Adam Berry has recently scored two NBC comedy pilots. First up is Susan 313 created by Sarah Silverman who stars in the show as a woman readjusting to the single life after a decade-long live-in relationship. The comedy is loosely based on Silverman’s life and co-stars Jeff Goldblum, Tig Notaro, Ken Leung, Harris Wittels and June Raphael. Ken Kwapis (He’s Just Not That Into You) has directed the pilot and is also executive producing the project with Silverman, Dan Sterling, as well as Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo for Imagine Entertainment (24, Parenthood, Friday Night Lights). Silverman has also co-written the script with Sterling and Jon Schroeder. The composer has previously scored the comedian’s Comedy Central series The Sarah Silverman Project. Read the rest of this entry »
Adam Berry Scoring NBC’s ‘Susan 313’ and ‘Happy Valley’
Posted: May 10, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Adam Berry, Happy Valley, Monsters vs Aliens, NBC, Sarah Silverman, Susan 313
Sony Classical to Release James Horner’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Score
Posted: May 9, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: James Horner, score, Soundtrack, The Amazing Spider-Man
The first TV spot for the upcoming comic book adaptation of The Amazing Spider-Man reveals that Sony Classical will be releasing the score album for the reboot of the film series. The film’s music is composed by James Horner. No more details about the soundtrack release are currently available, but check back on this site for up-to-date information on one of the most anticipated scores of the summer. The Amazing Spider-Man is directed by Marc Webb and stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as The Lizard, as well as Martin Sheen, Sally Field and Denis Leary. The movie portrays Parker as he is developing his super powers in high school. The superhero adventure is set to be released on July 3, 2012 by Sony Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
Nick Urata to Score ‘Arthur Newman, Golf Pro’
Posted: May 9, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Arthur Newman Golf Pro, Nick Urata
Nick Urata has signed on to score the upcoming dark comedy Arthur Newman, Golf Pro. The film is directed by commercials director Dante Ariola and stars Colin Firth, Emily Blunt, Anne Heche and Kristin Lehman. The movie centers on a man who hates his job, is estranged from his ex-wife and son, and blew his one shot at living his dream. After staging his own death and buying himself a new identity as “Arthur Newman,” a golf pro, his road trip towards his new life is interrupted by the arrival of a beautiful but fragile woman. Academy Award-nominated writer Becky Johnston (The Prince of Tides, Seven Years in Tibet) has penned the script and is also producing the film with Alisa Tager, Natalie Hill and Brian Oliver (Black Swan, The Ides of March) for Cross Creek Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
New ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Soundtrack Edition Released
Posted: May 9, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christopher Komeda, Henry Mancini, Mommie Dearest, Rosemary's Baby, score, Soundtrack
La-La Land Records has released a new limited soundtrack edition for Roman Polanski’s 1968 classic thriller Rosemary’s Baby starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ralph Bellamy. The release features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Komeda (Knife in the Water, The Fearless Vampire Killers), including the remastered original soundtrack album, the original film score (mono), source music and bonus tracks. For audio clips and to order the album, which is limited to 3000 copies, visit La-La Land Records’ website. Read the rest of this entry »
Mark Mothersbaugh Scoring ‘The Carrie Diaries’
Posted: May 8, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Mark Mothersbaugh, The Carrie Diaries, The CW
Mark Mothersbaugh has recently scored the pilot for the CW drama The Carrie Diaries. The project based on the bestselling novel by Candace Bushnell is a prequel to the HBO hit show Sex And The City starring Sarah Jessica Parker, and follows the life of Carrie Bradshaw in the 1980s when she asks her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while exploring the worlds of high school and Manhattan. The show stars AnnaSophia Robb as Young Carrie, as well as Austin Butler, Katie Findlay, Freeman Agyeman, Matt Letscher, Chloe Bridges, Stefania Owen and Ellen Wong. The pilot is written by Amy Harris (Gossip Girl) who is executive producing the show with Bushnell, Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage (The O.C.) and Len Goldstein for Fake Empire. Miguel Artega (The Good Girl, Cedar Rapids) is directing the pilot. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Dictator’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: May 8, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Erran Baron Cohen, Sacha Baron Cohen, Soundtrack, The Dictator
