Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 16, 2015)

Posted: October 16, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

goosebumpsOpening 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.

bridge-of-spiesAlso 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

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jem-and-the-hologramsAtlantic 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

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secret-in-their-eyesIM 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

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fathers-and-daughtersLakeshore 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 Albums
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arrow-3La-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

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the-flashThe 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 »

Christopher Young to Return for ‘The Monkey King 2’

Posted: October 15, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments
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monkey-king-2Christopher Young has composed the music for the upcoming 3D fantasy action adventure sequel The Monkey King 2. The film is directed by Cheang Pou-soi who previously helmed the first installment and stars Aaron Kwok, Gong Li, Feng Shaofeng, Xiaoshenyang and Him Law. The movie is based on the famed 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West and tells the story of how the Monkey King protected the monk Xuanzang from being eaten by a shapeshifting demoness three times on a journey to collect the Buddhist sutras from India. Robert Morris and Michael Wehrhahn are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »

Frederik Wiedmann to Score ‘Batman: Bad Blood’

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batman-bad-bloodFrederik Wiedmann has been tapped to score the upcoming DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation film Batman: Bad Blood. The film is directed by Jay Oliva and features the voices of Jason O’Mara as Batman, Jay Oliva Stuart Allan as Robin, Sean Maher as Nightwing, James Garrett as Alfred Pennyworth, Morena Baccarin as Talia al Ghul, Yvonne Strahovski as Batwoman, Gaius Charles as Batwing and Ernie Hudson as Lucius Fox. James Tucker is producing the project. The movie serves as a sequel to this year’s Batman vs. Robin, which Wiedmann also scored. Read the rest of this entry »

‘En mai, fais ce qu’il te plait’ Soundtrack to Be Released

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en-mai-fais-ce-quil-te-plaitA soundtrack will be released for the French historical drama En mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, The Intouchables, The Hateful Eight). The soundtrack will be released on October 30, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. En mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît is directed by Christian Carion (Joyeux Noel) and stars August Diehl, Olivier Gourmet, Mathilde Seigner and Alice Isaaz. The movie is set during World War II and follows a German who has fled Nazism and is looking for his boy who has been taken away by a village schoolteacher. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Spectre’ Soundtrack Details

Posted: October 15, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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spectreThe full details of the soundtrack album for the 24th James Bond movie Spectre have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Thomas Newman (American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, Wall-E) who previously scored Skyfall. Also included is an instrumental version of the movie’s title song Writing’s on the Wall. The soundtrack will be released overseas on October 23, 2015 and in the U.S. on November 6. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. Spectre is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista and Andrew Scott. Read the rest of this entry »

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