Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the animated documentary Piece by Piece directed by Morgan Neville and featuring the voices of Pharrell Williams (who also wrote the movie’s original songs), Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake. The film’s original score original score is composed by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Freaks & Geeks, Daddy’s Home, Bridesmaids, Bad Teacher, Me and You and Everyone We Know, Funny People). Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the animated feature today. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the Focus Features release.
Also opening wide is the biographical drama The Apprentice directed by Ali Abbasi and starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova and Martin Donovan. Martin Dirkov (Holy Spider, Shorta, Border, Knocking, Holiday, The Charmer) has composed the film’s original score and David Holmes (Ocean’s Eleven, Killing Eve, Out of Sight) & Brian Irvine (Ordinary Love) have contributed additional music. Filmtrax/Atlantic Screen Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score today. Check out our previous article for the full album details and for more information about the movie, which is being distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment.
Also opening nationwide is the slasher sequel Terrifier 3 written and directed by Damien Leone and starring Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Elliott Fullam, Antonella Rose, Samantha Scaffidi, Bryce Johnson, Margaret Anne Florence, Alexa Blair and Mason Mecartea. The film’s original music is composed by Paul Wiley (Frankenstein vs. the Mummy) who previously scored the first two movies. No soundtrack album has been announced yet. The film, which follows Sienna and her brother whose holiday cheer turns into a new nightmare when Art the Clown returns, is being released by Cineverse.
Also opening nationwide is the Japanese animated superhero movie My Hero Academia: You’re Next directed by Tensai Okamura and written by Yosuke Kuroda. Yuki Hayashi who previously scored the My Hero Academia TV series and the first three features has composed the film’s original music. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last August when the movie opened in Japan. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the animated feature, which is being distributed in the U.S. by Toho.
Opening in New York and Los Angeles today before expanding to more markets next Friday, October 18, is the romantic drama We Live in Time directed by John Crowley and stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. The film’s original music is composed by Bryce Dessner (The Two Popes, Sing Sing, Cyrano, Bardo, C’mon C’mon, She Came to Me, A Good Person, Widow Cliquot, Manhunt). A24 Music will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score next Thursday, October 17. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the A24 release.
Opening in select theaters this weekend before premiering on Thursday, October 17 on Prime Video is the comedy Brothers directed by Max Barbakow and starring Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage, Taylour Paige, Jennifer Landon, M. Emmet Walsh, Brendan Fraser and Glenn Close. Rupert Gregson-Williams (Aquaman, Hacksaw Ridge, Wonder Woman, The Legend of Tarzan, The Gilded Age, Smallfoot, Over the Hedge) has composed the film’s original score. No word on a soundtrack release. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the Amazon MGM Studios release.
Also opening in select theaters today before premiering on Netflix next Friday, October 18 is the crime thriller Woman of the Hour directed by Anna Kendrick and starring Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Pete Holmes, Kelley Jakle, Autumn Best and Kathryn Gallagher. The film’s original music is composed by Dan Romer (Luca, Station Eleven, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Beasts of No Nation, Maniac, The Good Doctor, Superman & Lois) & Mike Tuccillo (Ramy, Love Life). Netflix Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the movie.
Opening in select theaters and on VOD today (and before coming out on DVD on October 22) is the crime thriller The Silent Hour directed by Brad Anderson and starring Joel Kinnaman, Sandra Mae Frank, Mark Strong and Mekhi Phifer. Anton Sanko (Rabbit Hole, The Possession, Big Love, Ouija, Fractured, The Half of It) has composed the film’s original music. No soundtrack album has been released. Check out our previous article to learn more about the movie, which is being distributed by Republic Pictures.
Opening exclusively at Pacific Palisades’ Bay Theater while also premiering on Netflix today is the romantic drama Lonely Planet written and directed by Susannah Grant and starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers, Adriano Giannini, Rachida Brakni and Younès Boucif. The film’s original music is composed by Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, The Lost City, Stargirl, Shotgun Wedding, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Slumberland). No word on a soundtrack release. Click here for more information about the project.
