Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the animated feature Hotel Transylvania directed by Genndy Tartakov and featuring the voice talent of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, CeeLo Green and Jon Lovitz. The film’s music is composed by […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 28, 2012)
Posted: September 28, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bringing Up Bobby, Christophe Beck, Dustin O'Halloran, Hotel Transylvania, Junkie XL, Klaus Badelt, Looper, Marcelo Zarvos, Mark Kilian, Mark Mothersbaugh, Nathan Johnson, Pitch Perfect, Solomon Kane, The Other Dream Team, Tom Holkenborg, Won't Back Down
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Atlantic Records to Release Soundtrack and Score Album for ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’
Posted: September 28, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Breaking Dawn, Carter Burwell, score, Soundtrack, The Twilight Saga, Twilight
Atlantic Records will release two different soundtrack albums for the final installment in the Twilight series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Scheduled for a release on November 13, 2012 is a soundtrack featuring the songs from and inspired by the film. To pre-order the album, visit Amazon. Also coming out on the […]
Robert Kraft to Exit Fox Music
Posted: September 28, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Fox Music, Robert Kraft
Robert Kraft is leaving Fox Music after 18 years with the studio. He joined Fox Music in 1994 as chief executive and became president in 1998. He has overseen and the music for all Fox films during that time including the scores and soundtracks for such hit films as Titanic, Avatar, Moulin Rouge!, Slumdog Millionaire, […]
‘Fringe’ Season 4 Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 28, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Chris Tilton, Fox, Fringe, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the new soundtrack release for the FOX sci-fi mystery series Fringe. The album features selections from the show’s original score from the fourth season composed by Chris Tilton. The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 9, 2012 and physically on October 30. To pre-order the CD, visit […]
Deborah Lurie to Score Lasse Hallstrom’s ‘Safe Haven’
Posted: September 28, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Deborah Lurie, Lasse Hallstrom, Safe Haven
Deborah Lurie is reuniting with director Lasse Hallstrom on the upcoming romance Safe Haven. The film is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) and stars Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, David Lyons, Cobie Smulders and Noah Lomax. The movie centers on a young woman who struggles to find love again after she arrives […]
‘In the House’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 27, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Francois Ozon, In the House, Philippe Rombi, score, Soundtrack
Cristal Publishing will release a soundtrack album for Francois Ozon’s French thriller In the House (Dans la maison). The album features the film’s original score by the director’s regular musical collaborator Philippe Rombi (Swimming Pool, Potiche, Angel). The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 8, 2012 in France. Click here to listen to audio […]
‘You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: September 27, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Mark Snow, score, Soundtrack, Vous n'avez encore rien vu, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
A soundtrack album for Alain Resnais’ drama You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet (Vous n’avez encore rien vu) has been released overseas earlier this week. The album features the film’s original score written by Emmy-nominated composer Mark Snow (The X-Files, Smallville). To listen to audio clips, visit the French Amazon store. You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet […]
Tony Morales to Score ‘In Your Eyes’ and ‘Motel’
Posted: September 27, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Edward Rogers, In Your Eyes, Joss Whedon, Motel, The Firstling, Tony Morales
Tony Morales has been tapped to score the supernatural romance In Your Eyes. The film is directed by Brin Hill (screenwriter of Won’t Back Down) and written by The Avengers director Joss Whedon. The movie stars Michael Stahl-David (Cloverfield) and Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks) as two people who live on opposite sides of the country, […]
‘Bait 3D’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: September 26, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alex Oh, Bait 3D, Joe Ng, Neil Chaney, score, Sodajerker, Soundtrack, Strippers vs Werewolves
MovieScore Media’s Screamworks Records has released a soundtrack album for the Australian horror film Bait 3D. The album features the film’s score written by Singaporean composer Joe Ng and Alex Oh. The soundtrack is now available digitally on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio clips. Bait 3D is directed by Kimble Rendall and […]
Andy Williams (1927-2012)
Posted: September 26, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Andy Williams
Andy Williams passed away Tuesday at his Branson, Mo., home at age 84 after suffering from bladder cancer. The American singer performed numerous songs for movies and collaborated with a number of film composers. Among his biggest hits was the Academy Award-winning song Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which was written by Henry Mancini […]
