power-rangersVarese Sarabande will release the official soundtrack album for the action adventure Power Rangers directed by Dean Israelite and starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Banks. The album features the film’s original music composed by Brian Tyler (Fast & FuriousAvengers: Age of UltronIron Man 3, Now You See Me). The soundtrack will be released around the film’s opening day on March 24 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The label will also release a soundtrack album for the romantic comedy Their Finest directed Lone Scherfig and starring Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy & Sam Claflin. Read the rest of this entry »

win-it-allDan Romer is reteaming with writer/director Joe Swanberg (Drinking BuddiesHappy Christmas) on the upcoming indie comedy Win It All. The film starring Jake Johnson, Aislinn Derbez, Joe Lo Truglio and Keegan-Michael Key revolves around a small time gambler who agrees to watch a duffel bag for an acquaintance who is heading to prison and discovers cash in the bag. Swanberg and Johnson also co-wrote the screenplay and are producing the project with Alex Orr (Easy). Romer has previously scored Swanberg’s last feature Digging for Fire and also wrote music for his Netflix original series EasyRead the rest of this entry »

louChristophe Beck has composed the music for Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming animated short Lou. The film marks the directorial debut of Dave Mullins who worked as an animator on projects including Monsters Inc., Finding NemoThe Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up and Cars 2. The movie revolves around a lost-and-found box and the unseen monster within. Dana Murray is producing the short and Pete Docter (UpInside Out) &  John Lasseter (Toy Story) serve as executive producers. The project marks Beck’s first project for Pixar. Read the rest of this entry »

girls-tripDavid Newman has recently recorded his score for the upcoming comedy Girls Trip. The film is directed by Malcolm D. Lee (The Best ManThe Best Man HolidayUndercover Brother) and stars Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Larenz Tate, Kate Walsh, Mike Colter and Queen Latifah. The movie follows four lifelong friends as they travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. Kenya Barris & Tracy Oliver (Barbershop: The Next Cut) wrote the screenplay. Will Packer (Ride AlongThink Like a ManThe Wedding Ringer) is producing the project with Lee. Read the rest of this entry »

charnel-houseA soundtrack album will be released for the horror thriller The Charnel House. The album features the film’s original music composed by Todd Haberman (Hemlock Grove, SatanicThe Hungover GamesKiller Movie). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 24, 2017 and can be pre-orderered on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. The Charnel House is directed by Craig Moss and stars Callum Blue, Nadine Velazquez, Makenzie Moss, Erik LaRay Harvey, Joe Keery and Danielle Lauder. The movie centers on a British architect who finally achieves his dream of converting the long-abandoned Fairmont Meat Company slaughterhouse into a loft space, but not long after they move, his family notice strange things afoot. Read the rest of this entry »

pricelessFervent Records has released a soundtrack album for the faith-based drama Priceless. The album features the film’s original music composed by the Christian band for KING & COUNTRY and I Was the Lion, including the title song Priceless (The Film Ballad). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Priceless is directed by Ben Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY and stars Joel Smallbone, Jim Parrack, Amber Midthunder, Bianca Santos and David Koechner. The movie centers on a man who finds himself at a crossroads following the tragic death of his wife and losing custody of his little girl. Read the rest of this entry »

oj-made-in-americaLakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the documentary O.J.: Made in America. The album features selections from the project’s original music composed by Gary Lionelli (Last Days in Vietnam, Luck). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, February 17 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. O.J.: Made in America is directed by Ezra Edelman and traces the personal journey of Orenthal James Simpson – from his fame as a football star, to his being accused of murdering his ex-wife, his subsequent acquittal and more. The documentary, which is one of the five nominees in the Documentary Feature category at this year’s Academy Awards, premiered last June on ESPN and was also released in theaters.  Read the rest of this entry »

national-treasureFree Run Artists has released a soundtrack album for the Channel 4 mini-series National Treasure. The album features selections from the show’s original music composed by Cristobal Tapia de Veer (UtopiaThe Girl with All the Gifts, Humans). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. National Treasure is created by Jack Thorne (A Long Way Down) and stars Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters and Andrea Riseborough. The 4-parter follows one half of a popular, long-running comedy double act who is thrown into chaos when he is accused of historic sexual abuse. Read the rest of this entry »

Harold Wheeler to Return as Oscar Music Director

Posted: February 14, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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harold-wheelerAcademy Awards producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced that Harold Wheeler was selected as music director for this year’s 89th Oscars. He returns for his fourth Oscar telecast, his second as music director following last year’s ceremony. Wheeler is best known as an orchestrator, composer, conductor, arranger and record producer and has received numerous Emmy and Tony Award nominations. His television credits include the People’s Choice Awards, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and the AFI’s 100 Years… series. Read the rest of this entry »

Soundtrack Details for FX’s ‘Legion’

Posted: February 14, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
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legion-fxLakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the FX original series Legion. The album features the show’s original music composed by Emmy Award nominee Jeff Russo (Fargo, The Night OfPower). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 24 and physically on March 24. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. A vinyl release is also in the works. Legion is created by Noah Hawley (Fargo) based on the Marvel Comics and stars Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Jean Smart, Aubrey Plaza, Jeremie Harris, Amber Midthunder, Katie Aselton and Bill Irwin. The series centers on a troubled young man struggling with mental illness who encounters a fellow patient, when he is confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real. Read the rest of this entry »