Opening nationwide this weekend is the horror comedy Krampus written and directed by Michael Dougherty and starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Stefania Lavie Owen and Krista Stadler. The film’s original music is composed by Douglas Pipes (Monster House, Trick ‘r Treat). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 4, 2015)
Posted: December 4, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Royal Night Out, Alexandre Desplat, Chi-Raq, Christian Davis, Christmas Eve, Ciaran Hope, David Lang, Dominic Lewis, Douglas Pipes, Every Thing Will Be Fine, Jed Kurzel, Krampus, Life, Macbeth, MI-5, Nathan Larson, Owen Pallett, Paul Englishby, Terence Blanchard, The Letters, The Wannabe, Youth
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Archer Black’s Dustin Morgan to Score ‘Fear, Inc.’
Posted: December 4, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dustin Morgan, Fear Inc.
Dustin Morgan, frontman of LA based orchestral rock band Archer Black, has been hired to score the upcoming black comedy thriller Fear, Inc. The film is directed by Vincent Masciale, written by Luke Barnett and stars Lucas Neff, Caitlin Stasey, Chris Marquette, Stephanie Drake and Mark Moses, as well as Eric Lange, Richard Riehle, Naomi Grossman, Ashlynn Yennie, […]
Rob Simonsen to Score Zach Braff’s ‘Going in Style’
Posted: December 4, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Going in Style, Rob Simonsen, Zach Braff
Rob Simonsen is reteaming with Zach Braff (Garden State, Scrubs) on the upcoming caper comedy Going in Style. The film is a remake of Martin Brest’s 1979 movie of the same title and stars Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Joey King, Matt Dillon and Ann-Margret. The movie marks Braff’s third feature directorial effort and follows three retired men who […]
‘Rams’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: December 4, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Atli Orvarsson, Rams, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the comedy drama Rams. The album features the film’s original music composed by Atli Orvarsson (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Vantage Point, Chicago Fire, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones). Also included are the songs featured in the movie by Haukur Morthens, Sigurður Skagfield and Stefán Íslandi. […]
‘Sunset Song’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: December 4, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Gast Waltzing, score, Soundtrack, Sunset Song, Terence Davies
Milan Records has released a soundtrack album for the drama Sunset Song. The album features the film’s original music composed by Gast Waltzing (Hysteria, JCVD, House of Boys). The soundtrack is now available to download overseas. A domestic release is set for May 2016. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. Listen to three tracks from the album […]
Soundtrack for Netflix’s ‘All Hail King Julien’ to Be Released
Posted: December 3, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: All Hail King Julien, Dreamworks Animation, Frederik Wiedmann, Netflix, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for DreamWorks Animation Television’s Netflix original series All Hail King Julien. The album features the songs from the series, including the main title theme Who’s Da King by Blaze n Vill, as well as tracks by The DeeKompressors, Melanie Taylor and Linus of Hollywood. Also included are five tracks […]
Alexandre Desplat to Score ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Posted: December 3, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Illumination Entertainment, The Secret Life of Pets
Alexandre Desplat has signed on to score the upcoming animated feature The Secret Life of Pets. The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, The Lorax) & Yarrow Cheney and features the voice talent of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks. […]
Nas to Produce Soundtrack for ‘The Land’
Posted: December 3, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Nas, The Land
It was announced today that Grammy Award-nominated rapper/songwriter Nas is producing the soundtrack for the upcoming indie drama The Land. The film is written and directed by Steven Caple Jr. and stars Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Moises Arias, Rafi Gavron, Ezri Walker, Erykah Badu and Michael K. Williams. The movie follows four teenage boys from Cleveland, Ohio, […]
Varese Sarabande to Release ‘Person of Interest’ Seasons 3 & 4 Soundtrack
Posted: December 3, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: CBS, Person of Interest, Ramin Djawadi, Remember Mychael Danna, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande will release a new soundtrack album for the CBS drama Person of Interest. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s third and fourth season composed by Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Pacific Rim, Iron Man, Clash of the Titans, The Strain). The soundtrack will be released on January 29, 2016 and is now available for […]
Benjamin Wallfisch Scoring ‘Lights Out’
Posted: December 3, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Benjamin Wallfisch, David Sandberg, James Wan, Lights Out
This week, Benjamin Wallfisch is recording his music for the upcoming horror thriller Lights Out at The Bridge Recording Studios in Glendale, CA. The film is directed by David Sandberg and stars Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman and Alexander DiPersia. The movie is based on the director’s short film of the same title and follows a young boy and his […]
