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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 18, 2016)

March 18, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Alex Heffes, Allegiant, Andrew Feltenstein, Brian McOmber, Carlo Siliotto, David Wingo, Gregoire Hetzel, Jeff Cardoni, John Nau, Joseph Trapanese, Krisha, Midnight Special, Miracles from Heaven, My Golden Days, The Bronze, The Confirmation, The Program

Three new movies are opening nationwide this week:

Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi adventure The Divergent Series: Allegiant directed by Robert Schwentke and starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort and Maggie Q. The film’s original music is composed by Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Straight Outta Compton) who previously scored last year’s Insurgent. Island Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the original end credits song Scars by Tove Lo. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

Already in theaters since this past Wednesday is the drama Miracles From Heaven directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Jennifer Garner, Queen Latifah, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Kylie Rogers and Eugenio Derbez. Carlo Siliotto (The Punisher, Fluke, Nomad: The Warrior) who previously collaborated with the director on Under the Same Moon has composed the film’s original music. Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures/Tristar release.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 11, 2015)

September 11, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 1 comment

Tags: 90 Minutes of Heaven, A Brilliant Young Mind, Andrew Feltenstein, Atli Orvarsson, Dave Fleming, Goodnight Mommy, James Horner, John Nau, Martin Phipps, Michael W. Smith, Olga Neuwirth, Paul Cantelon, Sleeping with Other People, The Perfect Guy, The Visit, Time Out of Mind, Wolf Totem

Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Opening in most theaters is the horror thriller The Visit written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, produced by Jason Blum and starring Kathryn Hahn, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Ed Oxenbould and Olivia DeJonge. The movie doesn’t feature an original score except for short piano track for the movie’s epilogue scene written by Paul Cantelon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, W.). No soundtrack album has been announced. To learn more about the Universal Pictures release, check out our previous news article.

Also opening wide is the thriller The Perfect Guy directed by David M. Rosenthal and starring Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, Charles S. Dutton, Tess Harper, Kathryn Morris, Rutina Wesley and Holt McCallany. Atli Orvarsson (Vantage Point, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Chicago Fire) and Dave Fleming have composed the film’s original music. Madison Gate Record has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to find out more about the Screen Gems/Sony Pictures release.

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Weekly TV Music Roundup (July 5, 2015)

July 5, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Andrew Feltenstein, Bill Brown, CBS, Chris Tilton, Dominion, IFC, John Nau, Syfy, The Spoils Before Dying, Zoo

Premiering on Wednesday, July 8, is the mini-series The Spoils Before Dying created by Matt Piedmont & Andrew Steele and starring Will Ferrell. Michael Kenneth Williams, Kristen Wiig, Haley Joel Osment, Maya Rudolph, Michael Sheen, Val Kilmer, Andy Daly, Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell and Marc Evan Jackson. Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Casa de mi Padre) who previously scored last year’s original The Spoils of Babylon have composed the 6-parter’s original music. The Spoils Before Dying follows a 1950s jazz pianist-turned-private eye who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and will air Thursday nights on IFC. Visit the official show website for more information.

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‘Playing It Cool’ Soundtrack Details

January 15, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: Andrew Feltenstein, Brian Kim, Jake Monaco, John Nau, Playing It Cool, score, Soundtrack

Lakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the romantic comedy Playing It Cool. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jake Monaco (Let’s Be Cops, Struck by Lightning). Also included are tracks by Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Casa De Mi Padre) and Brian Kim. The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 10, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Playing It Cool is directed by Justin Reardon and stars Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan, Aubrey Plaza, Topher Grace Giovanni Ribisi, Luke Wilson, Ioan Gruffud, Martin Starr, Ashley Tisdale and Philip Baker Hall. The movie centers on a man disillusioned by love who meets an engaged woman and feigns a platonic relationship in order to keep seeing her as he tries to conquer her heart.

