Walt Disney Records announced today that Josh Groban has recorded the original Evermore for Disney’s upcoming live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The song, which is performed in the movie by the Beast (Dan Stevens) after he releases Belle (Emma Watson) to be with her father, is written by Academy Award winners Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Enchanted) and lyricist Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita). The version performed by Groban appears in the movie’s end credits. As previously reported, Celine Dion has also recorded an original song written by the songwriters. All songs from the movie, as well as Menken’s original score will be included on the soundtrack album, which will be released on March 10, 2017 and is now available for pre-order here (regular edition) and here (deluxe edition).
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ to Feature New Original Song by Celine Dion
Walt Disney Pictures announced today that Celine Dion will perform the new original song, How Does A Moment Last Forever, for the studio’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. The track is written by Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin) and lyricist Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita). Portions of the song are performed throughout the film and interpolated into the underscore before Dion’s full-length version debuts during the film’s end credits. The song is also included on the official soundtrack album, which will be released on March 10, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
‘Holmes & Watson’ to Feature Original Songs by Alan Menken & Glenn Slater
Alan Menken revealed in a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter that he is writing two original songs for the upcoming comedy Holmes & Watson. Glenn Slater is proving the lyrics. The movie is written and directed by Etan Cohen (Get Hard) and stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Rebecca Hall, Kelly Macdonald, Lauren Lapkus and Rob Brydon. The film is described as a comedic take on Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Jimmy Miller (Step Brothers, Bad Teacher, The Other Guys) is producing the project for Mosaic, alongside Adam McKay (The Big Short, Anchorman, Tallageda Nights) for Gary Sanchez Productions.
Walt Disney Records to Release Soundtrack for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Live Action Film Adaptation
Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for the live action feature adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The album features the songs from the film composed by Alan Menken (Aladdin, Enchanted, Tangled, The Little Mermaid) and featuring lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Also included on the release is Menken’s original score, which was arranged by Christopher Benstead. The soundtrack will be released in various versions and formats on March 17, 2017. Visit Amazon to pre-order the 2-disc deluxe edition soundtrack and check back on this page for the full album details. Beauty and the Beast is directed by Bill Condon and stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.
Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda Team Up for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Action Film Adaptation
Deadline is reporting that Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda will be teaming up to write the music for a live action feature adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The movie version is also said to feature songs from Disney’s classic animated movie, for which Menken won two Academy Awards for Best Original Song (with Howard Ashman) and Best Original Score. Marc Platt (Into the Woods, Wanted, Legally Blonde, Bridge of Spies) who is also on board of Disney’s upcoming Mary Poppins Returns will be producing the project. No director and cast members have been announced yet.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 12, 2016)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the fantasy adventure Pete’s Dragon directed by David Lowery and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford. The film’s original music is composed by Daniel Hart (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Comet, Tumbleweed). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the songs from the movie by Bonnie “Prince” Billy, The Lumineers, Lindsey Stirling feat. Andrew McMahon & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details and click here for a video featurette about the music.
Also opening wide is the animated comedy Sausage Party directed by Conrad Vernon & Greg Tiernan and starring Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd and Nick Kroll. Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin) and Christopher Lennertz (Ride Along, Horrible Bosses) have composed the film’s original score. Menken has also contributed the original song The Great Beyond (with lyrics by Glenn Slater and the screenwriters). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring both score and the songs from the movie. Click here for the full album details.
‘Sausage Party’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack album for the animated feature Sausage Party have been revealed. The album features the original song The Great Beyond written by Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Enchanted) and with lyrics by Glenn Slater, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Ariel Shaffir and Kantir. Also included is the movie’s original score composed by Menken and Christopher Lennertz (Ride Along, Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief), as well as other songs featured in the comedy by Meat Loaf, Wham!, Eric Carmen, The Isley Brothers, Three Dog Night, Spandau Ballet and JR JR. The soundtrack will be released on August 5, 2016 by Sony Classical and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Sausage Party is directed by Conrad Vernon & Greg Tiernan and features the voices of Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd and Nick Kroll.
‘Galavant’ Season 2 Soundtrack Album Released
Hollywood Records has released a new soundtrack album for the ABC musical comedy Galavant. The album features the original songs from the show’s second season written by Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Enchanted, Tangled) featuring lyrics by Glenn Slater and performed by the series’ cast, including guest stars Kylie Minogue, Weird Al Yankovic, Eddie Marsan, Reece Shearsmith & more. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. The label has previously released a soundtrack featuring the songs from the first season. Galavant is created by Dan Fogelman and stars Joshua Sasse, Mallory Jansen, Karen David, Timothy Omundson, Vinnie Jones and Luke Youngblood. The show’s second season premiered this month and the final two episodes will air this coming Sunday. For more information about the series, visit the official show website.
First Songs from ABC’s ‘Galavant’ Season 2 Released
Hollywood Records has released the first three songs from Season 2 of the ABC musical comedy Galavant. The songs are written by Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted) and Glenn Slater and are performed by the series’ cast. The new songs include the track A New Season, which is available to download on Amazon and can be checked out after the jump, as well as the track World’s Best Kiss, which can be downloaded here. Also available now is the song Off with His Shirt, which features guest star Kyle Minogue and is available to download on Amazon. A full soundtrack featuring the songs from the second season will be released later this year. The label has previously released a soundtrack featuring the music from the first season.
‘Pocahontas’ Legacy Collection Soundtrack Announced
The full details of the Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection release for Disney Animation’s 1995 feature Pocahontas have been revealed. The album features the film’s original songs and score, including previously unreleased tracks and demos. Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid) has composed the score and songs and Stephen Schwartz (The Prince of Egypt) provided the songs’ lyrics. Menken’s score and the song Listen to the Wind were honored with Academy Award nominations in 1996. The soundtrack release, which coincides with the movie’s 20th anniversary will be released on August 7, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.