Composer Daniel Pemberton (Project Hail Mary, Spider-Man: Into/Across the Spider-Verse, Enola Holmes, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Masters of the Universe, The Bad Guys, Materialists, Birds of Prey) is reuniting with director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later…) on the upcoming biographical drama Ink. The film is based on the play of the same title by James Graham (Dear England, Sherwood) and stars Jack O’Connell as The Sun editor Larry Lamb, Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch and Claire Foy as Jules Davies. The movie tells the story of a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news – one that would give people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today. Read the rest of this entry »
Daniel Pemberton Scoring Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’
Posted: July 16, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Daniel Pemberton, Danny Boyle, Ink
‘The Odyssey’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: July 16, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christopher Nolan, Ludwig Göransson, score, Soundtrack, The Odyssey
The full details of the soundtrack album for Christopher Nolan’s action epic The Odyssey have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Academy Award winner Ludwig Göransson (Sinners, Oppenheimer, Black Panther, Creed, Tenet, The Mandalorian, Turning Red, Venom, Community). Also included is the original end credits song When I’m Home written by Göransson, James Blake, Travis Scott & Nolan and performed by Blake, Scott & Göransson. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 17 by Back Lot Music and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services.. Mutant will release a 2-CD and triple vinyl edition in the coming weeks. Visit Amazon to order the CD version and click here to order the vinyl edition. Also click here to check out the music team credits and listen to a score track and the song below. The Odyssey is written and directed by Nolan and stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron. Read the rest of this entry »
First Track from Michael Giacchino’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Score Released
Posted: July 16, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Destin Daniel Cretton, Marvel, Michael Giacchino, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Sony Classical has released the first track from the soundtrack for Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Available to stream/download now on all major digital music services is the Suite New Day written by the film’s composer Michael Giacchino (Up, Lost, Jurassic World, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Batman, Star Trek). Also listen to the track after the jump. Check back on this page for the details of the full soundtrack album to be released on July 31. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland. Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal,Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman and Mark Ruffalo. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Heartstopper Forever’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: July 16, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Adiescar Chase, Heartstopper, Heartstopper Forever, Netflix, score, Soundtrack, Wash Westmoreland
Netflix Music will release a soundtrack album for the streamer’s original film Heartstopper Forever. The album features the original music from the movie/series finale composed by Adiescar Chase (Waterloo Road, Bergerac, Falling, Consent). Also included are the covers of the holiday classic Deck the Halls and Hootie & the Blowfish’s Only Wanna Be With You performed by Leila Khan who stars as Sahar Zahid. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 17 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to the final score track and both songs below. The label has previously released three albums featuring Chase’s score from Season 1, Season 2 & Season 3 of the Heartstopper TV series over the last couple of months. Heartstopper Forever is written by Alice Oseman based on her book series and stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Kizzy Edgell, Corinna Brown, Tobie Donovan, Rhea Norwood and Jenny Walser. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Blue Murder Motel’ Soundtrack Album Released
Posted: July 15, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Acorn TV, Blue Murder Motel, Peter van der Fluit, score, Soundtrack
Heard & Seen has released a soundtrack album for the New Zealand crime drama series Blue Murder Motel. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Peter van der Fluit (The New Legends of Monkey, Workmates). Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack and also listen to the composer’s title track below. Blue Murder Motel is created by Kate McDermott & Steven Zanoški and stars Michala Banas, Brett Tucker, Jayden Daniels, Jaime McDermott and Stephanie Tauevihi. The 8-parter follows two married and retiring police detectives who leave the Australian police force to start new lives in New Zealand running a coastal motel, but their escape to paradise is quickly upended by the discovery of a body. Read the rest of this entry »
Michael Yezerski Scoring Mark Vanselow’s ‘The Mongoose’
Posted: July 15, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Mark Vanselow, Michael Yezerski, The Mongoose
Michael Yezerski (Dangerous Animals, The Tax Collector, The Devil’s Candy, Blindspotting, Feel the Beat, The Vigil, Corporate Animals) has been tapped to score the upcoming action thriller The Mongoose. The film marks the feature directorial debut of stunt coordinator/stuntman/action designer Mark Vanselow and stars Liam Neeson, Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames, Michael Chiklis, Marcus Thomas and Maurice Marvel Meredith. The movie tells the story of a war hero who is accused of a crime he didn’t commit and leads law enforcement on a cross-country car chase with the help of his brothers in arms and a sympathetic public rooting for his getaway. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Ride or Die’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: July 15, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Amazon, Isabella Summers, Ride or Die, score, Soundtrack
Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the Prime Video original series Ride or Die. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Isabella Summers (aka Isa Machine of Florence + the Machine) (Little Fires Everywhere, Lisa Frankenstein, Lucky, Dust Bunny, Physical, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Call Jane, KAOS, My Oxford Year). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 16 and will be available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the composer’s first and final track below. Ride or Die is created by Tessa Coates and stars Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Calam Lynch, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Jamie Parker, Jacky Ido, Savannah Steyn and Bill Nighy. The action comedy follows two best friends who are forced on a road trip through Europe when one discovers the other is actually an international assassin, sparking a race against time to outrun a mysterious figure and uncover the truth. Read the rest of this entry »
J.J. Abrams to Make Feature Scoring Debut on ‘The Great Beyond’
Posted: July 15, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: J.J. Abrams, The Great Beyond
Variety is reporting that director J.J. Abrams will compose the score for the upcoming sci-fi adventure The Great Beyond. The film is written and directed by Abrams and stars Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey, Merritt Wever, Sophie Okonedo and Samuel L. Jackson. No plot details have been announced yet. Abrams is also producing the project with Tommy Gormley. The director has previously composed the main titles themes for the TV shows Alias, Lost, Fringe and Duster. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Hawk’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: July 15, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Netflix, score, Soundtrack, The Hawk, The Octopus Project
Netflix Music will release a soundtrack album for the streamer’s original series The Hawk. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by The Octopus Project (Sasquatch Sunset, Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter, Damsel, Butterfly in the Sky). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 16 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to the composers’ first track below. The Hawk is created by Will Ferrell, Harper Steele & Chris Henchy and stars Ferrell himself, alongside Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, David Hornsby, Katelyn Tarver and Chris Parnell. The comedy follows a golf legend on the back nine of his career as he chases one final major — and drags everyone he loves into the chaos. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Blue Velvet’ 40th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack Album Announced
Posted: July 15, 2026 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Angelo Badalamenti, Blue Velvet, David Lynch, score, Soundtrack
Varèse Sarabande has announced a reissue of the soundtrack album for the 1986 thriller Blue Velvet written and directed by David Lynch and starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern. The album, which is being released to celebrate the movie’s 40th Anniversary, features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, The Straight Story, The Beach, Wild at Heart, The City of Lost Children), as well as songs performed by Bobby Vinton, Roy Orbison, Bill Doggett, Ketty Lester & Julee Cruise. The soundtrack will be released on vinyl in a rainbow foil jacket and on CD on September 4 and is now available for pre-order in both formats on Amazon. A variety of limited-edition pressings: Yellow vinyl (exclusively at Amoeba Records), Blue (Barnes & Noble), Blue Sky Blend (Urban Outfitters), Sandy Pink (Books-A-Million), Silver & Blue Velvet (Brooklyn Vegan) and Silver will also be available at participating indie retailers. The label will also release a digital version of the 48-track deluxe edition, which was first released on CD and vinyl back in 2021. Read the rest of this entry »
