Film Music Reporter

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 178 new artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures to join the organization. Among the invited artists are two film composers (Terence Blanchard, Graeme Revell) and one music editor (Fernand Bos). Terence Blanchard has been working in the film music industry for more than 20 years. He is best known for his collaborations with Spike Lee, including his music for the Oscar-nominated drama Malcom X, the 2006 hit thriller Inside Man and the drama The 25th Hour, for which the composer has received a Golden Globe nomination. Blanchard has recently recorded his score for the George Lucas-produced drama Red Tails, which is rumored to be released in early 2012. Graeme Revell has been scoring films since the late 80’s. Some of his best known credits include The Crow, The Negotiator, The Siege, Pitch Black, Lara Croft: Tom Raider, Daredevil and Pineapple Express. His next feature film project is the horror thriller Shark Night 3D, which is set to be released this September. Fernand Bos has been working as a music editor for over 15 years . He started out working with composer Christophe Beck on most of his early projects, including TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the feature films Bring It On and Big Fat Liar. His more recent movie projects include 2012, Crazy Heart, Country Strong and Hall Pass.