The only movie opening in theaters nationwide is the live-action/animated feature Tom & Jerry directed by Tim Story and starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost and Ken Jeong. The show’s original music is composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Lost in Space, Sausage Party, Agent Carter, Horrible Bosses, Supernatural). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 26, 2021)
Posted: February 26, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Cherry, Christopher Lennertz, Crisis, Genevieve Vincent, Henry Jackman, Ludovico Einaudi, Michael Yezerski, Night of the Kings, Olivier Alary, Raphael Reed, Safer at Home, The Father, The Vigil, Tom & Jerry
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Elliott Wheeler to Team Up with Michael Sucsy on Movie Musical ‘A Lot Like Christmas’
Posted: February 26, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Lot Like Christmas, Michael Sucsy
Deadline is reporting that composer/music producer Elliott Wheeler (The Get Down) and writer/director Michael Sucsy (The Vow, Grey Gardens) are writing the music and lyrics for the original movie musical A Lot Like Christmas. Sucsy will also direct the film, which is set in New York City and revolves around EGOT-winner Riva DeLange, a woman […]
11th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: February 25, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
The Guild of Music Supervisors today announced the nominations for its 11th annual awards ceremony, which will take place virtually on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The awards will recognize outstanding Music Supervisors representing Motion Picture, Television, Games, Trailers and Advertising. Below are the nominations for the major categories. Also check out the nominations announcement presentation. […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (February 21, 2021)
Posted: February 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Allen v. Farrow, Antonio Pinto, Beartown, Bigfoot Family, Dan Romer, Felipe Kim, Gabriel Ferreira, HBO, Hulu, Johan Testad, Kris Bowers, Michael Abels, Netflix, Pelé, Superman & Lois, The CW, The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Premiering tonight is the HBO docu-series Allen v. Farrow directed by Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering about the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving his 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow. The show’s original music is composed by Michael Abels (Get Out, Us, Bad Education, All Day and a Night, See You Yesterday). Check out our previous […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 19, 2021)
Posted: February 19, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Belle and Sebastian, Blithe Spirit, Body Brokers, Chris Keating, Days of the Bagnold Summer, Jared Meeker, John Swihart, Ludovico Einaudi, Mondo Boys, Nomadland, Silk Road, Simon Boswell, Take Me to Tarzana, The Violent Heart
Opening in theaters nationwide today following an IMAX-exclusive release over the last three weeks is the drama Nomadland written and directed by Chloe Zhao and starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells. The film features (pre-existing) compositions by Ludovico Einaudi (The Intouchables, The Father, Samba). Decca Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the […]
Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ to Feature Original Song ‘Lead the Way’ by Jhené Aiko
Posted: February 19, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Carlos López Estrada, Don Hall, Jhené Aiko, Raya and the Last Dragon
Disney announced today that Jhené Aiko has recorded the original song Lead the Way for the studios’ new animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon. The track, which is featured during the movie’s end title sequence, is written and performed by the Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter and will be included on the movie’s official soundtrack album, […]
Original Score & Song Shortlists for 93rd Academy Awards Announced
Posted: February 9, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the shortlists for several categories for the 93rd Academy Awards, including Original Score and Original Song. The shortlisted scores and songs are listed in alphabetical order below. The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards will be announced on March 15, 2021 and the awards show […]
26h Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: February 8, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Critics Choice Awards
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominations for the 26th Critics’ Choice Movie Awards this morning. The film music-related categories are listed below. For a full list of nominations, click here. The awards will be given out on March 7, 2021 at the 26th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony and will […]
