Premiering tonight on ABC is the Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie In My Dreams directed by Kenny Leon and starring Katherine McPhee, Mike Vogel and JoBeth Williams. The film’s original music is composed by William Ross (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, My Dog Skip, Ladder 49). The composer recorded his score at Abbey Road Studios in London. A soundtrack album featuring Ross’ music will be released soon. Check back on this page for the details. To learn more about the drama, visit ABC’s official movie website.
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Lyle Workman Scoring CBS’ ‘Bad Teacher’ TV Series
Lyle Workman is composing the original music for the new CBS comedy Bad Teacher. The show is based on the 2011 feature starring Cameron Diaz and follows a fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife who masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless. The series stars Ari Graynor, Kristin Davis, David Alan Grier, Sara Gilbert, Ryan Hansen and Sara Rodier. Gene Stupnitsky & Lee Eisenberg (The Office, Year One) who produced the movie version are executive producing the Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Studios production with Hilary Winston (Community, My Name is Earl), Jimmy Miller (Step Brothers, The Other Guys), Sam Hansen and Michael Lasker.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 24, 2011)
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend:
Pixar’s animated film Cars 2 directed by John Lasseter is expected to top the weekend box office. The film’s music is composed by Michael Giacchino. A soundtrack album featuring five songs, as well as Giacchino’s score has been released by Walt Disney Records. To listen to audio clips and see the complete track list, check out our soundtrack announcement. For a number of interviews with the composer about his fourth Pixar movie, including two video interviews, visit our articles from last week and earlier today.
Also opening wide is the comedy Bad Teacher directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel. The film’s score is written by Michael Andrews. No soundtrack release has been announced. For an interview with the composer talking about his score for the comedy and his other recent project Bridesmaids, visit Film Music Magazine. For more information about the film, check out our previous article.
Michael Andrews to Score ‘Five-Year Engagement’
Film Music Reporter has learned that Michael Andrews will be scoring the upcoming comedy Five-Year Engagement. The movie is produced by Judd Apatow and stars Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Alison Brie, Rhys Ifans, Chris Pratt and Mindy Kaling. According to the official synopsis, the film looks at what happens when an engaged couple keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. The film is directed by Nicholas Stoller who worked with composer Lyle Workman on his previous movies Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek. Stoller co-wrote the project’s screenplay with Sarah Marshall writer and star Jason Segal. Andrews has previously worked on several Judd Apatow-produced films, including Apatow’s last directorial effort Funny People and most recently on the hit comedy Bridesmaids, which is currently playing in theaters.
Michael Andrews to score ‘Bridesmaids’
Michael Andrews will compose the score for the upcoming comedy Bridesmaids. The movie is centered around two women battling to plan their friend’s wedding party. The comedy directed by Paul Feig (Unaccompanied Minors) stars Kristen Wiig, Jon Hamm and Rose Byrne. Bridesmaids is produced by Judd Apatow, who worked with Andrews on his last directorial effort Funny People. Universal Pictures is planning to release the movie on May 13, 2011.