Archive for December, 2016

Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the psychological thriller A Cure for Wellness. The album features the film’s original music composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (Lights Out, Hidden Figures, The Escapist, Desert Dancer). The soundtrack will be released digitally, on CD and on vinyl on February 17, 2017. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. A Cure […]

Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album for the action sequel xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The album features the film’s original music composed by Brian Tyler (Fast & Furious series, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Now You See Me) and Robert Lydecker (Sleepy Hollow, Designated Survivor). The soundtrack will be released on January 20, 2017 and will be available […]

Jeff Cardoni has been hired to score the upcoming action comedy Once Upon a Time in Venice. The film is written and directed by Mark & Robb Cullen (Cop Out, Back in the Game) and stars Bruce Willis, Jason Momoa, Thomas Middleditch, Famke Janssen, John Goodman, Stephanie Sigman, Adrian Martinez, Kal Penn, Emily Robinson, Tyga, […]

‘Sing’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Details

Posted: December 7, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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The details for the deluxe edition version of the soundtrack album for Illumination Entertainment’s Sing have been revealed. The album features the songs from the animated movie performed the voice cast, including seven more tracks not featured on the regular edition. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically this Friday, December 9 by Republic […]

James Levine is composing the original score for the new Fox drama Star. The show is created by Lee Daniels (Empire, The Butler, Precious) & Tom Donaghy (The Whole Truth) and stars Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O’Grady. The series revolves around three talented singers, desperate for a new start and with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the […]

A soundtrack album has been released for the French/Swedish thriller series Midnight Sun. The album features selections from the show’s original music composed by Nathaniel Mechaly (Taken series, Colombiana, Transporter: The Series, The Grandmaster). Also included are tracks by Sofia Jannok and Björn Stein. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen […]

Toby Chu has signed on to score the upcoming horror thriller Wish Upon. The film is directed by John Leonetti (Annabelle) and stars Joey King, Ryan Phillippe, Elisabeth Rohm, Shannon Purser, Ki Hong Lee, Sherilyn Fenn, Sydney Park, Alice Lee, Mitchell Slaggert and Josephine Langford. The movie follows a 16-year-old misfit who finds a magic […]

59th Grammy Awards Nominations Announced

Posted: December 6, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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The nominations for the 59th Grammy Awards have been announced. Here are the nominations in the film music-related categories: Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media Bridge of Spies (Thomas Newman) – Hollywood Records The Hateful Eight (Ennio Morricone) – Decca The Revenant (Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto) – Milan Records Star Wars: The Force Awakens (John Williams) – Walt Disney Records Stranger Things […]

Nima Fakhrara has been tapped to score the upcoming dystopian drama Desolate. The film is directed by Frederick Cipoletti and stars Callan Mulvey, Tyson Ritter, Mark Kassen, Juston Street, Will Brittain, Natasha Bassett, James Russo, Bill Tangradi and Jonathan Rosenthal. The movie revolves around a family of farmers living in a dystopian future during a […]

Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for the live action feature adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The album features the songs from the film composed by Alan Menken (Aladdin, Enchanted, Tangled, The Little Mermaid) and featuring lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Also included on the release is Menken’s original score, which was arranged by Christopher Benstead. […]