Hans Zimmer and Rupert Gregson-Williams have taken over scoring duties on the upcoming action adventure The Legend of Tarzan. The film is directed by David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and stars Alexander Skarsgård in the title role, as well as Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz. Adam Cozad (Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) and Craig Brewer (Footloose, Hustle & Flow) have written the screenplay based on the Tarzan stories created by Edward Burroughs. Read the rest of this entry »
Hans Zimmer & Rupert Gregson-Williams Scoring David Yates’ ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Posted: March 7, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Yates, Hans Zimmer, Rupert Gregson-Williams, The Legend of Tarzan
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‘Ava’s Possessions’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: March 7, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ava's Possessions, score, Sean Lennon, Soundtrack
Chimera Music has released a soundtrack album for the horror comedy Ava’s Possessions. The album features the film’s original music composed by Sean Lennon (Alter Egos), featuring guest spots from King Khan, Mary Ochers, Karla Moheno, and Bishy & Foley Steward. The soundtrack is now available digitally on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Click here to order a limited twelve inch vinyl pressing. Ava’s Posssessions is written and directed by Jordan Galland and stars Louisa Krause, Jemima Kirke, Carol Kane, Alysia Reiner, Deborah Rush, Whitney Able, William Sadler, Lou Taylor Pucci and Dan Fogler. The movie follows a young woman who recovers from a demonic possession. Read the rest of this entry »
Stuart Earl to Score BBC’s ‘The Secret Agent’
Posted: March 7, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: BBC, Stuart Earl, The Secret Agent
Stuart Earl has been hired to score the upcoming BBC mini-series The Secret Agent. The drama is directed by Charles McDougall (Hillsborough, Desperate Housewives, The Good Wife) and stars Toby Jones, Vicky McClure, Stephen Graham, Ian Hart, Tom Goodman-Hill and David Dawson. The 3-parter is based on the book by Joseph Conrad and follows a Soho shopkeeper who doubles as a secret agent for the Russian government. Tony Marchant (The Mark of Cain, Garrow’s Law) has adapted the material for the small screen. Simon Heath (The Great Train Robbery, United) and Polly Hill are executive producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 6, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christopher Lennertz, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, score, Soundtrack
Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the romantic comedy sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Lennertz (Ride Along, Agent Carter, Identity Thief, Horrible Bosses, Supernatural). Also included are the songs featured in the movie by artists including The Bangles, Mandisa, Helena Paparizou & more. The soundtrack will be released on March 25, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is directed by Kirk Jones and stars Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Andrea Martin, Ian Gomez, Alex Wolff, Elena Kampouris, John Stamos, Rita Wilson and Joey Faton. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (March 6, 2016)
Posted: March 6, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: A&E, ABC, Bear McCreary, Damien, Flaked, Laura Karpman, Netflix, Of Kings and Prophets, Raphael Saadiq, Stephen Malkmus, Trevor Morris, Underground, WGN America
Premiering tomorrow, March 7, is the new A&E original series Damien created by Glen Mazzaro and starring Bradley James, Barbara Hershey, Omid Abtahi and Meganlyn Echikunwoke. The show’s original music is composed by Bear McCreary (The Walking Dead, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, 10 Cloverfield Lane) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the project and also visit the official show website for more information. Damien will air Monday nights on A&E.
Premiering on Tuesday, March 8, is the new ABC drama Of Kings and Prophets created by Adam Cooper & Bill Collage and starring Ray Winstone, Olly Rix, Mohammad Bakri, Simone Kessell, Nathaniel Parker, Haaz Sleiman and James Floyd. Trevor Morris (Immortals, The Borgias, Olympus/London Has Fallen, Vikings) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our previous news article to learn more about the show, which will air Tuesday nights on ABC. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Nice Guys’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 5, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Shane Black, Soundtrack, The Nice Guys
A vinyl soundtrack release has been announced for the action comedy The Nice Guys. The album features the period songs from the film by such artists as The Temptations, Al Green, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bee Gees, Rupert Holmes, Kool & The Gang, Kiss, Brick & more. The “Collector’s Edition” 2xLP set also features a 3D centerfold (3D glasses included), 1 of 6 double-sided pinup posters, liner notes by writer/director Shane Black, a collectable business card & more. The album will also released digitally and on CD on May 20 by Lakeshore Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Nice Guys starring Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David and Kim Basinger will open nationwide on May 20 by Warner Bros. Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 4, 2016)
Posted: March 4, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Camino, Hanan Townshend, Joseph Bishara, Knight of Cups, Kreng, London Has Fallen, Magnus Beite, Michael Giacchino, Nick Urata, Nick Zinner, The Other Side of the Door, The Wave, They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile, Trevor Morris, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Zootopia
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is Disney’s animated feature Zootopia directed by Byron Howard & Rich Moore and featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate and Tommy Chong. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Giacchino (Lost, Inside Out, Star Trek, Up, Jurassic World, The Incredibles). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also click here for a video from the recording sessions of the score.
Also opening wide is the action thriller London Has Fallen directed by Babak Najafi and starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Jackie Earle Haley, Melissa Leo, Radha Mitchell, Charlotte Riley and Waleed Zuaiter. Trevor Morris (The Borgias, Vikings, Immortals, Olympus Has Fallen) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details. Read the rest of this entry »
David Newman Scoring Larry Charles’ ‘Army of One’
Posted: March 4, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Army of One, David Newman, Larry Charles
David Newman has recently composed the music for the upcoming comedy Army of One. The film is directed by Larry Charles (Borat, Bruno, The Dictator) and stars Nicolas Cage, Russell Brand, Denis O’Hare, Ken Marino, Paul Scheer, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Rainn Wilson. The movie follows a handyman from Colorado who receives a vision telling him to go to Pakistan to capture Osama Bin Laden. Scott Rothman & Rajiv Joseph (Draft Day) have written the screenplay. Dawn Ostroff and Jeremy Steckler are producing the project for Conde Nast Entertainment, alongside James D. Stern (Looper, I’m Not There, Self/less) for Endgame Entertainment, as well as Emile Gladstone. Read the rest of this entry »
‘How to Get Away with Murder’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: March 4, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: ABC, How to Get Away with Murder, Photek, Soundtrack
Hollywood Records will release the first soundtrack album for the ABC hit drama How to Get Away with Murder. The album features a selection of songs from the show by artists including IAMX, Hot Chip, Zella Day, Naughty Boy, Avid Dancer, The Acid, Chelsea Wolfe & more. Also included is a track by the series’ composer Photek. The soundtrack will be released on March 11, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. How to Get Away with Murder is created by Peter Nowalk, executive produced by Shonda Rhimes and stars Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Katie Findlay, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, Karla Souza, Charlie Weber and Liza Weil. Read the rest of this entry »
’10 Cloverfield Lane’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: March 4, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: 10 Cloverfield Lane, Bear McCreary, Dan Trachtenberg, J.J. Abrams, score, Soundtrack
Sparks & Shadows Records will release a soundtrack album for the sci-fi mystery thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane. The album features the film’s original music composed by Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Boy, Outlander). The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 11, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. 10 Cloverfield Lane is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and stars John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr. The movie produced by J.J. Abrams follows a young woman who wakes up in a stranger’s basement after a car accident and is told her life was saved from a chemical attack that has left the outside uninhabitable. Read the rest of this entry »
