Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Expected to top the weekend box office is the action sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Sir Elton John, Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Kong: Skull […]
Archive for the ‘Film Music News’ Category
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 22, 2017)
Posted: September 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Anton Sanko, Bear McCreary, Big Bear, Bobbi Jene, Bruce Broughton, Clint Mansell, Friend Request, Gary Go, Henry Jackman, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Loving Vincent, Mark Mothersbaugh, Martin Todsharow, Matthew Margeson, Michael Brook, Nicholas Britell, Peter Raeburn, Shot, Stronger, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Thomas Newman, Uno Helmersson, Unrest, Victoria and Abdul, Woodshock
Nick Jonas Recording Original Song ‘Home’ for ‘Ferdinand’
Posted: September 20, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Carlos Saldanha, Ferdinand, Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas has recorded the original song Home for Blue Sky Studios’ upcoming animated feature Ferdinand. The singer/songwriter co-wrote the track with Justin Tranter and Nick Monson. The song, which will be released later this month, will be featured in the movie directed by Carlos Saldanha (Rio) and starring John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Anderson, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Peyton Manning, Flula […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 15, 2017)
Posted: September 15, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: American Assassin, Brad's Status, Craig Sutherland, David Campbell, First They Killed My Father, Frederik Wiedmann, Hildur Guðnadóttir, In Search of Fellini, Marco Beltrami, Mark Mothersbaugh, Mother, PT Walkley, Steven Price, Strong Island, The Wilde Wedding, Vengeance: A Love Story
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the action thriller American Assassin directed by Michael Cuesta and starring Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Taylor Kitsch, Shiva Negar and Scott Adkins. The film’s original music is composed by Steven Price (Gravity, Suicide Squad, Fury, Baby Driver, The World’s End). Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out […]
World Soundtrack Awards Discovery of the Year & Public Choice Nominees Announced
Posted: September 13, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: World Soundtrack Awards
The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the next wave of nominees for the 2017 World Soundtrack Awards in the categories Discovery of the Year, Public Choice Award, Best Original Score for a Belgian Production and SABAM Award for Best Young International Composer. The winners will be announced at the World Soundtrack Awards & concert on Wednesday, […]
Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein, Jeff Russo and Jeff Beal Win Emmy Awards
Posted: September 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Big Little Lies, Fargo, House of Cards, Jeff Beal, Jeff Russo, Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein, Stranger Things, Susan Jacobs
Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein won their first Emmy Award for their main titles theme music from the Netflix original series Stranger Things at tonight’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. Jeff Russo received his first Emmy Award for his score from the third season of the FX original series Fargo in the Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a […]
‘Show Us Your Musical Genius’ Winners Announced
Posted: September 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Genius, Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe
Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe have announced the winners in the Show Us Your Musical Genius competition. The challenge, presented by NatGeo, Fox 21, Milan Records and hosted by indi.com, had contestants submit their rendition of Zimmer and Balfe’s Emmy-nominated main title theme for the NatGeo TV series Genius. Zimmer & Balfe’s prize winner is entitled Pipe Dream created […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 8, 2017)
Posted: September 8, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: 9/11, Bear McCreary, Benjamin Wallfisch, Erick Lee, Fallen, Gregory Tripi, Home Again, It, Jeff Toyne, Jeremy Turner, Johan Söderqvist, John Debney, Mark Isham, Rebel in the Rye, Rememory, The Limehouse Golem, Trophy
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Guaranteed to top the weekend box office is the horror thriller It directed by Andrés Muschietti and starring Jaeden Lieberher, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Chosen Jacobs, Nicholas Hamilton and Bill Skarsgård. The film’s original music is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (Annabelle: Creation, Hidden Figures, Blade Runner 2049, A Cure for Wellness). WaterTower Music […]
La-La Land Records to Release Henry Jackman’s & Matthew Margeson’s ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ Score
Posted: September 6, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Henry Jackman, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Matthew Margeson, Matthew Vaughn, score
An earlier version of this article stated that Varese Sarabande is releasing the soundtrack based on this Amazon listing. La-La Land Records will release a soundtrack album for the spy action comedy sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The album features the film’s original score composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil […]