Two new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the fantasy adventure Oz the Great and Powerful directed by Sam Raimi and starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff. Danny Elfman composed the film’s original score. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 8, 2013)
Posted: 8th March 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alex Heffes, Danny Elfman, Dead Man Down, Emperor, Jacob Groth, Oz: The Great and Powerful
Back Lot Music to Release ‘Oblivion’ Soundtrack
Posted: 6th March 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Anthony Gonzalez, Joseph Trapanese, M83, Oblivion, score, Soundtrack
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the sci-fi action film Oblivion. The album features the film’s original music by the electronic band M83 and the score composed by M83 member Anthony Gonzalez and Joseph Trapanese (The Raid: Redemption, Tron: Uprising). The soundtrack will be released on April 9, 2013 and is […]
‘Little Boy’ to Feature Music by Stephan Altman and Mark Foster
Posted: 4th March 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Alejandro Monteverde, Little Boy, Mark Foster, Stephan Altman
Stephan Altman and Mark Foster have composed the score for the upcoming drama Little Boy. The film is directed by Alejandro Monteverde and stars Jakob Salvati, Kevin James, Emily Watson, Michael Rappaport, David Henrie, Tom Wilkinson, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sean Astin, Ben Chaplin and Ted Levine. The movie follows an eight-year-old boy who tries bring his […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (March 3, 2013)
Posted: 3rd March 2013 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: ABC, Dave Porter, Hans Zimmer, History Channel, Lorne Balfe, Red Widow, The Bible, Trevor Morris, Vikings
Premiering tonight is the mini-series The Bible created and executive produced by Mark Burnett & Roma Downey who also stars in the show alongside Diogo Morgado, Sean Teale, David Rintoul, Amber Rose Revah, Peter Guinness, Greg Hicks and Simon Kunz. The series’ score is composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe and features vocals by […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 1, 2013)
Posted: 1st March 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: 21 & Over, A Place at the Table, Black Gold, Clint Mansell, Day of the Falcon, Jack the Giant Slayer, James Horner, Jeff Rona, John Ottman, Lorne Balfe, Lyle Workman, Michael Wandmacher, Phantom, Stoker, T Bone Burnett, The Civil Wars, The Last Exorcism Part II, The Sweeney
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Expected to top the weekend box office is the fantasy adventure Jack the Giant Slayer directed by Bryan Singer and starring Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor. The film’s music is composed by John Ottman (X2, The Usual Suspects, The Fantastic […]
‘Mindless Behavior: All Around the World’ to Feature Music by Ryan Shore
Posted: 26th February 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Mindless Behavior: All Around the World, Ryan Shore
Ryan Shore has composed the score for the concert documentary Mindless Behavior: All Around the World. The film is directed by Steven Goldfried and centers on the hit teen R&B/hip-hop boy band Mindless Behavior. The movie follows the band’s members Roc Royal, Ray Ray, Princeton and Prodigy as they travel across the US on their first major […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (February 24, 2013)
Posted: 24th February 2013 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Blake Neely, Dirk Brosse, Golden Boy, Parade's End
Premiering on Tuesday night in the US is the mini-series Parade’s End based on the tetralogy of novels by Ford Madox Ford starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Adelaide Clemens, Rupert Everett, Miranda Richardson, Anne-Marie Duff, Roger Allam, Janet McTeer, Stephen Graham and Jack Huston. Dirk Brossé has composed the score for the drama. A soundtrack […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 22, 2013)
Posted: 23rd February 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Antonio Pinto, Bless Me Ultima, Dark Skies, Geo Hoehn, Inescapable, Joseph Bishara, Mark Kilian, Snitch
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the action thriller Snitch directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal, Benjamin Bratt and Barry Pepper. The film’s music is composed by Antonio Pinto (City of God, Lord of War, Senna). Lakeshore Records has released a […]
Exclusive: Music and Motion Productions / Lucas Vidal Studio Tour
Posted: 20th February 2013 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Lucas Vidal, Music and Motion Productions
Music and Motion Productions, co-owned by composer Lucas Vidal and his business partner Steve Dzialowski, has recently moved into its new studio facilities in Venice, California. The company’s studio complex, which was previously the home of Harry Gregson-Williams, located in walking distance from the beach, has been remodeled for the past two months and houses half […]