Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the action sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Sir Elton John, Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Kong: Skull Island) & Matthew Margeson (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Eddie the Eagle). La-La Land Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score. Click here for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the animated feature The LEGO Ninjago Movie directed by Charlie Bean and features the voices of Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods and Jackie Chan. Mark Mothersbaugh (The LEGO Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Royal Tenenbaums, Thor: Ragnarok) has composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by Blaze n Vill, Jingle Punks, Oh, Hush!, The De Luca Brothers & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening nationwide is the horror thriller Friend Request directed by Simon Verhoeven and starring Alycia Debnam-Carey, William Moseley, Connor Paolo, Brit Morgan, Brooke Markham, Sean Marquette, Liesl Ahlers and Shashawnee Hall. The film’s original music is composed by Gary Go and Martin Todsharow. A soundtrack album featuring Go’s score was released overseas last year. Visit the British Amazon store to check out the album details and listen to audio samples. Friend Request is being released by Entertainment Studios. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Opening in limited release before expanding nationwide next weekend is the sports comedy drama Battle of the Sexes directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton and starring Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Alan Cumming, Elisabeth Shue and Austin Stowell. Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, The Big Short, Free State of Jones) has composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, an original song by Sara Bareilles and songs by Elton John, George Harrison & more. Click here for the full album details.
Opening in over 500 theaters is the drama Stronger directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Brook (Brooklyn, Into the Wild, The Fighter, The Perks of Being a Wallflower). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Roadside Attractions release.
Opening in New York and Los Angeles before expanding to more markets over the next few weeks is the drama Victoria & Abdul directed by Stephen Frears and starring Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Adeel Akthar and Michael Gambon. Thomas Newman (American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, Skyfall) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the Focus Features release.
Also opening in limited release is the indie drama Woodshock written and directed by Kate Mulleavy & Laura Mulleavy and starring Kirsten Dunst, Joe Colea and Piloue Asbaek. The film’s original music is composed by Peter Raeburn. Milan 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 A24 release.
Opening in New York before expanding to more cities over the next couple of weeks is the animated feature Loving Vincent directed by Dorota Kobiela & Hugh Welchman and featuring the voices of Douglas Booth, Saoirse Ronan, Chris O’Dowd, John Sessions, Aidan Turner and Helen McCrory. Clint Mansell (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, The Fountain, Noah) has composed the film’s original music. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the song Starry Starry Night performed by Lianne La Havas. Click here for the full album details.
Another limited release this week is the indie drama Shot directed by Jeremy Kagan and starring Noah Wyle, Sharon Leal and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. The film’s original music is composed by Bruce Broughton (Silverado, Young Sherlock Holmes, Miracle on 34th Street, The Orville). No word on a soundtrack release. he movie revolves around three lives that are irrevocably changed when a gun is accidentally fired on a busy Los Angeles street. The drama is being released in theaters by Paladin. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Also opening in select theaters is the documentary Bobbi Jene directed by Elvira Lind about American dancer Bobbi Jene in the aftermath of her decision to leave behind her position at the world-famous Batsheva Dance Company in Israel. Uno Helmersson (Magnus, The Keeper of Lost Causes, The Absent One) has composed the film’s original music. MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack EP featuring the composer’s score last week. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.
Also opening in select cities and on VOD is the comedy Big Bear written and directed by Joey Kern and starring Pablo Schreiber, Joey Kern, Adam Brody, Tyler Labine, Zachary Knighton and Toby Huss. he film’s original music is composed by Anton Sanko (Rabbit Hole, The Possession, Big Love, Ouija). No soundtrack album has been announced. The movie follows a man who reluctantly has his bachelor party even though his fiancé just dumped him. The comedy is being released by Blue Fox Entertainment. Visit the official movie website to learn more about the film.
Also opening in limited release is the documentary Unrest directed by Jennifer Brea who was struck down at 28 by a mysterious fever. Bear McCreary (10 Cloverfield Lane, The Walking Dead, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Colossal, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) has composed the film’s original music. Sparks & Shadows 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 film.