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Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau Scoring ‘The Bronze’

December 24, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Andrew Feltenstein, Bryan Buckley, John Nau, The Bronze

Andrew Feltenstein and John Nau are composing the music for the upcoming indie comedy The Bronze. The film is directed by Bryan Buckley who received an Academy Award nomination for the short Asad and stars Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch, Sebastian Stan, Haley Lu Richardson and Cecily Strong. The movie centers on Hope Ann Greggory who became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women’s gymnastics team in 2004 and is confronted with reassessing her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

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Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau Scoring ‘Sleeping with Other People’

October 20, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau, Leslye Headland, Sleeping with Other People

Andrew Feltenstein and John Nau are reteaming with director Leslye Headland on the upcoming comedy Sleeping with Other People. The film written and directed by Headland stars Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, Natasha Lyonne, Amanda Peet and Adam Scott. The movie follows a good-natured womanizer and a serial cheater who form a platonic relationship that helps reform them in ways, while a mutual attraction sets in. Will Ferrell & Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladegga Nights, Step Brothers) are producing the project for Gary Sanchez Productions. Feltenstein and Nau have previously scored Headland’s previous feature Bachelorette. They have also scored films including Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and Casa de mi padre for Gary Sanchez. Sleeping with Other People is expected to premiere in 2015.

‘Better Living Through Chemistry’ Soundtrack Announced

March 27, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: Andrew Feltenstein, Better Living Through Chemistry, John Nau, score, Soundtrack

Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the indie comedic thriller Better Living Through Chemistry. The album features the film’s original music composed by Andrew Feltenstein and John Nau (Casa De Mi Padre, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues). The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 15, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Better Living Through Chemistry is written and directed by Geoff Moore & David Posamentier and stars Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Michelle Monaghan, Norbert Leo Butz, Ben Schwartz, Ken Howard, Ray Liotta and Jane Fonda. The comedy follows a small-town pharmacist whose eventful life is turned inside out when a chance encounter with a lonely trophy wife turns into a walk on the wild side.

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Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau to Score Matt Piedmont’s ‘King Dork’

March 26, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau, King Dork, Matt Piedmont

Andrew Feltenstein and John Nau will be reuniting with director Matt Piedmont on the upcoming comedy King Dork. The film is based on the 2006 novel of the same title by Frank Portman, which follows two best friends who bond over their shared love of classic rock and roll, which helps them cope with the agony of getting through high school in 1987. No casting deals have been announced yet. D.V. DeVincentis (High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank) is adapting the material for the screen. Will Ferrell & Adam McKay (Talladega Nights, The Other Guys) and Kevin Messick & Chris Henchy (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters) are producing the project for Gary Sanchez Productions.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 14, 2014)

March 14, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 1 comment

Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Expected to top the weekend box office is the action movie Need for Speed directed by Scott Waugh and starring Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Scott Mescudi, Ramon Rodriguez, Michael Keaton, Rami Malek, Dakota Johnson and Harrison Gilbertson. Interscope Records has released a soundtrack featuring the original song Hero by Kid Cudi feat. Skylar Grey, two new songs by Aloe Blacc and more. Click here for the full details. Nathan Furst (Act of Valor) has composed the film’s original score. Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our previous article for more information and visit Film Music Magazine for a recent interview with Furst about his work on the project.

Also opening wide is the comedy Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club written, directed and produced by Perry who also stars in the film alongside Nia Long, Amy Smart, Cocoa Brown, Terry Crews, William Levy and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, The Shipping News, Sinister) who previously scored Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas for the filmmaker has composed the film’s original score. No word on a soundtrack album. The comedy follows a group of single mothers from different walks of life bond who create a support group after an incident at their children’s school. To learn more about the Lionsgate release, visit the official movie website.

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Weekly TV Music Roundup (January 5, 2014)

January 5, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Premiering on Tuesday, January 7, is the new CBS drama Intelligence created by Michael Seitzman, executive produced by Tripp Vinson and David Semel and starring Josh Holloway, Meghan Ory, John Billingsley, PJ Byrne, Michael Rady and Marg Helgenberger. The show’s original score is composed by Clinton Shorter (District 9, Contraband, 2 Guns). To learn more about the series, which follows a high-tech intelligence operative enhanced with a super-computer microchip in his brain, check out our previous news article. Intelligence will air every Tuesday night on CBS.

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