Justin Hurwitz has received the Academy Award for his score for Damien Chazelle’s La La Land. The other nominated composers in the Best Original Score category were Mica Levi (Jackie), Dustin O’Halloran & Hauschka (Lion), Nicholas Britell (Moonlight) and Thomas Newman (Passengers). Hurwitz also received a second Oscar for the original song City of Stars from the movie musical and shared the honor […]
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Justin Hurwitz Wins Oscar for ‘La La Land’
Posted: February 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Academy Awards, Benj Pasek, Justin Hurwitz, Justin Paul, La La Land
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‘The Flash/Supergirl’ Crossover Musical Episodes to Feature Songs by Rachel Bloom, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Posted: January 31, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Benj Pasek, Blake Neely, Justin Paul, Rachel Bloom, Supergirl, The Flash
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend creator, songwriter and star Rachel Bloom has written an original song for the upcoming crossover episodes of The CW’s The Flash and Supergirl. The song entitled Superfriends will be performed by Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist. In addition, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who contributed the lyrics to Justin Hurwitz’s songs from La La Land and wrote the score for the stage musicals Dear […]
Justin Hurwitz Wins Golden Globes for ‘La La Land’
Posted: January 8, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Benj Pasek, Golden Globes, Justin Hurwitz, Justin Paul, La La Land
Justin Hurwitz has received the Golden Globe Awards in the Original Score category for Damien Chazelle’s La La Land. He also won a second award for the song City of Stars from the movie musical and shared the honor with lyricists Justin Paul & Benj Pasek. Check out the acceptance speeches after the jump. The other composers […]
‘La La Land’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: November 17, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Benj Pasek, Damien Chazelle, Justin Hurwitz, Justin Paul, La La Land, score, Soundtrack
The details of the soundtrack album for Damien Chazelle’s movie musical La La Land have been revealed. The album features the original songs from the movie performed by the film’s cast and written by Justin Hurwitz (Whiplash) and featuring lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, as well as selections from Hurwitz’s score. Also included is the original song Start […]
Benj Pasek & Justin Paul to Write Songs for Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Live Action Movie
Posted: November 1, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Snow White
Benj Pasek & Justin Paul are attached to write original songs for Disney’s upcoming new live action film adaptation of Snow White. The movie based on the 1937 animated classic will be produced by Marc Platt (Into the Woods, Drive, Legally Blonde, Nine). Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl on the Train, Secretary, Men, Women & Children) is attached to write the screenplay. No […]
