Quartet Records has announced the world premiere release of the complete score for the 1983 drama Terms of Endearment directed by James L. Brooks and starring Shirley McLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow and Danny DeVito. The film’s music is composed by Michael Gore (Fame, Pretty in Pink, Defending Your Life) who […]
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Complete ‘Terms of Endearment’ Score Released
Posted: September 8, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Bruce Beresford, Carl Davis, James L. Brooks, King David, Michael Gore, score, Soundtrack, Terms of Endearment
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Creative Spark: Theodore Shapiro
Posted: September 8, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Theodore Shapiro
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has published its latest episode in the digital documentary-style video series, Academy Originals, which examines everything from the creative process, to the moments that changed the course of filmmaking, to the artists who are charting its future. The newest episode in the Creative Sparks series features an interview […]
‘My Old Lady’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 7, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Mark Orton, My Old Lady, score, Soundtrack
BAG Production will release a soundtrack album for the comedy drama My Old Lady. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark Orton (Nebraska, The Good Girl). Also included is a track from the composer’s acoustic chamber group Tin Hat and a track by the jazz ensemble The Hot Club of San Francisco. […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (September 7, 2014)
Posted: September 7, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Deliverance Creek, Jason Gallagher, Jim Dooley, Lifetime, Syfy, Z Nation
Premiering on Friday, September 12, is the Syfy original series Z Nation created by Karl Schaefer and starring Harold Perrineau, Tom Everett Scott, DJ Qualls, Michael Welch, Kellita Smith and Anastasia Baranova. Jason Gallagher who is best known as a member of the rock band Leroy Justice is composing the show’s original score. Z Nation […]
‘Swelter’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: September 6, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: score, Soundtrack, Swelter, Tree Adams
Treehouse Music has released a soundtrack album for the action thriller Swelter. The album features the film’s original music composed by Tree Adams (Californication, Perception, Sirens). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon. Audio clips are embedded after the jump. Swelter is directed by Keith Palmer and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Alfred Molina, Lennie […]
Ryan Shore to Score Disney Television Animation’s ‘Penn Zero: Part Time Hero’
Posted: September 6, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Disney XD, Penn Zero: Part Time Hero, Ryan Shore
Ryan Shore has signed on to score and write songs for Disney Television Animation’s upcoming series Penn Zero: Part Time Hero. The show is created by Jared Bush (All of Us, Zootopia) & Sam Levine (Wreck-It Ralph, Bolt) and features the voices of Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Adam DeVine (Pitch Perfect), Tania Gunadi (Transformers Prime), Alfred Molina (Chocolat), and Larry Wilmore (The Daily Show). The animated comedy adventure series […]
‘The Guest’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 5, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Adam Wingard, Soundtrack, The Guest
J-2 Music will release a soundtrack album for Adam Wingard’s thriller The Guest. The album features the songs from the film by artists including Stevie B, Love and Rockets, Annie, Survive, Mike Simonetti, Gatekeeper, Sisters of Mercy and Clan of Xymox. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 16, 2014 and is now available […]
Ludwig Göransson to Score Fox’s ‘Red Band Society’ and Starz’s ‘Survivor’s Remorse’
Posted: September 5, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Fox, Ludwig Göransson, Red Band Society, Starz, Survivor's Remorse
Ludwig Göransson has been hired to score the upcoming Fox dramedy Red Band Society. The show is created by Margaret Nagle (Boardwalk Empire) based on the Spanish TV series Polseres vermelles and stars Octavia Spencer, Dave Annable, Griffin Gluck, Nolan Sotillo, Charlie Rowe and Brian Bradley. The coming-of-age comedy drama follows the daily lives of […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 5, 2014)
Posted: September 5, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Christopher Carmichael, Darren Tate, Frontera, God Help the Girl, Jay Israelson, Kelly & Cal, Kenneth Lampl, Klaus Badelt, Nathan Whitehead, Stuart Murdoch, The Identical, The Longest Week, The Remaining, Toby Chu
The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is the music-themed drama The Identical directed by Dustin Marcellino and starring Erin Cottrell, Amanda Crew, Brian Geraghty, Seth Green, Ashley Judd, Joe Pantoliano, Blake Rayne, and Ray Liotta. Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Caribbean, Constantine, Rescue Dawn) and Christopher Carmichael have composed the film’s original score. City of Peace Media and Capitol Christian Distribution have released a soundtrack […]
Geoff Zanelli to Score ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
Posted: September 5, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Geoff Zanelli, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Geoff Zanelli is attached to score the upcoming fantasy adventure sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. The film will be directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg (Kon-Tiki). Johnny Depp is set to return as Captain Jack Sparrow. No other casting or plot details have been announced yet. Jeff Nathanson (Catch […]
