Composer Geoff Zanelli (Pirates of the Caribbean:Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Disturbia, Christopher Robin) is reteaming with director Deon Taylor on the upcoming psychological thriller Fatale. The film starring Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter and Tyrin Turner centers on a married man who finds himself living a nightmare as he is relentlessly compromised, out-witted and morally manipulated by a mysterious woman with whom he had a wild one-night stand. Read the rest of this entry »
Geoff Zanelli to Score Deon Taylor’s ‘Fatale’
Posted: February 5, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Deon Taylor, Fatale, Geoff Zanelli
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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: February 5, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Jeff Fowler, Junkie XL, score, Sonic the Hedgehog, Soundtrack, Tom Holkenborg
Paramount Music will release the official soundtrack album for the live-action adventure comedy Sonic the Hedgehog. The album features the film’s original music composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Alita: Battle Angel, Black Mass). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 14 (click here to stream/download). A limited edition CD is now will be released by La-La La Records and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Sonic the Hedgehog is directed by Jeff Fowler, produced by Tim Miller and stars James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Neal McDonough, Adam Pally and Jim Carrey. Read the rest of this entry »
Regina Spektor & Lola Marsh to Perform at 10th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Posted: February 4, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
The 10th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards have announced a number of special guest performers and slate of presenters for the upcoming ceremony on February 6th in Los Angeles. Regina Spektor (who wrote and performed an original song for last year’s Bombshell) and the indie pop band Lola Marsh will be performing at the event. Among the presenters are Bombshell director Jay Roach, Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton, actors Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked), Daniel Ezra (All American, Prey), Dash Mihok (Ray Donovan), musician/comedian Reggie Watts and former NFL player Spencer Paysinger. Read the rest of this entry »
CBS’ ‘Tommy’ to Feature Music by W.G. Snuffy Walden
Posted: February 4, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: CBS, Paul Attanasio, Tommy, W.G. Snuffy Walden
W.G. Snuffy Walden (The West Wing, Friday Night Lights, Nashville, Felicity) is the composer of the new CBS drama Tommy. The show is created by Paul Attanasio (Bull, Homicide: Life on the Street) and stars Edie Falco, Michael Chernus, Adelaide Clemens, Thomas Sadoski, Russell G. Jones, Olivia Lucy Phillip, Joseph Lyle Taylor and Vladimir Caamaño. The drama follows a former high-ranking NYPD officer who becomes the first female chief of police for Los Angeles and uses her unflinching honesty and hardball tactics to keep social, political and national security issues from hindering effective law enforcement in the Southland. Read the rest of this entry »
Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Quibi’s ‘#Freerayshawn’
Posted: February 4, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: #Freerayshawn, Antoine Fuqua, Marcelo Zarvos, Quibi
Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, Wonder, The Affair, Ray Donovan, The Good Shepherd) has been tapped to score the upcoming Quibi original series #Freerayshawn. The show is directed by Seith Mann (The Breaks) and stars Stephan James, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Skeet Ulrich and Annabeth Gish. The shortform drama is based on a feature script by Marc Maurino and tells the story of a young, black Iraq War veteran who is set up by New Orleans police on a drug deal, runs for his life, and takes refuge inside his apartment building with his girlfriend and child. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Saint Frances’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: February 4, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alex Thompson, Quinn Tsan, Saint Frances, score, Soundtrack
A soundtrack album will be released for the comedy drama Saint Frances. The album features the film’s original music composed by Quinn Tsan. The soundtrack is set to be released on February 18 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Saint Frances is directed by Alex Thompson and stars Kelly O’Sullivan (who also wrote the screenplay), Ramona Edith Williams, Charin Avarez and Lily Mojekwu. The movie follows a flailing 34-year-old woman who finally catches a break when she lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old girl and meets an actual nice guy, but an unwanted pregnancy and abortion introduce an unexpected complication. Read the rest of this entry »
Marco Beltrami & Marcus Trumpp Scoring Michael Matthews’ ‘Monster Problems’
Posted: February 4, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp, Michael Matthews, Monster Problems
Marco Beltrami (Logan, Scream, A Quiet Place, 3:10 to Yuma, Ford v Ferrari) & Marcus Trumpp (The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death, Mesrine, Little Evil) have recently recorded their score for the upcoming post-apocalyptic comedy Monster Problems. The film is directed by Michael Matthews (Five Fingers for Marseille) and stars Dylan O’Brien, Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing, Jessica Henwick and Arianna Greenblatt. The movie revolves around a young man who must fight monsters on his way to reunite with his high school love. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Simon’s Got a Gift’ (‘La dernière vie de Simon’) Soundtrack Released
Posted: February 4, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Erwann Chandon, La dernière vie de Simon, Léo Karmann, score, Simon's Got a Gift, Soundtrack
Geko Films has released a soundtrack album for the French family fantasy adventure Simon’s Got a Gift (La dernière vie de Simon). The album features the film’s original music composed by Erwann Chandon (A Polar Year). The soundtrack is now available to download/stream on Amazon Music, where you can also check out the full track list and listen to audio samples. Simon’s Got a Gift is directed by Léo Karmann and stars Benjamin Voisin, Martin Karmann, Camille Claris, Nicolas Wancycki, Julie-Anne Roth, Albert Gefrier and Simon Susset. The movie follows a young orphan who can take on the appearance of the people he’s already touched. When his best friend dies in an accident, he decides to steal his place in his family. Read the rest of this entry »
Nick Urata Scoring Josh Greenbaum’s ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’
Posted: February 3, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Josh Greenbaum, Nick Urata
Nick Urata (Crazy, Stupid, Love, Paddington, I Love You Phillip Morris, Ruby Sparks) is scoring the upcoming comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Becoming Bond, The Short Game) and stars Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Damon Wayans Jr. The movie centers on two best friends who leave their small Midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Fla., where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Go Back to China’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: February 3, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Emily Ting, Go Back to China, score, Soundtrack, Timo Chen
Plaza Mayor Company will release the official soundtrack album for the comedy drama Go Back to China. The album features the film’s original music composed by Timo Chen (Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong, Advantageous). The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 6, 2020 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. Go Back to China is written and directed by Emily Ting and stars Anna Akana, Richard Ng, Lynn Chen, Kelly Hu, Kendy Cheung andAviva Wang. The movie follows a spoiled rich girl who after blowing through most of her trust fund is forced by her father to go back to China and work for the family toy business. Read the rest of this entry »
