Three new movies are opening wide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is Universal Pictures’ action tentpole Battleship directed by Peter Berg and starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Hamish Linklater and Rihanna. The film’s music is composed by Steve Jablonsky (Transformers). Varese Sarabande Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the […]
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‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: May 18, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Famous For Killing Each Other, Hatfields & McCoys, John Debney, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Soundtrack
Madison Gate Records will be releasing a soundtrack album for the upcoming mini-series Hatfields & McCoys. The album entitled Famous For Killing Each Other features songs from and inspired by the series performed by Kevin Costner & Modern West. Also included is one track from the period drama’s original score composed by John Debney. The […]
Rachel Portman to Score Diablo Cody’s Directorial Debut
Posted: May 18, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Diablo Cody, Rachel Portman
Rachel Portman has been tapped to score Diablo Cody’s currently untitled directorial feature debut. The comedy written and directed by the Academy Award-winning writer (Juno, Young Adult) writer stars Julianne Hough, Russell Brand, Octavia Spencer and Holly Hunter. The movie follows a sheltered young woman who loses her faith after a plane crash and goes […]
‘Virginia’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 17, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dustin Lance Black, Nick Urata, score, Soundtrack, Virginia
Cicero Recordings will be releasing a soundtrack album for Dustin Lance Black’s drama Virginia. The album features the film’s music composed by Nick Urata (Crazy, Stupid, Love, I Love You Phillip Morris). The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 18, 2012 and is available to download on Amazon. Audio clips from the score can […]
Steve Jablonsky to Reunite with Michael Bay on ‘Pain & Gain’
Posted: May 17, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Michael Bay, Pain & Gain, Steve Jablonsky
According to a recent article in Variety, composer Steve Jablonsky has already started working on Michael Bay’s upcoming comedy action thriller Pain & Gain. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Ed Harris, Ken Jeong, Tony Shaloub, Anthony Mackie, Rob Corddry and Bar Paly. The movie is based on the true story of body builders […]
‘A Royal Affair’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: May 17, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Royal Affair, Cyril Aufort, Gabriel Yared, score, Soundtrack
A soundtrack album for the historical drama A Royal Affair has been released on iTunes last week. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award-winning composer Gabriel Yared (The English Patient) and Cyril Aufort (Splice). The soundtrack is now available digitally and a limited physical release is scheduled to come out on […]
David Buckley to Score Taylor Hackford’s ‘Parker’
Posted: May 16, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Coma, David Buckley, Parker, Taylor Hackford
David Buckley has signed on to score the upcoming thriller Parker. The film is directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte and Michael Chicklis. The movie is based on a book series by Donald Westlake (The Grifters) and revolves around an honorable thief (played by Statham), which is the same […]
‘The Divide’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: May 16, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Jean Pierre Taieb, score, Soundtrack, The Divid, Xavier Gens
Pale Blue Records will be releasing a soundtrack album for Xavier Gens’ sci-fi thriller The Divide. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jean Pierre Taieb. The soundtrack is set to be released digitally on June 3, 2012 and will be available to download on Amazon. Audio clips from all tracks on the […]
Lyle Workman to Score ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’
Posted: May 15, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Lyle Workman, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Lyle Workman has announced on Twitter that he will be scoring the upcoming magician comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. The film is directed by Don Scardino (30 Rock) and features an all-star cast including Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, James Gandolfini and Brad Garrett. The movie is set in the […]
Varese Sarabande to Release John Powell’s ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ Score
Posted: May 15, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ice Age 4, Ice Age: Continental Drift, John Powell, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced a soundtrack album for Blue Sky Animation’s Ice Age : Continental Drift. The album features the original music from the film composed by John Powell. The movie marks Powell’s third score for the Ice Age series following 2006’s The Meltdown and 2009’s Dawn of the Dinosaur. The soundtrack will be released […]