Aladeen Records has released a soundtrack album for the Sacha Baron Cohen-starring comedy The Dictator. The album features the songs from the film by artists including Jalal Hamdaou & Driver, Khaled, Michelle J. Nasser, Jalal Hamdaoui & Cheb Raya and a cover version of Everybody Hurts by Mc Ral. Also included are two original songs by Erran Baron Cohen who also served as the movie’s composer. The soundtrack has been released today, May 8 and is now available to download on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out after the jump. The Dictator is directed by Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Glorious Benefit Nation of Kazakhstan, Bruno) and follows a heroic dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy never comes to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Read the rest of this entry »
Alan Silvestri to Score Dreamworks Animation’s ‘The Croods’
Posted: May 8, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alan Silvestri, Chris Sanders, Dreamworks Animation, Flight, Robert Zemeckis, The Croods
Alan Silvestri has revealed in a recent interview with Hollywood.com that he is attached to score Dreamworks Animation’s upcoming feature The Croods. The film written and directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicare follows The Croods, an introverted family, who find themselves guided out of their cave into this dynamic world by a resourceful newcomer who may bring more stress than relief to the patriarch of the family. The film’s voice talent includes Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Emma Stone, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman. The 3D animated feature is produced by Kristine Belson (How to Train Your Dragon) and Jane Hartwell (Shrek). The movie marks Silvestri’s first project for Dreamworks Animation. He has previously collaborated with Chris Sanders on Disney’s 2002 feature Lilo and Stitch. Read the rest of this entry »
Christophe Beck Scoring ‘The Guilt Trip’
Posted: May 7, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Brett Ratner, Christophe Beck, Fox, Karyn Usher, Little Brother, Shawn Levy, The Guilt Trip, The Watch
Christophe Beck is scoring the upcoming comedy The Guilt Trip. The film directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal, 28 Dresses) stars Seth Rogen as an inventor who invites his overbearing mother, played by Barbra Streisand, on a cross-country trip as he tries to sell his new product while also reuniting her with a lost love. Yvonne Strahovski, Colin Hanks and Adam Scott are co-starring. Dan Fogelman (Crazy.Stupid.Love, Cars) has written the screenplay and Evan Goldberg (Superbad, The Green Hornet), Lorne Michaels (30 Rock, Mean Girls) & John Goldwyn (Dexter,Baby Mama) are producing the Paramount Pictures production. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Piranha 3DD’ Score Album Details
Posted: May 7, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Elia Cmiral, Piranha 3DD, score, Soundtrack
In addition to a soundtrack album featuring the film’s songs, Lakeshore Records will also be releasing the score for the upcoming horror sequel Piranha 3DD. The film’s original music is composed by Elia Cmiral (Ronin, Stigmata). The album will be released digitally on May 22, 2012 and physically on June 19, 2012. The CD is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out below. Piranha 3DD is the sequel to the 2010 film directed by Alexandre Aja, which featured a score by Michael Wandmacher. Ving Rhames, Christopher Llyod and Paul Scheer are reprising their roles from the original movie And they are joined by new cast members Danielle Panabaker, Gary Busey, Katrina Bowden, David Koechner and David Hasselhoff. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Piranha 3DD’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: May 7, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Piranha 3DD, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the horror film sequel Piranha 3DD. The album features the songs from the movie by artists including Marcus Latief Scott, Twirl, Automatic Music Explosion, The One & Only’s, All The Right Moves, Sarah Khula, Cellphish and The Limousines. The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 22, 2012 and on physically on May 29. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. Audio clips will be added to this article later this month. The label is also releasing a separate soundtrack featuring the film’s score composed by Elia Cmiral (click here for the details). Piranha 3DD is directed by John Gulager (Feast trilogy) and stars Ving Rhames, Christopher Llyod, Paul Scheer, Danielle Panabaker, Gary Busey, Katrina Bowden, David Koechner, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, Megan Tandy and David Hasselhoff. The Dimension Films production will be released in theaters and on VOD on June 1, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »
