Jeff Beal has composed the score for the upcoming Showtime docu-series The Putin Interviews. The 4-parter is directed by Oliver Stone who, alongside his longtime documentary producer Fernando Sulichin, interviewed the Russian president Vladimir Putin more than a dozen times over the course of two years, most recently in February following the U.S. presidential elections. The series provides intimate insight into Putin’s personal and professional lives, from his childhood under communism, to his rise to power, his relations with four U.S. presidents, and his surprising takes on U.S.-Russian relations today. Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score from the show next month. Read the rest of this entry »
Jeff Beal Scoring Showtime’s ‘The Putin Interviews’
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jeff Beal, Oliver Stone, Showtime, The Putin Interviews
‘The House’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Andrew Feltenstein, Andrew Jay Cohen, John Nau, Soundtrack, The House
Varese Sarabande has announced a soundtrack album for the comedy The House. The album features the songs from the movie, including previously unreleased material from LL Cool J and Charli2NA of Jurassic 5. Also included is Snoop Dogg’s Gz And Hustlas and Alabama 3’s The Sopranos theme song Woke Up This Morning, as well as selections from the film’s original original score composed by Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Casa de mi Padre). The soundtrack will be released on June 30, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The House is directed by Andrew Jay Cohen and stars Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, Allison Tolman, Michaela Watkins, Ryan Simpkins, Jessie Ennis, Rob Huebel and Cedric Yarbrough. Read the rest of this entry »
Johnny Jewel Scoring ‘Don’t Come Back from the Moon’
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bruce Thierry Cheung, Don't Come Back from the Moon, Johnny Jewel
Johnny Jewel has composed the original music for the upcoming indie drama Don’t Come Back from the Moon. The film marks the feature directorial debut of cinematographer Bruce Thierry Cheung (The Adderall Diaries, In Dubious Battle) and stars Jeffrey Wahlberg, Zackary Arthur, Alyssa Elle Steinacker, Cheyenne Haynes, James Franco and Rashida Jones. The movie revolves around a group of fathers in a small California desert town who abandon their children one by one leaving behind a wake of anger and crime as their sons and daughters come of age. Cheung also wrote the screenplay based on the 2005 novel by Dean Bakopoulos. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Big Sick’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Michael Andrews, Michael Showalter, The Big Sick
The full details of the soundtrack album for the comedy The Big Sick have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Michael Andrews (Bridesmaids, Donnie Darko, Funny People, Freaks & Geeks, Neighbors, Bad Teacher). Also included is the end credits song My Love by The Bird and The Bee. The soundtrack will be released next month and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Big Sick is directed by Michael Showalter and stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano and Anupam Kher. The movie produced by Judd Apatow follows a Pakistan-born comedian and an American grad student as they are dealing with their cultural differences as their relationship grows. Read the rest of this entry »
Tomandandy Scoring John Leonetti’s ‘Wish Upon’
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: John Leonetti, tomandandy, Wish Upon
The composer duo of tomandandy has taken over scoring duties on the upcoming horror thriller Wish Upon. The film is directed by John Leonetti (Annabelle) and stars Joey King, Ryan Phillippe, Ki Hong Lee, Mitchell Slaggert, Shannon Purser, Sydney Park, Kevin Hanchard and Sherilyn Fenn. The movie follows a 16-year-old misfit who finds a magic box that promises a chance at the life she’s always wanted only to discover that each wish would demand a deadly payment. Barbara Marshall (Viral) wrote the screenplay. Sherryl Clark (Cloverfield, Plush) is producing the project for Busted Shark Productions. Read the rest of this entry »
‘A Family Man’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Family Man, Mark Isham, Mark Williams, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the drama A Family Man. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award nominee Mark Isham (Crash, A River Runs Through It, Once Upon a Time, The Accountant, 42, Miracle). The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 2, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A Family Man is directed by Mark Williams and stars Gerard Butler, Alison Brie, Willem Dafoe, Gretchen Mol and Alfred Molina. The movie revolves around a ruthless corporate headhunter who battles his rival for control of their job placement company, until a family tragedy brings his personal and professional lives into conflict. Read the rest of this entry »
‘House of Cards’ Season 5 Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: House of Cards, Jeff Beal, Netflix, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande will release a new soundtrack album for the Netflix original series House of Cards. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s fifth season composed by Jeff Beal (Rome, Monk, Appaloosa, Pollock, Blackfish, The Newsroom, Pollock) who received an Emmy Award, as well as three additional Emmy nominations for his work on the political drama. The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 2, 2017 and physically on June 23. Visit Amazon to pre-order the 2-CD set. The label has previously released soundtracks for the previous four seasons of the hit drama. House of Cards created by Beau Willimon, executive produced by David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright follows a ruthless politician who will stop at nothing to conquer Washington, D.C. Read the rest of this entry »
Michael Andrews to Return for ‘Daddy’s Home 2’
Posted: May 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Daddy's Home, Daddy's Home 2, Michael Andrews, Sean Anders
Michael Andrews is set to compose the original score for the upcoming comedy sequel Daddy’s Home 2. The film is directed by Sean Anders (Horrible Bosses 2, Sex Drive) and stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini and John Cena in their roles from the original movie. They are joined by new additions Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. The movie follows Brad and Dusty as they must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Anders wrote the screenplay with John Morris (We’re the Millers, Hot Tub Time Machine). Read the rest of this entry »
Danny Elfman Composing Theme for Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’
Posted: May 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Danny Elfman, Dark Universe
Danny Elfman has composed a musical theme for Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe logo. The theme will make its first appearance in from of the inaugural film in the new classic monster series, Alex Kurtzman’s The Mummy starring Tom Cruise Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance & Russell Crowe, which will be released in theaters nationwide on June 9. Future titles of the Dark Universe include Bill Condon’s Bride of Frankenstein, which is set to be released on February 14, 2019. Check out a teaser for Dark Universe after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Rhino Records to Release Soundtracks for Showtime’s ‘Twin Peaks’ Event Series
Posted: May 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Angelo Badalamenti, David Lynch, Showtime, Soundtrack, Twin Peaks
Rhino Records will release two soundtrack albums for Showtime’s Twin Peaks limited event series. The albums will feature the show’s original score composed by Angelo Badalamenti (Blue Velvet, The Straight Story, Mulholland Drive) who previously scored the original series, as well as the movie version. Also included is music by Chromatics. Both soundtracks will be released on September 8, 2017. The digital, CD and vinyl version of Twin Peaks (Music from the Limited Event Series) is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Badalamenti’s main titles theme (check out the titles sequence after the jump) and Chromatics’ Shadow from the show’s first episode are already available to download. Read the rest of this entry »
