According to AsturScore, James Horner is scoring the upcoming historical drama Cristiada. Horner’s involvement has been confirmed to the site by the film’s production company NewLand Films and the assignment has also been reported on the film’s official Facebook page. The movie chronicles the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against […]
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James Horner scoring ‘Cristiada’
Posted: January 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Cristiada, James Horner
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Marc Shaiman to work on Steven Spielberg-produced TV musical show
Posted: January 22, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Marc Shaiman, Musical, Scott Wittman, Smash, Steven Spielberg
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) has been tapped to write original songs for the upcoming TV musical pilot Smash. The hourlong show for NBC follows characters who come together for the exhilarating ride of putting on a Broadway musical. Michael Meyer (American Idiot) is in […]
James Newton Howard confirmed to score ‘Green Lantern’
Posted: January 21, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Green Lantern, James Newton Howard, Martin Campbell
James Newton Howard’s name has been circulating online for a while as the composer for the upcoming comic book adaption of Green Lantern, but we finally have received confirmation that Newton Howard is indeed the composer on the movie. The film is directed by Martin Campbell, who previously worked with Newton Howard on the 2000 […]
‘The Last Lions’ to feature music by Alex Wurman
Posted: January 19, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alex Wurman, The Convincer, The Last Lions
Alex Wurman has recently finished scoring the National Geographic Entertainment-produced documentary The Last Lions. In the movie, filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert follow the epic journey of the lioness named Ma di Tau (“Mother of Lions”) as she battles to protect her cubs against the daunting onslaught of enemies to ensure their survival. The documentary […]
Antonio Pinto scoring ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation’
Posted: January 18, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Antonio Pinto, How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Film Music Reporter has learned that Antonio Pinto is the composer on the upcoming action drama How I Spent My Summer Vacation. The movie marks the directorial debut of Adrian Grunberg, who previously served as assistant director on such movies as Traffic, Frida and Apocalypto. The film stars Mel Gibson, Peter Stormare and Bob Gunton. […]
Christopher Young’s Upcoming Projects
Posted: January 17, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bruce Robinson, Christopher Young, Priest, Scott Charles Stewart, The Rum Diary
Christopher Young is scoring the upcoming horror action horror thriller Priest. The movie involves a warrior priest who turns against the church to track down a murderous band of vampires who kidnapped his niece. The film stars Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Karl Urban, Lily Collins, Stephen Moyer and Christopher Plummer. Priest is directed […]
Ramin Djawadi to score ‘Fright Night’
Posted: January 14, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Breakout Kings, Fright Night, Ramin Djawadi, Red Dawn
Ramin Djawadi has been hired to score the upcoming horror film Fright Night. The film is remake of the comedy-horror picture about a teenager who discovers his new next-door neighbor is a vampire. The movie is directed by Craig Gillespie, who has previously worked with composers David Torn on Lars and the Real Girl and […]
Marco Beltrami scoring ‘Soul Surfer’
Posted: January 12, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Marco Beltrami, Scream 4, Soul Surfer, The Thing
According to the film’s teaser trailer, Marco Beltrami is writing the music for the family sports drama Soul Surfer. The movie is directed by Sean McNamara (Raise Your Voice, Bratz) and stars AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Craig T. Nelson and Carrie Underwood. In the film, a young, teenage surfer girl summons the courage […]
Ilan Eshkeri to score ‘Johnny English Reborn’
Posted: January 12, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Ilan Eshkeri, Johnny English Reborn, Oliver Parker
Film Music Reporter has learned that Ilan Eshkeri has been tapped to compose the score the action spoof sequel Johnny English Reborn. Rowan Atkinson reprises his role from the 2003 hit comedy and is joined by cast members Rosamunde Pike, Dominic West and Gillian Anderson. In the movie, Johnny English goes up against international assassins […]
A.R. Rahman to score Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Monkeys of Bollywood’
Posted: January 12, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: A.R. Rahman, Dreamworks Animation, Monkeys of Bollywood, Stephen Schwartz
Variety reports that A.R. Rahman has been hired to score the animated musical Monkeys of Bollywood from Dreamworks Animation. Also on board the project is lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted) and husband-and-wife producing team Gurinder Chadha and Paul Berge (Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice). The project marks the […]
