The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the short list of 91 songs that are in contention for nominations in the Original Song category for the 89th Academy Awards.During the nominations process, all voting members of the Music Branch will receive a Reminder List of works submitted in the category and a compilation of […]
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Academy Announces 91 Original Songs in Oscar Race
Posted: December 13, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards
Brooke & Will Blair Scoring Macon Blair’s ‘I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore’
Posted: December 13, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Brooke Blair, I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, Macon Blair, Will Blair
Brooke Blair and Will Blair have been tapped to score the upcoming indie comedy I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore. The film is written and directed by their brother Macon Blair (The Monkey’s Paw) and stars Melanie Lynskey, Elijah Wood, David Yow, Jane Levy and Devon Graye. The movie follows a a […]
‘1898, Our Last Men in the Philippines’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: December 13, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: 1898 Los Ultimos de Filipinas, 1898 Our Last Men in the Philippines, Roque Banos, score, Soundtrack
Meliam Music has released a soundtrack album for the Spanish historical adventure drama 1898, Our Last Men in the Philippines (1898, Los Ultimos de Filipinas). The album features the film’s original music composed by Roque Banos (Don’t Breathe, In the Heart of the Sea, The Machinist, Evil Dead, Risen). The soundtrack is now available digitally overseas. Visit the Spanish Amazon store […]
‘Dalida’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: December 13, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dalida, Jean-Claude Petit, Lisa Azuelos, score, Soundtrack
Universal Music will release a soundtrack album for the biographical drama Dalida. The album features the songs from the movie by the drama’s subject, Dalida. Also included is the movie’s original score composed by Jean-Claude Petit (Jean de Florette, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Horseman on the Roof). The soundtrack will be overseas on January 6, 2017 and is […]
‘Young Guns’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: December 12, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks, score, Soundtrack, Young Guns
Rusted Wave has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1988 western Young Guns. The album features the film’s original music composed by Anthony Marinelli (15 Minutes, 2 Days in the Valley) and Brian Banks (Internal Affairs). The soundtrack will be released digitally and on vinyl on January 20, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Young […]
Mica Levi Scoring Michael Almereyda’s ‘Marjorie Prime’
Posted: December 12, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Marjorie Prime, Mica Levi, Michael Almereyda
Mica Levi (aka Micachu) is composing the music for the upcoming sci-fi dramedy Marjorie Prime. The film is written and directed by Michael Almereyda (Nadja, Experimenter, Hamlet) and stars Jon Hamm, Geena Davis, Lois Smith and Tim Robbins. The movie based on Jordan Harrison’s play is set in the near future in a time of artificial intelligence and follows a 86-year-old woman […]
Soundtrack Album for Showtime’s ‘Billions’ to Be Released
Posted: December 12, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Billions, ESKMO, score, Showtime, Soundtrack
Milan Records will release the first official soundtrack album for the Showtime original series Billions. The album features selections from the show’s original score composed by ESKMO (aka Brendan Angelides). The soundtrack will be released on February 10, 2017. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and click here to pre-order the vinyl version. Billions is created by Brian […]
‘Star Trek Beyond’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Announced
Posted: December 12, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Justin Lin, Michael Giacchino, score, Soundtrack, Star Trek, Star Trek Beyond
Varese Sarabande has announced a deluxe soundtrack edition for this year’s sci-fi adventure Star Trek Beyond. The album features the film’s expanded score composed by Michael Giacchino (Up, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Jurassic World, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Lost). The 2-CD set is limited to 5000 copies and is now available to order on the label’s official website. The label has also released […]
74th Golden Globe Nominations Announced
Posted: December 12, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Golden Globes
The nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Here are the music-related categories and nominations: Best Original Score: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – Carter Burwell The Shape of Water – Alexandre Desplat Phantom Thread – Jonny Greenwood The Post – John Williams Dunkirk– Hans Zimmer
Justin Hurwitz Wins Critics’ Choice Awards for ‘La La Land’
Posted: December 11, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Critics Choice Awards, Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Justin Hurwitz was honored with his the Critics’ Choice Movie Award in the Best Score category for his music for Damien Chazelle’s La La Land at tonight’s 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony in Santa Monica, CA. The other composers nominated in the Best Score category were Nicholas Britell for Moonlight, Johann Johannsson for Arrival, Mica Levi for Jackie and Dustin O’Halloran & […]