Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the sci-fi action adventure Avatar: Fire and Ash co-written and directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Giovanni Ribisi, Jack Champion, Joel David Moore, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement and CCH Pounder. The film’s original music is composed by Simon Franglen (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Magnificent Seven, Peppermint, Avatar: World of Pandora,Notre Dame on Fire). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this month. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the third installment in the Avatar series, which is being released by 20th Century Studios.
Also opening wide is the psychological thriller The Housemaid directed by Paul Feig and starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Elizabeth Perkins and Michele Morrone. Theodore Shapiro (Severance, The Devil Wears Prada, Bombshell, A Simple Favor, Marley & Me, Ghostbusters, Spy, Tropic Thunder, Spies in Disguise) has composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records has released a two volume soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (with vocals by Caroline Shaw) today. Check out soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Lionsgate release.
Also opening nationwide is the animated feature The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepantsis directed by Derek Drymon and starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Carolyn Lawrence, Regina Hall, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola, Ice Spice (who also performs the original song Big Guy, released as digital single last month), George Lopez and Mark Hamill. The film’s original score is composed by John Debney (The Passion of the Christ, The Jungle Book, Elf, The Emperor’s New Groove, Iron Man 2, Hocus Pocus). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music today. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the Paramount Pictures release.
Also opening wide is the animated musical David directed by Phil Cunningham & Brent Dawes and starring Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Brian Stivale and Miri Mesika. Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, The Witcher, The Greatest Showman, Shadow and Bone, Straight Outta Compton, The Raid: Redemption, G20) has composed the film’s original score. Jason Halbert serves as the project’s executive music producer. Angel has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie last month (click here for more information) and separate album featuring Trapanese’s score today (click here for the full details).
Opening in select theaters today is the comedy drama Is This Thing On? co-written and directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Amy Sedaris, Cooper himself, Ciarán Hinds, Christine Ebersole, Sean Hayes and Scott Icenogle. The film’s original music is composed by James Newberry (The Lady and the Dale, Enigma, Barron’s Cove, Natchez, Wolfgang). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details to learn more about the Searchlight Pictures release.
Also opening in select theaters this week before expanding nationwide in January is the drama Sheepdog written and directed by Steven Grayhm and starring Grayhm himself, Virginia Madsen, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Dominic Fumusas, Lilli Cooper and Matt Dallas. Rycky Ruke & Gary Rugala (The Secret of Sinchanee) have composed the film’s original score. Mad Sorsha Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music last month. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the drama.
Opening in select U.S. theaters this weekend is the Tunisian/French drama The Voice of Hind Rajab written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania and starring Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees, Clara Khoury and Amer Hlehel. The film’s original music is composed by Amine Bouhafa (Timbuktu, Four Daughters, Beauty and the Dogs, Ad Vitam, The Man Who Sold His Skin, The Little Sister, Gagarine). No soundtrack album has been released yet. The movie, which tells the true story of a Palestinian girl trapped in a car under Israeli military fire, and the first responders who tried to save her, has been selected (and shortlisted) as the Tunisian entry in the International Feature category for next year’s Academy Awards. The drama premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival and is being distributed by WILLA.
