Intrada Records has announced a new soundtrack album for Warren Beatty’s 1990 action comedy Dick Tracy based on the 1930s comic strip character and starring Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman and James Caan. The album features the film’s original score composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Batman, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Men in Black), including over 90 minutes of previously unreleased music. The 2-CD set features the content of the original 1990 score album, as well as additional score cues, including alternates and cues not used in the film. Visit Intrada’s official website for the full album details to listen to audio samples and to order the album.
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‘Scream 2’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Announced
Varese Sarabande has announced the latest titles in its CD club series. Among the new titles is a deluxe edition soundtrack for Wes Craven’s 1997 horror sequel Scream 2 starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Jamie Kennedy, Liev Schreiber, Timothy Olyphant, Jerry O’Connell and Laurie Metcalfe. The album features the complete original score composed and conducted by Marco Beltrami (3:10 to Yuma, The Wolverine, World War Z, The Hurt Locker) who also scored the other installments in the series, including more than 50 minutes of previously unreleased music. Also included are Danny Elfman’s Cassandra Aria and Cassandra Reprise composed for the movie. For the full details of the album, which is limited to 2000 copies, visit the label’s website, where you can also pre-order the CD.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 7, 2016)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this week:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the dramatic thriller The Girl on the Train directed by Tate Taylor and starring Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon. The film’s original music is composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Fifty Shades of Grey). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening nationwide is the historical drama The Birth of a Nation directed by Nate Parker who also stars in the movie alongside Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Gabrielle Union, Penelope Ann Miller and Jackie Earle Haley. Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring songs inspired by the film by artists such as Nas, Gucci Mane & Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz & more. Click here for more information. Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph) has composed the film’s original score. A score album is in the works.
‘The Girl on the Train’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for the film adaptation of The Girl on the Train have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fifty Shades of Grey). The soundtrack will be released on October 7, 2016 by Sony Classical and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Girl on the Train is directed by is directed by Tate Taylor (The Help, Get On Up) and stars Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Edgar Ramirez, Allison Janney, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon. The movie is based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and follows a woman who spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.
Sean Callery, Victor Reyes, Mac Quayle & Danny Elfman Win Emmy Awards
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are being handed out this afternoon at the Microsoft Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. Sean Callery has won his fourth Emmy Award for the main titles theme for his main titles theme for Netflix’s Jessica Jones. He previously received three Emmys for his work on 24. Victor Reyes was honored with his first Emmy Award in the Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special category for his music for AMC’s The Night Manager. Mac Quayle received his first Emmy Award for his music for USA’s Mr. Robot in the Music Composition for a Series category.
Sony Classical to Release ‘The Girl on the Train’ Soundtrack
Sony Classical will release the official soundtrack album for the dramatic thriller The Girl on the Train. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Men in Black, Fifty Shades of Grey, The Nightmare Before Christmas). The soundtrack will be released on October 7, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full album details. The Girl on the Train is directed by Tate Taylor (The Help) and stars Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon.
‘Before I Wake’ Soundtrack Announced
The details of the soundtrack album for the supernatural thriller Before I Wake have been announced. The album features the film’s original score composed by The Newton Brothers (Oculus, Detachment, Life of Crime, High School), as well as additional music/themes by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). The soundtrack will be released on September 9, 2016 by Varese Sarabande and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Before I Wake is co-written and directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Dash Mihok and Jacob Tremblay. The movie follows a couple who take in an orphaned child whose dreams and nightmares manifest when he sleeps.
Danny Elfman to Score Tate Taylor’s ‘The Girl on the Train’
Danny Elfman is currently scoring the upcoming dramatic thriller The Girl on the Train. The film is directed by Tate Taylor and stars Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon. The movie is based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel and follows a woman who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 27, 2016)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this holiday weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is X-Men: Apocalypse directed by Bryan Singer and starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters and Kodi Smit-McPhee. The film’s original music is composed by John Ottman (X2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Fantastic Four, Superman Returns) who also serves as the movie’s editor, as well as a co-producer. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Click here for the full album details. Also visit SoundWorks Collection for a video interview with Ottman about his work on the project, as well as Film Music Magazine and Examiner for more interviews.
Also opening wide is the fantasy adventure Alice Through the Looking Glass directed by James Bobin, produced by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway, Rhys Ifan, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. Danny Elfman (Alice in Wonderland, Spider-Man, Batman, Men in Black, Charlie and Chocolate Factory, Avengers: Age of Ultron) has composed the film’s original music. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also visit Trailer Addict for a video interview with Elfman about his work on the sequel.
Sony Classical to Release Danny Elfman’s ‘Rabbit & Rogue’ Ballet Score
Sony Classical will release Danny Elfman‘s music for the ballet Rabbit & Rogue. The composer of such films as Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Men in Black composed the score for the American Ballet Theatre. The ballet premiered in June 2008 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and was recorded for a CD release in 2014. The album will be released on June 7, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out a video featurette about the composer’s work on the project from a couple years ago after the jump.