Quartet Records has announced its latest releases, including an expanded soundtrack album for the 1963 drama 8 1/2 directed by Federico Fellini and starring Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo and Barbara Steele. The 2-CD features the complete score from the Academy Award-winning film composed by Academy Award winner Nino Rota (The Godfather, Romeo […]
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Expanded ‘8 1/2’ Soundtrack & New Recording of Bernard Herrmann’s ‘The Bride Wore Black’ Score Announced
Posted: December 10, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: 8 1/2, Arthur B. Rubinstein, Bernard Herrmann, Cinema Paradiso, Ennio Morricone, Jermoe Moross, Nino Rota, The Bride Wore Black, WarGames
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David Wingo Scoring Scott Z. Burns’ ‘The Report’
Posted: December 10, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Wingo, Scott Z. Burns, The Report
David Wingo is composing the original score for the upcoming drama The Report. The film is written and directed by Scott Z. Burns (screenwriter of Contagion, The Informant! & The Bourne Ultimatum) and stars Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Jon Hamm, Ted Levine, Maura Tierney and Michael C. Hall. The movie tells the true story of Daniel Jones, lead […]
24th Critics’ Choice Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: December 10, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Critics Choice Awards
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominations for the 24th Critics’ Choice Movie Awards this morning. The film music-related categories are listed below. For a full list of nominations, click here. The awards will be given out on January 13, 2019 at the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony at the Barker Hangar […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (December 9, 2018)
Posted: December 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dan Romer, Freeform, Jeff Garber, Matteo Zingales, Netflix, No Sleep 'Til Christmas, The Innocent Man, Tidelands
Premiering tomorrow, December 10, is the Freeform original movie No Sleep ‘Til Christmas co-written and directed by Phil Traill and starring Dave & Odette Annable, Charles Michael Davis. The film’s original music is composed by Jeff Garber (Lopez, Are You the One?). The holiday comedy centers on a bartender and a businesswoman who find they only have one […]
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’, ‘Mandy’ & ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ Scores Ruled Ineligible for Academy Awards
Posted: December 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards, Johann Johannsson, John Powell, John Williams, Mandy, Michel Legrand, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Other Side of the Wind
Variety is reporting that in addition to Green Book, three more scores have been ruled ineligible by the Academy’s music branch. Among ineligible titles are Solo: A Star Wars Story (composed by John Powell with themes by John Williams), which was reportedly submitted too late, Mandy (composed by Johann Johannsson), which violated the rule of its qualifying […]
‘The Footballest’ (‘Los futbolísimos’) Soundtrack Released
Posted: December 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Fernando Velazquez, Los futbolísimos, score, Soundtrack, The Footballtest
Atresmúsica has released a soundtrack album for the Spanish family comedy The Footballtest (Los futbolísimos). The album features the film’s original music composed by Fernando Velazquez (The Impossible, The Orphanage, A Monster Calls, Mama, Hercules, Devil). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out the track list and […]
Milan Records to Release Soundtrack Album for Steven Knight’s ‘Serenity’
Posted: December 8, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Benjamin Wallfisch, score, Serenity, Soundtrack, Steven Knight
Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the thriller Serenity. The album features the film’s original music composed by Grammy Award and Golden Globe nominee Benjamin Wallfisch (It, Hidden Figures, Blade Runner 2049, Annabelle Creation). The soundtrack will be released on January 25, 2019 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 7, 2018)
Posted: December 7, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Ben Is Back, Bernie the Dolphin, Charlie Mole, Dickon Hinchliffe, Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes, Dolly Parton, Dumplin', Jake Monaco, John Williams, Joshua R. Mosley, Linda Perry, Mary Queen of Scots, Max Richter, Schindler's List, Scott Walker, Serj Tankian, Sia, Spitak, Swimming with Men, Vox Lux, Will Bates
The only nationwide release this weekend is the 25th Anniversary re-release of the drama Schindler’s List directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. The film’s original music is composed by John Williams (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial) who earned his fifth Academy Award for his score. […]
Bear McCreary Scoring Nacho Vigalondo-Directed ‘Into the Dark’ Episode ‘Pooka!’
Posted: December 7, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bear McCreary, Hulu, Into the Dark, Nacho Vigalondo
Bear McCreary (10 Cloverfield Lane, The Walking Dead, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) has composed the music for the third episode of the Hulu anthology series Into the Dark. The episode, entitled Pooka!, is directed by Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes) and stars Nyasha Hatendi, Latarsha Rose, Jon Daly, Dale Dickey, Jonny Berryman and Diane Sellers. The Christmas-themed episode follows […]
Soundtrack Album for Crackle’s ‘StartUp’ Released
Posted: December 7, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Chris Hajian, Crackle, score, Soundtrack, StartUp, Tristan Clopet
Madison Gate Records has released the first soundtrack album for the Crackle original series StartUp. The album features selections of the original music from the show composed by Tristan Clopet who scored the show’s second and third season. Also included is a track by Chris Hajian (The Infiltrator) who composed the music for Season 1. The soundtrack […]
