Universal Pictures confirmed today at this year’s Cinema-Con in Las Vegas that Pharrell Williams is returning to write original songs for the animated sequel Despicable Me 4. The singer/songwriter has previously contributed songs for the first three installments in the series. As previously reported, Heitor Pereira is composing the score for the movie directed by […]
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Pharrell Williams to Return as Songwriter for ‘Despicable Me 4’
Posted: April 10, 2024 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Chris Renaud, Despicable Me 4, Illumination Entertainment, Pharrell Williams
Heitor Pereira Scoring Illumination Entertainment’s ‘Despicable Me 4’
Posted: March 25, 2024 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Despicable Me, Despicable Me 4, Heitor Pereira, Illumination Entertainment
Heitor Pereira (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Smurfs, The Angry Bird Movie, Paw Patrol: The Movie, Smallfoot) has recently been recording his score for the upcoming animated sequel Despicable Me 4. The film is directed by Chris Renaud (The Secret Life of Pets, The Lorax) and features the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will […]
Soundtrack EP for Illumination Short ‘Midnight Mission’ Released
Posted: March 15, 2024 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Illumination Entertainment, Jessica Rose Weiss, Midnight Mission, score, Soundtrack
Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP for Illumination Entertainment’s animated short Midnight Mission. The 5-track EP features the film’s original music composed by Jessica Rose Weiss (Cinderella, No Hard Feelings, Don’t Make Me Go, The Independent, The Kill Room, Dog Gone Trouble). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other […]
Soundtrack EP for Illumination Short ‘Fly Hard’ Released
Posted: March 14, 2024 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Daniel Rojas, Fly Hard, Illumination Entertainment, score, Soundtrack
Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP for Illumination Entertainment’s animated short Fly Hard. The 4-track features the film’s original score composed by Daniel Rojas (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Hit-Monkey, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., Who Invented Charlie?, Monster High, Starcrossed) and is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to […]
‘Migration’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: November 27, 2023 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Benjamin Renner, Illumination Entertainment, John Powell, Migration, score, Soundtrack
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack for Illumination Entertainment’s animated feature Migration. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award nominee John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity, Shrek, Solo: A Star Wars Story, United 93, Rio, Happy Feet, Horton Hears a Who!). Also included is the cover of Destiny’s Child’s […]
John Powell Scoring Illumination Entertainment’s ‘Migration’
Posted: June 18, 2023 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Benjamin Renner, Illumination Entertainment, John Powell, Migration
John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Shrek, United 93, X-Men: The Last Stand, Happy Feet) is currently recording his score for Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming animated movie Migration. The film is directed by Benjamin Renner (Ernest & Celestine) and stars Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkafina, Caspar Jennings, Keegan-Michael Key, […]
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: April 6, 2023 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Aaron Horvath, Brian Tyler, Illumination Entertainment, Koji Kondo, Michael Jelenic, score, Soundtrack, The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The details of the soundtrack album for Illumination Entertainment’s animated feature The Super Mario Bros. Movie have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Brian Tyler (Fast & Furious, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Crazy Rich Asians, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Yellowstone) with original Nintendo themes written by Koji […]
Brian Tyler to Score Illumination Entertainment’s ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Posted: October 6, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Aaron Horvath, Brian Tyler, Illumination Entertainment, Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fast & Furious, Iron Man 3, Yellowstone) has been hired to score the upcoming animated feature The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic (Teen Titans Go!) and stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, […]
Danny Elfman to Score Illumination’s ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Posted: November 20, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Danny Elfman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Illumination Entertainment
Danny Elfman is set to score the upcoming animated feature How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The film is directed by Pete Candeland & Yarrow Cheney (The Secret Life of Pets) and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the title character. The movie is based on Dr. Seuss’ classic tale about the titular grouch who plots to ruin […]
Alexandre Desplat to Score ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Posted: December 3, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Illumination Entertainment, The Secret Life of Pets
Alexandre Desplat has signed on to score the upcoming animated feature The Secret Life of Pets. The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, The Lorax) & Yarrow Cheney and features the voice talent of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks. […]