La-La Land Records has released a new limited soundtrack edition for Roman Polanski’s 1968 classic thriller Rosemary’s Baby starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ralph Bellamy. The release features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Komeda (Knife in the Water, The Fearless Vampire Killers), including the remastered original soundtrack album, the original film score (mono), source music and bonus tracks. For audio clips and to order the album, which is limited to 3000 copies, visit La-La Land Records’ website.
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Mark Mothersbaugh Scoring ‘The Carrie Diaries’
Mark Mothersbaugh has recently scored the pilot for the CW drama The Carrie Diaries. The project based on the bestselling novel by Candace Bushnell is a prequel to the HBO hit show Sex And The City starring Sarah Jessica Parker, and follows the life of Carrie Bradshaw in the 1980s when she asks her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while exploring the worlds of high school and Manhattan. The show stars AnnaSophia Robb as Young Carrie, as well as Austin Butler, Katie Findlay, Freeman Agyeman, Matt Letscher, Chloe Bridges, Stefania Owen and Ellen Wong. The pilot is written by Amy Harris (Gossip Girl) who is executive producing the show with Bushnell, Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage (The O.C.) and Len Goldstein for Fake Empire. Miguel Artega (The Good Girl, Cedar Rapids) is directing the pilot.
‘The Dictator’ Soundtrack Released
Aladeen Records has released a soundtrack album for the Sacha Baron Cohen-starring comedy The Dictator. The album features the songs from the film by artists including Jalal Hamdaou & Driver, Khaled, Michelle J. Nasser, Jalal Hamdaoui & Cheb Raya and a cover version of Everybody Hurts by Mc Ral. Also included are two original songs by Erran Baron Cohen who also served as the movie’s composer. The soundtrack has been released today, May 8 and is now available to download on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out after the jump. The Dictator is directed by Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Glorious Benefit Nation of Kazakhstan, Bruno) and follows a heroic dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy never comes to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Alan Silvestri to Score Dreamworks Animation’s ‘The Croods’
Alan Silvestri has revealed in a recent interview with Hollywood.com that he is attached to score Dreamworks Animation’s upcoming feature The Croods. The film written and directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicare follows The Croods, an introverted family, who find themselves guided out of their cave into this dynamic world by a resourceful newcomer who may bring more stress than relief to the patriarch of the family. The film’s voice talent includes Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Emma Stone, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman. The 3D animated feature is produced by Kristine Belson (How to Train Your Dragon) and Jane Hartwell (Shrek). The movie marks Silvestri’s first project for Dreamworks Animation. He has previously collaborated with Chris Sanders on Disney’s 2002 feature Lilo and Stitch.
Christophe Beck Scoring ‘The Guilt Trip’
Christophe Beck is scoring the upcoming comedy The Guilt Trip. The film directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal, 28 Dresses) stars Seth Rogen as an inventor who invites his overbearing mother, played by Barbra Streisand, on a cross-country trip as he tries to sell his new product while also reuniting her with a lost love. Yvonne Strahovski, Colin Hanks and Adam Scott are co-starring. Dan Fogelman (Crazy.Stupid.Love, Cars) has written the screenplay and Evan Goldberg (Superbad, The Green Hornet), Lorne Michaels (30 Rock, Mean Girls) & John Goldwyn (Dexter,Baby Mama) are producing the Paramount Pictures production.
‘Piranha 3DD’ Score Album Details
In addition to a soundtrack album featuring the film’s songs, Lakeshore Records will also be releasing the score for the upcoming horror sequel Piranha 3DD. The film’s original music is composed by Elia Cmiral (Ronin, Stigmata). The album will be released digitally on May 22, 2012 and physically on June 19, 2012. The CD is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out below. Piranha 3DD is the sequel to the 2010 film directed by Alexandre Aja, which featured a score by Michael Wandmacher. Ving Rhames, Christopher Llyod and Paul Scheer are reprising their roles from the original movie And they are joined by new cast members Danielle Panabaker, Gary Busey, Katrina Bowden, David Koechner and David Hasselhoff.
‘Piranha 3DD’ Soundtrack Announced
Lakeshore Records has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the horror film sequel Piranha 3DD. The album features the songs from the movie by artists including Marcus Latief Scott, Twirl, Automatic Music Explosion, The One & Only’s, All The Right Moves, Sarah Khula, Cellphish and The Limousines. The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 22, 2012 and on physically on May 29. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. Audio clips will be added to this article later this month. The label is also releasing a separate soundtrack featuring the film’s score composed by Elia Cmiral (click here for the details). Piranha 3DD is directed by John Gulager (Feast trilogy) and stars Ving Rhames, Christopher Llyod, Paul Scheer, Danielle Panabaker, Gary Busey, Katrina Bowden, David Koechner, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, Megan Tandy and David Hasselhoff. The Dimension Films production will be released in theaters and on VOD on June 1, 2012.
Trevor Rabin to Score ABC’s ‘Zero Hour’ Pilot
Trevor Rabin has been tapped to score the ABC drama pilot Zero Hour. The show is created by Paul Scheuring (Prison Break) and stars Anthony Edwards (ER) as a former editor of a skeptics magazine who becomes involved in one the most compelling conspiracies in human history when his wife is kidnapped. Michael Nyqvist (Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Jacinda Barrett, Addison Timlin, Carmen Ejogo and Scott Michael Foster (Greek) are co-starring. Pierre Morel (Taken, From Paris With Love) is directing the pilot. Scheuring has also written the pilot’s script and is executive producing the ABC Studios production with Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, Red) and Dan McDermott.
‘Cosmopolis’ Soundtrack Details
Howe Records will be releasing the soundtrack album for David Cronenberg’s upcoming drama Cosmopolis. The album features the film’s original score by Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore performed by the indie rock band Metric. The composer has also co-written three original songs with the Canadian band. Also featured on the soundtrack is the song Mecca by Somali singer/rapper K’NAAN. The soundtrack will be released in France on May 15, 2012 and in the US on July 10. Visit Amazon to order the album and check out audio clips from all tracks on the album here. Cosmopolis is based on the novel by Don DeLillo and stars Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche and Paul Giamatti. The film about a multimillionaire who risks his entire fortune to bet against the yen on a cataclysmic day will be premiering at the Cannes Film Festival later this month and is also set to be released throughout Europe over the next few months.
Edward Shearmur to Score ABC’s ‘Devious Maids’ Pilot
Edward Shearmur has signed on to score ABC’s drama pilot Devious Maids. The show is created by Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives) and stars Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sanchez and Judy Reyes as four maids with ambition and dreams of their own who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Brett Cullen, Brianna Brown, Drew Van Acker and Susan Lucci are co-starring. Paul McGuigan (Lucky Number Slevin, Wicker Park) is directing the pilot. Cherry has written the pilot’s script and is executive producing the show with actress Eva Longoria who makes her TV series producing debut. Also executive producing are Sabrina Wind, Paul Presburger, David Lonner, Larry Shuman, John Mass and Michael Garcia. Cherry’s current hit show Desperate Housewives, which is its series finale in a few weeks is scored by Steve Jablonsky and features a main titles theme by Danny Elfman.