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 […]
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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
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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 […]
‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ to Feature Original Song by Bret McKenzie
Posted: July 29, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bret McKenzie, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, James Bobin
Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie has composed an original song for James Bobin’s family adventure Dora and the Lost City of Gold. The comedian, actor, producer and songwriter wrote a musical number (Hooray! We Did It) for the movie’s end titles sequence that is performed (on screen) by cast members including Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 26, 2019)
Posted: July 26, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Dan Romer, Daniel Lopatin, For Sama, John Piscitello, Mike Wallace Is Here, Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood, Robert Donne, Skin, The Mountain
The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is the comedy drama Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Al Pacino. The film doesn’t feature an original score. Mary Ramos serves as the project’s music supervisor. Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 19, 2019)
Posted: July 19, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bill Laurance, Bottom of the 9th, David Crosby: Remember My Name, Hans Zimmer, Iron Sky: The Coming Race, Laibach, Marcus Eaton, Stephen Endelman, The Lion King, Tuomas Kantelinen
The only movie opening nationwide this week is Disney’s The Lion King remake directed by Jon Favreau and starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner. The film’s original score is composed by Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, The Dark Knight) who also serves as […]
2019 Emmy Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: July 16, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Emmy Awards
The nominations for the 71st Emmy Awards were announced this morning. Here are the music-related categories: Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score): Barry – What?! – Music by David Wingo Game of Thrones – The Long Night – Music by Ramin Djawadi House of Cards – Chapter 73 – Music by Jeff Beal The Handmaid’s Tale […]
Darren Criss to Write Original Songs for Quibi’s ‘Royalties’
Posted: July 10, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Darren Criss, Quibi, Royalties
Quibi has announced today that Darren Criss will be writing original song for the streaming service’s upcoming original series Royalties. He is also co-writing and starring in the show, which follows the ascent of a ragtag songwriting duo as they navigate the strange and hilarious challenges of creating a truly great song. Each episode episode of the […]
