Sony Classical will release the soundtrack album for Carlo Carlei’s upcoming film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. The album features the film’s original score composed and conducted by Academy Award-winning composer James Horner. According to Amazon.co.uk, the soundtrack will be released in the UK on July 22, 2013. Check back on this page for the full album details. Romeo & Juliet based on Shakepeare’s play and adapted for the screen by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) stars Douglas Booth and Hailee Steinfeld in the title roles. The movie’s cast also includes Damian Lewis, Natascha McElhone, Lesley Manville, Ed Westwick, Paul Giamatti, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Stellan Skarsgard. The movie will be released in the UK on July 26. No word yet on a domestic release of the film.
Category: Film Music Albums
‘Byzantium’ Soundtrack Announced
Silva Screen Records has announced a soundtrack album for the supernatural drama Byzantium. The album features the film’s score written by Academy Award-nominated composer Javier Navarrete (Pan’s Labyrinth, Wrath of the Titans). The soundtrack will be released on CD in the UK on July 8, 2013. No word yet on a domestic release date. Byzantium is directed by Neil Jordan and stars Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Sam Riley, Jonny Lee Miller and Caleb Landry Jones. The movie follows two female vampires who wreak havoc on an unsuspecting English seaside community. The film premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival and is being released in the UK this weekend. IFC Films has picked up domestic rights and will release the drama in select theaters on June 28 and on VOD on July 1.
‘Only God Forgives’ Soundtrack to Be Released on Vinyl
Milan Records has revealed the cover art of the Vinyl version of the soundtrack for Nicolas Winding-Refn’s thriller Only God Forgives. The album features the movie’s original score composed by Cliff Martinez (Traffic, Drive, Contagion), as well as the song You Are My Dream by the Thai band PROUD. The 180g LP is limited to 4000 copies and also includes a download card. The soundtrack will be released on July 16, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A CD version will be released on the same date and is available for pre-order here. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Only God Forgives stars Ryan Gosling as a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok’s criminal underworld, whose life gets complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother s recent death. Kristin Scott Thomas and Vithaya Pansringarm are co-starring.
‘The Bling Ring’ Soundtrack Details
Def Jam Recordings will release the official soundtrack album for the indie drama The Bling Ring. The album features the songs from the film by artists including Sleigh Bells, M.I.A., 2 Chainz, Kanye West, deadmau5, Phoenix, Frank Ocean, Rick Ross (feat. Lil Wayne) and Azealia Banks. Also included is a suite from the movie’s score composed by Brian Reitzell (Friday Night Lights) and Daniel Lopatin. The soundtrack will be released on June 11, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Bling Ring is written and directed by Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) and stars Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Georgia Rock and Gavin Rossdale. The movie is based on a true story and follows a group of teenagers obsessed with fashion and celebrity that burglarize celebrities’ homes in Los Angeles.
‘He’s Way More Famous Than You’ Soundtrack Released
Off the Grid Music has released a soundtrack album for the comedy He’s Way More Famous Than You. The album features the film’s original score composed by Jeff Beal (Rome, Appaloosa, House of Cards). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. He’s Way More Famous Than You is directed by Michael Urie and stars Halley Feiffer, Ryan Spahn, Michael Urie, Tracee Chimo, Ralph Macchio, Natasha Lyonne, Mamie Gummer, Michael Chernus, Jesse Eisenberg, Austin Pendleton, Michael Ausiello, Ben Stiller and Vanessa Williams. The movie follows the former Squid and the Whale starlet Halley Feiffer who loses her boyfriend, her agent and her career in one fell swoop and decides to make her own movie, starring herself and any A-list celebrity she can land along the way.
‘World War Z’ Soundtrack Details
Warner Bros. Records will release a soundtrack album for the zombie thriller World War Z. The album features the film’s original score composed by Marco Beltrami (Scream, 3:10 to Yuma, The Hurt Locker). The soundtrack will be released on June 18, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The album will also be released on Vinyl on July 16 (click here to pre-order). World War Z is directed by Marc Forster and stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale and Matthew Fox. The film follows an official of the U.N. who is trying to get back to his family as he travels the globe looking for ways to stop the pandemic. The movie will be released nationwide on July 21 by Paramount Pictures.
Jerry Fielding’s ‘Beyond the Poseidon Adventure’ Soundtrack Released
Intrada Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1979 disaster movie Beyond the Poseidon Adventure directed by Irwin Allen and starring Michael Caine, Sally Field and Telly Savalas. The album features the film’s original score composed and conducted by Jerry Fielding (The Wild Bunch, The Bad News Bears), including alternate cues. For audio clips and to order the CD, visit Intrada’s online store.
‘The Heat’ Soundtrack Details
Lakeshore Records has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the buddy cop comedy The Heat. The album features the songs featured in the film by artists including LCD Soundsytem, Santigold, Kimbra, The Isley Brothers, Angel Haze, Parliament, Azealia Banks, Ted Nugent, Boston and Kreayshawn. The soundtrack will be released on June 25, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. The Heat is directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and stars Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir, Marlon Wayans and Michael Rapaport. The movie follows a high-strung FBI agent and an unconventional Boston cop who team up to take down a Russian gangster. The comedy will be released nationwide on June 28 by 20th Century Fox.
‘The Great Beauty’ Soundtrack Details
UPDATE (February 2014): The soundtrack is now available in the U.S. through Decca International. Visit Amazon to download the album.
EMI Music Italy has released a soundtrack album for the Italian comedy drama The Great Beauty (La Grande Bellezza). The album features selections from the film’s original score by Lele Marchitelli, as well as other music from the movie, including classical pieces by Kronos Quartet, John Tavener, Zbigniew Preisner, Georges Bizet and Henryk Gorecki. The 2-disc soundtrack is now available overseas. No word yet on a domestic release. The Great Beauty is co-written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino (This Must Be the Place, Il Divo) and stars Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Roberto Herlitzka and Isabella Ferrari. The film just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week and was also released in several European territories this week.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 24, 2013)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this holiday weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the action sequel Fast & Furious 6 directed by Justin Lin and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Luke Evans, Gina Carano and John Ortiz. Def Jam Recordings has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs featured in the film by artists including 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa, T.I., deadmau5 feat. Cypress Hills and and Ludacris feat. Usher and David Guetta. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Lucas Vidal (The Raven, The Cold Light of Day) has composed the film’s score. No score release has been announced yet. For recent interviews with the composer, visit Film School Rejects, Media Mikes and HeyUGuys.
Also opening wide is the animated feature Epic directed by Chris Wedge and featuring the voice talent of Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Pitbull, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Aziz Ansari, Blake Anderson, Judah Friedlander and Beyoncé Knowles. Danny Elfman has composed the film’s original score. Sony Classics has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. To listen to audio clips and for more information about the film and album, visit our soundtrack announcement article.