Universal Pictures announced today that Pharrell Williams and Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman, Spirited, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile) are writing the original songs for the upcoming movie musical Atlantis. The film is directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Green Hornet) and stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Quinta Brunson, Janelle Monáe, Anderson .Paak, Tim Meadows, Jamilah Rosemond, Jayson Lee, Jaboukie Young-White and Missy Elliott. No plot details have been announced yet for the musical drama, which is inspired by Williams’ childhood at the Virigina Beach Atlantis Apartments during the summer of 1977.
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Ty Roberts’ ‘You Gotta Believe’ to Feature Music by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready
Mike McCready has contributed the original music to the new family sports drama You Gotta Believe. The Pearl Jam lead guitarist has written and performed several instrumental rock tracks, as well as the original credits song My Son for the film directed by Ty Roberts (12 Mighty Orphans, The Iron Orchard) and starring Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Sarah Gadon, Michael Cash, Lew Temple, Etienne Kellici and Molly Parker. The movie is based on a true story and follows a group of underdogs from Fort Worth, Texas who – after dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father – takes its Cinderella run all the way to a record-breaking showdown in the Little League World Series.
‘Music by John Williams’ Documentary to Debut at AFI Fest Before Premiering on Disney+
AFI announced today that the documentary Music by John Williams will open the 38th AFI Fest in Hollywood on October 23, 2024.The film directed by Laurent Bouzereau chronicles the prolific life and career of the legendary Academy Award-winning composer. The movie features interviews with directors Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ron Howard, Chris Columbus, J.J. Abrams,, James Mangold, Lawrence Kasdan, producers Kathleen Kennedy & Frank Marshall, composers Alan Silvestri, David Newman, Thomas Newman, musicians Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Branford Marsalis, among others.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 16, 2024)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the sci-fi/horror movie Alien: Romulus directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu. The film’s original music is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (It, Blade Runner 2049, Shazam!, Twisters, Hidden Figures, The Flash, The Invisible Man). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today and Mutant will release a vinyl edition in the coming months. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the 20th Century Studios release and click here to check out the project’s music team credits.
Also opening wide is the family adventure drama My Penguin Friend directed by David Schurmann and starring Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Alexia Moyano, Rochi Hernández, Nicolás Francella, Juan José Garnica and Pedro Urizzi. Fernando Velazquez (The Impossible, A Monster Calls, Crimson Peak, The Orphanage, Hercules, Devil) has composed the film’s original music. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (performed by the Euskadiko Orchestra / Basque National Orchestra) is expected to be announced soon. Check out our scoring assignment announcement for more information about the movie, which is being released by Roadside Attractions.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 9, 2024)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the romantic drama It Ends with Us directed by Justin Baldoni and starring Blake Lively, Baldoni himself, Jenny Slate, Amy Morton, Brandon Sklenar and Hasan Minhaj. The film’s original music is composed by Rob Simonsen (Deadpool & Wolverine, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Age of Adaline, The Whale, The Way Back, Foxcatcher, (500) Days of Summer) & Duncan Blickenstaff (Hollywood Stargirl, Alex, Inc., Reboot). Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score today. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the movie, which is being released by Sony Pictures.
Also opening wide is the sci-fi action movie Borderlands co-written and directed by Eli Roth and starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon and Jamie Lee Curtis. Steve Jablonsky (Transformers, Deepwater Horizon, The Island, DC League of Super-Pets, Ender’s Game, Desperate Housewives, Skyscraper) has composed the film’s original music. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details for more information about the Lionsgate release and click here to check out the project’s music team credits.
Michael Giacchino’s Theme from ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Previewed at D23
Michael Giacchino has previewed his theme from Marvel Studios’ upcoming feature The Fantastic Four: First Steps at today’s Music of Marvel Studios panel at D23. The composer has already recorded his theme, which first made its debut at last month’s Comic-Con, prior to principal photography on the film, which just started on July 30 at Pinewood Studios in London. Check out several videos from today’s panel after the jump. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is directed by Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, John Malkovich, Ralph Ineson, Natasha Lyonne and Paul Walter Hauser.
2024 World Soundtrack Awards Nominations Announced
The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the nominees for the 2024 World Soundtrack Awards in the categories of Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year and Best Original Song. The winners will be announced at the 24th World Soundtrack Awards ceremony, which will take place on October 16, 2024 at the Capitole Ghent as the closing night of the Film Fest Gent. Elliot Goldenthal has previously been announced to receive Lifetime Achievement Award. The rest of the nominations will be revealed on September 13.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 2, 2024)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the psychological thriller Trap written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film’s original score is composed by Herdís Stefánsdóttir (Knock at the Cabin, Y: The Last Man, The Sun Is Also a Star, The Essex Serpent, We’re Here). Saleka (who stars as the fictional pop star Lady Raven) has contributed the project’s original songs. Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the thriller, which is being released by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Also opening wide is the family adventure Harold and the Purple Crayon directed by Carlos Saldanha and starring Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Tanya Reynolds, Alfred Molina Jemaine Clement, Benjamin Bottani and Zooey Deschanel. Batu Sener (The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, Better Man, Ice Age: Scrat Tales) has composed the film’s original music. Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (click here for the full album details) today. Available separately as a digital single is the original song Colors by Boots Ottestad feat. Jordy Searcy. Click here to listen to the track and for more information about the Sony Pictures release.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 26, 2024)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Karan Soni, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams and Matthew Macfadyen. The film’s original score is composed by Rob Simonsen (The Whale, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Foxcatcher, The Way Back, The Adam Project, The Age of Adaline, (500) Days of Summer, Nerve). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (click here for the full album details), as well as a separate album featuring the songs from the movie (click here for more information) and a deluxe edition featuring both score and songs his past Wednesday. Also click here to check out the music team credits of the Marvel Studios production.
Also opening wide is the comedy The Fabulous Four directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and starring Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Bruce Greenwood and Michael Bolton. David Hirschfelder (Elizabeth, Australia, Shine, The Railway Man, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, The Dressmaker, Sanctum) has composed the film’s original music. Filmtrax/Atlantic Screen Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Bleecker Street release. Also click here to check out the project’s music team credits.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 19, 2024)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the disaster movie Twisters directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, Glen Powell, Nik Dodani, Sasha Lane, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Kiernan Shipka and Daryl McCormack. The film’s original score is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (It, Shazam!, The Flash, Blade Runner 2049, The Invisible Man, Hidden Figures). Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music on August 2. Atlantic Records has released a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and click here to check out the music team credits of the Universal Pictures release.
Opening semi-wide in around 800 U.S. theaters is the Irish supernatural horror thriller Oddity written and directed by Damian Mc Carthy and starring Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve Wall, Joe Rooney and Jonathan French. Richard G. Mitchell (A Good Woman, To Kill a King, Moby Dick, Grand Theft Parsons, Born American) has composed the film’s original music. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score is in the works. Check out our previous article for more information about the movie, which premiered at this year’s SXSW Film Festival and is being distributed by IFC Films.