Weekly Film Music Roundup (January 10, 2020)

Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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Two new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:

Opening in most theaters is the comedy Like a Boss directed by Miguel Arteta and starring Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, Billy Porter, Jennifer Coolidge, Ari Graynor, Natasha Rothwell, Jessica St. Clair and Karan Soni. The film’s original score is composed by Christophe Beck (Frozen, Ant-Man, Edge of Tomorrow) & Jake Monaco (Let’s Be Cops, Dumplin’). Paramount Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music. Click here for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the sci-fi horror movie Underwater directed by William Eubank and starring Kristen Stewart, T.J. Miller, Vincent Cassel, John Gallagher Jr., Jessica Henwick, Mamoudou Athie and Gunner Wright. Marco Beltrami (Logan, 3:10 to Yuma, A Quiet Place, Scream) and Brandon Roberts (Free Solo, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death) have composed the film’s original music. Fox Music & Hollywood Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Read the rest of this entry »

Sia’s Song ‘Original’ from ‘Dolittle’ Released

Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Back Lot Music has released the original song Original from the family comedy Dolittle. The track is performed by Sia who also co-wrote it with Sean Douglas & Jesse Shatkin. Visit Amazon to stream/download the song and also listen to the full track after the jump. As previously reported, the label will release a full soundtrack featuring the song and Danny Elfman’s original score next Friday. Dolittle is directed by Stephen Gaghan and stars Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, John Cena, Jessie Buckley, Rami Malek, Kumail Nanjiani, Harry Collett and Octavia Spencer. Read the rest of this entry »

Bear McCreary Scoring Amazon’s ‘The Dark Tower’

Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments
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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 »

Rickey Minor to Return as Oscar Music Director

Posted: January 10, 2020 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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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 Albums
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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 Albums
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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

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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

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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

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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 Events
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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 »

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