Bear McCreary (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Battlestar Galactica, Happy Death Day) is composing the original music for the Amazon pilot The Dark Tower. The show is developed by Glen Mazzara based on Stephen King’s book of the same title and stars Sam Strike, Jasper Pääkkönen, Michael Rooker, Jerome Flynn and Joana Ribeiro. The fantasy drama tells the origin story of Roland Deschain and chronicles how he became a gunslinger and his first encounter with the villainous Man in Black. Read the rest of this entry »
Bear McCreary Scoring Amazon’s ‘The Dark Tower’
Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Amazon, Bear McCreary, Glen Mazzara, Nobody’s Princess, The Dark Tower
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Rickey Minor to Return as Oscar Music Director
Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards, Rickey Minor
Academy Awards producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain today announced today that Rickey Minor will return as the music director for this year’s 92nd Oscars. He previously served in the role on last year’s show and follows composers including Bill Conti, Marc Shaiman, William Ross and Harold Wheeler who have previously been selected as music directors. Minor has received eight Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Music Direction and won the award in 2017 for Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Anca Damian, L'extraordinaire voyage de Marona, Marona's Fantastic Tale, Pablo Pico, score, Soundtrack
Milan Records has released a soundtrack album for the animated feature Marona’s Fantastic Tale (L’extraordinaire voyage de Marona). The album features the film’s original music composed by Pablo Pico (Adama, Saving Sally). The soundtrack is now available to stream and download on Amazon Music, where you can also check out audio samples. Marona’s Fantastic Tale is directed by Anca Damian and centers on a mixed-breed Labrador whose life leaves deep traces among the humans she encounters as she reflects on all the homes and different experiences she’s had after an accident. The animated movie, which premiered at last year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, is opening in French theaters this week. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Birds of Prey’ Soundtrack Album Announced
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Birds of Prey, Cathy Yan, Soundtrack
Atlantic Records will release a soundtrack album for the superhero movie Birds of Prey. The album features the songs from the film by such artists as Halsey, K. Flay, Doja Cat, Sofi Tukker, WHIPPED CREAM, Megan Thee Stallion & Normani, Saweetie & GALXARA, Charlotte Lawrence & others. The soundtrack will be released on February 7 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A separate soundtrack featuring Daniel Pemberton’s original score will be released by WaterTower Music. Birds of Prey is directed by Cathy Yan and stars Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ali Wong. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Like a Boss’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christophe Beck, Jake Monaco, Like a Boss, Miguel Arteta, score, Soundtrack
Paramount Music will release a soundtrack album for the comedy Like a Boss. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christophe Beck (Frozen, Ant-Man, Edge of Tomorrow, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) & Jake Monaco (Let’s Be Cops, Dumplin’, Keeping Up with the Joneses). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, January 10 and will be available to stream/download here. Like a Boss is directed by Miguel Arteta and stars Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, Billy Porter, Jennifer Coolidge, Ari Graynor, Natasha Rothwell, Jessica St. Clair and Karan Soni. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Bad Boys for Life’ Soundtrack Album Announced
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Adil El Arbi, Bad Boys, Bad Boys for Life, Bilall Fallah, Soundtrack
We The Best Music Group and Epic Records have announced the details of the soundtrack album for the action comedy Bad Boys for Life. The album features a selection of songs from the movie by artists including Meek Mill, Jaden, The Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin, Pitbull & Lil Jon, City Girls, Rick Ross, DJ Durel & others. DJ Khaled serves as the executive producer of the soundtrack, which will be released on January 17 and is now available for pre-order here. A separate soundtrack featuring Lorne Balfe’s original score is also in the works. Bad Boys for Life is directed by Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah and stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Paola Nunez, Kate Del Castillo, Nicky Jam and Joe Pantoliano. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Underwater’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Brandon Roberts, Marco Beltrami, score, Soundtrack, Underwater, William Eubank
Hollywood Records/Fox Music will release a soundtrack album for the sci-fi horror movie Underwater. The album features the film’s original music composed by Marco Beltrami (Logan, 3:10 to Yuma, A Quiet Place, Ford v Ferrari, Scream) and Brandon Roberts (Free Solo, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death, TURN: Washington’s Spies, The Twilight Zone). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, January 10 and will be available to stream/download here. Underwater is directed by William Eubank and stars Kristen Stewart, T.J. Miller, Vincent Cassel, John Gallagher Jr., Jessica Henwick, Mamoudou Athie and Gunner Wright. Read the rest of this entry »
BMI to Present 22nd Annual Composer/Director Roundtable at 2020 Sundance Film Festival
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: BMI, Sundance Film Festival
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) has announced the line-up for the 22nd annual Composer/Director Roundtable and 18th annual Snowball Showcase during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. BMI’s roundtable entitled Music & Film: The Creative Process will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kimball Arts Center (1401 Kearns Blvd, Park City). The conversation will be moderated by Doreen Ringer-Ross, BMI’s Vice President of Creative Relations and focuses on the relationship between composer and director. Participants will discuss what goes into producing a successful film score. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Dolittle’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Danny Elfman, Dolittle, score, Sia, Soundtrack, Stephen Gaghan
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the family comedy Dolittle. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Avengers: Age of Ultron). Also included is the original song Original performed by Sia. The soundtrack will be released digitally on January 17, 2020 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Dolittle is directed by Stephen Gaghan and stars Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, John Cena, Harry Collett, Rami Malek, Kumail Nanjiani and Octavia Spencer. Read the rest of this entry »
10th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: January 9, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
The Guild of Music Supervisors announced the nominations for its 10th annual awards ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, February 6, 2020 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The awards will recognize outstanding Music Supervisors representing Motion Picture, Television, Games, Trailers and Advertising. Below are the nominations for some of the major categories. For the full list of nominations, visit the organization’s official website. Read the rest of this entry »
