Premiering on Tuesday, September 24, on ABC is Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. executive produced by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen and starring Clark Gregg, Brett Dalton, Ming-Na Wen, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge and Chloe Bennett. Bear McCreary (The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica) is scoring the show weekly with a full orchestra. To learn more about the series, which centers around Agent Phil Coulson from Marvel’s feature films as he assembles a group of Agents from the worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D., check out our previous news article. The drama will air every Tuesday night on ABC. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (September 22, 2013)
Posted: September 22, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: ABC, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Back in the Game, Bear McCreary, Ben Decter, Bob Thiele, CBS, Hostages, Jake Monaco, Jeff Cardoni, Jeff Russo, Lucky 7, Mark Kilian, Michael Wandmacher, NBC, Nick Urata, Paul Koch, The Goldbergs, The Michael J. Fox Show, Trophy Wife
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Soundtrack for Lake Bell’s ‘In a World’ to Be Released
Posted: September 22, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: In a World..., Lake Bell, Ryan Miller, score, Soundtrack
A soundtrack album for Lake Bell’s indie comedy In a World has been announced. The album features the film’s original score by Ryan Miller (Safety Not Guaranteed, The Kings of Summer) who is best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter for the alt-rock band Guster. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 24, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips are available after the jump. In a World is written and directed by Lake Bell who also stars in the film alongside Demetri Martin, Michaela Watkins, Ken Marino, Rob Corddry, Fred Melamed, Nick Offerman, Alexandra Holden and Geena Davis. The comedy about a struggling female vocal coach who musters the courage to pursue her secret aspiration to be a voice-over star premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and is currently playing in limited release. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Romeo & Juliet’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 21, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Abel Korzeniowski, Carlo Carlei, Romeo & Juliet, score, Soundtrack
The details of the soundtrack album for Carlo Carlei’s new film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Abel Korzeniowski (A Single Man, W.E.). The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 8, 2013 and physically later this year. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon, where you can also check out audio clips. Romeo & Juliet based on William Shakespeare’s play and adapted by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey, Gosford Park) stars Douglas Booth & Hailee Steinfeld in the title roles, alongside Damian Lewis, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ed Westwick, Stellan Skarsgard and Paul Giamatti. The drama is set to be released on October 11, 2013 by Relativity Media. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Machete Kills’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: September 21, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Carl Thiel, Machete Kills, Robert Rodriguez, Tito & Tarantula
Morada Music will release the official soundtrack album for the action sequel Machete Kills. The album features the film’s original score composed by Carl Thiel (Shorts, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World 4D, Grindhouse: Planet Terror) and director Robert Rodriguez. Also included is an original end title track by Tito & Tarantula (From Dusk Till Dawn) and two tracks by Chingon who scored the first Machete film. The soundtrack will be released physically and digitally on October 8, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Machete Kills written and directed by Rodriguez stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Demián Bichir and Mel Gibson. The sequel is set to be released on October 11, 2013 by Open Road Films. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 20, 2013)
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Single Shot, Atli Orvarsson, Battle of the Year, C.O.G., Christopher Lennertz, Enough Said, Gabriel Yared, Generation Iron, Hans Zimmer, Haute Cuisine, Jeff Danna, Jeff Rona, Jewtopia, Joe Berry, Johann Johannsson, Marcelo Zarvos, Mark Mothersbaugh, My Lucky Star, Nathan Larson, Nathan Wang, Plus One, Prisoners, Rush, Steve Reich, Thanks for Sharing, The Colony, The Short Game
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the dramatic thriller Prisoners directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Terrance Howard, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano. Jóhann Jóhannsson (Personal Effects, For Ellen) has composed the film’s score. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music earlier this week. To listen to audio clips and to check out the full album details, check out our soundtrack announcement, which also features a video interview with Johannsson. Also check out another interview with the composer on Billboard.
Also opening wide is the dance drama Battle of the Year directed by Benson Lee and starring Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck, Caity Lotz and Chris Brown. The film’s original score is composed by Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Revolution, Identity Thief). Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album for the film earlier this week. The album features a suite from the composer’s score, as well as the songs featured in the movie by such artists as The Roots, Chubb Rock, Kool Kojak, Speedometer, Digital Underground and PC’s Ltd. To check out the full soundtrack details, visit our previous news article. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Ender’s Game’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ender's Game, score, Soundtrack, Steve Jablonsky
Varese Sarabande will release the official score album for the film adaptation of Ender’s Game. The soundtrack features the film’s original music composed by Steve Jablonsky (Transformers trilogy, Battleship, Gangster Squad). The soundtrack will be released on October 22, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. Ender’s Game is directed by Gavin Hood and stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford. The movie based on the classic novel by Orson Scott Card follows a genius strategist who is recruited by the government to help destroy an insect-like alien race and will be released nationwide on November 1 by Summit Entertainment/Lionsgate. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Captain Phillips’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Captain Phillips, Henry Jackman, Paul Greengrass, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the dramatic thriller Captain Phillips. The album features the film’s original score composed by Henry Jackman (Wreck-It-Ralph, X-Men: First Class). The soundtrack will be released on October 15, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Captain Phillips is directed by Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, United 93) and stars Tom Hanks in the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. Catherine Keener is co-starring in the film, which will be released nationwide on October 11 by Sony Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
Varese Sarabande to Host Halloween Concert Gala
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Varese Sarabande
Varèse Sarabande Records will host a special Halloween Concert Gala as part of their worldwide 35th anniversary celebration on October 19, 2013 at the Warner Grand Theatre at 478 W 6th Street in San Pedro, CA. The concert will feature performances by composers including Marco Beltrami (Mimic, Hellboy, Scream), John Debney (Sin City, End of Days), Christopher Young (Ghost Rider, The Grudge, The Fly 2), Brian Tyler (Children of Dune, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem), and Nathan Barr (True Blood, Hostel), as well as several surprise guests. Additional composers that are set to attend the event include Randy Edelman (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), Joseph LoDuca (The Evil Dead), Lee Holdridge (The Mists of Avalon) and Cliff Eidelman (Christopher Columbus: The Discovery). Read the rest of this entry »
Behind the Music of ‘Thanks for Sharing’
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Christopher Lennertz, Stuart Blumberg, Thanks for Sharing
A behind-the-scenes video featurette on the music for the comedy drama Thanks for Sharing has been published. The video features an interview with composer Christopher Lennertz (Identity Thief, NBC’s Revolution) who performs one of the score’s theme on piano and talks about creating the score and the choice of instrumentation. Check out the video after the jump. Milan Records has released two soundtrack albums featuring the composer’s score, as well as the songs from the film. Thanks for Sharing directed by Stuart Blumberg and starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Josh Gad, Joely Richardson, Patrick Fugit and Alecia Moore/Pink opens in theaters today. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Fifth Estate’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 20, 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Bill Condon, Carter Burwell, score, Soundtrack, The Fifth Estate
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the WikiLeaks drama The Fifth Estate. The album features the film’s original score composed by Carter Burwell (Fargo, True Grit, Being John Malkovich) who has previously collaborated with director Bill Condon on Gods and Monsters, Kinsey and the final two movies in the Twilight saga. Also included are the songs featured in the film, including Amon Tobin’s Always, Yppah’s Never Mess With Sunday, Tame Impala’s Elephant and Emika’s Come Catch Me. The soundtrack will be released physically and digitally on October 15, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips will be added to this article soon. The Fifth Estate stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange & Daniel Brühl as Daniel Domscheit-Berg and chronicles the early days of WikiLeaks, culminating in the release of a series of controversial and history changing information leaks. Read the rest of this entry »
