Paul Cantelon has composed a theme for M. Night Shyamalan’s horror thriller The Visit. The theme written for solo piano plays over the film’s epilogue scene. Apart from Cantelon’s Epilogue Theme, the movie doesn’t feature any original score. Shyamalan has previously collaborated with composer James Newton Howard on his previous eight movies, including The Sixth Sense, Signs, The Village and The Last Airbender. Cantelon’s best known film scoring credits include The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, W., The Other Boleyn Girl, Everything Is Illuminated and Conviction. The Visit is written and directed by Shyamalan, produced by Jason Blum and stars Kathryn Hahn, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Ed Oxenbould and Olivia DeJonge.
Category: Film Scoring Assignments
Hans Zimmer to Score Gore Verbinski’s ‘A Cure for Wellness’
Hans Zimmer is set to reunite with director Gore Verbinski on the upcoming supernatural horror project A Cure for Wellness. The film stars Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth and Celia Imrie. The movie follows a worker who is sent to rescue his boss from a European “wellness spa soon” and realizes that he’s trapped and discovers that the facility has a more sinister purpose than just serving the healthy needs of it patients. Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, Snitch) has written the screenplay.
Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans to Score Antonio Campos’ ‘Christine’
Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans are reteaming with director Antonio Campos on the upcoming indie drama Christine. The film stars Rebecca Hall, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, Timothy Simons, J. Smith Cameron and Maria Dizzia. The movie chronicles the true story of the final months of Christine Chubbuck, a depressed news broadcaster who infamously committed suicide on live television. Craig Shilowich has written the screenplay and is also producing the project with Melody C. Roscher (James White).
Heitor Pereira to Score ‘Angry Birds’ Movie
Heitor Pereira is set to compose the music for the upcoming animated feature Angry Birds. The film is directed by Fergal Reilly & Clay Kaytis and features the voices of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Peter Dinklage, Keegan-Michael Key, Kate McKinnon, Tony Hale, Ike Barinholtz, Hannibal Buress, Cristela Alonzo, Jillian Bell, Danielle Brooks, singer Romeo Santos and YouTube stars Smosh. The movie is based on Rokio Entertainment’s video game series of the same title. No plot details have been announced. Jon Vitti (Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Simpsons) has written the screenplay.
Mark Orton to Score ‘Unleashed’
Mark Orton has signed on to score the upcoming indie comedy Unleashed. The film is written and directed by Finn Taylor (Dream With the Fishes, The Darwin Awards) and stars Kate Micucci, Steve Howey, Justin Chatwin, Sean Astin, Illeana Douglas, Hana Mae Lee and Josh Brener. The movie follows a 30-something app designer who moves to San Francisco after she’s betrayed by her boyfriend and changes her outlook on dating when a cosmic event turns her dog and cat into two perfect guys. Susan Johnson (Mean Creek) is producing the Braveart Films production with Debbie Brubaker.
Nicholas Britell to Score Adam McKay’s ‘The Big Short’
Nicholas Britell has been hired to score the upcoming drama The Big Short. The film is directed by Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, The Other Guys) and stars Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Melissa Leo, Marisa Tomei, Tracy Letts, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro, Byron Mann, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong and Finn Wittrock. The movie is based on Michael Lewis’ bestselling non-fiction book of the same title and tells the true story of the genius contrarian investors who, recognizing just how insane the housing bubble had become, figured out how to “short” the market prior to the financial collapse of 2008.
Rupert Gregson-Williams to Score Netflix’s ‘The Do Over’
Rupert Gregson-Williams is set to score the upcoming Netflix original movie The Do Over. The comedy is directed by Steven Brill (Mr. Deeds, Without a Paddle, Little Nicky) and stars Adam Sandler, David Spade, Paula Patton, Nick Swardson and Luis Guzman. The film follows two down-on-their-luck guys who decide to fake their own deaths and start over with new identities, only to find the people they’re pretending to be are in even deeper trouble. Chris Pappas (Unhitched) and Kevin Barnett (Hall Pass, The Heartbreak Kid) have written the screenplay.
Nathan Halpern to Score ‘Sticky Notes’
Nathan Halpern has been tapped to score the upcoming indie drama Sticky Notes. The film marks the directorial debut of screenwriter Amanda Harlib and stars Rose Leslie, Ray Liotta, Justin Bartha and Gina Rodriguez. The movie follows a backup dancer who returns home to Florida to help care for her estranged father after he’s diagnosed with cancer. Harlib also wrote the screenplay and Katie Mustard (Shelter) and Joe Jenckes (Margin Call) are producing the project.
Jonathan Sadoff Scoring Lorene Scafaria’s ‘The Meddler’
Jonathan Sadoff is reteaming with director Lorene Scafaria on the upcoming indie comedy drama The Meddler. The film is written and directed by Scafaria and stars Rose Byrne, Susan Sarandon and J.K. Simmons. The movie follows a young woman who is trying desperately to establish some boundaries with her incessantly doting mother. Joy Gorman (Adult World) and Paul Green (The Loft) are producing the Anonymous Content production. Sadoff has previously co-scored Scafaria’s feature directorial debut Seeking a Friend for the End of the World with Rob Simonsen.
Aaron Zigman Scoring ‘Mr. Right’
Aaron Zigman has composed the music for the upcoming action comedy Mr. Right. The film is directed by Paco Cabezas (Rage, Neon Flesh) and stars Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, Tim Roth, James Ransone, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund and RZA. The movie follows a woman who has had bad luck finding love until she meets Mr. Right, who turns out to be a reformed hit man. Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra, Victor Frankenstein) has written the screenplay. Bradley Gallo & Michael Helfant (The Call), Lawrence Mattis (Hellbenders) and Rick Jacobs (Spare Parts) are producing the project.