The Orchard will release a soundtrack album for the comedy drama Hunt for the Wilderpeople. The album features the film’s original music written and produced by Moniker and features the collaborative efforts of Luke Buda, Sam Scott and Conrad Wedde. The soundtrack will be released digitally in the U.S. on June 24, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Hunt for the Wilderpeople is written and directed by Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Thor: Ragnarok) and stars Julian Dennison, Sam Neill, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House and Oscar Kightley. The movie follows a city kid who has to adjust to life in the countryside and finds himself on the run with his uncle, trying to stay one step ahead of a national manhunt.
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Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans to Score ‘Rosy’
Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans have been hired to score the upcoming indie thriller Rosy. The film is directed by Jessica Manafort and stars Nat Wolff, Sky Ferreira and Stacy Martin. The movie follows a lonely guy who kidnaps a struggling actress named Rosy who proves more difficult for him to handle than ever expected. Jonathan Schwartz (Like Crazy, Smashed, Breathe In) is producing the project. Rosy is expected to premiere later this year.
Jeff Cardoni to Score CBS’ ‘Training Day’ TV Series
Jeff Cardoni has been tapped to score the upcoming CBS drama Training Day. The show is created by Will Beall (Gangster Squad) and stars Drew Van Acker, Bill Paxton, Katrina Law, Lex Scott Davis, Julie Benz, Justin Cornwell and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. The series is inspired by the 2001 feature starring Denzel Washington & Ethan Hawke and follows a young, idealistic police officer who goes undercover in the elite Special Investigation Section of the LAPD and is tasked with spying on his new partner, a seasoned detective who engages in questionable methods.
‘Family Guy’ Score Album Announced
La-La Land Records will release the world premiere score soundtrack album for the Fox animated hit series Family Guy. The album features selections from the original music from the show’s first four seasons composed by Walter Murphy (Ted, Ted 2, American Dad!) and Ron Jones (American Dad!, Duck Tales, Star Trek: The Next Generation). Family Guy: Movement I is limited to 5000 copies and will be available to order on June 21 on the label’s official website. The CD is also available to order on Amazon. Family Guy is created by Seth MacFarlane and features the voices of MacFarlane himself, as well as Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Lacey Chabert, Mila Kunis, Mike Henry and Patrick Warburton.
Benjamin Wallfisch Scoring Gore Verbinski’s ‘A Cure for Wellness’
Benjamin Wallfisch is currently scoring the upcoming supernatural horror thriller A Cure for Wellness. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring) and stars Dane DeHaan, Mia Goth, Jason Isaacs and Celia Imrie. The movie follows a man who is sent to rescue his boss from a European wellness spa and soon realizes that he’s trapped and discovers that the facility has a more sinister purpose than just serving the healthy needs of it patients. Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road, The Lone Ranger) has written the screenplay. Verbinski is also producing the project with David Crockett and Arnon Milchan (12 Years a Slave, The Revenant, Gone Girl) for New Regency Pictures.
Freeform’s ‘Guilt’ to Feature Music by Daniel Licht
Daniel Licht is composing the music for the new Freeform original series Guilt. The show is created by Kathryn Price & Nichole Millard (The Game Plan) and stars Emily Tremaine, Daisy Head, Billy Zane, Cristian Solimeno and Anthony Stewart Head. The drama follows an American girl who, when abroad in London, becomes the prime suspect in the savage murder of her roommate. Price and Millard are also executive producing the Sea to Sky Entertainment and BV Family production. Gary Fleder (Don’t Say a Word, Runaway Jury) has directed the pilot episode.
‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Soundtrack Released
Rusted Wave has released a soundtrack album for David Wain’s 2001 cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer. The album features the film’s original music composed by Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, Ghostbusters, Tropic Thunder, St. Vincent) and Craig Wedren (School of Rock, Role Models). Also included are the songs from the film written by both composers, as well as Mr. Blue & Chubb Rock’s Summer in America, as well as Peter Salett’s end titles song. The soundtrack is now available to download on iTunes. A vinyl edition is set to be released on July 22, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Wet Hot American Summer is created by Wain and Michael Showalter who also stars in the film alongside Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Molly Shannon, Paul Rudd, Christopher Meloni, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Ian Black, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Zak Orth, and A. D. Miles.
Giorgio Moroder & Raney Shockne to Score Walter Hill’s ‘Tomboy, a Revenger’s Tale’
Giorgio Moroder and Raney Shockne have been hired to score the upcoming crime thriller Tomboy, a Revenger’s Tale. The film is directed by Walter Hill (48 Hrs., The Warriors, Last Man Standing, Red Heat) and stars Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Anthony LaPaglia and Caitlin Gerard. The movie follows an assassin, who is double crossed by gangsters and finds himself in the hands of a rogue surgeon who turns him into a woman. Hill has also written the screenplay with Denis Hamill (Critical Condition). Saïd Ben Saïd (Carnage, Passion) is producing the project with Michael Merkt (Maps to the Stars, Elle).
Brian Tyler to Return for ‘Fast 8’
Brian Tyler is set to return as the composer for the upcoming action sequel Fast 8. The film is directed by F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton, The Italian Job) and stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Statham, Eva Mendes and Kurt Russell who reprise their roles from the previous movies. They are joined by Charlize Theron and Scott Eastwood. No plot details have been announced yet. Chris Morgan (Wanted) who scripted the last four installments returns as the screenwriter. Neal Moritz (21/22 Jump Street, I Am Legend, xXx) is producing the project with Diesel.
PT Walkley Scoring ‘Wilde Wedding’
PT Walkley has recently composed the music for the upcoming comedy Wilde Wedding. The film is written and directed by Damian Harris (Gardens of the Night, Mercy) and stars Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Patrick Stewart, Minnie Driver, Noah Emmerich and Peter Facinelli. The movie follows an ex-Hollywood legend who is getting married again at her Long Island estate. Andy Karsch (The Prince of Tides, The Emperor’s Club, Conviction) and Robin O’Hara are producing the project.