Already out on VOD since this past Thursday is the psychological thriller You Should Have Left written and directed by David Koepp and starring Kevin Bacon, Amanda Seyfried, Avery Essex and Geoff Bell. The film’s original music is composed by Geoff Zanelli (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Disturbia, […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 19, 2020)
Posted: June 19, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Amanda Jones, Babyteeth, Geoff Zanelli, Heather Fenoughty, Jonathan Snipes, Mope, StarDog and TurboCat, You Should Have Left
BMI Announces Winners of 36th Annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
Posted: June 15, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BMI, BMI Film TV & Visual Media Awards
Today, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc) announced its 36th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards celebrating the top-performing composers in film, TV and visual media of the previous year. Among the honorees, which were revealed across BMI’s social media and digital platforms, are Hildur Guðnadóttir who received two BMI awards for her work on Todd […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 12, 2020)
Posted: June 12, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bill Brown, Edwyn Collins, Infamous, Jake Monaco, Michael Andrews, Sean Read, Sometimes Always Never, The King of Staten Island, Think Like a Dog
Opening on VOD today is the comedy The King of Staten Island co-written and directed by Judd Apatow and starring Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow and Steve Buscemi. The film’s original score is composed by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Bridesmaids, Freaks & Geeks, Funny People, Neighbors, Bad Teacher). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP featuring […]
Lionel Richie to Produce Disney Movie Musical ‘All Night Long’
Posted: June 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: All Night Long, Lionel Richie
Variety is reporting that Walt Disney Studios is developing an original movie musical based on the song catalog of Lionel Richie. The film, which is tentatively titled All Night Long, will use some of Richie’s greatest hits in the live-action feature, which is being targeting a theatrical release. Pete Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians, The Proposal) is […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 5, 2020)
Posted: June 5, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: 2040, Becky, Bryony Marks, Dreamland, Francois Tetaz, Jonathan Goldsmith, Judy & Punch, Nima Fakhrara, Shirley, Tamar-Kali
Opening in select theaters and on VOD today is the drama Shirley directed by Josephine Decker and starring Elisabeth Moss, Michael Stuhlbarg, Odessa Young and Logan Lerman. The film’s original music is composed by Tamar-kali (Mudbound, The Assistant, Come Sunday, The Last Thing He Wanted, John Lewis: Good Trouble). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the […]
2020 BAFTA TV Craft Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: June 3, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BAFTA TV Craft Awards
The 2020 BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominations have been announced today. Check out the nominees in the music-related category after the jump. This year’s awards ceremony will take place on July 17 and will be hosted for the ninth time by Stephen Mangan. The event will be live-streamed on BAFTA’s YouTube and Twitter pages.
Lennie Niehaus (1929 – 2020)
Posted: June 1, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Lennie Niehaus
Lennie Niehaus has passed away at age 90 at his daughter’s home in Redlands, California. The composer was best known for his collaborations with Clint Eastwood and has composed the score for numerous movies directed by the filmmaker, including the Academy Award-winning western Unforgiven, as well as The Bridges of Madison County, Space Cowboys, Pale […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 29, 2020)
Posted: May 29, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Amie Doherty, End of Sentence, Erick Alexander, Jared Bulmer, Petur Benediktsson, The High Note, The Vast of Night
Opening in select theaters and on VOD today is the musical comedy drama The High Note directed by Nisha Ganatra and stars Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Ross, Harrison Jr., Ice Cube, Zoe Chao, Eddie Izzard, Bill Pullman and Diplo. The film’s original score is composed by Amie Doherty (Undone, Battle at […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 22, 2020)
Posted: May 22, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Andrew Orkin, Body Cam, Joseph Bishara, Lorne Balfe, Lucky Grandma, Military Wives, Nima Fakhrara, Survive the Night, The Painter and the Thief, Uno Helmersson
Opening in virtual theaters and on VOD today is the British musical comedy drama Military Wives directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan and Jason Flemyng. The film’s original score is composed by Lorne Balfe (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, The LEGO Batman Movie, The Crown, His Dark Materials, Bad Boys for Life). […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 15, 2020)
Posted: May 15, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Capone, El-P, Jermaine Stegall, Proximity, Scoob!, Tom Holkenborg
Opening on VOD today is the animated feature Scoob! directed by Tony Cervone and starring Zac Efron, Frank Welker, Gina Rodriguez, Amanda Seyfried, Will Forte, Mark Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Kiersey Clemons and Jason Isaacs. The film’s original score is composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Alita: Battle Angel). […]