Two new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: Opening in the US and select international territories is the sci-fi action monster movie Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Rinko Kikuchi and Ron Perlman. The film’s music is composed by Ramin Djawadi (Iron Man, Game […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 12, 2013)
Posted: July 12, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Christopher Young, Crystal Fairy, Fruitvale Station, Grown Ups 2, Jagten, Killing Season, Ludwig Göransson, Marcelo Zarvos, Nikolaj Egelund, Pacific Rim, Pawn Shop Chronicles, Pedro Subercaseaux, Ramin Djawadi, Rupert Gregson-Williams, The Hot Flashes, The Hunt, The Newton Brothers
‘The Character of Music’ Panel at Comic-Con Announced
Posted: July 7, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bear McCreary, Brian Reitzell, Comic-Con, Dino Meneghin
The line-up for this year’s The Character of Music panel at Comic-Con in San Diego has been announced. A number of composer and executive producer teams will discuss the dynamics of music in film and television. Panelists include Bear McCreary and Jonathan Steinberg (Black Sails), Brian Reitzell and Bryan Fuller (Hannibal), and Dino Meneghin and […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 5, 2013)
Posted: July 5, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Benjamin Wallfisch, Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, Despicable Me 2, Hammer of the Gods, Hans Zimmer, Heitor Pereira, Kennard Ramsey, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, Mike Mogis, Nathaniel Walcott, Pharrell Williams, Rob Simonsen, Stuck in Love, The Lone Ranger, The Way Way Back
Three new movies are opening nationwide this week: Already in theaters since Wednesday is the animated film sequel Despicable Me 2 directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Ken Jeong, Steve Coogan and Benjamin Bratt. Pharrell Williams has written the movie’s original songs […]
BMI Supports Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound
Posted: July 2, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BMI, Composer Lab, Music and Sound Design Labs, Skywalker Sound, Sundance Institute
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) continues its support for Sundance Institute’s Film Music program which has just launched its new collaboration with Skywalker Sound to host the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound in 2013 and 2014. The Music and Sound Design Lab for documentaries ran June 3 through June 10, and […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 28, 2013)
Posted: June 28, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alberto Iglesias, Byzantium, Copperhead, Dario Marianelli, David Carbonara, Harald Kloser, Hummingbird, I'm So Excited, Javier Navarrete, Laurent Eyquem, Michael Andrews, Redemption, Some Girl(s), The Heat, Thomas Wander, White House Down
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the action thriller White House Down directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, James Woods, Richard Jenkins, Joey King and Rachelle Lefevre. The film’s music is composed by Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser (2012, 10’000 […]
Ramin Djawadi, Aaron Zigman, Cliff Martinez, J. Ralph, Joe Hisaishi and Henry Jackman Invited to Join the Academy
Posted: June 28, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Aaron Zigman, Cliff Martinez, Henry Jackman, J. Ralph, Jennifer Dunnington, Joe Hisaishi, Prince, Ramin Djawadi, Ramiro Belgardt, Siedah Garrett
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures to join the organization. Among the invited artists this year are a number of film composers including Ramin Djawadi whose credits include Iron Man, Clash of the Titans, Safe House […]
Danny Elfman Wins Saturn Award for ‘Frankenweenie’
Posted: June 26, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Danny Elfman, Frankenweenie, Saturn Award
Danny Elfman was honored with a Saturn Award tonight at the 39th annual Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. The composer won the award in the Best Music category for his score for Tim Burton’s animated feature Frankenweenie, which was also recognized in the Best Animated Film category. […]
Video Highlights from ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards 2013
Posted: June 26, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alan Bergman, ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards, Graham Parker, Henry Mancini Award, Patrick Doyle, Ray, Ray Charles
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has published a number of video clips from the organization’s ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards gala, which was held last week at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Check out the acceptance speeches of Patrick Doyle (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Sense […]
Patrick Doyle Honored at ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards
Posted: June 21, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: ASCAP Film and Television Awards, Hal David, Henry Mancini Award, Marvin Hamlisch, Patrick Doyle, Ray Charles
Last night, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) held its annual Film & Television Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Patrick Doyle was honored with the Henry Mancini Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music. The award […]
Alan Menken Vying for EGOT
Posted: June 19, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: ABC, Alan Menken, The Neighbors
Alan Menken is in a position to become only the third composer to ever win the EGOT, which is bestowed to artists that won all four major annual American entertainment awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. The other composers who were previously honored with the EGOT are Richard Rogers and Marvin Hamlisch. Menken composed […]