Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the live-action adaptation of the animated feature Moana directed by Thomas Kail and starring Catherine Lagaʻai, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui and Frankie Adams. The film’s original songs are composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Encanto, Hamilton, In the Heights), Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina (Twister, Brother Bear, Tarzan, Speed, Bad Boys, August Rush, Planes, Con Air) and the film’s original score is composed by Mancina. Walt Disney Records has released three different soundtrack albums: the regular album featuring the songs (also available on vinyl), the deluxe edition featuring both the songs and score, as well as instrumental versions of the songs, and the score album. Check out our previous article for the details of each version and to learn more about the Walt Disney Pictures release.
Also opening wide this weekend is the supernatural horror movie Evil Dead Burn directed by Sébastien Vaniček and starring Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Luciane Buchanan, Hunter Doohan, Errol Shand, George Pullar, Maude Davey and Greta Van Den Brink. Double Danger (aka Douglas Cavanna & Xavier Caux) (Infested) have composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score last Friday. Waxwork Records will release a vinyl edition. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the New Line Cinema prodcuction, which is being released by Warner Bros. Pictures release. Read the rest of this entry »
