Rupert Gregson-Williams is reuniting with director Frank Coraci on the upcoming romantic comedy Blended. The film stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore as a couple who, after disastrous blind date, are stuck together in a family resort with their children from previous marriages. Bella Thorne, Chelsea Handler, Terry Crews, Kevin Nealon and Joel McHale are […]
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Rupert Gregson-Williams to Score ‘Blended’
Posted: June 29, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Blended, Frank Coraci, Rupert Gregson-Williams
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 28, 2013)
Posted: June 28, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alberto Iglesias, Byzantium, Copperhead, Dario Marianelli, David Carbonara, Harald Kloser, Hummingbird, I'm So Excited, Javier Navarrete, Laurent Eyquem, Michael Andrews, Redemption, Some Girl(s), The Heat, Thomas Wander, White House Down
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the action thriller White House Down directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, James Woods, Richard Jenkins, Joey King and Rachelle Lefevre. The film’s music is composed by Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser (2012, 10’000 […]
‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: June 28, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ethan Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis, Joel Coen, Soundtrack, T Bone Burnett
Nonesuch Records has announced a soundtrack release for the Coen Brothers’ upcoming drama Inside Llewyn Davis. The album features 12 new recordings made especially for the film performed by the movie’s cast plus an existing recording by Dave Van Ronk. Also featured is a never-before-released version of the song Farewell by Bob Dylan. T Bone […]
Ramin Djawadi, Aaron Zigman, Cliff Martinez, J. Ralph, Joe Hisaishi and Henry Jackman Invited to Join the Academy
Posted: June 28, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Aaron Zigman, Cliff Martinez, Henry Jackman, J. Ralph, Jennifer Dunnington, Joe Hisaishi, Prince, Ramin Djawadi, Ramiro Belgardt, Siedah Garrett
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures to join the organization. Among the invited artists this year are a number of film composers including Ramin Djawadi whose credits include Iron Man, Clash of the Titans, Safe House […]
Alexandre Desplat to Score ‘Suite Française’
Posted: June 28, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Saul Dibb, Suite Française
Alexandre Desplat is set to score the upcoming World War II drama Suite Française. The film is directed by Saul Dibb (The Duchess) and stars Michelle Williams, Matthias Schoenaerts, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Riley, Ruth Wilson, Margot Robbie, Alexandra Maria Lara, Tom Schilling and Lambert Wilson. The movie is based on the best-selling work of […]
‘Last Resort’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: June 27, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: ABC, Last Resort, Robert Duncan, score, Shawn Ryan, Soundtrack
A soundtrack album for ABC’s critically acclaimed series Last Resort will be released next week. The album features selections from the show’s original score composed by Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Unit). The soundtrack is set to be released digitally on iTunes next Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Check out our previous article […]
‘The Conjuring’ Soundtrack Preview
Posted: June 27, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Joseph Bishara, Mark Isham, score, Soundtrack, The Conjuring
Audio clips from the soundtrack album of James Wan’s horror thriller The Conjuring have surfaced online. The album features the film’s original score composed by Joseph Bishara who previously scored Wan’s Insidious, as well as the movie’s “family theme” composed by Mark Isham (Crash, 42, Once Upon a Time). The soundtrack will be released digitally […]
Michael Giacchino to Score Pixar’s ‘Toy Story of Terror’
Posted: June 27, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Michael Giacchino, Pixar, Toy Story of Terror
Michael Giacchino has been hired to score Disney/Pixar’s upcoming Halloween TV special Toy Story of Terror. The animated short is directed by Angus MacLane (Small Fry) and follows the Toy Story gang on a trip to a roadside motel. When one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious […]
Danny Elfman Wins Saturn Award for ‘Frankenweenie’
Posted: June 26, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Danny Elfman, Frankenweenie, Saturn Award
Danny Elfman was honored with a Saturn Award tonight at the 39th annual Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. The composer won the award in the Best Music category for his score for Tim Burton’s animated feature Frankenweenie, which was also recognized in the Best Animated Film category. […]
Video Highlights from ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards 2013
Posted: June 26, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alan Bergman, ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards, Graham Parker, Henry Mancini Award, Patrick Doyle, Ray, Ray Charles
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has published a number of video clips from the organization’s ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards gala, which was held last week at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Check out the acceptance speeches of Patrick Doyle (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Sense […]
