The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is the horror movie IT: Chapter Two directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone and Andy Bean. The film’s original music is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (Hidden Figures, Blade Runner 2049, Shazam!, Annabelle Creation). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album […]
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Kasi Lemmons’ ‘Harriet’ to Feature Original Song ‘Stand Up’ by Cynthia Erivo
Posted: September 6, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Cynthia Erivo, Gabe Fox-Peck, Harriet, Joshuah Brian Campbell, Will Wells
Cynthia Erivo has recorded an original song for the biographical drama Harriet. The song, entitled Stand Up, is co-written by Erivo who also stars in the movie’s title role & Joshuah Brian Campbell and is produced by Will Wells & Gabe Fox-Peck. The track will be featured in the film directed by Kasi Lemmons and […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 30, 2019)
Posted: August 30, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Angel of Mine, Bennett's War, Blvck Ceiling, Don't Let Go, Ethan Gold, Gabe Noel, Heiko Maile, Jamie Christopherson, John Swihart, Julian Demarre, Killerman, Mark Kilian, Official Secrets, Paul Hepker, The Fanatic
Two new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend: Opening in around 900 theaters is the thriller Don’t Let Go directed by Jacob Estes and starring David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Tyree Henry and Alfred Molina. The film’s original music is composed by Ethan Gold (The Song of Sway Lake). Back Lot Music has […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 23, 2019)
Posted: August 23, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Angel Has Fallen, Atli Orvarsson, Brian Tyler, Brittany Runs a Marathon, Burn, Ceiri Torjussen, David Buckley, Duncan Thum, Hot Air, Isobel Waller-Bridge, Jacob's Ladder, Overcomer, Paul Mills, Ready or Not, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Vita & Virginia
Three new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this week: Opening in most theaters is the action thriller Angel Has Fallen directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lance Reddick, Tim Blake Nelson, Piper Perabo, Nick Nolte and Danny Huston. The film’s original music is composed by David Buckley (The […]
2019 World Soundtrack Awards Composer of the Year Nominations Announced
Posted: August 12, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: World Soundtrack Awards
The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the first wave of nominees for the 2019 World Soundtrack Awards in the categories Film Composer of the Year, Best TV Composer and Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film. The winners will be announced at the World Soundtrack Awards & concert on Wednesday, October 18 at the Ghent […]
Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe to Develop Original Movie Musical
Posted: August 8, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin
Deadline is reporting that Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe are currently working on an untitled comedy movie musical for Universal Pictures. They are writing both the songs and screenplay for the project, which is produced by Scott Sanders (The Odd Life of Timothy Green) & Mara Jacobs at Scott Sanders Productions. The producers are also involved in movie […]
BAFTA ‘Original Music’ Category to Be Renamed ‘Original Score’
Posted: August 7, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BAFTA
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today published the rules and timeline for the EE British Academy Film Awards, following its annual review of all categories. Among the changes, it was announced that the Original Music category will be renamed Original Score, “underlining a focus on composer and score, and acknowledging the […]
