Today, the International Animation Society announced the nominations for this year’s Annie Awards, which will take place on February 5, 2011. Here are the music-related categories: Music in a Feature Production Sylvain Chomet “The Illusionist” – Django Films David Hirschfelder “Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” – Warner Bros. Pictures John Powell “How […]
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Annie Awards nominations announced
Posted: December 6, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Annie Awards, Nominations
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Hans Zimmer not involved in Superman
Posted: December 6, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News, Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, Superman, Zack Snyder
The Hollywood Reporter had a chance to talk to composer Hans Zimmer about his involvement in the upcoming Superman adaptation directed by Zack Snyder, which was reported last week by NBC San Diego as reported here. The news spread last week after Zimmer did some interviews at the DVD/Blu-Ray release party for Incpetion, which according […]
Nicholas Hooper scoring ‘African Cats’
Posted: December 6, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: African Cats, Kingdom of Courage, Nicholas Hooper
Nicholas Hooper has been hired to score the upcoming Disney Nature documentary African Cats: Kingdom of Courage. The movie centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild is directed by Alastair Fothergrill and Keith Scholey. Fothergrill previously directed the highly acclaimed documentaries Deep Blue, Earth and the […]
‘The Fighter’ soundtrack release coming
Posted: December 5, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: David O. Russell, Michael Brook, Soundtrack, The Fighter
Relativity Music Group has announced a soundtrack release for the upcoming drama The Fighter directed by David O. Russell and starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Amy Adams. The album features 15 tracks of the original score by composer Michael Brook. The movie has been getting a lot of positive critical reaction and is considered […]
‘Little Fockers’ soundtrack album announced
Posted: December 5, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Little Fockers, Soundtrack, Stephen Trask
Varese Sarabande Records has announced a soundtrack album for the upcoming comedy Little Fockers. The album includes the original score by composer Stephen Trask, who has collaborated with the movie’s director Paul Weitz numerous times (In Good Company, American Dreamz, The Vampire’s Assistant). The comedy sequel stars Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe […]
Hans Zimmer to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Posted: December 4, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Hans Zimmer
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Hans Zimmer will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 8 at 11:30 a.m. on Hollywood Boulevard. Christopher Nolan is expected to speak during the event. Zimmer’s star will be the 2,426th on the Walk of […]
Lucas Vidal to score ‘The Cold Light of Day’
Posted: December 4, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Lucas Vidal, The Cold Light of Day, Vanishing on 7th Street
Film Music Reporter has learned that Lucas Vidal has been hired to score the upcoming action thriller The Cold Light of Day. In the movie, a young American uncovers a conspiracy during his attempt to save his family, who were kidnapped while on vacation in Spain. The movie directed by Mabrouk El Mechri (JCVD) stars […]
David Arnold scoring ‘Paul’
Posted: December 3, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Arnold, Paul, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
David Arnold is currently recording the score for the upcoming sci-fi comedy Paul. In the movie, two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. The movie is directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland) and stars Simon Pegg, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Wiig, Jane Lynch, Jason Bateman, Will Hader and Seth […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 3, 2010)
Posted: December 3, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: All Good Things, Black Swan, Clint Mansell, I Love You Phillip Morris, Javier Navarrete, Nick Urata, Rob Simonsen, The Warrior's Way
Only one movie opens wide this weekend: The Warrior’s Way starring Dong-gun Jang, Danny Huston, Geoffrey Rush and Kate Bosworth features a score by Javier Navarrete. In the movie, a warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission. No soundtrack release has been announced so far. […]
Hans Zimmer confirmed to score Superman and new Pirates movie
Posted: December 2, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Kung Fu Panda 2, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Superman
UPDATE 12/06/2010: Check out our new article on Zimmer saying that he is not involved in the new Superman adaptation (yet). Original posting from 12/02/10: According to Thompson on Hollywood, Hans Zimmer revealed in a recent interview on Tuesday’s Inception DVD and Blu-Ray release party that he is going to score the upcoming Zack Snyder-directed […]
