Five new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the thriller Unforgettable directed by Denise Di Novi and starring Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson, Geoff Stults, Cheryl Ladd, Whitney Cummings and Isabella Rice. The film’s original music is composed by Toby Chu (Covert Affairs, Burn Notice, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, State of Affairs, Beyond). No soundtrack album has been announced. To learn […]
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James Ponsoldt’s ‘The Circle’ to Feature New Song by Jónsi
Posted: April 20, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Danny Elfman, James Ponsoldt, Jónsi, The Circle
Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has contributed a new song for James Ponsoldt’s thriller The Circle. The track is a new recording of the classic song Simple Gifts by Shaker. Listen to the song after the jump (via Pitchfork). STX Recordings and Sony Masterworks will release a soundtrack album featuring the track, as well as Danny Elfman‘s original score from the movie on […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 14, 2017)
Posted: April 14, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Brian Tyler, Christian Henson, Christopher Spelman, Heal the Living, Jun Miyake, Klaus Badelt, My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea, Norman, Queen of the Desert, Rani Sharone, Robert Duncan, Spark: A Space Tail, The Fate of the Furious, The Lost City of Z, Tommy's Honour
In addition to the nationwide expansion of Gifted, the only nationwide release this week is the action sequel The Fate of the Furious directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie. Click […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 7, 2017)
Posted: April 7, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Aftermath, Andrea Bonini, Bear McCreary, Colossal, Danny Bensi, Deborah Lurie, Ernst Reijseger, Gifted, Giorgio Moroder, Going in Style, Mark Todd, Mine, Rachel Portman, Raney Shockne, Rob Simonsen, Salt and Fire, Saunder Jurriaans, Smurfs: The Lost Village, Speech & Debate, The Assignment, The Case for Christ, The Ticket, Their Finest, Will Musser
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the animated feature Smurfs: The Lost Village directed by Kelly Asbury and starring Demi Lovato, Rainn Wilson, Joe Manganiello, Jack McBrayer, Danny Pudi and Mandy Patinkin. The film’s original music is composed by Christopher Lennertz (Sausage Party, Horrible Bosses). Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album […]
Academy Announces New Awards Rules
Posted: April 7, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Pictures announced a couple of new rules and campaign regulations for next year’s 90th Academy Awards, which were approved at their most recent Board meeting on Tuesday, March 28, including one in the music categories. The new rules state that, “in the Music (Original Score) category, in the case of a score that […]
Academy to Team with LA Philharmonic for Oscar Concert 2018
Posted: April 4, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards, Oscar Concert
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is teaming with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to present next year’s nominated scores live in concert. The event is set to take place on February 28, 2018 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Conductor Thomas Wilkins will lead the celebration and the program will include […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 31, 2017)
Posted: March 31, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Carrie Pilby, Cezanne et moi, Clint Mansell, Danny Bensi, Despite the Falling Snow, Elvis Perkins, Eric Neveux, Ghost in the Shell, Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Lorne Balfe, Michael Penn, Rachel Portman, Saunder Jurriaans, Steve Mazzaro, The Boss Baby, The Discovery, The Zookeeper's Wife
Two new movies are opening nationwide this week: Opening in most theaters is DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby directed by Tom McGrath and featuring the voices of Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow and Miles Bakshi. The film’s original music is composed by Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, Gladiator, Inception, The Dark Knight) and Steve Mazzaro (Bullet to the Head). Back Lot Music has […]
‘American Gods’ Main Titles Sequence Released
Posted: March 30, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: American Gods, Brian Reitzell, Starz
Starz has published the opening titles for the original series American Gods. The titles sequence features original music by the show’s composer Brian Reitzell (30 Days of Night, Hannibal, Lost in Translation, Stranger Than Fiction) and vocals by Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson. Check out the full titles sequence after the jump. American Gods is created by Bryan Fuller & Michael Green […]
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Film Adaptation to Feature New Songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Posted: March 28, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tim Rice
STX Entertainment announced today during the studio’s presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice are writing new songs for an upcoming film adaptation of the stage musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Also on board the project is Elton John who is producing the project for his Rocket Pictures company. The movie tells the biblical story of Joseph, […]
