Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Already playing in theaters since Wednesday is the fantasy adventure The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies directed by Peter Jackson and starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Hugo Weaving and Orlando Bloom. The film’s original music is composed by Howard Shore (The Silence of the Lambs, Hugo) who also scored the previous Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music in two editions. For the full album details, check out our soundtrack announcement. Also visit Film Music Society, Collider and TheOneRing.net for recent interviews with the composer about his work on the final installment in the series.
Also opening wide is the sequel Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Dan Stevens, Rebel Wilson and Ben Kingsley. The film’s original music is composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, The Croods, The Avengers). Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music digitally earlier this week. A CD version is set to be released on January 6. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the film.
Also opening nationwide is the musical Annie directed by Will Gluck and starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Amanda Troya, Eden Duncan Smith, Nicolette Pierini and Zoe Colletti. Greg Kurstin has written the film’s original score, as well as some of the new songs. Roc Nation Records and Madison Gate Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the film performed by the movie’s cast, as well as Sia and Beck. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the musical.
Opening in limited release is the drama Mr. Turner written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Timothy Spall, Dorothy Atkinson, Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, Lesley Manville, Martin Savage, Joshua McGuire, Ruth Sheen, David Horovitch and Karl Johnson. The film’s original music is composed by Gary Yershon who collaborated with Leigh on Happy Go Lucky and Another Year. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our previous news article for the full soundtrack details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures Classics release.
Also opening in select markets is the animated feature Song of the Sea directed by Tomm Moore and featuring the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, Liam Hourican, Colm Ó’Snodaigh, Lucy O’Connell, Kevin Swierszcz, David Rawle and Lisa Hannigan. Bruno Coulais (Coraline, The Chorus) and Kila have composed the film’s original music. Decca Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the film’s original score, as well as songs by Nolwenn Leroy earlier this month. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.
