Opening in theaters nationwide today (while also premiering on HBO Max) is the film adaptation of the stage musical In the Heights directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Marc Anthony Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Dascha Polanco and Jimmy Smits. Atlantic Records […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 4, 2021)
Posted: June 4, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Amie Doherty, Bill Brown, Daniel Heath, Edge of the World, Erick Schroder, Flashback, Gully, Hero Mode, Joseph Bishara, Pilotpriest, Spirit Untamed, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Under the Stadium Lights, Will Bates
Opening in theaters nationwide today is the supernatural horror sequel The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It directed by Michael Chaves and starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook and Julian Hilliard. The film’s original score is composed by Joseph Bishara (The Conjuring, Insidious, Annabelle, The Curse of La Llorona, The Unholy). WaterTower Music has […]
Harry Escott Wins BAFTA TV Craft Award for ‘Roadkill’
Posted: May 24, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BAFTA TV Craft Award, Harry Escott, Roadkill
Harry Escott (Shame, Hard Candy, Welcome to the Punch, The Wedding Guest, The English Game) has won his first BAFTA TV Craft Award today for his music for the BBC series Roadkill created by David Hare and starring Hugh Laurie, Helen McCrory, Sidse Babett Knudsen and Saskia Reeves. The composer’s score has been released by […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 21, 2021)
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Benjamin Woodgates, Dream Horse, Peter Raeburn, Seance, Sicker Man, The Dry, Volker Bertelmann, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
The only movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the sports comedy drama Dream Horse directed by Euros Lyn and starring Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale, Joanna Page, Anthony O’Donnell, Karl Johnson, Steffan Rhodri, Nicholas Farrell and Sian Phillips. The film’s original music is composed by Benjamin Woodgates. Decca Records has released a […]
2021 ASCAP Screen Music Awards Winners Announced
Posted: May 17, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: ASCAP, ASCAP Screen Music Awards
ASCAP has announced the winners of the 2021 ASCAP Screen Music Awards, recognizing its top film, television and video game composers. The accolades will take place under the hashtag #ASCAPAwards on ASCAP’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and @ASCAPScreen as part of a social media celebration through Thursday, May 20. The ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards, […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 14, 2021)
Posted: May 14, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Army of the Dead, Brian Reitzell, Brian Tyler, Charlie Clouser, Fil Eisler, Finding You, Georgetown, Kieran Kiely, Lorne Balfe, Matthew James, Profile, Spiral, Stephen Warbeck, The Djinn, The Man in the Hat, The Perfect Candidate, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Timothy Williams, Tom Holkenborg, Us Kids, Volker Bertelmann
Five new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this week: Opening in most theaters is the Saw reboot Spiral directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and starring Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella and Marisol Nichols. The film’s original score is composed by Charlie Clouser (Resident Evil: Extinction, Numbers, Death Sentence) who has written the music for […]
Disney’s ‘Cruella’ to Feature Original Song ‘Call me Cruella’ by Florence + The Machine
Posted: May 10, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Craig Gillespie, Cruella, Florence + the Machine, Nicholas Britell
Disney announced today that Florence + The Machine has recorded the original song Call me Cruella for the studio’s live-action feature Cruella. The track is co-written by the film’s composer Nicholas Britell (Succession, Moonlight, The Big Short, If Beale Street Could Talk) and will be featured in the film and on both the original motion […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 7, 2021)
Posted: May 7, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Above Suspicion, Alexander Arntzen, Ariel Blumenthal, Charlie Rosen, Chris Benstead, Crystal Grooms Mangano, Devonté Hynes, Dickon Hinchliffe, Here Today, Initiation, Mainstream, Paper Spiders, Peter Baert, The Water Man, Wrath of Man
Opening in theaters nationwide today is the action thriller Wrath of Man co-written and directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonso, Raúl Castillo, Eddie Marsan, Deobia Oparei and Scott Eastwood. The film’s original music is composed by Chris Benstead (The Gentlemen). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album […]
2021 BAFTA TV Craft Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: April 28, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BAFTA TV Craft Awards
The 2021 BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominations have been announced today. Check out the nominees in the music category after the jump. This year’s awards ceremony will take place on May 24, 2021 and will be live-streamed on BAFTA’s YouTube and Twitter pages. Visit the official BAFTA website for the full list of nominations.
