Eric Neveux is currently recording his music for the upcoming animated feature Richard the Stork. The film is directed by Toby Genkel & Reza Memari (All Creatures Big and Small) and follows a sparrow who was orphaned at birth and raised by storks and learns about his true identity when his storks family plans to migrate to Africa. Kristine M.I. Knudsen (Mercy) is producing the project for Knudsen & Streuber Medienmanufaktur, alongside Ulysses Filmproduktion and Senator Film München, as well as Belgium’s Walking the Dog, Luxembourg’s Melusine Productions and Norway’s Den siste skilling. The music is being recorded with the Brussels Philharmonic at Galaxy Studios NV in Mol, Belgium.
Category: Film Scoring Assignments
Daniel Pemberton Scoring Stephen Gaghan’s ‘Gold’
This past week, Daniel Pemberton has recorded his score for the upcoming adventure drama Gold. The film is directed by Stephen Gaghan (Syriana) and stars Matthew McConaughey, Bryce Dallas Howard, Edgar Ramirez, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, Bruce Greenwood and Stacy Keach. The movie follows a modern-day prospector desperate for a lucky break who teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Patrick Massett and John Zinman (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Blacklist) have written the screenplay.
Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans to Score Charlie McDowell’s ‘The Discovery’
Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans are reteaming with director Charlie McDowell on the upcoming sci-fi drama The Discovery. The film stars Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Jason Segel, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough and Ron Canada. The movie is set one year after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified and follows the scientist responsible for the discovery and a woman haunted by a tragic past who Will falls in love with his son. McDowell has also written the screenplay with Justin Lader. Endgame Entertainment’s James Stern (Looper, I’m Not There) is producing the project with Alex Orlovsky (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines).
Henry Jackman & Matthew Margeson to Return for ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’
Henry Jackmanand Matthew Margeson are reuniting with director Matthew Vaughn on the upcoming spy action comedy sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The film starring Taron Egerton, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Mark Strong, Pedro Pascal, Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges. The movie follows Eggsy, Merlin and Roxy as they head to the United States to join forces with Statesman, their US counterpart, to save the world. Vaughn has also written the screenplay with Jane Goldman and is producing the project with Adam Bohling & David Reid (Layer Cake).
Cowboy Junkies’ Michael Timmins to Score ‘Maudie’
Cowboy Junkies member Michael Timmins is composing the original score for the upcoming biographical drama Maudie. The film is directed by Aisling Walsh (Song for a Raggy Boy, Fingersmith) and stars Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, Kate Ross, Zachary Bennett, Gabrielle Rose and Keri Matchett. The movie tells the true story of Maud Lewis, who overcame the physical challenge of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to become one of Canada’s premier folk artists. Sherry White has written the screenplay. Bob Cooper (John Tucker Must Die, Mr. Woodcock) is producing the project with Mary Young Leckie, Mary Sexton and Susan Mullen.
Theodore Shapiro to Score ‘Office Christmas Party’
Theodore Shapiro is reteaming with directors Josh Gordon & Will Speck on upcoming comedy Office Christmas Party. The film stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Vanessa Bayer, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Rob Corddry, Abbey Lee, Kate McKinnon, T.J. Miller, Olivia Munn, Karan Soni, Courtney B. Vance and Matt Walsh. The movie follows a CEO who tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch and must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs.
Matthew Margeson to Score F. Javier Gutierrez’s ‘Rings’
Matthew Margeson has been hired to score the upcoming horror thriller Rings. The film is directed by F. Javier Gutierrez (Before the Fall) and stars Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Aimee Teegarden, Bonnie Morgan and Vincent D’Onofrio. The movie is the third part in the Ring franchise and follows a young woman who becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after he has viewed it.
Michael Penn Scoring Susan Johnson’s ‘Carrie Pilby’
Michael Penn is composing the music for the upcoming indie romantic comedy Carrie Pilby. The film marks the directorial debut of producer Susan Johnson (Mean Creek, Eye of the Hurricane) and stars Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, Vanessa Bayer, Colin O’Donoghue, Jason Ritter and William Moseley. The movie is based on Caren Lissner’s best-selling 2003 novel and follows an awkward and isolated 19-year-old genius who is challenged to put her convictions to the test by venturing out on to the NYC dating scene.
‘Blair Witch’ to Feature Music by Adam Wingard
Director Adam Wingard has composed the original score for his latest movie, Blair Witch. The film is written by Simon Barrett (The Guest, You’re Next) and stars James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott, Valorie Curry, Corbin Reid and Wes Robinson. The horror thriller follows a group of college students who venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of James sister who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch.
Max Richter to Score John Madden’s ‘Miss Sloane’
Max Richter has been hired to score the upcoming dramatic thriller Miss Sloane. The film is directed by John Madden (Shakespeare in Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Debt) and stars Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alison Pill, Jake Lacy, Sam Waterston and John Lithgow. The movie follows a ruthless lobbyist notorious for her unparalleled talent who faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation. Jonathan Perera has written the screenplay.