Sky Germany and Bavaria Fiction have announced today that Matthias Weber is the composer of the Sky original limited series Das Boot and incorporated the classic theme from Wolfgang Petersen’s original 1981 Das Boot movie and the 1985 mini-series of the same title written by Klaus Doldinger into his score. The new show is directed by Andreas Prochaska and stars Vicky Krieps, Lizzy Caplan, Jonathan Zaccaϊ, Leonard Scheicher, Robert Stadlober, Tom Wlaschiha, Franz Dinda, Rick Okon, August Wittgenstein, Vincent Kartheiser, James D’Arcy, Thierry Frémont, Rainer Bock and Stefan Konarske. Read the rest of this entry »
Sky’s ‘Das Boot’ Sequel Series to Feature Theme by Klaus Doldinger & Score by Matthias Weber
Posted: July 3, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Das Boot, Klaus Doldinger, Matthias Weber, Sky
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Milan Records to Release ‘The Darkest Minds’ Soundtrack
Posted: July 3, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Benjamin Wallfisch, score, Soundtrack, The Darkest Minds
Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the film adaptation of The Darkest Minds. The album features the film’s original music composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (It, Blade Runner 2049, Hidden Figures, A Cure for Wellness, Annabelle: Creation). The soundtrack is expected to be released digitally in early August and physically a few weeks later. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version. Check back on this page for the full album details. The Darkest Minds is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and stars Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore and Gwendoline Christie. The movie based on Alexandra Bracken’s YA trilogy will be released in theaters nationwide on August 3, 2018 by 20th Century Fox. Read the rest of this entry »
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to Score Trey Edward Shults’ ‘Waves’
Posted: July 2, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor, Trey Edward Shults, Waves
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are attached to score the upcoming drama Waves. The film is written and directed by Trey Edward Shults (It Comes at Night) and is set to star Lucas Hedges and Sterling K. Brown. The movie follows two young couples as they navigate the emotional minefield of growing up and falling in love. It is being described as a “dramatic musical” and will also feature contemporary songs. Read the rest of this entry »
David Schwartz Scoring Matt Ratner’s ‘We Are Unsatisfied’
Posted: July 2, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Schwartz, Matt Ratner, We Are Unsatisfied
David Schwartz has recently composed the original score for the upcoming comedy We Are Unsatisfied. The film marks the feature directorial debut of producer Matt Ratner (Manson Family Vacation, Band of Robbers) and stars Billy Crystal, Ben Schwartz, Grace Gummer, Kevin Dunn, Debra Monk, Jill Hennessy, Eloise Mumford, John Behlmann and Caitlin McGee. The movie focuses on the friendship between a struggling L.A. comedian who is forced to move back home to Long Island and finds an unlikely kindred spirit in his alcoholic dermatologist. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Nashville’ Season 6 – Volume 2 Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 2, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: CMT, Nashville, Soundtrack
Big Machine Records has announced the details of the final soundtrack album for the CMT original series Nashville. The album features the songs from the second half of the show’s sixth and final season performed by cast members including Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Maisy Stella, Chris Carmack, Rainee Blake, Ilse DeLange, Ronny Xox and Jake Etheridge. The Season 6 – Volume 2 is set to be released on July 27, 2018 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The label has previously released multiple soundtracks for the previous five seasons, as well as an album featuring the songs from the first half of the sixth season. Read the rest of this entry »
Michael Andrews to Score Sean Anders’ ‘Instant Family’
Posted: July 2, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Instant Family, Michael Andrews, Sean Anders
Michael Andrews (Bridesmaids, Neighbors, Freaks & Geeks, Bad Teacher, Funny People) is reuniting with director Sean Anders on the upcoming comedy Instant Family. The film starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Isabela Moner, Tig Notaro, Iliza Shlesinger and Tom Segura follows a couple who decides to start a family and adopt through the foster-care system, only to find themselves raising three wild kids who have no interest in being parented. Anders (Horrible Bosses 2, Sex Drive) also co-wrote the screenplay with John Morris (We’re the Millers, Hot Tub Time Machine). Read the rest of this entry »
‘Haze’ Soundtrack to Be Released
Posted: July 2, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Daniel Rogers, David Burkman, Haze, score, Soundtrack
Shadywood Road Productions will release a soundtrack album for the thriller Haze. The album features the film’s original music composed by Daniel Rogers. The soundtrack will be released this Wednesday, July 4 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. Haze is written and directed by David Burkman and stars Kirk Curran, Mike Blejer, Jeremy O’Shea, Kristin Rogers and Sophia Medley. The movie follows a college freshman whose desire to join a fraternity is threatened when his older brother launches an anti-hazing crusade in the aftermath of a brutal hazing death. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (July 1, 2018)
Posted: July 1, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bruno Coulais, Joseph Stephens, Netflix, The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter, White Fang
Premiering on Friday, July 6, is the Netflix original movie The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter directed by Jody Hill and starring Josh Brolin, Danny McBride, Montana Jordan and Scoot McNairy. The film’s original music is composed by Joseph Stephens (Observe and Report, Flower, Eastbound and Down, Vice Principals). The movie revolves around the star of hunting videos who strives to bond with his 12-year-old son on a wilderness trip but learns familial connections can’t be forced. The comedy premiered at this year’s SXSW Film Festival and will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Black Cop’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: July 1, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Black Cop, Dillon Baldassero, score, Soundtrack
Milan Records has released a soundtrack album for the political satire Black Cop. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dillon Baldassero. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Black Cop is written and directed by Cory Bowles and stars Ronnie Rowe Jr., Sophia Walker, Lanette Ware, Ambyr Dunn, Taylor Olson, Christian Murray, Sébastien Labelle and Emmanuel John. The movie follows a black police officer who seeks revenge after being egregiously profiled and assaulted by his colleagues. Read the rest of this entry »
‘James Horner – The Classics’ Album Details
Posted: June 30, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: James Horner
The details of the compilation soundtrack album James Horner – The Classics have been revealed. The album features tracks from several of the Academy Award-winning composer’s classic scores newly recorded by musicians such as 2CELLOS, Lindsey Stirling, Tina Guo, The Piano Guys, Alexis Ffrench, Amy Dickson, Lavinia Meijer & others. Among the titles featured on the album are Titanic, Avatar, Braveheart, Apollo 13, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Field of Dreams, An American Tail and The Amazing Spider-Man. The soundtrack is set to be released digitally and physically on August 10, 2018 (to coincide with August 14, on which Horner would have celebrated his 65th birthday) by Sony Classical and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Read the rest of this entry »
