Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the family comedy directed by Sean Anders and starring Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, John Lithgow, Mel Gibson, Linda Cardellini, Alessandra Ambrosio, John Cena, Scarlett Estevez and Owen Vaccaro. Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Bridesmaids, Bad Teacher, Freaks & Geeks, Funny People, The Big Sick) who previously scored the 2005 original film has composed the movie’s original score. No word on a soundtrack release. To learn more about the Paramount Pictures production, visit the official movie website.
Also opening wide is the thriller Murder on the Orient Express directed by Kenneth Branagh who also stars in the movie alongside Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Marwan Kenzari and Olivia Colman. The film’s original music is composed by Academy Award nominee Patrick Doyle (Sense and Sensibility, Cinderella, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Thor) has composed the film’s original music. Sony Masterworks has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score and an original song written by the composer (with lyrics by Branagh) and performed by Pfeiffer. Click here for the full album details.
Michael Andrews is set to compose the original score for the upcoming comedy sequel Daddy’s Home 2. The film is directed by Sean Anders (Horrible Bosses 2, Sex Drive) and stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini and John Cena in their roles from the original movie. They are joined by new additions Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. The movie follows Brad and Dusty as they must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Anders wrote the screenplay with John Morris (We’re the Millers, Hot Tub Time Machine).