Klaus Badelt has recently recorded his score for the upcoming martial arts action adventure epic Warrior’s Gate. The film is directed by Matthias Hoene (Cockneys vs Zombies) and stars Dave Bautista, Mark Zhao, Ni Ni, Uriah Shelton, Francis Ng and Sienna Guillory. The movie follows a teenager who is magically transported to China and learns to convert his videogame skills into those of a Kung Fu warrior. Luc Besson (The Professional, Lucy, The Fifth Element) and Robert Kamen (Taken, The Karate Kid, The Transporter) have written the screenplay. Besson is also producing the project through his EuropaCorp production company with Mark Gao (The Transporter Refueled, Nine Lives). Read the rest of this entry »
Klaus Badelt Scoring ‘Warrior’s Gate’
Posted: March 24, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Klaus Badelt, Matthias Hoene, Warrior's Gate
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TNT’s ‘Animal Kingdom’ to Feature Theme by Atticus Ross & Score by Alexis & Sam
Posted: March 23, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alexis & Sam, Animal Kingdom, Atticus Ross, TNT
Atticus Ross is composing the main titles theme for the upcoming TNT original series Animal Kingdom. Alexis & Sam are scoring the show developed by Jonathan Lisco (Southland, Halt and Catch Fire) and starring Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman and Shawn Hatosy. The drama is inspired by the 2010 Australian feature of the same title directed by David Michôd and follows the matriarch of a Southern California family whose excessive lifestyle is fueled by their criminal activities. Read the rest of this entry »
Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) Scoring ‘Spectral’
Posted: March 23, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Junkie XL, Nic Mathieu, Spectral, Tom Holkenborg
Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL is composing the music for the upcoming sci-fi fantasy action thriller Spectral. The film is directed by Nic Mathieu and stars James Badge Dale, Max Martini, Emily Mortimer and Bruce Greenwood. The movie follows a special-ops team that is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over New York City. Ian Fried, John Gatins (Flight, Real Steel), and George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau, The Bourne Ultimatum) have written the screenplay based on a story by Fried. Thomas Tull & Jon Jashni (Godzilla, Pacific Rim, Crimson Peak) are producing the Legendary Pictures production. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Open Season: Scared Silly’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 23, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dominic Lewis, Open Season, Open Season: Scared Silly, Rupert Gregson-Williams, score, Soundtrack
The details of the soundtrack album for the animated sequel Open Season: Scared Silly have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams (Bee Season, Click, Over the Hedge) and Dominic Lewis (Free Birds, The Man in the High Castle). The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 1, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Open Season: Scared Silly is directed by David Feiss and features the voices of Donny Lucas, Will Townsend, Trevor Devall, Kathleen Barr, Garry Chalk and Melissa Sturm. The movie follows former hunter Shaw who seizes on the opportunity to re-open open season as a case of mistaken identity leads both humans and animals to believe there is a monstrous werewolf on the prowl in Timberline National Forest. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Too Late’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: March 23, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Robert Allaire, score, Soundtrack, Too Late
Foe Killer Records will release a soundtrack album for the indie drama Too Late. The album features the film’s original score composed by Robert Allaire. Also included is actor John Hawkes’ performance of Down with Mary from the movie. The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 12, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Too Late is written and directed by Dennis Hauck and stars John Hawkes, Vail Bloom, Joanna Cassidy, Jeff Fahey, Robert Forster, Dash Mihok, Dichen Lachman, Crystal Reed, Rider Strong and Natalie Zea. The movie follows a private investigator who finds himself navigating the dark corners of Southern California and the menagerie of eccentric personalities and lost souls who inhabit it. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Ratchet & Clank’ Movie Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Evan Wise, Jingle Punks, Ratchet & Clank, score, Soundtrack
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the animated feature Ratchet & Clank. The album features the film’s original music composed by Evan Wise & Jingle Punks. Also included is the original song Bad News Travels Fast by Jelly Roll feat. JR Moore. The soundtrack will be released on April 29, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out two tracks from the album after the jump. Ratchet & Clank is directed by Kevin Munroe and features the voices of Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Bella Thorne, Sylvester Stallone, Rosario Dawson, as well as the voice talent from the video game franchise including James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Armin Shimerman and Jim Ward. The movie follows the two unlikely heroes as they struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. Read the rest of this entry »
BAFTA TV Craft Awards Nominations Announced
Posted: March 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BAFTA TV Craft Awards
The BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominations have been announced today. Check out the nominees in the music-related category after the jump. This year’s awards ceremony hosted by Stephen Mangan will take place at the Brewery, London, on April 24, and will be hosted for the fifth time by Stephen Mangan. The BAFTA TV Awards nominations will be announced on March 30. Visit the official BAFTA website for the full list of nominations. Read the rest of this entry »
Dickon Hinchliffe to Score Lee Kirk’s ‘Geezer’
Posted: March 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dickon Hinchliffe, Geezer, Lee Kirk
Dickon Hinchliffe is scoring the upcoming indie comedy drama Geezer. The film is written and directed by Lee Kirk (The Giant Mechanical Man) and stars Billie Joe Armstrong, Fred Armisen, Judy Greer, Selma Blair, Chris Messina and Madsiyn Shipman. The movie follows a happily married father of two who – on the occasion of his 40th birthday – seeks to revisit his former life as the lead singer in a popular punk band. Tim Perell (Shortbus, World’s Greatest Dad, Last Chance Harvey), Alex A. Ginzburg and Tony Lee are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
Dario Marianelli’s ‘In This World’ Score to Be Released
Posted: March 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dario Marianelli, In This World, Michael Winterbottom, score, Soundtrack
MovieScore Media will release the first soundtrack album for Michael Winterbottom’s 2002 drama In This World. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Academy Award winner Dario Marianelli (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, Anna Karenina, The Boxtrolls). The soundtrack will be released on March 25, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. In This World stars Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah, Imran Paracha, Hiddayatullah, Allah Bauhsh, Hossain Baghaeian, Yaaghoob Nosraj Poor, Ghodrat Poor, Kerem Atabeyoglu, Erham Sekizcan and Nabil Elouahabi. The movie follows two young Afghani refugees journeying to seek a better life in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Dark Horse’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: March 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dana Lund, score, Soundtrack, The Dark Horse
A soundtrack album has been released for the indie drama The Dark Horse. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dana Lund. The soundtrack is now available to download on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio samples. The Dark Horse is written and directed by James Napier Roberston and stars Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Torrance Miriama, Miriama McDowell, Xavier Horan, Wayne Hapi and Baz Te Hira. The movie tells the true story of Genesis ‘Gen’ Potini, a Maori speed-chess champion seeking redemption and a new purpose in life despite his struggles with bipolar disorder. The drama premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival and will be released in select theaters on April 1 by Broad Green Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
