Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi thriller Chappie co-written and directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Sigourney Weaver and Sharlto Copley. The film’s original music is composed by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Gladiator, Inception). Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album […]
Archive for March, 2015
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 6, 2015)
Posted: March 6, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alex Wurman, Chappie, Eric Neveux, Faults, Hans Zimmer, Heather McIntosh, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken, Lucas Vidal, Mark Adler, Merchants of Doubt, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Thomas Newman, Two Men in Town, Unfinished Business
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‘The Gunman’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 6, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Marco Beltrami, Pierre Morel, score, Soundtrack, The Gunman
Silva Screen Records will release a soundtrack album for the thriller The Gunman. The album features the film’s original music composed by Marco Beltrami (Scream, World War Z, 3:10 to Yuma, The Wolverine, The Hurt Locker). The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 24, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. A physical […]
‘The Longest Ride’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 6, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Soundtrack, The Longest Ride
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the romantic drama The Longest Ride. The album features the songs from the film by artists such as Seafret, Ryan Adams, Ben & Ellen Harper, Middle Brother, Adanowsky, Nikki Lane, The Wild Feathers, Pistol Annies, Black Pistol Fire & more. The soundtrack will be released on April 7, […]
Ludwig Göransson to Score ‘Rocky’ Spinoff ‘Creed’
Posted: March 6, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Creed, Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler
Ludwig Göransson has been tapped to score the upcoming boxing drama Creed. The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad and Anthony Bellew. Stallone stars in his iconic role as Rocky Balboa who acts a trainer for the grandson of Apollo Creed, portrayed by Carl Weathers […]
GSPO to Perform ‘A Spoonful of Sherman: A Symphonic Concert’
Posted: March 6, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: GSPO, Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman
On Sunday, March 15, the Golden State Pops Orchestra (GSPO) will perform A Spoonful of Sherman: A Symphonic Concert at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The event will feature performances of the songs by the sibling songwriting team of Richard and Robert Sherman who penned some of the most memorable melodies in the Walt Disney […]
‘The Face of an Angel’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 5, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Harry Escott, Michael Winterbottom, score, Soundtrack, The Face of an Angel
Silva Screen Records will release a soundtrack album for Michael Winterbottom’s The Face of an Angel. The album features the film’s original music composed by Harry Escott (Shame, Hard Candy, A Might Heart, Welcome to the Punch). Also included is Mi Fido Di Te performed by Lorenzo “Jovanotti” Cherubini. The soundtrack will be released overseas […]
WaterTower Music to Release ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Soundtrack
Posted: March 5, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: George Miller, Junkie XL, Mad Max: Fury Road, score, Soundtrack, Tom Holkenborg
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for the post-apocalyptic action movie Mad Max: Fury Road. The album features the film’s original music composed by Junkie XL aka Tom Holkenborg (Divergent, 300: Rise of an Empire, Run All Night). The soundtrack will be released on May 12, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page […]
Soundtrack for NBC’s ‘Chuck’ to Be Released
Posted: March 5, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Chuck, NBC, score, Soundtrack, Tim Jones
Varese Sarabande will release the first soundtrack album for the NBC spy comedy drama Chuck. The album features selections from the show’s original music composed by Tim Jones (Human Target, The Death and Life of Bobby Z). Also included are three songs by the cover band Jeffster feat. Jeff Barnes (played by Scott Krinsky) and Lester Patel […]
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Home’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 5, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dreamworks Animation, Home, Rihanna, Soundtrack
The full details of the soundtrack album for DreamWorks Animation’s feature Home have been revealed. The album features the songs from the film performed by Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Coffee, Kiesza, Charli XCX and Jacob Plant. The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 24, 2015 by Roc Nation Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you […]
Keefus Ciancia Scoring Jackie Earle Haley’s ‘Criminal Activities’
Posted: March 4, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Criminal Activities, Jackie Earle Haley, Keefus Ciancia
Keefus Ciancia is composing the music for the upcoming indie drama Criminal Activities. The film marks the directorial debut of actor Jackie Earle Haley who also stars in the movie alongside John Travolta, Dan Stevens, Michael Pitt, Christopher Abbott and Rob Brown. The drama follows a group of four friends who make a risky investment together that […]
