Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Expected to top the weekend box office is the dramatic thriller Prisoners directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Terrance Howard, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano. Jóhann Jóhannsson (Personal Effects, For Ellen) has composed the film’s score. WaterTower Music has […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 20, 2013)
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Single Shot, Atli Orvarsson, Battle of the Year, C.O.G., Christopher Lennertz, Enough Said, Gabriel Yared, Generation Iron, Hans Zimmer, Haute Cuisine, Jeff Danna, Jeff Rona, Jewtopia, Joe Berry, Johann Johannsson, Marcelo Zarvos, Mark Mothersbaugh, My Lucky Star, Nathan Larson, Nathan Wang, Plus One, Prisoners, Rush, Steve Reich, Thanks for Sharing, The Colony, The Short Game
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Stephen Sondheim to Write New Song for ‘Into the Woods’ Film Adaptation
Posted: September 16, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Into the Woods, Rob Marshall, Stephen Sondheim
Walt Disney Pictures has announced today that composer Stephen Sondheim is composing a new original song for the upcoming film adaptation of the musical Into the Woods. The film is directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago, Memoirs of a Geisha, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) and stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna […]
Mychael Danna, Bear McCreary and John Lunn Win Emmy Awards
Posted: September 15, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Adam Schlesinger, Bear McCreary, David Javerbaum, Elliot Lawrence, Emmy Awards, John Lunn, Mychael Danna
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were handed out this afternoon at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. John Lunn has received his second Emmy for his music for Downtown Abbey in the Outstandig Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) category after last year’s win. Mychael Danna won his first Emmy Award for the mini-series World Without End […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 13, 2013)
Posted: September 13, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: And While We Were Here, Blue Caprice, Colin Stetson, Evgueni Galperine, Insidious: Chapter 2, Jayne Mansfield's Car, Joseph Bishara, Mateo Messina, Max Richter, Ming Vauze, Nick Launay, Owen Easterling Hatfield, Plush, Sacha Galperine, Sarah Neufeld, The Family, Wadjda
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend: Expected to top the box office is the horror sequel Insidious: Chapter 2 directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Ty Simpkins, Leigh Wannell and Barbara Hershey. The film’s original score is composed by Joseph Bishara (The Conjuring, Dark Skies). Void Recordings has […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 6, 2013)
Posted: September 6, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Adore, Antony Partos, Christopher Gordon, Emmanuel D'Orlando, Graeme Revell, Hell Baby, Laurent Eyquem, Lorne Balfe, Mark McKenzie, Michael Farrell, Populaire, Riddick, Rob, Robert Coudert, Salinger, The Ultimate Life, Touchy Feely, Vinny Smith, Winnie Mandela
Only one movie is being released nationwide this weekend: Opening in over 3000 theaters is the sci-fi action film Riddick written and directed by David Twohy and starring Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jodi Molla, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bautista, Bokeem Woodbine, Raoul Trujillo and Nolan Gerard Funk. The film’s music is composed by Graeme […]
World Soundtrack Awards 2013 Discovery of the Year Nominations Announced
Posted: September 4, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Discovery of the Year, World Soundtrack Awards
The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the five nominees for the Discovery of the Year Award 2012, via which the organization rewards up-and-coming talent from the previous year. The winner will be announced at the 13th World Soundtrack Awards & Concert on October 19, 2013 in Ghent and will get the opportunity to perform at […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 30, 2013)
Posted: August 30, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Afternoon Delight, Carlo Siliotto, Closed Circuit, Craig Wedren, David Wittman, Drinking Buddies, Empire State, Fred Avril, Getaway, Instructions Not Included, Joby Talbot, Justin Burnett, One Direction: This Is Us, Passion, Pino Donaggio, Simon Franglen, The Lifeguard
Three new movies are opening wide this week: Already in theaters since Wednesday is the thriller Closed Circuit directed by John Crowley and starring Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall, Riz Ahmed, Jim Broadbent, Kenneth Cranham, Anne-Marie Duff, Ciarán Hinds and Julia Stiles. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score digitally earlier […]
Anton Monsted Named Senior Vice President of Fox Music
Posted: August 27, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Anton Monsted, Fox Music
Twentieth Century Fox has hired music supervisor Anton Monsted as senior vice president of Fox Music. Monsted was previously general manager of Baz Luhrmann’s production company, Bazmark, and most recently served as executive music supervisor and co-producer of the director’s The Great Gatsby, co-producing the three soundtrack albums for the film. Monsted previously collaborated with […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 23, 2013)
Posted: August 23, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Adam Wingard, Atli Orvarsson, Austin Wintory, Dark Tourist, Gil Talmi, Jasper Justice Lee, Joel P. West, Joseph Bishara, Kyle Mckinnon, Lorne Balfe, Mads Heldtberg, Mike Einziger, Nathaniel Mechaly, Savannah, Scenic Route, Shigeru Umebayashi, Short Term 12, Steven Price, The, The Frozen Ground, The Grandmaster, The Mortal Instruments, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, The World's End, You're Next
Three new movies are opening nationwide this week: Already in theaters since this past Wednesday is the fantasy adventure The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones directed by Harald Zwart and starring Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Lena Headey, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Aidan Turner, Robert Sheehan, Kevin Durand and Jared Harris. Republic Records has released a […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 16, 2013)
Posted: August 16, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Austenland, Brian Tyler, Daniel Hart, Emmy the Great, Henry Jackman, Ilan Eshkeri, jOBS, John Debney, Junkie XL, Kick-Ass 2, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Matthew Margeson, Paranoia, Rodrigo Leão, Standing Up
Four new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: Expected to top the weekend box office is the drama The Butler starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams. The film’s […]
