Fred Steiner has died at the age of 88. The composer was born on February 24, 1923 in New York. Best known for writing the piece Park Avenue Beat, which was used as the theme for the hit TV show Perry Mason, he also wrote music for such shows as Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, […]
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Fred Steiner Passes Away at 88
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Fred Steiner
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 17, 2011)
Posted: June 17, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alec Puro, Buck, David Robbins, Green Lantern, James Newton Howard, Jig, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Patrick Doyle, Rolfe Kent, Soundtrack, The Art of Getting By
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Expected to top the weeekend box office is the comic book adaptation Green Lantern directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Saarsgard and Mark Strong. The film’s music is composed by James Newton Howard. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score has been […]
Terence Blanchard and Graeme Revell Invited to Join the Academy
Posted: June 17, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Fernand Bos, Graeme Revell, Oscars, Terence Blanchard
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 178 new artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures to join the organization. Among the invited artists are two film composers (Terence Blanchard, Graeme Revell) and one music editor (Fernand Bos). Terence Blanchard has been working in the […]
‘Breakdown’ Limited Edition Set released
Posted: June 13, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Basil Poledouris, Breakdown, Eric Colvin, Judd Miller, Richard Marvin, score, Soundtrack, Steve Forman
La-La Land Records has released a new limited edition of the soundtrack for the 1997 thriller Breakdown. The film’s music by Basil Poledouris comes in 3-CD set. Disc One features the Final Revised Film Score, Disc Two contains the Alternate Early Film Score and Disc Three contains additional Alternates. Additional music is by Richard Marvin, […]
‘Snow Flower and the Secret Fan’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: June 11, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Rachel Portman, score, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Soundtrack
Sony Classical has revealed the details for the soundtrack release of the upcoming drama Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. The album includes 18 tracks from the original score by Rachel Portman. The soundtrack will be released on July 12, 2011 and is now available to pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips will be added soon. […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 10, 2011)
Posted: June 10, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Michael Giacchino, Michael Nyman, Richard Gibbs, score, Soundtrack, Super 8, The Trip
Two new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: Super 8 directed by J.J. Abrams, produced by Steven Spielberg and staring Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka, Ron Eldard, Kyle Chandler and Noah Emmerich is opening in most features music composed by Michael Giacchino. As previously announced on this page, Varese Sarabande will be releasing a […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 3, 2011)
Posted: June 3, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alex Turner, Andrew Hewitt, Beautiful Boy, Beginners, Blake Neely, Brian Reitzell, David Palmer, Henry Jackman, Love Wedding Marriage, Roger Neill, score, Soundtrack, Submarine, Trevor Morris, X-Men: First Class
Only one new movie is opening wide this weekend: Matthew Vaughn’s comic book adaptation X-Men: First Class starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence and Rosamunde Pike is expected to top the weekend box office. The film’s music is written by Henry Jackman and a soundtrack album has been released digitally earlier this […]
Angelo Badalamenti and Alf Clausen to Receive Honors at ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Posted: June 2, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alf Clausen, Angelo Badalamenti, ASCAP Film and Television Awards, ASCAP Golden Note Award, ASCAP Henry Mancini Award, David Lynch
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced today that composers Angelo Badalamenti and Alf Clausen will be honored at the 26th Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards on June 23, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Badalamenti will be receiving the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award, which […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 27, 2011)
Posted: May 27, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Christophe Beck, Daniel Licht, Dumbstruck, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Kung Fu Panda 2, Lucas Vidal, Make Believe, score, Soundtrack, The Hangover Part II, The Tree of Life
Two new movies are opening wide this Memorial Day weekend: Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2 directed by Jennifer Yuh and featuring the voice talent of Jack Black Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Gary Oldman, David Cross, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Liu, Michelle Yeoh, Dennis Haysbert, Victor Garber and Dustin Hoffman is opening in […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 20, 2011)
Posted: May 20, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: Bloodworth, Cost of a Soul, Hans Zimmer, Midnight in Paris, On Stranger Tides, Patrick Warren, Pirates of the Caribbean, Randy Scruggs, Rodney Whittenberg, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Soundtrack, T Bone Burnett
Only one movie is opening wide this weekend: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides directed by Rob Marshall and starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Penelope Cruzis is the fourth entry in the adventure series. The film’s music is composed by Hans Zimmer featuring Rodrigo y Gabriela. A soundtrack album including selections from the […]