Film Music Reporter has learned that Alan Silvestri has signed on to score the upcoming comic book movie Captain America: The First Avenger. The film marks the first collaboration between Silvestri and director Joe Johnston, who previously has worked with such composers as James Horner, Danny Elfman, James Newton Howard and Mark Isham. The film […]
Archive for February, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Alan Silvestri to score ‘Captain America’
Posted: February 28, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alan Silvestri, Captain America, Joe Johnston, The First Avenger
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‘Mars Needs Moms’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: February 28, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: John Powell, Mars Needs Moms, score, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records will release a soundtrack album for the upcoming animated film Mars Needs Moms. The soundtrack features about 50 minutes of the original score by Academy Award-nominated composer John Powell. The album will be released digitally on March 8, 2011. To listen to audio clips from the soundtrack, visit Amazon. Mars Needs Moms […]
Mark Mothersbaugh to Score ‘Safe’
Posted: February 26, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Boaz Yakin, Hawaiian Vacation, Jason Statham, Mark Mothersbaugh, Pixar, Safe, Toy Story
Film Music Reporter has learned that Mark Mothersbaugh has been hired to score the upcoming crime thriller Safe. In the movie, a former elite agent rescues a young Chinese girl carrying vital secrets that both the Chinese and Russian Mafia are intent on obtaining in order to blackmail world governments. The film starring Jason Statham, […]
Richard Gibbs scoring ‘Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer’
Posted: February 26, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Face to Face, John Schultz, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Michael Rymer, Richard Gibbs
Richard Gibbs is currently scoring the upcoming comedy Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. The movie is based on is based on characters from Megan McDonald’s children’s book series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedy chronicles Judy Moody’s determination to have the most thrilling summer of her life, aided by her brother Stink […]
‘Source Code’ Soundtrack album announced
Posted: February 25, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Chris Bacon, score, Soundtrack, Source Code
Lakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack release for the upcoming sci-fi movie Source Code. The album features the original score by Chris Bacon and is scheduled for a release on March 29, 2011. To pre-0rder the CD, visit Amazon. Source Code is directed by Duncan Jones and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan and Vera Farmiga. […]
‘Your Highness’ Soundtrack details
Posted: February 25, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: score, Soundtrack, Steve Jablonsky, Your Highness
Varese Sarabande Records has announced a soundtrack release for the upcoming fantasy comedy Your Highness. The album features the original score composed by Steve Jablonsky and will be released on April 5, 2011. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. Your Highness is directed by David Gordon Green and stars Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 25, 2011)
Posted: February 25, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Drive Angry, Hall Pass, Michael Wandmacher, score, Soundtrack
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend: The action movie Drive Angry 3D directed by Patrick Lussier and starring Nicolas Cage and Amber Heard features music by Michael Wandmacher. A soundtrack album featuring the original score is now available on iTunes and will be released on CD on March 8 by Lakeshore Records. Visit […]
Christophe Beck returning for ‘The Hangover Part II’
Posted: February 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christophe Beck, Part 2, Part II, The Hangover, Todd Philips
Christophe Beck is reteaming with director Todd Philips to score the comedy sequel The Hangover Part II. The first part released in 2009 still marks Beck’s highest grossing movie of his career. The project marks the fourth collaboration between Beck and Philips, who also worked together on School for Scoundrels and last year’s Due Date. […]
William Ross to conduct this year’s Oscar ceremony
Posted: February 23, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards, Oscars, William Ross
According to The Hollywood Reporter, William Ross will be conducting the 83rd Academy Awards this Sunday. He previously conducted the 79th Oscars back in 2007. Ross is most well known as a conductor and orchestrator for such composers as Alan Silvestri and John Powell. Ross has also written numerous feature scores, including The Tale of […]
