Yu Kobayashi has composed the original music for the upcoming Chinese fantasy action adventure sequel The Monkey King 3. The film is directed by Soi Cheang who also helmed the first two parts in the series and stars Aaron Kwok, William Feng, Zanilia Zhao, Xiaoshenyang and Him Law. The movie follows the Monkey King and his companions as they are taken captive by the Queen of an all-female land, who believes them to be part of an ancient prophecy heralding the fall of her kingdom. Cheang is also producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Monkey King 3’ to Feature Original Music by Yu Kobayashi
Posted: January 30, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Soi Cheang, The Monkey King, The Monkey King 3, Yu Kobayashi
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Max Richter to Score ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’
Posted: January 30, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Josie Rourke, Mary Queen of Scots, Max Richter
Max Richter has been hired to score the upcoming historical drama Mary, Queen of Scots. The film is marks the directorial debut of Josie Rourke, artistic director of The Donmar Warehouse, and stars Saoirse Ronan in the title role, alongside Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I. David Tennant, Guy Pearce, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, Joe Alwyn and Brendan Coyle are co-starring. The movie is based on John Guy’s biography My Heart is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots and explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Beau Willimon (The Ides of March, House of Cards) wrote the screenplay. Read the rest of this entry »
Walt Disney Records to Release ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Soundtrack
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Wrinkle in Time, Ava DuVernay, Ramin Djawadi, score, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for Disney’s fantasy drama A Wrinkle in Time. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Westworld, Pacific Rim, Iron Man, Clash of the Titans). The soundtrack will be released physically on March 23, 2018 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A digital version is expected to be released a few weeks earlier. Check back on this page for the full album details. A Wrinkle in Time is directed by Ava DuVernay and stars Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Guru Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, André Holland, Rowan Blanchard, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine and Storm Reid. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Woody Woodpecker’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Chris Hajian, score, Soundtrack, Woody Woodpecker
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the family movie Woody Woodpecker. The album features the film’s original score composed by Chris Hajian (The Infiltrator, StartUp, First Position). Also included is Alex Geringas’ Woody Woodpecker Song, as well as tracks by Randy Crenshaw, The Kids, KNOTS & more. The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, February 2, and is now available for pre-order on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio samples. Woody Woodpecker is directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2, The Little Rascals Save the Day) and stars Timothy Omundson, Thaila Ayala, Graham Verchere, Jordana Largy and Eric Bauza. Read the rest of this entry »
Rolfe Kent Scoring Jon S. Baird’s ‘Stan & Ollie’
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jon S. Baird, Rolfe Kent, Stan & Ollie
This week, Rolfe Kent will be recording his score for the upcoming biographical drama Stan & Ollie. The film is directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth) and stars Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel and John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy. Shirley Henderson and Danny Huston are co-starring. The movie focuses on the now-legendary 1953 tour which the the ageing comedy duo embarked on in the twilight years of their fame. Jeff Pope (Philomena, Mrs. Biggs) wrote the screenplay. Faye Ward (Suffragette, Tulip Fever) is producing the BBC Films and Fable Pictures production. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game, Howard L. Weiner, score, Soundtrack, Steven Argila
Lakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the drama Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game. The album features the film’s original music composed by Steven Argila (The Paul Reiser Show, Theres…Johnny!, Monster High, Max Steel). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 9, 2018. Check back on this page for the pre-order link. Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game is written and directed by Howard L. Weiner and stars Martin Landau, Paul Sorvino and Maria Dizzia. The movie revolves around a husband who moves into a nursing home with his deteriorating wife and forms an improbable relationship with a gambler and womanizer and soon realizes that his life is finding a whole new beginning. Read the rest of this entry »
Stephen Warbeck to Score Adrian Noble’s ‘Mrs. Lowry and Son’
Posted: January 29, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Adrian Noble, Mrs Lowry and Son, Stephen Warbeck
Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love, Billy Elliott, Quills, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin) is set to score the upcoming British drama Mrs. Lowry and Son. The film is directed by Adrian Noble (The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and stars Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave. The movie examines the relationship between early 20th century British painter L.S. Lowry and his mother, Elizabeth. Martyn Hesford (Fantabulosa!) wrote the screenplay based on his stage play of the same name. Debbie Gray (Northern Soul) is producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
Justin Hurwitz Wins Grammy Award for ‘La La Land’
Posted: January 28, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Grammy Awards, John Williams, Justin Hurwitz, La La Land, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana
Justin Hurwitz has won the Grammy Award for his music for Damien Chazelle’s La La Land in the Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media category. The other nominated composers in the category included Hans Zimmer (Dunkirk), Johann Johannsson (Arrival), Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones: Season 7) and Benjamin Wallfisch, Pharrell Williams & Zimmer (Hidden Figures). In the Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media, Lin-Manuel Miranda won the award for the song How Far I’ll Go from Disney’s animated feature Moana. Read the rest of this entry »
John Morris (1926-2018)
Posted: January 28, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: John Morris
John Morris has passed away this past Thursday, January 25, at age 91 at his home in Red Hook, New York. The composer is best known for collaborations on numerous films directed by Mel Brooks, including Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, The Producers, Life Stinks and Silent Movie. He received two Academy Award nominations for the original title song from Blazing Saddles in 1976 and for his score to David Lynch’s 1980 feature The Elephant Man, for which he was also Grammy Award-nominated. Morris’ other film scoring credits include Arthur Hiller’s 1979 comedy The In-Laws, 1983’s Yellowbeard, 1984’s The Woman in Red starring Gene Wilder, 1985’s Clue, the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and 1990’s Stella starring Bette Midler. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (January 28, 2018)
Posted: January 28, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: A Futile and Stupid Gesture, A.P. Bio, Absentia, Altered Carbon, Amazon, Craig Wedren, Dirty Money, Jeff Cardoni, Jeff Russo, NBC, Netflix, Ofer Meiri, Step Up: High Water, Will Bates, YouTube Red
Premiering in the U.S. on Tuesday, January 30, is the German television series Babylon Berlin co-created and -directed by Tom Tykwer and starring Volker Bruch, Liv Lisa Fries, Matthias Brandt, Hannah Herzsprung, Karl Markovics, Lars Eidinger and Sebastian Urzen. Tykwer also co-scored the show with Johnny Klimek (Run Lola Run, The International, Cloud Atlas, Sense8). BMG has released a soundtrack album featuring the score, as well as tracks by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Moka Efti Orchestra & more last fall when the drama premiered overseas. Click here for the full album details. The series will be available to stream in the U.S. on Netflix.
Premiering on Wednesday, January 31, is the YouTube Red original series Step Up: High Water created by Holly Sorensen and starring Ne-Yo, Naya Rivera, Lauryn McClain, Petrice Jones, Faizon Love and Marcus Mitchell. Lionsgate Records will release a soundtrack album featuring the original songs from the show by Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd and “Jingle” Jared Gutstadt on the same day. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the series. Read the rest of this entry »
