Yu Kobayashi has composed the original music for the upcoming Chinese fantasy action adventure sequel The Monkey King 3. The film is directed by Soi Cheang who also helmed the first two parts in the series and stars Aaron Kwok, William Feng, Zanilia Zhao, Xiaoshenyang and Him Law. The movie follows the Monkey King and […]
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‘The Monkey King 3’ to Feature Original Music by Yu Kobayashi
Posted: January 30, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Soi Cheang, The Monkey King, The Monkey King 3, Yu Kobayashi
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Max Richter to Score ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’
Posted: January 30, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Josie Rourke, Mary Queen of Scots, Max Richter
Max Richter has been hired to score the upcoming historical drama Mary, Queen of Scots. The film is marks the directorial debut of Josie Rourke, artistic director of The Donmar Warehouse, and stars Saoirse Ronan in the title role, alongside Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I. David Tennant, Guy Pearce, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, Joe Alwyn and Brendan Coyle are co-starring. […]
Walt Disney Records to Release ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Soundtrack
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Wrinkle in Time, Ava DuVernay, Ramin Djawadi, score, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for Disney’s fantasy drama A Wrinkle in Time. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Westworld, Pacific Rim, Iron Man, Clash of the Titans). The soundtrack will be released physically on March 23, 2018 and is now available for pre-order […]
‘Woody Woodpecker’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Chris Hajian, score, Soundtrack, Woody Woodpecker
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the family movie Woody Woodpecker. The album features the film’s original score composed by Chris Hajian (The Infiltrator, StartUp, First Position). Also included is Alex Geringas’ Woody Woodpecker Song, as well as tracks by Randy Crenshaw, The Kids, KNOTS & more. The soundtrack will be released […]
Rolfe Kent Scoring Jon S. Baird’s ‘Stan & Ollie’
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jon S. Baird, Rolfe Kent, Stan & Ollie
This week, Rolfe Kent will be recording his score for the upcoming biographical drama Stan & Ollie. The film is directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth) and stars Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel and John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy. Shirley Henderson and Danny Huston are co-starring. The movie focuses on the now-legendary 1953 tour […]
‘Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game, Howard L. Weiner, score, Soundtrack, Steven Argila
Lakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the drama Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game. The album features the film’s original music composed by Steven Argila (The Paul Reiser Show, Theres…Johnny!, Monster High, Max Steel). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 9, 2018. Check back on this page for the pre-order link. Abe […]
Stephen Warbeck to Score Adrian Noble’s ‘Mrs. Lowry and Son’
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Adrian Noble, Mrs Lowry and Son, Stephen Warbeck
Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love, Billy Elliott, Quills, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin) is set to score the upcoming British drama Mrs. Lowry and Son. The film is directed by Adrian Noble (The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and stars Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave. The movie examines the relationship between early 20th century […]
Justin Hurwitz Wins Grammy Award for ‘La La Land’
Posted: January 28, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Grammy Awards, John Williams, Justin Hurwitz, La La Land, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana
Justin Hurwitz has won the Grammy Award for his music for Damien Chazelle’s La La Land in the Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media category. The other nominated composers in the category included Hans Zimmer (Dunkirk), Johann Johannsson (Arrival), Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones: Season 7) and Benjamin Wallfisch, Pharrell Williams & Zimmer (Hidden Figures). In the Best Song Written For […]
John Morris (1926-2018)
Posted: January 28, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: John Morris
John Morris has passed away this past Thursday, January 25, at age 91 at his home in Red Hook, New York. The composer is best known for collaborations on numerous films directed by Mel Brooks, including Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, The Producers, Life Stinks and Silent Movie. He received two Academy Award nominations for […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (January 28, 2018)
Posted: January 28, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: A Futile and Stupid Gesture, A.P. Bio, Absentia, Altered Carbon, Amazon, Craig Wedren, Dirty Money, Jeff Cardoni, Jeff Russo, NBC, Netflix, Ofer Meiri, Step Up: High Water, Will Bates, YouTube Red
Premiering in the U.S. on Tuesday, January 30, is the German television series Babylon Berlin co-created and -directed by Tom Tykwer and starring Volker Bruch, Liv Lisa Fries, Matthias Brandt, Hannah Herzsprung, Karl Markovics, Lars Eidinger and Sebastian Urzen. Tykwer also co-scored the show with Johnny Klimek (Run Lola Run, The International, Cloud Atlas, Sense8). BMG […]
