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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 26, 2021)

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The only movie opening in theaters nationwide is the live-action/animated feature Tom & Jerry directed by Tim Story and starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost and Ken Jeong. The show’s original music is composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Lost in Space, Sausage Party, Agent Carter,  Horrible Bosses, Supernatural). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this month. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the Warner Bros. Pictures production, which is also premiering on HBO Max today.

Opening in select theaters today before expanding nationwide on March 12 is the drama The Father co-written and directed by Florian Zeller and starring Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Rufus Sewell, Imogen Poots and Olivia Williams. Ludovico Einaudi (The Intouchables, This Is England, Samba) has composed the film’s original music. No word on a soundtrack release. Check out our scoring assignment announcement for more information about the movie, which premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival and is being released by Sony Pictures Classics.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 12, 2021)

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Opening in theaters nationwide today and also premiering on HBO Max is the drama Judas and the Black Messiah directed by Shaka King and starring Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Jesse Plemons and Martin Sheen. The film’s original score is composed by Mark Isham (Crash, Once Upon a Time, Miracle, A River Runs Through It) & Craig Harris. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music today (click here the full details). Also out now is a separate album featuring an original song by H.E.R. as featured in the movie, as well as other songs inspired by the film (click here for more information).

Also opening wide is the drama Land directed by Robin Wright and starring Wright herself, Demián Bichir and Kim Dickens. Ben Sollee (Maidentrip) and the string trio Time for Three. have composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the score, as well as a song written and performed by Daniel Toshian today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Focus Features release.

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‘Tom & Jerry’ Movie Soundtrack Album Details

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The full details of the soundtrack album for the live-action/animated feature Tom & Jerry have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Lost in Space, Horrible Bosses, Sausage Party, Agent Carter, Baywatch, Supernatural). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 12 by WaterTower Music and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and other digital music stores. Tom & Jerry is directed by Tim Story and stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney and Ken Jeong. The movie follows Jerry as he moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him.

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‘Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ Soundtrack Album Details

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Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the comedy Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The album features the film’s original score composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Sausage Party, Lost in Space, Horrible Bosses, Agent Carter, Ride Along) & Dara Taylor (Echo Boomers, Colewell). Also included are the original songs I Love Boobies (performed by Richard Cheese, aka Mark Jonathan Davis), Palm Vista Hotel (performed by the film’s stars Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo) and Edgar’s Prayer (performed by Jamie Dornan feat. Amy Keys). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 12, 2021. Visit Amazon to pre-order the album. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is directed by Josh Greenbaum and stars Wiig & Mumolo (who also co-wrote the screenplay), Dornan and Damon Wayans.

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First Track from Christopher Lennertz’s ‘Tom and Jerry’ Score Released

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WaterTower Music has released the first track from the score for the upcoming live-action/animated comedy Tom and Jerry. Tom and Jerry Arrive composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Horrible Bosses, Lost in Space, Sausage Party, Supernatural, Baywatch) is now available to stream/download here. Also listen to the full track below. Tom and Jerry is directed by Tim Story and stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost and Ken Jeong. The movie follows Jerry as he moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him.

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Christopher Lennertz & Dara Taylor Scoring Josh Greenbaum’s ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’

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Christopher Lennertz & Dara Taylor have teamed up to score the upcoming comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Becoming Bond) and stars Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan and Damon Wayans. The movie follows two lifelong friends as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time. Wiig & Mumolo also wrote the screenplay and are producing the project with Will Ferrell & Adam McKay (The Big Short, Talladega Nights), Jessica Elbaum (Hustlers, Booksmart) and Margot Hand (Brittany Runs a Marathon).

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‘The Boys’ Season 2 Soundtrack Album Details

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Madison Gate Records will release a new soundtrack album for the Amazon original series The Boys. The album features selections of the original score from the show’s second season composed by Christopher Lennertz (Sausage Party, Lost in Space, Horrible Bosses, Agent Carter, Ride Along). Also included are the original songs Never Truly Vanish performed by Erin Moriarty and Faster performed by Jessie T. Usher feat. Aimée Proal. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, October 9 and will be available to stream/download here. The label has previously released the composer’s score from the first season last year. La-La Land Records will release CD versions of both albums later this month (click here to order). The Boys is The Boys is developed by Eric Kripke based on Darick Robertson’s & Garth Ennis’ comic book series of the same title and stars Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara, Aya Kash and Colby Minifie.

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‘The Binge’ Soundtrack Album Released

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American High Records has released a soundtrack album for the Hulu original film The Binge. The album features the movie’s original score composed by Matt Bowen (Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever). Also included is the original song Higher co-written by Bowen & Christopher Lennertz (Lost in Space, Sausage Party, The Boys, Horrible Bosses), featuring lyrics by the composers, as well as screenwriter Jordan VanDina and director Jeremy Garelick, and performed by the film’s cast. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here. The Binge is directed by Garelick and stars Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco, Dexter Darden, Vince Vaughn, Hayes MacArthur, Affion Crockett and Grace Van Dien.

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Christopher Lennertz to Score Tim Story’s ‘Tom & Jerry’

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Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Sausage Party, Supernatural, Baywatch) has been tapped to score the upcoming live-action/animated hybrid feature Tom & Jerry. The film is directed by Tim Story (Fantastic Four, Barbershop) and stars Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Pena, Colin Jost, Ken Jeong, Rob Delaney, Jordan Bolger and Pallavi Sharda. The movie based on the cartoon characters created by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera follows a scrappy hustler who enlists Tom to help her evict Jerry from a fancy New York hotel before a high class wedding. Chris DeFaria (Cats & Dogs) is producing the Warner Animation Group production.

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Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Lost in Space’ Season 2 to Be Released

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Lakeshore Records will release a new soundtrack album for the Netflix original series Lost in Space. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s second season composed by Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Sausage Party, The Boys, Ride Along, Agent Carter, Supernatural). The soundtrack will be released digitally on December 20 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The label has previously released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score from the first season. Lost in Space is developed by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless based on the classic 1960s sci-fi series and stars Toby Stephens, Molly Parker, Ignacio Serricchio, Taylor Russell, Maxwell Jenkins, Parker Posey and Mina Sundwall.

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