Four new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: The comedy Arthur directed by Jason Winer and starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner and Greta Gerwig features music by Theodore Shapiro. A soundtrack with songs from the movie has been released earlier this week by WaterTower Music. No word on a release of […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 8, 2011)
Posted: April 8, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums, Film Music NewsTags: Arthur, Born to be Wild, Ceremony, Eric D. Johnson, Hanna, Marco Beltrami, Mark Mothersbaugh, Michael Brook, score, Soul Surfer, Soundtrack, Steve Jablonsky, The Chemical Brothers, Theodore Shapiro, Wrecked, Your Highness
‘Mildred Pierce’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 8, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Carter Burwell, HBO, Mildred Pierce, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande Records has announced the details for the soundtrack release of the HBO drama Mildred Pierce. The music for the mini-series is written by Carter Burwell. The album includes Burwell’s original score, as well as number of classical pieces and songs featured in the series. The soundtrack will be released on May 3, 2011. […]
Jim Dooley to Score ‘Poe’
Posted: April 8, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums, Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, FX, Jim Dooley, Poe, Soundtrack, Wilfred
Jim Dooley is writing the music for the TV drama pilot Poe. The show follows Edgar Allan Poe, the world’s very first detective, as he uses unconventional methods to investigate dark mysteries in 1840s Boston. Poe stars Chris Egan in the title role, Natalie Dormer, Kevin McNally and Leslie Odom. The pilot is written by […]
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Soundtrack Cover Revealed
Posted: April 7, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Hans Zimmer, On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records has revealed the cover art for the upcoming soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The film’s music is composed by Hans Zimmer and as previously reported, Rodrigo y Garcia are also featured on the soundtrack. The album will be released on May 17, 2011. To pre-order the soundtrack, visit […]
Theodore Shapiro in Concert and Talking About ‘Arthur’
Posted: April 7, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music AlbumsTags: Arthur, Concert, Dallas Symphony, score, Soundtrack, Theodore Shapiro
Theodore Shapiro is currently in Dallas, Texas for three concert performances of his music with the Dallas Symphonic Orchestra this weekend. The concert will include performances of suites from some of Shapiro’s best known scores (The Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me, Tropic Thunder), as well as the world premiere of a new original concert […]
‘The Tree of Life’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: April 7, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alexandre Desplat, score, Soundtrack, The Tree of Life
Lakeshore Records will be releasing the soundtrack album for Terence Malick’s upcoming drama The Tree of Life. The album includes Alexandre Desplat’s original score and will be released on May 24, 2011. To pre-order the album, visit Amazon. An update will follow once the cover art and track list is published. To check out a […]
‘Fast Five’ Soundtrack Status
Posted: April 3, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Brian Tyler, Fast Five, Soundtrack
ABKCO Records has announced a soundtrack release for the upcoming action film Fast Five. The soundtrack includes songs from such artists as Ludacris, Don Omar featuring Busta Rhymes and Hybrid. Also featured are three score tracks by composer Brian Tyler, including a suite from the score. To pre-order the album, which is scheduled to come […]
Stephen Warbeck’s Upcoming Projects
Posted: April 3, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums, Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Angels Crest, Killing Bono, Soundtrack, Stephen Warbeck, There Be Dragons
Stephen Warbeck has a number of movies coming out this year. Premiering at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival in a few weeks is the drama Angels Crest. The film stars Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth McGovern, Kate Walsh, Thomas Dekker and Mira Sorvino. The movie centers on a young father who loses his son, throwing the community […]
‘Soul Surfer’ Score Album announced
Posted: April 2, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Marco Beltrami, score, Soul Surfer, Soundtrack
Madison Gate Records will release a score album for the sports drama Soul Surfer. The soundtrack includes about 46 minutes of Marco Beltrami’s original score from the movie. The album will be released digitally on April 5, 2011 and it will also be available as an Amazon on-demand CD-R on April 18. To listen to […]
‘Fringe’ Season 2 Soundtrack announced
Posted: March 31, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Chris Tilton, Fringe, Michael Giacchino, Score J.J. Abrams, Season 2, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande Records has announced a soundtrack album for the second season of the TV show Fringe. The album includes highlights of Chris Tilton’s score from the show’s 2009/2010 season. The soundtrack also includes Michael Giacchino’s end title theme, as well as J.J. Abrams’ Fringe 85 as a bonus track. The album will be released […]