Premiering tomorrow, May 2, is the new Fox drama Houdini & Doyle created by David Hoselton & David Titcher, executive produced by David Shore (House) and starring Stephen Mangan, Michael Weston, Rebecca Liddiard, Tim McInnerny and Adam Nagaitis. The show’s original music is composed by James Jandrisch (Reasonable Doubt). Houdini & Doyle centers around master […]
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Weekly TV Music Roundup (May 1, 2016)
Posted: May 1, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Fox, Houdini & Doyle, James Jandrisch, Marseille, Netflix
Christian Henson Scoring ITV’s ‘Tutankhamun’
Posted: April 30, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christian Henson, ITV, Peter Webber, Tutankhamun
Christian Henson has previously recorded his score for the upcoming ITV mini-series Tutankhamun. The drama is directed by Peter Webber (The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Emperor, Hannibal Rising) and stars Max Irons and Sam Neill. The 4-parter tells the story of Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of one of Ancient Egypt’s forgotten pharaohs, […]
Varese Sarabande to Release 2013 Hollywood in Vienna Gala Honoring James Horner
Posted: April 29, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Hollywood in Vienna, James Horner, Max Steiner Award
Varese Sarabande has announced a Blu-ray release of the Hollywood in Vienna 2013 Film Music Gala, which featured late composer James Horner as an honored guest and recipient of the Max Steiner Award. David Newman conducted the ORF Vienna Radio-Symphony Orchestra at the Vienna Konzerthaus. The Blu-ray features the concert gala, including performances of several […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 29, 2016)
Posted: April 29, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Beautiful Planet, Carter Burwell, Coby Brown, Dave Porter, Dough, Evan Wise, John Debney, Keanu, Lorne Balfe, Maribeth Solomon, Mark Isham, Micky Erbe, Mother's Day, Nathan Whitehead, Papa: Hemingway in Cuba, Ratchet & Clank, Stephen Rennicks, Steve Jablonsky, Term Life, The Family Fang, The Man Who Knew Infinity, Viva
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the ensemble romantic comedy Mother’s Day directed by Garry Marshall and starring Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts and Jason Sudeikis. The film’s original music is composed by John Debney (The Passion of the Christ, The Jungle Book, Elf, Iron Man 2) who previously scored Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve and The Princess […]
Nate Walcott Scoring Zack Whedon’s ‘Come and Find Me’
Posted: April 29, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Come and Find Me, Nate Walcott, Zack Whedon
Nate Walcott has recently composed the music for the upcoming indie drama Come and Find Me. The film is directed by Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog) and stars Aaron Paul, Annabelle Wallis, Garret Dillahunt and Zachary Knighton. The movie follows a man who must track down his missing girlfriend after he realizes she’s not […]
‘Burning Bodhi’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: April 29, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Burning Bodhi, Ian Hultquist, score, Soundtrack
Little Twig Records will release a soundtrack album for the drama Burning Bodhi. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ian Hultquist (Animals, My Blind Brother, The First Monday in May). The soundtrack, which marks the first release of the former Passion Pit member’s new record label, will be released digitally on May 6, 2016. Burning Bodhi […]
Ken Loach’s ‘I, Daniel Blake’ to Feature Music by George Fenton
Posted: April 28, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: George Fenton, I Danie Blake, Ken Loach
George Fenton is reteaming with director Ken Loach on the upcoming drama I, Daniel Blake. The film stars Dave Johns in the title role, alongside Hayley Squires. The movie follows a middle aged carpenter who requires state welfare after injuring himself, and is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario. Paul Laverty (The […]
John Frizzell to Score ‘Leatherface’
Posted: April 28, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: John Frizzell, Leatherface, When the Bough Breaks
John Frizzell has taken over scoring duties on the upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel Leatherface. The film is directed by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury (Inside) and stars Stephen Dorff, Lili Taylor, Sam Strike and Vanessa Grasse. The movie centers on a teenage Leatherface as he escapes from a mental hospital with three other inmates, kidnaps a young nurse and takes […]
Bryan Senti Scoring ‘Lowriders’
Posted: April 28, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bryan Senti, Lowriders
Bryan Senti has been tapped to compose the music for the upcoming drama Lowriders. The movie is directed by Ricardo de Montreuil and stars Eva Longoria, Demián Bichir, Melissa Benoist, Theo Rossi, Tony Revolori and Gabriel Chavarria. The movie is set against the backdrop of East LA’s near-spiritual car and follows the story of a […]
‘Money Monster’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 27, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dominic Lewis, Henry Jackman, Jodie Foster, Money Monster, score, Soundtrack
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for the thriller Money Monster. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dominic Lewis (The Man in the High Castle, Free Birds) and produced by Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph). The soundtrack will be released on May 13, 2016 and is […]