The only movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen directed by Stephen Chobsky and starring Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan, Danny Pino and DeMarius Copes. The film’s original score is composed by Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Luca, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, The Good Doctor) and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman) who co-wrote the songs for the original music with Benj Pasek. Interscope Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie, including the original track The Anonymous Ones written by Pasek, Paul & Stenberg. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the Universal Pictures release.
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‘Homeroom’ Score Album Released
Drawing Number One has released a score album for the Hulu original documentary Homeroom. The album features the film’s original score composed by Mike Tuccillo (Ramy, Love Life, Shot in the Dark, Out of Omaha). Dan Romer (Luca, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation) serves as the project’s executive music producer. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. As previously reported, Omnivore Recordings has released a separate soundtrack featuring songs from and inspired by the movie. Homeroom is directed by Pete Nicks and centers on Oakland High School’s class of 2020 confronting an unprecedented year, as anxiety over test scores and college applications gives way to the uncertainty of a rapidly developing pandemic and growing demands for systemic change.
Dan Romer & Justin Paul Scoring Stephen Chbosky’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Dan Romer (Luca, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, Wendy) has teamed up with Justin Paul to compose the underscore for the film adaptation of the stage musical Dear Evan Hansen. The film is directed by Stephen Chbosky (Wonder, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and stars Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Julianne Moore, Amy Adams, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan and Danny Pino. The movie is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same title written by Steven Levenson (with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek & Paul) and revolves around an isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 18, 2021)
The only new movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the action comedy Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard directed by Patrick Hughes and starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Front, Gabriella Wrigh and Richard E. Grant. The the film’s original music is composed by Atli Örvarsson (Defending Jacob, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Vantage Point, The Edge of Seventeen, The Eagle, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last week. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the Lionsgate release.
Opening in around 500 theaters is the documentary The Sparks Brothers directed by Edgar Wright about brothers/bandmates Ron and Russell Mael and their overlooked rock band Sparks. The film’s doesn’t feature an original score. Gary Welch serves as the project’s music supervisor. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP featuring three songs by the band from their 2018 London performance, as well alyric read by Neil Gaiman today. Click here for the full details of the 4-track EP. Waxwork Records has announced a full soundtrack album featuring more songs to be released on vinyl.
‘Luca’ Soundtrack Album Details
Walt Disney Records will release a soundtrack album for Pixar Animation Studios’ animated feature Luca. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, The Good Doctor, Superman & Lois, Wendy). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, June 18 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Luca is directed by Enrico Casarosa and features the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Saverio Raimondo, Marco Barricelli, Jim Gaffigan and Sandy Martin. The movie is set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera and tells the story of young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer with his new best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
Dan Romer Scoring Pixar’s ‘Luca’
Last month, Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Beasts of No Nation, Maniac, Wendy) has recorded his score for Pixar’s upcoming animated feature Luca. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and features the voice talent of Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Marco Barricelli and Jim Gaffigan. The movie is set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera and tells the coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (February 21, 2021)
Premiering tonight is the HBO docu-series Allen v. Farrow directed by Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering about the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving his 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow. The show’s original music is composed by Michael Abels (Get Out, Us, Bad Education, All Day and a Night, See You Yesterday). Check out our previous news article for more information about the 4-part series, which will air Sunday nights on HBO and will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
Premiering in the U.S. tomorrow, February 22, is the HBO Europe original series Beartown (Björnstad) created by Anders Weidemann, Antonia Pyk & Linn Gottfridsson based on the Fredrik Backman’s novel of the same title and starring Ulf Stenberg and Aliette Opheim. Johan Testad (The Sandhamn Murders, Inkognito, Drifters) has composed the show’s original music. Music Super Circus has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last fall when the series premiered in Scandinavia. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the 5-part drama, which will air every Monday on HBO.
Dan Romer Scoring The CW’s ‘Superman & Lois’
Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, Wendy) is scoring the new CW superhero drama Superman & Lois. The show is developed by Todd Helbing (The Flash) based on the DC characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and stars Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Jordan Elsass, Alexander Garfin, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Dylan Walsh and Wolé Parks. The series follows the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent, and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane, as they come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.
Mike Tuccillo Scoring Peter Nicks’ ‘Homeroom’
Mike Tuccillo (Shot in the Dark, Out of Omaha) is composing the original score and Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation) serves as the executive music producer on the upcoming documentary Homeroom. The film is directed by Peter Nicks (The Waiting Room, The Force) and focuses on the lives of Oakland High School’s class of 2020 trying to make the most of their final year in high school amidst a procession of blows. Nicks is also producing the project with Sean Havey.
Soundtrack Album for Hulu’s ‘Ramy’ to Be Released
Lakeshore Records will release the first soundtrack album for the Hulu original series Ramy. The album features selections of the original score from the show’s first two seasons composed by Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Maniac, Beasts of No Nation, The Good Doctor, Wendy, Atypical) & Mike Tuccillo (Love Life, Shot in the Dark). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 3 and will be available to stream/download here. Ramy is created by Ramy Youssef, Ari Katcher & Ryan Welch and stars Youssef himself, Mohammed Amer, Hiam Abbass, Amr Waked, May Calamawy, Dave Merheje and Laith Nakli. The comedy follows a first generation Egyptian-American on a spiritual journey in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood.