic Grinch song You’re a Mean One. The Grinch is directed by Scott Mosier & Yarrow Cheney and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit.
Danny Elfman to Score ‘The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle’
Danny Elfman has been hired to score the upcoming fantasy adventure The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle. The film is directed by Stephen Gaghan (Syriana, Gold) and stars Robert Downey Jr., Jim Broadbent, Antonio Banderas and Michael Sheen. The project’s voice cast includes Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, Emma Thompson, Ralph Fiennes, Rami Malek, Octavia Spencer, Kumail Nanjiani, Craig Robinson, John Cena, Marion Cotillard, Carmen Ejogo and Frances de la Tour. The movie is based on the character from Hugh Lofting’s 1920s series of children’s books about a Victorian-era physician who opts to treat animals instead of humans because he’s able to speak with them.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 13, 2018)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the animated sequel Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, David Spade and Steve Buscemi. The film’s original score is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (Thor: Ragnarok, The LEGO Movie). Selections of the composer’s score are available on a soundtrack compilation featuring the composer’s music from all three movies in the series (click here for the full details). Madison Gate Records has released the original song It’s Party Time written by David Foster & Michael Bublé and performed by Joe Jonas (click here for more information). Also available are digital singles feat. Tiësto’s DJ music from the movie, as well as the song I See Love by Jonas Blue feat. Joe Jonas.
Also opening wide is the action thriller Skyscraper directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and starring Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Roland Møller, Pablo Schreiber, Hannah Quinlivan, Byron Mann and Noah Taylor. Steve Jablonsky (Transformers, The Island, Ender’s Game, Deepwater Horizon) has composed the film’s original music. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score and an original song by Jamie M Commons. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot’ Soundtrack Details
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for Gus Van Sant’s drama Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) who previously collaborated with the director on numerous projects including Good Will Hunting and Milk. Also included is John Callahan’s song Texas When You Go, as well as a track by Alex Somers (Captain Fantastic, Aloha) who composed additional music for the movie. The soundtrack is set to be released on July 6, 2018 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 9, 2018)
Three new movies are opening in theaters nationwide:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the drama Fifty Shades Freed directed by James Foley and starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Arielle Kebbel, Kim Basinger, Brant Daugherty and Luke Grimes. Republic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie by Liam Hayes & Rita Ora, Hailee Steinfeld x BloodPop, Miike Snow & more. Click here for the full details. Back Lot Music has released a separate soundtrack featuring the film’s original score by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland). Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the family comedy Peter Rabbit created by Will Gluck and starring James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, Sam Neill, Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie. Dominic Lewis (The Man in the High Castle, Money Monster, Free Birds, DuckTales) has composed the film’s original score. Columbia Records has released a single featuring a score suite, as well as the song I Promise You written by Ezra Koenig & Gluck and performed by Corden. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full details and also click here to learn more about the songs in the film.
‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Score Album Details
Back Lot Music will release a score album for the film adaptation of Fifty Shades Freed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Avengers: Age of Ultron). The soundtrack will be released physically on February 16, 2018 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The label has previously released the composer’s score for Fifty Shades Darker and Republic Records has released Elfman’s music from Fifty Shades of Grey. A separate soundtrack for the third installment in the series featuring the songs from the movie will be released by Republic Records. Fifty Shades Freed directed by James Foley and starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Arielle Kebbel, Kim Basinger, Brant Daugherty and Luke Grimes will be released in theaters nationwide on February 9, 2018 by Universal Pictures.
‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Fifty Shades Freed have been announced. The album features songs by Hailee Steinfeld x BloodPop, Miike Snow, Black Atlass feat. Jessie Reyez, Julia Michaels, Whethan & Dua Lipa, Bishop Briggs, as well as Liam Payne’s & Rita Ora’s For You, which is already available as a single. Also included are two tracks from the movie’s original score composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland) who previously scored the first two installments. The soundtrack will be released on February 9, 2018 and is now available for pre-order here (digital version) and here (CD version). Fifty Shades Freed is directed by James Foley and stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Arielle Kebbel, Kim Basinger, Brant Daugherty and Luke Grimes.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (December 31, 2017)
Premiering on Wednesday, January 3, is the new Freeform original series Grown-ish created by Kenya Barris & Larry Wilmore and starring Yara Shahidi, Deon Cole, Chris Parnell, Emily Arlook, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa and Jordan Buhat. The show’s original music is composed by Vincent Jones (Up All Night, Parks & Recreation theme song, F Is for Family). To learn more about the comedy, which is a spin-off to ABC’s Black-ish, visit our scoring assignment announcement.
Premiering on Friday, January 5, in the U.S. is the horror thriller Before I Wake co-written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Dash Mihok and Jacob Tremblay. The Newton Brothers (Oculus, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Life of Crime, Gerald’s Game) have composed the film’s original score and Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland) has provided the themes and additional music. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music. Check out our previous article for the full album details. The movie is premiering stateside exclusively on Netflix.