Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album for the animated feature Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle. The album features the film’s original score composed by Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, Minions, The Smurfs, Beverly Hills Chihuahua) who previously scored the second part in the series. Also included are the movie’s original songs by Nick Nolan. The soundtrack is now available on iTunes, where you can also check out audio samples. Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle is directed by Phil Weinstein and features the voices of Angela Bassett, John Goodman, Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett and Alexander Polinsky. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: June 24, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Curious George, Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle, Heitor Pereira, Nick Nolan, score, Soundtrack
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John Debney Conducts ‘Passion of the Christ Oratorio’ at 57th Smetana’s Litomysl Festival
Posted: June 24, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: John Debney, Passion of the Christ Oratorio, The Passion of the Christ
This past Sunday, June 21, Academy Award-nominated composer John Debney‘s Passion of the Christ Oratorio had its Czech premiere at the 57th Smetana’s Litomysl Festival. The concert was held in the Litomysl Castle’s courtyard, was attended by over 1,200 people and concluded their evening with five curtain calls. Michal Kortyš, the mayor of Litomysl was also in attendance along with several other dignitaries. Debney conducted the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra himself. Special guest included vocalists, soprano Alžběta Poláčková, mezzosoprano Lisbeth Scott, and tenor Aleš Briscein, as well as world renowned flautist, Pedro Eustache. Read the rest of this entry »
Jeremy Zuckerman Scoring MTV’s ‘Scream’ TV Series
Posted: June 24, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jeremy Zuckerman, MTV, Scream
Jeremy Zuckerman is composing the score for the new MTV original series Scream. The show is based on Wes Craven’s horror franchise and stars Bella Thorne, Willa Fitzgerald, Amy Forsyth, John Karna, Carlson Young, Amadeus Serafini, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Amadeus Serafini, Connor Weil, Tracy Middendorf and Jason Wiles. The show follows a gorgeous entitled teen at Lakewood High School who is killed in an apparent crime of passion, following her boyfriend’s murder, which exposes the inner workings of the community’s complex social hierarchy. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Adventures in Babysitting’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: June 23, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Adventures in Babysitting, Dominic Frontiere, Michael Kamen, score, Soundtrack, The Aviator
Intrada Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1987 action adventure Adventures in Babysitting directed by Chris Columbus and starring Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp and Maia Brewton. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Michael Kamen (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, X-Men, Brazil, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon). Also included are four songs by The Grystals, Albert Collins, Edwin Starr and Percy Sledge. The soundtrack is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also check out the full album details and listen to audio clips. Read the rest of this entry »
Chris Hajian to Score ‘Infiltrator’
Posted: June 23, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Brad Furman, Chris Hajian, Infiltrator
Chris Hajian has been tapped to score the upcoming crime thriller Infiltrator. The film is directed by Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer, Runner Runner) and stars Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger, John Leguizamo, Benjamin Bratt and Amy Ryan. The movie is based on the true story of undercover agent Robert Mazur, who became a pivotal player for drug lords in the 1980s, cleaning their dirty cash. Ellen Brown Furman wrote the screenplay. Miriam Segal (Good) is producing the Good Films production with Don Sizorski. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Ted 2’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: June 23, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: score, Seth MacFarlane, Soundtrack, Ted 2, Walter Murphy
Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album for the comedy sequel Ted 2. The album features the film’s original music composed by Walter Murphy (Family Guy, American Dad) who previously scored the first installment, including the original song Mean Ol’ Moon performed by Amanda Seyfriend and Norah Jones. Also included are tracks by Ray Charles, Alfred Newman, Bone Symphony and John Wilson, Maida Vale Singers & Curtis Stigers. The soundtrack is now available on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio samples. Ted 2 is directed by Seth MacFarlane and stars Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Morgan Freeman, Jessica Barth and Giovanni Ribisi. Read the rest of this entry »
James Horner (1953-2015)
Posted: June 22, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: James Horner
James Horner died this morning in a plane crash about 60 miles north of Santa Barbara, CA. The composer who was a recreational pilot was reportedly the only person on board. Horner was one of Hollywood’s most in demand film composers and has composed the music for the two highest-grossing films in history, Titanic and Avatar. He received two Academy Awards for his work on James Cameron’s Titanic and earned eight more Oscar nominations for such movies as Aliens, An American Tail, Field of Dreams, Braveheart, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, House of Sand and Fog and Avatar. He already completed scores for the upcoming dramas Southpaw and The 33 and recently also composed his first music for the concert hall in several decades. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Gremlins 2’ and ‘Outbreak’ Deluxe Edition Soundtracks Announced
Posted: June 22, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Gremlins 2: The New Batch, James Newton Howard, Jerry Goldsmith, Outbreak, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced the latest releases in their CD Club series. Among the titles is a deluxe edition soundtrack for the 1990 sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch directed by Joe Dante and starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. The album features the expanded original score from the movie composed by Academy Award winner Jerry Goldsmith (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Alien, Chinatown, Planet of the Apes, The Omen), including previously unreleased music. The release coincides with the 25th anniversary of the film and is limited to 3000 copies. For the full album details and to check out audio clips, visit the label’s official website. Read the rest of this entry »
Soundtrack for NBC’s ‘Aquarius’ Released
Posted: June 22, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Aquarius, NBC, Soundtrack, W.G. Snuffy Walden
Universal Music has released a soundtrack album for the NBC drama Aquarius. The album features the songs from the show by artists including The Who, Charles Manson, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Wayne Newton, Dyke and the Blazers & more. Also included is a track from the series’ original score composed by W.G. Snuffy Walden (The West Wing, Friday Night Lights, Under the Dome). The soundtrack is now available on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Aquarius is created by John McNamara and stars David Duchovny, Gethin Anthony, Grey Damon, Emma Dumont and Claire Holt. The event series takes place in the 1960s and follows a cop who goes undercover to track Charles Manson and the Manson Family before their infamous murder spree. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Magic Mike XXL’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: June 22, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Magic Mike XXL, Soundtrack
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for the sequel Magic Mike XXL. The album features the songs from the film by artists including Nick Waterhouse, Ginuwine, Backstreet Boys, Donald Glover, Matt Bomer, Glass Animals, Jodeci, Jacquees & more. The soundtrack will be released on June 30, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Magic Mike XXL is directed by Gregory Jacobs and stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Michael Strahan. Read the rest of this entry »
