Three new movies are opening in theaters nationwide: Expected to top the weekend box office is the drama Fifty Shades Freed directed by James Foley and starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Arielle Kebbel, Kim Basinger, Brant Daugherty and Luke Grimes. Republic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie by Liam Hayes & Rita […]
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Rob Simonsen Scoring Julia Hart’s ‘Fast Color’
Posted: February 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Fast Color, Julia Hart, Rob Simonsen
Rob Simonsen has recently composed the music for the upcoming supernatural drama Fast Color. The film is directed by Julia Hart and stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lorraine Toussaint, Saniyya Sidney, Christopher Denham and David Strathairn. The movie revolves around a woman who is forced to go on the run when her extraordinary abilities are discovered. Hart […]
Harold Wheeler to Return as Music Director for Oscars
Posted: February 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards, Harold Wheeler
Academy Awards producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced that Harold Wheeler was selected as music director for this year’s 90th Oscars. He returns for his fifth Oscar telecast, his third as music director following the ceremonies in 2016 & 2017. Wheeler is best known as an orchestrator, composer, conductor, arranger and record producer and […]
Soundtrack Album for Paramount Network’s ‘Waco’ Released
Posted: February 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Jeff Russo, Jordan Gagne, Paramount Network, score, Soundtrack, Waco
Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album for the Paramount Network limited series Waco. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Jeff Russo (Fargo, The Night Of, Star Trek: Discovery, Legion, Altered Carbon) and Jordan Gagne. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to […]
‘Pitch Perfect 3’, ‘Lady Bird’, ‘Call Me By Your Name’ & ‘Big Little Lies’ Honored at Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Posted: February 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
The 8th Guild of Music Supervisors Awards were handed out on Thursday night at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Julianne Jordan and Julia Michels received the top honor in the Best Music Supervision in Motion Picture – Motion Picture Over 25M for their work on Universal Pictures’ Pitch Perfect 3. Brian Ross and Michael Hill received the […]
‘Fallen’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: February 8, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Fallen, Mark Isham, score, Scott Hicks, Soundtrack
BMG will release a soundtrack album for the fantasy romance Fallen. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark Isham (Once Upon a Time, Crash, A River Runs Through It, The Accountant, Quiz Show). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 9 and will be available to download on Amazon, where you can […]
Soundtrack Single for ‘Peter Rabbit’ to Be Released
Posted: February 8, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dominic Lewis, Peter Rabbit, Soundtrack, Will Gluck
Columbia Records will release a soundtrack single for the family comedy Peter Rabbit. The release features the original song I Promise You written by Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig & director Will Gluck, produced by Greg Kurstin and performed by James Corden (voice of the title character), as well as a score suite by the film’s […]
Milan Records to Release ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Soundtrack
Posted: February 8, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Lorne Balfe, Pacific Rim, Pacific Rim Uprising, score, Soundtrack, Steven S. DeKnight
Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the sci-fi action adventure Pacific Rim Uprising. The album features the film’s original music composed by Lorne Balfe (The LEGO Batman Movie, Genius, Home, 12 Strong, Terminator Genisys, The Crown). The soundtrack is currently set to be released physically on April 6, 2018 and is now […]
‘Finding Your Feet’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: February 8, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Finding Your Feet, Michael McEvoy, Richard Loncraine, Soundtrack
The full details of the soundtrack album for the British romantic comedy Finding Your Feet have been revealed. The album features songs from and inspired by the movie, including the original song Running To the Future performed by Elkie Brooks and written by Johnny Daukes, as well as tracks by Bill Haley & His Comet, […]
