In addition to the nationwide expansions of Peter Berg’s Patriots Day, Ben Affleck’s Live by Night and Martin Scorsese’s Silence, three new movies are opening wide:
Opening in most theaters is the family movie Monster Trucks directed by Chris Wedge and starring Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Holt McCallany, Barry Pepper, Tucker Albrizzi, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan, Rob Lowe, Frank Whaley and Thomas Lennon. The film’s original music is composed by David Sardy (21, Zombieland, Premium Rush, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance). The movie follows a a high school senior who builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. No soundtrack album has been announced. To learn more about the Paramount Pictures release, visit the official movie website.
Also opening wide is the supernatural thriller The Bye Bye Man directed by Stacy Title and starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Faye Dunaway, Douglas Smith, Cressida Bonas, Lucien Laviscount and Douglas Jones. The Newton Brothers (Oculus, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Life of Crime) have composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score, as well as the original song Train Song feat. Richard Patrick. Check out our previous article for the full album details and click here to check out a video featurette on the score.
Also opening nationwide is the thriller Sleepless directed by Baran bo Odar and starring Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union, David Harbour, Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris, Scoot McNairy and Octavius J. Johnson. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Kamm (Who Am I, The Silence). Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as additional music by Jaro Messerschmidt. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Open Road Films release.
Opening in limited release is the comedy drama The Book of Love directed by Bill Purple and starring Jason Sudeikis, Maisie Williams, Jessica Biel, Orlando Jones, Paul Reiser and Mary Steenburgen. Justin Timberlake and Mitchell Owens have composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the score, as well as the original title song performed by The Shadowboxers. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the Electric Entertainment release.
Also opening in limited release and on VOD is the drama Alone in Berlin directed by Vincent Perez and starring Brendan Gleeson, Emma Thompson, Daniel Brühl and Mikael Persbrandt. The film’s original music is composed by Alexandre Desplat (The Grand Budapest Hotel, The King’s Speech, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button). No soundtrack album has been announced. The drama premiered at last year’s Berlin Film Festival and is being released in the U.S. by IFC Films. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Also opening in select theaters and on VOD is the drama 100 Streets directed by Jim O’Hanlon and starring Idris Elba, Gemma Arterton, Tom Cullen, Ryan Gage, Ken Stott, Adam Bakri, Steven Mackintosh, Franz Drameh and Samantha Barks. Paul Saunderson (Starfish) has composed the film’s original score. MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack featuring the composer’s score (click here for the full details). Rhino Records has released a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie by Oasis, Kasabian & more. Check out our previous article to learn more.
Another limited theatrical and VOD release this week is the thriller Bad Kids of Crestview Academy directed by Ben Browder and starring Drake Bell, Sean Astin, Gina Gershon, Sammi Hanratty and Browder himself. The film’s original music is composed by Jeff Cardoni (Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Silicon Valley, CSI: Miami, Just Friends, Speechless). A soundtrack album featuring the compose’s score is now available. Check out our soundtrack announcement for more information.
