Audio samples from the soundtrack album for Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. have been published. The album features the film’s original music composed by Daniel Pemberton (Steve Jobs, The Counselor), as well as the songs from the film. Check out the soundtrack preview after the jump. Also visit our previous article for the full details of the album, which will be released on August 7 and visit Amazon to pre-order the album. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Jared Harris and Hugh Grant will be released on August 14 by Warner Bros. Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ Soundtrack Preview
Posted: July 28, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Daniel Pemberton, Guy Ritchie, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
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‘War Room’ Score Album Announced
Posted: July 28, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Paul Mills, score, Soundtrack, War Room
Reunion Records will release a score album for the faith-based drama War Room. The album features the film’s original music composed by Paul Mills (Against the Sun, October Baby). The soundtrack will be released on August 7, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The label will also release a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie. War Room is directed by Alex Kendrick (Fireproof, Courageous) and stars Priscilla Shirer, Alex Kendrick, T.C. Stallings, Michael Jr., Karen Abercrombie and Alena Pitts. The movie follows a middle-class couple whose marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. Read the rest of this entry »
Bret McKenzie to Write Songs for Disney’s ‘Bob the Musical’
Posted: July 27, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bob the Musical, Bret McKenzie
Bret McKenzie has been tapped to write original songs for Disney’s upcoming musical comedy Bob the Musical. The film is set to be directed by Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist) Tom Cruise is in talks to star in the movie a regular guy who, after a blow to the head, suddenly can hear the inner songs of everyone’s heart as his reality is instantly turned into a musical, much to his dismay. Michael Chabon (Wonder Boys, John Carter) is writing the screenplay and Tripp Vinson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose), Chris Bender (We’re the Millers), JC Spink (The Butterfly Effect) and Beau Flynn (San Andreas) are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
Jeff Toyne to Score ‘Life on the Line’
Posted: July 27, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Hackl, Jeff Toyne, Life on the Line
Jeff Toyne has signed on to score the upcoming indie drama Life on the Line. The film is directed by David Hackl (Saw V, Into the Grizzly Maze) and stars John Travolta, Kate Bosworth and Devon Sawa. The movie follows a crew of eccentric linemen who do the high-wire work of fixing the electrical grid and are hit by a sudden deadly storm. Primo Brown, Dylan Scott and Peter Horton have written the screenplay. Marvin Peart (The Perfect Holiday) and Phillip Glasser are producing the Marro Films production. Read the rest of this entry »
Clint Mansell Scoring Dito Montiel’s ‘Man Down’
Posted: July 27, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Clint Mansell, Dito Montiel, Man Down
Last week, Clint Mansell recorded his score for the upcoming psychological thriller Man Down. The film is directed by Dito Montiel (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Fighting, The Son of No One) and stars Shia LaBeouf, Kate Mara, Jai Courtney and Gary Oldman. The movie follows a haunted Afghanistan war veteran who attempts to come to terms with his past while searching for his family in a post-apocalyptic America. Adam Simon has written the screenplay. Dawn Krantz, Stephen McEveety (The Passion of the Christ, We Were Soldiers, One Eight Seven) and Jon Burton are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Grandma’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 27, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Grandma, Joel P. West, Paul Weitz, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the indie comedy drama Grandma. The album features the film’s original music composed by Joel P West (Short Term 12). Also included are the songs from the movie by The Tree Ring, Angus and Julia Stone and Flood Coats. The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 21, 2015 and physically on August 28. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. Audio clips are available after the jump. Grandma is written and directed by Paul Weitz (About a Boy, American Pie) and stars Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer, Laverne Cox and Sam Elliott. The movie follows a self-described misanthrope who has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter shows up needing help. Read the rest of this entry »
Atli Orvarsson to Score ‘Bilal’
Posted: July 26, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Atli Orvarsson, Bilal
Atli Orvarsson has been hired to score the upcoming animated feature Bilal. The film is directed by Khurram Alavi and features the voice talent of Ian McShane, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Thomas Ian Nicholas and Michael Gross. The movie is inspired by the story of the real-life African hero Bilal Ibn Rabah, who, born into slavery in the sixth century, was one of the most trusted companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The project marks the first feature-length animated film from the Dubai-based Barajoun, and also is the first Middle Eastern-funded and -produced animated film. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (July 26, 2015)
Posted: July 26, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Lawrence, Descendants, Disney Channel
Premiering on Friday, July 31 is the Disney Channel original movie Descendants directed and executive produced by Kenny Ortega and starring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, Mitchell Hope, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Maz Jobrani, Kathy Najimy and Kristin Chenoweth. David Lawrence (American Pie, High School Musical) has composed the film’s original score. Walt Disney Records will release a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the film on Friday. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the movie.
‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 25, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Joe Kraemer, Mission Impossible, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, score, Soundtrack
The full album details of the soundtrack album for the action sequel Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Joe Kraemer (Jack Reacher, The Way of the Gun, Femmes Fatales). The soundtrack will be released physically on La-La Land Records’ website on July 28, digitally on July 31 and elsewhere on August 4. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and check out audio samples below. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is directed by Christopher McQuarrie and stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Alec Baldwin and Sean Harris. The fifth part in the series follows Ethan and team as they take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate—an international rogue organization, committed to destroying the IMF. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 24, 2015)
Posted: July 24, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: 10 Cent Pistol, Akon, American Heist, Henry Jackman, James Horner, Jim Dooley, John Swihart, Joseph Bishara, Keegan DeWitt, Ludovico Einaudi, Paper Towns, Pixels, Ryan Lott, Samba, Son Lux, Southpaw, Staten Island Summer, The Vatican Tapes, Unexpected
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi action comedy Pixels directed by Chris Columbus and starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad and Brian Cox. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Big Hero 6, X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph). Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details. Also visit Music Times and Bam! Smack! Pow! for recent interviews with Jackman about his work on the project.
Also opening wide is the boxing drama Southpaw directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Naomie Harris, Oona Laurence and Rita Ora. James Horner (Avatar, Titanic, A Beautiful Mind) composed his last film score for the film, which is also dedicated to the composer. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Click here to check out the full album details. A separate soundtrack featuring the songs from and inspired by the film, including Eminem’s Phenomenal, as well as tracks by 50 Cent, The Weeknd, The Notorious B.I.G., Slaughterhouse is also available. Check out our previous article for more information. Read the rest of this entry »
