Danny Elfman has signed on to compose the music for the upcoming sequel Fifty Shades Darker. The film is directed by James Foley (Glengarry Glenn Ross, Confidence, Perfect Strangers) and stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Bella Heathcote, Arielle Kebbel and Kim Basinger. The movie continues the story from last year’s Fifty Shades of Grey, which Elfman also scored, and follows Christian as he wrestles with his inner demons, and Anastasia who must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Niall Leonard has written the screenplay based on E.L. James’ bestselling novel. Michael De Luca & Dana Brunetti (The Social Network, Captain Phillips, 21) are also producing the project with James. Read the rest of this entry »
Danny Elfman to Return for ‘Fifty Shades Darker’
Posted: April 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Danny Elfman, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades of Black, James Foley
‘I Am Wrath’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Chuck Russell, Haim Mazar, I Am Wrath, score, Soundtrack
MovieScore Media will release a soundtrack album for the thriller I Am Wrath. The album features the film’s original music composed by Haim Mazar (The Iceman). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, April 29 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. I Am Wrath is directed by Chuck Russell (Eraser, The Scorpion King) and stars John Travolta, Christopher Meloni, Sam Trammell, Amanda Schull, Asante Jones, Luis Da Silva Jr., Paul Sloan, Patrick St. Esprit and Rebecca De Mornay. The movie follows a man who is out for justice after a group of corrupt police officers are unable to catch his wife’s killer. Read the rest of this entry »
Timothy Williams to Score John Moore’s ‘I.T.’
Posted: April 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: I.T., John Moore, Timothy Williams
Timothy Williams has been hired to score the upcoming thriller I.T.. The film is directed by John Moore and stars Pierce Brosnan, Stefanie Scott, Anna Friel, James Frecheville and Michael Nyqvist. The movie follows a successful owner of a private jet business who finds himself pitted against a disgruntled young I.T. consultant who begins stalking his daughter and using technology to threaten his family, business and life. William Wisher (Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Judge Dredd) has written the screenplay based on an earlier script by Dan Kay. David T. Friendly (Little Miss Sunshine, Doctor Dolittle), Craig Flores (Charlie Countryman), Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker, Killer Joe) and Beau St. Clair (The Thomas Crown Affair, Laws of Attraction) are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
Alexandre Desplat to Receive Max Steiner Award
Posted: April 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Hollywood in Vienna, Max Steiner Award
It was announced today that Alexandre Desplat is the recipient of this year’s Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award, which will be presented at the annual Hollywood in Vienna Concert Gala at Vienna Concert Hall on October 14, 2016. The Max Steiner Award honors extraordinary achievements within the genre of film music by the musical capital of Austria, Vienna. Previous recipients of the honor include James Horner, Alan Silvestri, James Newton Howard, Howard Shore, Randy Newman, Lalo Schifrin and John Barry. Desplat has written numerous scores for films such as The King’s Speech, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Godzilla, The Imitation Game, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Queen, Philomena and is set to compose the music for the upcoming Star Wars spin-off Rogue One. Read the rest of this entry »
‘A Month of Sundays’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: April 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Month of Sundays, Bryony Marks, score, Soundtrack
inSync Music will release a soundtrack album for the Australian comedy drama A Month of Sundays. The album features the film’s original music composed by Bryony Marks (Felony, Noise). The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 28, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. A Month of Sundays is write and directed by Matthew Saville and stars Anthony LaPaglia, Julia Blake, John Clarke, Justine Clarke, Indiana Crowther and Donal Forde. The movie tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a middle-aged Adelaide realtor and an elderly woman. Read the rest of this entry »
Ennio Morricone’s ‘Ripley’s Game’ Score to Be Released
Posted: April 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ennio Morricone, Ripley's Game, score, Soundtrack
Kronos Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 2002 thriller Ripley’s Game. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ennio Morricone (Once Upon a Time in the West, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Untouchables, The Hateful Eight). To pre-order the limited edition CD, which will be released in May, and to check out the full album details and listen to audio samples, visit the label’s official website. Ripley’s Game is directed by Liliana Cavani and stars John Malkovich, Dougray Scott, Ray Winstone and Lena Headey. Read the rest of this entry »
Steven Price Wins BAFTA TV Craft Award for ‘The Hunt’
Posted: April 24, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: BAFTA TV Craft Awards, Steven Price, The Hunt
Steven Price won his first BAFTA TV Craft Award today for his music for the BBC documentary The Hunt. The Academy Award-wining composer who recorded his score with the BBC Concert Orchestra accepted his award in person at the ceremony in London. Price’s score for the natural history docu-series is available on Sony Music. The other nominees in the category were Anne Dudley for Poldark, Ben Foster & Nick Foster for Thunderbirds Are Go! and Olafur Arnalds for Broadchurch. For the full list of winners, click here.
‘Captain America: Civil War’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 24, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Captain America: Civil War, Henry Jackman, Marvel, score, Soundtrack
The full details of the soundtrack album for Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class, Big Hero 6, Wreck-It-Ralph, Kingsman: The Secret Service) who previously scored Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The soundtrack will be released on May 6, 2016 by Hollywood Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Captain America: Civil War is directed by Anthony & Joe Russo and stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Rudd. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (April 24, 2016)
Posted: April 24, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dickon Hinchliffe, Netflix, Rebellion, Special Correspondents, Stephen Rennicks, SundanceTV
Premiering tonight is the Irish mini-series Rebellion directed by Aku Louhimies and starring Charlie Murphy, Ruth Bradley, Sarah Greene, Brian Gleeson, Michelle Fairley, Ian McElhinney, Michael Ford-Fitzgerald, Paul Reid, Barry Ward and Tom Turner. The 5-parter’s original music is composed by Stephen Rennicks (Room, Frank, Viva). Rebellion tells the story of the birth of modern Ireland through the eyes of three young women. The historical drama will air in the U.S. on three consecutive nights on Sundance TV. Visit the official show website for more information about the mini-series.
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‘Warcraft’ Movie Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 23, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ramin Djawadi, score, Soundtrack, Warcraft
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure Warcraft. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Pacific Rim, Iron Man, Clash of the Titans, The Strain). The soundtrack will be released on June 10, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Warcraft is directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and stars Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Rob Kazinsky and Daniel Wu. The movie based on the hit video game franchise chronicles how the the humans and orcs came into conflict. Read the rest of this entry »
