Universal Music has released a soundtrack album for Stephen Frears’ biographical drama The Program. The album features the film’s original music composed by Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, State of Play, The Rite). Also included are the songs from the movie by artists including Ramones, Primal Scream, Lemonheads, Leonard Cohen & more.The soundtrack is now available digitally overseas. Visit the British iTunes store to listen to audio samples. The Program stars Ben Foster, Chris O’Dowd, Guillaume Canet, Jesse Plemons, Lee Pace, Denis Menochet and Dustin Hoffman. The movie follows Lance Armstrong’s career through the lens of sports journalist David Walsh who is convinced that cyclist’s seven victories at the Tour De France are not quite what they seem. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Program’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: October 19, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alex Heffes, score, Soundtrack, Stephen Frears, The Program
The Newton Brothers Scoring Mike Flanagan’s ‘Hush’
Posted: October 18, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hush, Mike Flanagan, The Newton Brothers
The Newton Brothers have composed the music for the upcoming horror thriller Hush. The film is written and directed by Mike Flanagan and stars John Gallagher Jr., Michael Trucco, Kate Siegel (who also co-wrote the screenplay) and Samantha Sloyan. No plot details have been announced yet. Trevor Macy (The Raven, The Cold Light of Day) is producing the project for Intrepid Pictures, alongside Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, Insidious, The Purge) for his Blumhouse production company. The composers have previously collaborated with Flanagan on the features Oculus and the upcoming Before I Wake. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (October 18, 2015)
Posted: October 18, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hallmark Channel, Jeff Beal, Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Premiering tonight is the TV movie Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, William Devane, Gloria Reuben, Leslie Hope and Luke Perry. The film’s original music is composed by Jeff Beal (House of Cards, Rome, Monk, Appaloosa, Ugly Betty, Carnivale) who previously scored the nine other movies in the series that premiered between 2005 and 2012 on CBS. Check out our previous news article to learn more about the project. Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise airs on the Hallmark Channel.
Stephen Endelman to Score ABC’s ‘Madoff’
Posted: October 17, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: ABC, Madoff, Raymond De Felitta, Stephen Endelman
Stephen Endelman is reuniting with director Raymond De Felitta on the upcoming ABC mini-series Madoff. The drama stars Richard Dreyfuss as Bernie Madoff, Blythe Danner as his wife Ruth, alongside Frank Whaley, Charles Grodin, Erin Cummings, Tom Lipinski, Lyne Renee and Lewis Black. The series follows the rise and fall of the former investment advisor and convicted felon, and the subsequent fallout on his family, associates and investors. Ben Robbins has written the scripts inspired by ABC News’ Brian Ross’ reports and his book The Madoff Chronicles. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 16, 2015)
Posted: October 16, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Adam Taylor, Austin Wintory, Beasts of No Nation, Bobby Johnston, Brian Tyler, Bridge of Spies, Bryan Senti, Christian Henson, Christopher Drake, Crimson Peak, Dan Romer, Danny Elfman, Edwin Wendler, Experimenter, Fernando Velazquez, Goosebumps, Ian Hultquist, Jimmy Psycho, Joseph Bishara, Laurent Eyquem, Meadowland, Michael Sean Colin, Momentum, Paul Mills, Room, Sean Spillane, Stephen Rennicks, Tales of Halloween, The Diabolical, Thomas Newman, Truth, Woodlawn
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the horror comedy Goosebumps directed by Rob Letterman and starring Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Amy Ryan, Jillian Bell, Ryan Lee and Ken Marino. The film’s original music is composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Avengers: Age of Ultron). Sony Classical and Madison Gate Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures release.
Also opening wide is the spy thriller Bridge of Spies directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Scott Shepherd, Amy Ryan, Sebastian Koch and Alan Alda. Thomas Newman (American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, Skyfall) has composed the film’s original music. Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the Academy Award-nominated composer today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the DreamWorks Pictures production. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Jem and the Holograms’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 16, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Jem and the Holograms, Jon M. Chu, Soundtrack
Atlantic Records and Schoolboy Records will release the official soundtrack album for Jem and the Holograms. The album features the songs from the movie by the film’s title group, including the first single from the release, Youngblood, a collaboration between the group and Hilary Duff, as well as tracks by Hailee Steinfeld, Dawin, Marian Hill and Ida Marie. The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 23, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Jem and the Holograms is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis. The movie is based on Hasbro’s 80s cult animated series and tells the story of a small-town girl going from underground video sensation to global superstar with her three sisters. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Secret in Their Eyes’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: October 16, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Billy Ray, Emilio Kauderer, score, Soundtrack, The Secret in Their Eyes
IM Global will release a soundtrack album for Secret in Their Eyes. The album features the film’s original music composed by Emilio Kauderer (Underdogs) who previously co-scored the Argentinian original version of the movie. Also included is the original end credits song Haunted by Maty Noyes. The soundtrack will be released on November 6, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Secret in Their Eyes is directed by Billy Ray and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Dean Norris. The movie is a remake of the 2009 film of the same title and follows an assistant district attorney who is returning to Los Angeles as a team of investigators uncovers new evidence in a 13-year-old case that may finally convict the savage killer of a child. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Fathers & Daughters’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 16, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Fathers & Daughters, Gabriele Muccino, Michael Bolton, Paolo Buonvino, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the drama Fathers & Daughters. The album features the film’s original music composed by Paolo Buonvino (The Last Kiss, Remember Me, My Love). Also included are two original songs performed by Michael Bolton. The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 23, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Fathers & Daughters is directed by Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) and stars Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Aaron Paul, Jane Fonda, Octavia Spencer, Bruce Greenwood, Quvenzhane Wallis, Diane Kruger and Janet McTeer. The movie follows a woman dealing with a crumbling relationship in the present and looking back on the relationship she had with her Pulitzer Prize-winning father, 25 years earlier. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Arrow’ – Season 3 Soundtrack Announced
Posted: October 15, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Arrow, Blake Neely, score, Soundtrack, The CW
La-La Land Records will release a new soundtrack album for The CW superhero drama Arrow. The album features selections from original music from the show’s third season composed by Blake Neely (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, No Ordinary Family, Life As We Know It). Also included is music from the crossover episode The Flash vs. Arrow. The soundtrack will be released on October 20 on the label’s official website and a week later in other music stores. Visit Amazon to pre-order the 2-CD set. The label has previously released a soundtrack for the show’s second season and an album featuring music from the first season is available on WaterTower Music. Arrow based on the DC Comics series stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey and Willa Holland. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Flash’ – Season 1 Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 15, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Blake Neely, score, Soundtrack, The CW, The Flash
The details of the first soundtrack album for The CW series The Flash have been announced. The album features selections from the original music of the hit show’s first season composed by Blake Neely (Arrow, Supergirl, Blindspot, Everwood, The Mentalist, The Pacific). Also included is music from the The Flash vs. Arrow crossover episodes. The soundtrack will be released on October 20, 2015 on La-La Land Records’ website and other stores on October 27. Visit Amazon to pre-order the soundtrack. The Flash is based on the DC Comics character and stars Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Tom Kavanagh, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett, Jesse L. Martin and Carlos Valdes. The show follows scientist Barry Allen who is given the power of super speed that transforms him into the Fastest Man Alive, known as The Flash. Read the rest of this entry »
