Columbia Records will release the official soundtrack “companion” album for the biographical musical drama Michael. The album features thirteen songs showcased in the film, spanning from The Jackson 5 to The Jacksons to Michael Jackson’s chart-topping solo success with Off the Wall & Thriller and includes smash hits such as Billie Jean, Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, Beat It, Human Nature, among others. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically (on CD, double vinyl and audio cassette) on April 24 and is now available for pre-order in all formats on Amazon. Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan and stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, Juliano Krue Valdi and Colman Domingo. The movie tells the story of Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
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Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Troublemaker’
Composer Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, Kpop Demon Hunters, Wonder, May December, Emancipation, The Good Shepherd, The Affair, Nonnas, Ray Donovan) is reteaming with director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) on the upcoming documentary Troublemaker. The film is produced and directed by Fuqua and centers on the struggle against apartheid as recounted through Nelson Mandela’s own voice, drawn from recordings he made while writing his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. In addition to Mandela’s spoken word, the movie also features anti-apartheid activist Mac Maharajaharaj’s testimony, archival footage, and animation by Thabang Lehobye.
‘The Equalizer 3’ Soundtrack Album Details
Madison Gate Records will release the official soundtrack album for the action thriller The Equalizer 3. The album features the film’s original score composed by Marcelo Zarvos (Wonder, Fences, The Affair, Emancipation, The Good Shepherd, Flamin’ Hot, Ray Donovan). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, September 1 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. The Equalizer 3 is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning and David Denman. The movie follows Robert McCall as he finds himself at home in Southern Italy, where he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses.
Marcelo Zarvos to Score Antoine Fuqua’s ‘The Equalizer 3’
Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, Wonder, The Affair,The Good Shepherd, Ray Donovan, Enough Said) has been tapped to score the upcoming action thriller The Equalizer 3. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Magnificent Seven) and stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning and David Denman. The sequel follows Robert McCall as he finds himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, where he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses and has to become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.
‘Emancipation’ Soundtrack Album Details
Lakeshore Records will release the official soundtrack album for the historical drama Emancipation. The album features the film’s original music composed by Marcelo Zarvos (Wonder, The Affair, Fences, Ray Donovan, The Good Shepherd, Enough Said). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, December 9 and will be available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Emancipation is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor, Mustafa Shakir, Steven Ogg and Grant Harvey. The movie is inspired by the 1863 photos of “Whipped Peter” and tells the story of a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.
Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Hulu’s ‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers’
Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, Wonder, Ray Donovan, The Good Shepherd, The Affair, Enough Said) is the composer of the new Hulu original docuseries Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers. The show is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Magnificent Seven) and captures the rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. The 10-parter features exclusive access to the Buss Family (the basketball team’s majority owner) and interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs.
Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Emancipation’
Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, Wonder, The Affair, Ray Donovan, A Journal for Jordan, The Good Shepherd, Enough Said) has been tapped to score the upcoming historical thriller Emancipation. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer, The Magnificent Seven) and stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor and Mustafa Shakir. The movie tells the true story of a runaway slave who had to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana to escape a Southern plantation and to make his his way North, where he joined the Union Army.
D Smoke’s & Asia Fuqua’s Song ‘I’m Alive’ from Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Infinite’ Released
Roc Nation Records has released the original song I’m Alive from the sci-fi thriller Infinite. The track performed by D Smoke feat. Asia Fuqua and co-written by D Smoke himself, Luke Gawne, Abraham Daniel Dertner, Ashlinn Cayley McFarlane, Jeffrey Mark Blue & Daniel William Gong is now available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms (including Amazon). Also listen to the full song after the jump. Paramount Music has previously released a full soundtrack album featuring Harry Gregson-Williams’ score from the movie. Infinite is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Rupert Friend, Jason Mantzoukas Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Liz Carr, Wallis Day, Kae Alexander, Toby Jones and Dylan O’Brien.
Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Antoine Fuqua’s ‘The Guilty’
Composer Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, The Affair, Wonder, Ray Donovan, The Good Shepherd, Enough Said) is reteaming with director Antoine Fuqua on the upcoming Netflix original film The Guilty. The movie is based on the Gustav Moller’s Danish drama Den Skyldige and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Riley Keough, Byron Bowers, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Christina Vidal, Paul Dano, Ethan Hawke, David Castañeda, Adrian Martinez, Bill Burr, Beau Knapp and Edi Patterson. The thriller takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center and follows a call operator as he tries to save a caller in grave danger, but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, Nic Pizzolatto (True Detective) wrote the screenplay.
Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Antoine Fuqua’s HBO Documentary ‘The Day Sports Stood Still’
Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, The Affair, Wonder, Ray Donovan, The Good Shepherd, Enough Said, The Loudest Voice) has recently scored the new HBO Sports documentary The Day Sports Stood Still. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) and tells the story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. The movie chronicles the abrupt stoppage, athletes’ prominent role in the cultural reckoning on racial injustices that escalated during the pandemic, and the complex return to competition in the summer and fall.