Two new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the animated feature The Emoji Movie directed by Tony Leondis and featuring the voices of T.J. Miller, Anna Faris, James Corden, Patrick Stewart, Maya Rudolph, Sofia Vergara and Christina Aguilera. The film’s original music is composed by Patrick Doyle (Brave, Cinderella, Thor, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the original song Good Vibrations by Ricky Reed. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the action thriller Atomic Blonde directed by David Leitch and starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella and Toby Jones. Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, 300, John Wick) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring selections from the composer’s score, as well as the songs from the movie by artists including David Bowie, The Clash, George Michael, Marilyn Manson and HEALTH. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.
Opening in limited release before expanding nationwide next week is the dramatic thriller Detroit directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring John Boyega, Will Poulter, Algee Smith, Jacob Latimore, Jason Mitchell, Hannah Murray, Kaitlyn Dever, Jack Reynor, John Krasinski and Anthony Mackie. The film’s original score is composed by James Newton Howard (The HungerGames, King Kong). Motown Records has released a soundtrack album featuring two tracks by the composers, as well as songs by The Roots feat. Bilal, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye & more. Click here for the full album details.
Also opening in limited release before expanding nationwide next month is the documentary An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power directed by Bonni Cohen & Jon Shenk and featuring Vice President Al Gore as he continues his fight, training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Jeff Beal (House of Cards, Rome, Monk, Gypsy) has composed the film’s original score. Interscope Records & Mosley Music have released the movie’s original song Truth to Power written by Ryan Tedder and performed by OneRepublic. Check out our previous news article for more information.
Also opening in select theaters is the comedy drama Brigsby Bear directed by Dave McCary and starring Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Claire Danes, Mark Hamill, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Greg Kinnear, Kate Lyn Sheil, Ryan Simpkins, Matt Walsh and Michaela Watkins. The film’s original music is composed by David Wingo (Loving, Mud, Take Shelter, Midnight Special, Our Brand Is Crisis). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.
Another limited release this week is the comedy drama Person to Person written and directed by Dustin Guy Defa and starring Michael Cera, Abbi Jacobson, Tavi Gevinson, Isiah Whitlock, Michaela Watkins, Olivia Lucciardi, Ben Rosenfield, Buddy Durress, Bene Coopersmith, George Sample III and Philip Baker Hall. The film doesn’t have a principal composer, but Brian McOmber (It Comes at Night) and Scott Fetzer contributed additional music. The movie takes place during a single day in New York City and follows a variety of characters who grapple with the mundane, the unexpected, and the larger questions permeating their lives. The dramedy premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and is being released in theaters and on VOD by Magnolia Pictures. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Also opening in select cities is the indie drama Menashe co-written and directed by Joshua Z Weinstein and starring Menashe Lustig, Ruben Nyborg, Yoel Weisshaus and Meyer Schwartz. The film’s original music is composed by Aaron Martin and Dag Rosenqvist. Wayfind Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the A24 release.
Also opening in limited release and on VOD is the indie thriller Strange Weather written and directed by Katherine Dieckmann and starring Holly Hunter, Carrie Coon, Kim Coates, Glenne Headly, Andrewnw Ward-Hammond, Turner Crumbley, Walker Babington, Shane Jacobsen and Craig Boe. Singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten has composed the film’s original music. The movie follows a woman who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her son. The drama premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival and is being distributed by Brainstorm Media.
Also opening in select theaters is the drama A Family Man directed by Mark Williams and starring Gerard Butler, Alison Brie, Willem Dafoe, Gretchen Mol and Alfred Molina. Mark Isham (Crash, A River Runs Through It, Once Upon a Time, The Accountant, Miracle) has composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Vertical Entertainment release.
Also opening in select cities is the action adventure Wolf Warriors 2 directed by Wu Jing who also stars in the movie alongside Frank Grillo and Celina Jade. The film’s original music is composed by Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Allegiant, Tron: Uprising, The Raid: Redemption). The movie follows the title character must emerge from his quiet life to deal with a sadistic band of mercenaries terrorizing innocent civilians, culminating in a climatic battle with a mercenary leader. The movie is being distributed in the U.S. by Well Go USA Entertainment. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Also opening in select U.S. theaters and on VOD is the drama The Last Face directed by Sean Penn and starring Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Jean Reno and Jared Harris. Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, The Lion King, Inception, The Dark Knight, Interstellar) has composed the film’s original music. No word on a soundtrack album. The drama premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and is being released stateside by Saban Films. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the film.
