Joe Kraemer is currently recording his orchestral score for the upcoming thriller Jack Reacher. The film is written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie and stars Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo and Robert Duvall. The movie is based on the novel One Shot written Lee Child and follows the military policeman-turned-drifter Jack Reacher, who gets sucked into the mystery surrounding the arrest of a sniper accused of killing five random people in a shooting. Cruise is also producing the Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions film with Paula Wagner (The Last Samurai, Mission: Impossible), Don Granger (Snakes on a Plane) and Gary Levinsohn (Saving Private Ryan). Read the rest of this entry »
Joe Kraemer Scoring ‘Jack Reacher’
Posted: July 5, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christopher McQuarrie, Jack Reacher, Joe Kraemer, One Shot
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‘Step Up Revolution’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 5, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Soundtrack, Step Up Revolution
The details for the soundtrack album for the dance movie Step Up Revolution have been revealed. The album features the songs featured in the film by artists including Travis Parker, Timbaland, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, M.I.A., Far East Movement, Sohanny and Vein, Diplo and My Name is Kay. The soundtrack will be released on July 17, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips from all 13 tracks on the release can be checked out here. Step Up Revolution directed by Scott Speer and starring Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and Stephen Boss follows a young woman who arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, but soon falls in love with a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs. Read the rest of this entry »
New Soundtrack Editions for ‘X2’ and ‘The Phantom’ Announced
Posted: July 4, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Batman: The Animated Series, David Newman, John Ottman, score, Soundtrack, The Phantom, X-Men United, X2
La-La Land Records has announced its 2012 Comic-Con titles. The four world premiere limited edition soundtrack CDs include Bryan Singer’s X-Men sequel X2 (X-Men United). The 2 CD-set features the expanded score from the film composed by John Ottman, including over 50 minutes of previously unreleased music. Also coming out is the expanded score for the 1996 film adaptation of The Phantom starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The album, which is limited to 3000 copies, features the film’s score composed and conducted by David Newman, including almost 30 minutes of never-before released music. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Perfect Sound for TV & Film’ Composer Panel at Comic-Con
Posted: July 4, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Comic-Con, Danny Jacob, Jesper Kyd, Laura Dickinson, Lisbeth Scott, Robert Duncan, Trevor Morris
The line-up of the Comic-Con panel Behind the Music with CW3PR: Perfect Sound for TV & Film has been announced. The event will highlight singer and composer collaborations essential to creating poignant and memorable music in TV and film. Panelists will discuss how these dynamic partnerships work and how a singer’s voice can amplify an original score. Panelists include composers Robert Duncan (Castle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the upcoming Last Resort), Trevor Morris (Immortals, The Borgias, The Tudors) and Danny Jacob (Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, the Lilo and Stitch TV series), as well as singers Lisbeth Scott (True Blood, Avatar, Iron Man 2) and Laura Dickinson (Phineas and Ferb, Universal Pictures’ upcoming Pitch Perfect). More surprise panelists will be announced next week. Read the rest of this entry »
Trevor Rabin Honored at ASCAP Film and TV Music Awards
Posted: July 3, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: ASCAP Film and Television Awards, ASCAP Henry Mancini Award, Trevor Rabin
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 27th Annual Film & Television Music Awards last Thursday night, June 28, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The awards celebration honored composers of the top box office film music, the most performed television music and the top video game music of 2011. The honorees included composers Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, John Powell, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, Carter Burwell, Trent Reznor and Patrick Doyle. Check out the full list of winners after the jump. As previously reported, Trevor Rabin was this year’s recipient of the Henry Mancini Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music. Read the rest of this entry »
Mike Mogis & Nate Walcott Scoring ‘Writers’
Posted: July 3, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bright Eyes, Mike Mogis, Nate Walcott, Writers
Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott are scoring the upcoming indie comedy drama Writers. The film is written and directed by Josh Boone and stars Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Kristen Bell, Logan Lerman, Nat Wolff, Liana Liberato, Rusty Joiner and Patrick Schwarzenegger. The movie explores the complicated relationships between a successful novelist, his ex-wife and their collegiate daughter and teenage son. The dramedy also features a cameo appearance by author Stephen King. Judy Cairo (Crazy Heart, Hysteria) is producing the project for Informant Media. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Ruby Sparks’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 2, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Nick Urata, Ruby Sparks, score, Soundtrack
Milan Records will be releasing the official soundtrack album for the comedy drama Ruby Sparks. The album features film’s original score composed by Nick Urata who previously worked with the directors on Little Miss Sunshine as part of the indie folk group DeVotchKa. Also included are two French pop tracks by PlasticBetrand (Ca Plane Pour Moi) and Sylvie Vartan (Quand Tu Es La). The soundtrack will be released on July 24, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips from all tracks on the album can be checked out below. Ruby Sparks directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris stars Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Annette Bening, Chris Messina, Alia Shawkat, Antonio Banderas, Deborah Ann Woll, Steve Coogan, Elliott Gould and Toni Trucks. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Sparkle’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 2, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Soundtrack, Sparkle, Whitney Houston
RCA Records has revealed the details of the soundtrack release for the upcoming musical drama Sparkle. The album features recorded performances from the late Whitney Houston, as well as tracks from Jordin Sparks and CeeLo Green including I’m A Man, Hooked On Your Love and Look Into Your Heart. Also included on the album is the first single Celebrate produced by R. Kelly featuring Sparks and Houston (check out the music video after the jump). The soundtrack will be released on July 31, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Sparkle directed by Salim Akil (Jumping The Broom, Soul Food) stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps and CeeLo Green. Sony Pictures will release the film in theaters nationwide on August 17. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: July 2, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present, Nathan Halpern, score, Soundtrack
Copticon Music has released soundtrack album for the documentary Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present. The album features the film’s original score composed by Nathan Halpern. The soundtrack is now available to download on iTunes, where you can also check out audio clips from all 15 tracks on the release. Also visit Copticon’s website for more audio previews. Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present directed by Matthew Akers follows the life of the controversial, transgressive performance artist through to her headline-grabbing MOMA retrospective in 2010. The film premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and went on to win awards at the Berlin International Film Festival (Audience Award), the Champs Elysees Film Festival (Audience Award), and the Sheffield Documentary Film Festival (Special Jury Prize). Read the rest of this entry »
William Ross Scoring Lifetime’s ‘Steel Magnolias’
Posted: July 1, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alone Yet Not Alone, Lifetime, Steel Magnolias, William Ross
William Ross has recently recorded his music for the Lifetime drama Steel Magnolias. The film is a remake of the 1989 feature written by Robert Harling, directed by Herbert Ross and starring Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine and Julia Roberts. The movie follows the lives and friendship of six Louisiana-based women who congregate regularly at Truvy’s beauty shop and stars Queen Latifah as M’Lynn, Alfre Woodard as Ouiser, Phylicia Rashad as Clairee, Jill Scott as Truvy, Adepero Oduye as Annelle and Condola Rashad as Shelby. Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun) is directing the film and Sally Robinson (Iron Jawed Angels) has adapted the material for television. Read the rest of this entry »
