Last weekend, George Fenton performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for the first part in the orchestra’s Masters of Film Music series. Selections from Fenton’s scores including Dangerous Liaisons, Ever After and Anna and the King were performed and Andy Tennant, director and long time collaborator of Fenton (most recently on The Bounty Hunter, Fool’s […]
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George Fenton in Concert
Posted: March 2, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music News, Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Concert, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Frozen Planet, George Fenton, Route Irish
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Abel Korzeniowski scoring Madonna’s ‘W.E’
Posted: March 1, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Abel Korzeniowski, Copernicus' Star, Madonna, score, Soundtrack, W.E
Abel Korzeniowski is scoring the upcoming romantic drama W.E. The film is directed by Madonna, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film. The movie stars Abbie Cornish, Natalie Dormer, Richard Coyle, Oscar Isaac and James D’Arcy. The drama tells the parallel love stories between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII and a modern romance […]
BREAKING NEWS: Alan Silvestri to score ‘Captain America’
Posted: February 28, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alan Silvestri, Captain America, Joe Johnston, The First Avenger
Film Music Reporter has learned that Alan Silvestri has signed on to score the upcoming comic book movie Captain America: The First Avenger. The film marks the first collaboration between Silvestri and director Joe Johnston, who previously has worked with such composers as James Horner, Danny Elfman, James Newton Howard and Mark Isham. The film […]
Mark Mothersbaugh to Score ‘Safe’
Posted: February 26, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Boaz Yakin, Hawaiian Vacation, Jason Statham, Mark Mothersbaugh, Pixar, Safe, Toy Story
Film Music Reporter has learned that Mark Mothersbaugh has been hired to score the upcoming crime thriller Safe. In the movie, a former elite agent rescues a young Chinese girl carrying vital secrets that both the Chinese and Russian Mafia are intent on obtaining in order to blackmail world governments. The film starring Jason Statham, […]
Richard Gibbs scoring ‘Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer’
Posted: February 26, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Face to Face, John Schultz, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Michael Rymer, Richard Gibbs
Richard Gibbs is currently scoring the upcoming comedy Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. The movie is based on is based on characters from Megan McDonald’s children’s book series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedy chronicles Judy Moody’s determination to have the most thrilling summer of her life, aided by her brother Stink […]
Christophe Beck returning for ‘The Hangover Part II’
Posted: February 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christophe Beck, Part 2, Part II, The Hangover, Todd Philips
Christophe Beck is reteaming with director Todd Philips to score the comedy sequel The Hangover Part II. The first part released in 2009 still marks Beck’s highest grossing movie of his career. The project marks the fourth collaboration between Beck and Philips, who also worked together on School for Scoundrels and last year’s Due Date. […]
Nick Cave to score ‘The Wettest County in the World’
Posted: February 21, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: 3D, John Hillcoat, Nick Cave, Pinocchio, The Wettest County in the World
The Playlist recently reported that Nick Cave has confirmed to Triple R that he will be scoring the upcoming western The Wettest County in the World. Cave has already written the screenplay for the movie based on a novel by Matt Bondurant. The composer reunites with director John Hillcoat, who worked with Cave on his […]
Brian Tyler to score ‘Final Destination 5’
Posted: February 19, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Battle: Los Angeles, Brian Tyler, Columbus Circle, Final Destination 5
Brian Tyler has been hired to score the horror sequel Final Destination 5. He previously scored the fourth part of the franchise The Final Destination, which was the first one released in 3D and turned out to be the highest grossing entry in the series. Final Destination 5 marks the live action feature directing debut […]
Edward Shearmur taking over ‘Jumping the Broom’
Posted: February 19, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Ed Shearmur, Edward Shearmur, Jumping the Broom, Rodrick Rules, Wendy and Lisa
Film Music Reporter has learned that Edward Shearmur has taken over scoring duties on the upcoming comedy Jumping the Broom. He is replacing composers Wendy and Lisa (Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman), who have previously been hired to score the film as reported last November. The movie directed by Salim Akil stars Angela Bassett, Paula […]
