Tag: Christopher Lennertz

Weekly TV Music Roundup (April 8, 2018)

Premiering tonight is the Starz limited series Howards End developed by Kenneth Lonergan and starring Hayley Atwell, Matthew Macfadyen, Julia Ormond, Philippa Coulthard, Joseph Quinn, Rosalind Eleazar, Tracey Ullman and Alex Lawther. The 4-parter’s original music is composed by Nico Muhly (The Reader, Kill Your Darlings, Margaret, Joshua). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and visit the official show website for more information about the drama.

Also premiering tonight is the new BBC America original series Killing Eve created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, David Haig, Kim Bodnia, Darren Boyd, Sean Delaney, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Owen McDonnell. David Holmes (Ocean’s Eleven, Analyze That, Haywire, Out of Sight) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our previous article and the official show website to learn more about the series, which has already been renewed for a second season.

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

Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the Netflix original series Lost in Space. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s first season composed by Emmy Award nominee Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Sausage Party, Agent Carter, Supernatural, Ride Along, Baywatch). The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 13, 2018 (click here to download) and physically a couple of weeks later. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version. Check out the main titles sequence after the jump. Lost in Space is developed by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless based on the 1960s sci-fi classic series and stars Toby Stephens, Molly Parker, Ignacio Serricchio, Taylor Russell, Maxwell Jenkins, Parker Posey and Mina Sundwall.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 30, 2018)

Three new movies are opening nationwide this week:

Already in theaters since Thursday is the movie adaptation of Ready Player One directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tye Sheridan, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance and Olivia Cooke. The film’s original music is composed  by Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, The Avengers). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack featuring the composer’s score today (click here for the album details). The label has also released a separate soundtrack featuring a selection of songs from the movie (click here for more information).

Also opening nationwide is the thriller Acrimony written and directed by Tyler Perry and starring Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq Bent, Ajiona Alexus and Antonio Madison. Christopher Lennertz (Ride Along, Horrible Bosses, Baywatch, Lost in Space, Supernatural) has composed the film’s original music. No word yet on a release of the score. Warner Bros. Records has released Andra Day’s cover of I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free from the movie today. Click here for more information.

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Christopher Lennertz Scoring Tyler Perry’s ‘Acrimony’

Christopher Lennertz has composed the music for the upcoming psychological thriller Acrimony. The film is written and directed by Tyler Perry and stars Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq Bent, Ajiona Alexus and Antonio Madison. The movie revolves around a faithful wife tired of standing by her devious husband who is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. Tyler is also producing the project.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 22, 2017)

Five new movies are opening nationwide this week:

Already playing in theaters since Wednesday is the action adventure comedy Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Bobby Cannavale. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, Big Hero 6, Kong: Skull Island, Wreck-It-Ralph, X-Men: First Class). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details.

Also now playing is the movie musical The Greatest Showman directed by Michael Gracey and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya. Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen) have written the film’s original songs and John Debney (The Passion of the Christ, The Jungle Book) & Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Straight Outta Compton) have composed the movie’s original score. Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs performed by the film’s cast. Click here for the full album details.

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‘Pitch Perfect 3’ Soundtrack Details

The full details of the soundtrack album for the musical comedy sequel Pitch Perfect 3 have been revealed. The album features the songs from the movie performed the film’s cast, as well as Bomba Estereo’s Soy Yo, Iggy Azalea’s & Zedd’s Boom Boom and Kim Viera’s Tribe. Also included is a suite from the film’s original score composed by Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Ride Along, Agent Carter, Baywatch). The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically on December 15 by Universal Music. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and vinyl version. Pitch Perfect 3 is directed by Trish Sie and stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Ruby Rose, John Michael Higgins, John Lithgow and Elizabeth Banks.

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Weekly TV Music Roundup (December 3, 2017)

Premiering on Wednesday, December 6, is the History original series Knightfall created by Don Handfield & Richard Rayner and starring Tom Cullen, Bobby Schofield, Sabrina Bartlett, Julian Ovenden, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Padraic Delaney, Simon Merrells and Olivia Ross. The show’s original music is composed by Andy Price (Robin Hood, Law & Order: UK). The drama chronicles the true accounts of the Knights Templar, the elite warriors of the Crusades during the 14th century. Check out our scoring assignment announcement and History’s official show website to learn more about the series.

Also premiering on Wednesday is the new Syfy original series Happy! developed by Grant Morrison & Brian Taylor and starring Chris Meloni, Lili Mirojnick, Joseph Reitman, as well as Patton Oswalt as the voice of the title character. Blair Mowat (Class) is composing the show’s original music. The series is based on Morrison’s & Darick Robertson’s graphic novel of the same name and follows an intoxicated, corrupt ex-cop turned hit man who is adrift in a world of casual murder, soulless sex and betrayal. For more information about the comedy drama, visit Syfy’s official show website.

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Netflix’s ‘Lost in Space’ to Feature Music by Christopher Lennertz

This week, Christopher Lennertz is recording his score for multiple episodes of the upcoming Netflix original series Lost in Space. The show based on the 1960s sci-fi classic stars Toby Stephens, Molly Parker, Ignacio Serricchio, Taylor Russell, Maxwell Jenkins, Parker Posey and Mina Sundwall.The drama follows the Robinson family as they must come together to survive when they are stranded light years from their destination.

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‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Soundtrack Released

Sony Masterworks has released a soundtrack album for the comedy sequel A Bad Moms Christmas. The album features the songs from the movie by artists including The Lumineers, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, DNCE, Little Mix & more. Also included are three tracks from the film’s original score composed by Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Baywatch, Ride Along, Identity Thief, Agent Carter) who previously scored last year’s original film. The composer also produced the track 12 Days of Christmas performed by Colbie Caillat feat. Aloe Blacc and arranged by Chris Walden. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. A Bad Moms Christmas is written and directed by Jon Lucas & Scott Moore and stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Jay Hernandez, Cheryl Hines, Peter Gallagher, Justin Hartley, David Walton, Christine Baranski and Susan Sarandon.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 3, 2017)

Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Guaranteed to top the weekend box office is Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins. The film’s original music is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (The LEGO Movie, 21/22 Jump Street, The Royal Tenenbaums). Hollywood Records/Marvel Music have released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Visit our previous article for the full album details.

Already playing in theaters since this past Wednesday is the comedy A Bad Moms Christmas  written and directed by Jon Lucas & Scott Moore and starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Jay Hernandez, Cheryl Hines, Peter Gallagher, Justin Hartley, David Walton, Christine Baranski and Susan Sarandon. Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Baywatch, Ride Along, Agent Carter) who previously scored the original film has composed the sequel’s score.

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