Intrada Records has announced a new release of Jerry Goldsmith’s score to Franklin J. Schaffer-directed 1970 classic Patton. The 2 disc release includes both the original soundtrack, as well as the original 1970 Fox album which Goldsmith recorded with London musicians. The depiction of the World War II phase of the controversial American general’s career starring George S. Scott and Karl Malden won seven Academy awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Goldsmith’s score was one of the film’s 10 nomination. To listen to sound clips, find more about the disc set and order the album, visit Intrada. Read the rest of this entry »
New Patton soundtrack album announced
Posted: November 9, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums0
Alexandre Desplat to finish Harry Potter series
Posted: November 8, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, John Williams
Warner Bros has officially confirmed that Alexandre Desplat will be back as the composer for the last installment in the Harry Potter series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. While Desplat’s attachment to the project has been expected given his involvement in the first part of the final book adaptation, there has been much speculation that John Williams might return to score the last movie of the franchise. The last movie begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemorts final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again. Most of the cast & crew of the recent Potter movies including David Yates will be back for the film. Warner Bros will release the conclusion of the series on July 15, 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
Rachel Portman’s upcoming movie projects
Posted: November 7, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bel Ami, Never Let Me Go, Rachel Portman, Snow Flower and the the Secret Fan, The Vow
Rachel Portman is making a return to film scoring with a number of projects to be released in the near future. She is currently completing the score for the drama Bel Ami directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod and produced Uberto Pasolini who has previously worked with Portman on The Emperor’s New Clothers. The movie chronicles a young man’s rise to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city’s most influential and wealthy women. Bel Ami stars Robert Pattinson, Christina Ricci, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Colm Meaney. The drama is set in 19th century China and centers on the lifelong friendship between two girls who develop their own secret code as a way to contend with the rigid cultural norms imposed on women. No release date has been set yet for the indie movie. Read the rest of this entry »
David Newman to score Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Posted: November 6, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Animals United, Big Momma's House 3, Big Mommas, David Newman, Die Konferenz der Tiere, Like Father Like Son
David Newman has been hired to score the upcoming comedy sequel Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. In the third installment in the series, FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his stepson Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. The film stars Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson and Faizon Love and is directed by John Whitesell who previously Big Momma’s House 2, Deck the Halls and Malibu’s Most Wanted. David Newman follows composers Richard Gibbs and George S. Clinton who scored the other parts in the series. 20th Century Fox will release the movie on February 18, 2011. To watch the trailer, check out the movie’s official webpage. Read the rest of this entry »
John Williams confirmed for ‘War Horse’
Posted: November 6, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: John Williams, Steven Spielberg, The Adentures of Tintin, The Secret of the Unicorn, War Horse
Film Music Reporter has been able to confirm that John Williams is officially attached to score Steven Spielberg’s War Horse. The movie follows a young man named Albert and his horse, Joey, and how their bond is broken when Joey is sold to the cavalry and sent to the trenches of World War One. The movie currently in post-production stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Emily Watson and David Thewlis. While Williams’ involvement in the movie was expected, the composer’s noticeably absence from film scoring in the past couple of years raised concerns in some circles if Williams would indeed be back to score Spielberg’s latest movie. The Dreamworks and Amblin Productions movie is scheduled to be released on December 28, 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader soundtrack album announced
Posted: November 5, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music AlbumsTags: Carrie Underwood, David Arnold, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Sony Masterworks will release the soundtrack album for the third installment in the Narnia series The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. According to composer David Arnold, the album contains 72 minutes of score, while about 90 minutes of score is featured in the movie. Carrie Underwood also contributes the original song There’s a Place for Us, co-written by David Hodges and Hillary Lindsey, which will be playing during the film’s end credits, but will not be included on the soundtrack album.
Here’s the album tracklisting: Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 5, 2010)
Posted: November 5, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: 127 Hours, A.R. Rahman, Aaron Zigman, Christophe Beck, Dido, Due Date, Fair Game, For Colored Girls, Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell, Jolene, Lorne Balfe, Megamind
This week, Film Music Reporter is launching a new weekly column talking about the music of the weekend’s new films opening in the US.
Opening this Friday (November 5):
Megamind
Music by Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe
Dreamworks Animation’s latest movie features a score by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, as well as numerous popular songs. A soundtrack album featuring about 30 minutes of score, as well as most of the songs used in the movie has been released by Lakeshore Records. To listen to clips, check out Amazon or iTunes. The movie contains roughly 50 minutes of score including a very nice arrangement of the main themes during the end credits which has surprisingly been left off the soundtrack album. Read the rest of this entry »
John Ottman scores ‘Unknown’
Posted: November 4, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: John Ottman, The Resident, Unknown, Unknown White Male
Film Music Reporter has learned that John Ottman is currently finishing up work on the upcoming mystery thriller Unknown (previously entitled Unknown White Male). In the movie, a man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is. The movie stars Liam Neeson, January Jones, Diane Kruger, Frank Langella and Aidan Quinn. The project marks Ottman’s third collaboration with director Jaume Collet-Serra after House of Wax and last year’s Orphan. Unknown is produced by Joel Silver, who has worked with Ottman on numerous projects such as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Gothika and most recently on this year’s The Losers. Warner Bros Pictures will release the movie domestically on February 18, 2011. To check out the recently released movie trailer, check out the official movie webpage. Read the rest of this entry »
Stephen Warbeck to score Game of Thrones
Posted: November 4, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Game of Thrones, Just William, Killing Bono, Stephen Warbeck, There Be Dragons
Stephen Warbeck has been chosen as the composer for the upcoming HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. The show is based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series and is produced and co-written by David Benioff (The 25th Hour, Troy, The Kite Runner). Game of Thrones is set in a fictitious world where magic exists and the ruling empire is in shambles. The series chronicles the conflicts of kings, queens, mercenaries and warlords as the they battle for control of the throne.The cast includes Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey. The series will premiere in 2011 and will have 10 episodes in its first season. Read the rest of this entry »
Hans Zimmer confirmed to score untitled Sherlock Holmes sequel
Posted: November 3, 2010 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hans Zimmer, Rango, Sherlock Holmes 2, The Dilemma
Hans Zimmer’s agency has confirmed his involvement in the upcoming untitled Sherlock Holmes sequel. The assignment doesn’t come as a surprise given the positive reaction to the score for the first part which ended up getting Zimmer his first Oscar nomination in 9 years. The Guy Ritchie-directed movie is currently filming and stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law alongside new cast members Stephen Fry, Jared Harris and Noomi Rapace. In the sequel, Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. Warner Bros has set a December 16, 2011 release. Read the rest of this entry »
