Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ocean’s 8, Birds of Prey, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword) is currently recording his score for the upcoming drama The Trial of the Chicago 7. The film is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, The Social Network) and stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Jeremy Strong, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Frank Langella, Michael Keaton and Mark Rylance. The movie tells the story of the Chicago 7, a group of activists who were charged by the federal government with conspiracy, inciting to riot and other charges stemming from anti-Vietnam War protests that broke out during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
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‘Birds of Prey’ Score Album Details
The full details of the score album for Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Steve Jobs, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Yesterday, Motherless Brooklyn). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 14 by WaterTower Music (click here to stream/download). A CD version is available for pre-order on Amazon. As previously reported, Atlantic Records will release a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie, including several tracks co-written and produced by Pemberton. Birds of Prey starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ali Wong is now playing in theaters nationwide
Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 7, 2020)
The only new movie opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the comic book movie Birds of Prey directed by Cathy Yan and starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ali Wong. The film’s original score is composed by Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Steve Jobs). Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie (click here for the fill album details). WaterTower Music will release a separate soundtrack featuring Pemberton’s score next Friday, February 14.
Opening in limited release is the psychological thriller The Lodge co-written and directed by Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz and starring Riley Keough, Richard Armitage, Alicia Silverstone, Jaeden Lieberher and Lia McHugh. Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans (Ozark, Boy Erased, Enemy, The Outsider, The Gift) have composed the film’s original music. Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details.
Charlotte Lawrence’s Original Song ‘Joke’s on You’ from ‘Birds of Prey’ Released
Atlantic Records has released the original song Joke’s on You from the superhero movie Birds of Prey. The track is co-written by the film’s composer Daniel Pemberton and Imad Royal and performed by Charlotte Lawrence. Click here to stream/download the track and also check out the official lyric video after the jump. The full soundtrack album featuring more songs from the movie will be released on February 7. Check out our previous article for the full details. Birds of Prey is directed by Cathy Yan and starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ali Wong will be released in theaters nationwide on February 7 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 1, 2019)
Four new movies are opening theaters nationwide this week:
Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi action sequel Terminator: Dark Fate directed by Tim Miller and starring Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna and Diego Boneta. The film’s original music is composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Deadpool, Alita: Battle Angel). Paramount Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Click here for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the biographical drama Harriet directed by Kasi Lemmons and starring Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr. and Joe Alwyn. Terence Blanchard (BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, Inside Man, The 25th Hour, Red Tails) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (click here for more information). Also available now is an original song from the movie performed by Erivo (click here to listen).
‘Motherless Brooklyn’ Score Album Details
WaterTower Music will release a score album for Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn. The album features the film’s original music composed by Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Steve Jobs, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ocean’s 8, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, October 25 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon Music, where you can also check out audio samples. As previously reported, the label will also release a separate soundtrack featuring Thom Yorke’s original song Daily Battles, tracks by Wynton Marsalis & more. Motherless Brooklyn is written and directed by Norton who also stars in the movie alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Bruce Willis, Bobby Cannavale, Cherry Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Ethan Suplee, Dallas Roberts, Josh Pais, Alec Baldwin and Willem Dafoe.
Daniel Pemberton to Score Cathy Yan’s ‘Birds of Prey’
Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Steve Jobs, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ocean’s 8) has been hired to score the upcoming superhero movie Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The film is directed by Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs) and stars Margot Robbie who is reprising her role as Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad. She is joined by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ali Wong. Christina Hodson (Bumblebee) wrote the screenplay based on the DC Comics title created by Jordan B. Gorfinkel & Chuck Dixon.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 13, 2019)
Two new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the drama Hustlers written and directed by Lorene Scafaria and starring Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo and Cardi B. The movie doesn’t feature an original score. STX Entertainment’s head of music Jason Markey serves as the project’s music supervisor. No soundtrack album has been announced yet. Visit Soundtrack.Net for a list of all songs credited in the movie and visit the official movie website to learn more about the drama.
Also opening wide is the film adaptation of The Goldfinch directed by John Crowley and starring Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Oakes Fegley, Aneurin Barnard, Finn Wolfhard, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson, Jeffrey Wright, Ashleigh Cummings and Willa Fitzgerald. The film’s original music is composed by Trevor Gureckis (Bloodline). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last week. Click here for the full album details.
‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ Soundtracks Released
The full details of the two soundtrack albums for the Netflix original series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance have been revealed. The Volume 1 album features music from the show composed by Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Steve Jobs, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) and the Volume 2 soundtrack features music by Pemberton and Samuel Sim (Awake, The Halcyon). Both albums are being released today by Music.Film Recordings/ Varese Sarabande. Click here to download the Vol. 1 album and click here to download the Vol. 2 soundtrack. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance directed by Louis Leterrier and produced by the Jim Henson Company follows three young Gelflings as they inspire a rebellion against the cruel emperor when they discover a horrifying secret.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (August 25, 2019)
Premiering tonight is the Showtime original series On Becoming a God in Central Florida created by Robert Funke & Matt Lutsky and starring Kirsten Dunst, Theodore Pellerin, Ted Levine, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto and Julie Benz. The film’s original music is composed by Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans (Boy Erased, Ozark, The Gift, American Gods, Enemy). Check out our previous article and the official show website to learn more about the comedy, which was originally set to premiere on YouTube Premium, and will air every Sunday night on Showtime.
Premiering on Friday, August 30 is the Netflix original series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jason Isaacs, Mark Hamill, Keegan-Michael Key, Simon Pegg, Donna Kimball, Caitriona Balfe, Alicia Vikander, Andy Samberg and Helena Bonham Carter. Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Steve Jobs, Ocean’s 8) and Samuel Sim(Awake, The Halcyon, Home Fires) have composed the show’s original music. Music.Film Recordings will release two soundtrack albums featuring the composers’ score. Click here for more information.