Danny Elfman has composed a musical theme for Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe logo. The theme will make its first appearance in from of the inaugural film in the new classic monster series, Alex Kurtzman’s The Mummy starring Tom Cruise Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance & Russell Crowe, which will be released in theaters nationwide on June 9. Future […]
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Danny Elfman Composing Theme for Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’
Posted: May 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Danny Elfman, Dark Universe
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 28, 2017)
Posted: April 28, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Bang! The Bert Berns Story, Buster's Mal Heart, Charles Scott IV, Craig Wedren, Danny Elfman, How to Be a Latin Lover, Michael Wandmacher, Mister Squinter, Nathan Larson, Rupture, Savant, Sleight, The Black Room, The Circle, Voice from the Stone
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the thriller The Circle written and directed by James Ponsoldt and starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton, Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane. The film’s original music is composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland). Sony Masterworks has released a soundtrack album featuring […]
‘The Circle’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Danny Elfman, James Ponsoldt, score, Soundtrack, The Circle
The full details of the soundtrack album for James Ponsoldt’s thriller The Circle have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Edward Scissorhands). Also included is the cover version of Shaker’s Simple Gifts recorded for the movie by Jónsi (check out our previous article to listen to the track). The soundtrack will […]
James Ponsoldt’s ‘The Circle’ to Feature New Song by Jónsi
Posted: April 20, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Danny Elfman, James Ponsoldt, Jónsi, The Circle
Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has contributed a new song for James Ponsoldt’s thriller The Circle. The track is a new recording of the classic song Simple Gifts by Shaker. Listen to the song after the jump (via Pitchfork). STX Recordings and Sony Masterworks will release a soundtrack album featuring the track, as well as Danny Elfman‘s original score from the movie on […]
Danny Elfman to Receive Max Steiner Award
Posted: February 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Danny Elfman, Hollywood in Vienna, Max Steiner Award
It was announced today that Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Alice in Wonderland) is the recipient of this year’s Max Steiner Film Music Achievement Award, which will be presented at the annual Hollywood in Vienna Concert Gala at Vienna Concert Hall on September 29, 2017. The composer will be accepting the award in person and […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (February 26, 2017)
Posted: February 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: ABC, Atli Orvarsson, Brooke Blair, Chicago Justice, Chris Bacon, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Danny Elfman, Hulu, I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, National Treasure, NBC, Netflix, Taken, Trevor Morris, When We Rise, Will Blair
Premiering tomorrow, February 27, is the ABC mini-series When We Rise created by Dustin Lance Black and starring Guy Pearce, Mary-Louise Parker, Rachel Griffiths, Michael K. Williams and Ivory Aquino. The show’s themes and music are composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland) and Chris Bacon (Source Code, Bates Motel). Hollywood Records has […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 10, 2017)
Posted: February 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A United Kingdom, Danny Elfman, David Brent: Life on the Road, Fifty Shades Darker, Jack Fessenden, Joel J. Richard, John Wick: Chapter 2, Land of Mine, Lorne Balfe, Patrick Doyle, Stray Bullets, Sune Martin, The Lego Batman Movie, Tyler Bates
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Expected to top the weekend box office is the animated feature The LEGO Batman Movie directed by Chris McKay and featuring the voices of Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Jenny Slate and Ralph Fiennes. The film’s original music is composed by Lorne Balfe (Terminator Genisys, Home, Penguins of Madagascar, 13 Hours). WaterTower […]
Soundtrack Album for ABC’s ‘When We Rise’ Announced
Posted: February 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: ABC, Chris Bacon, Danny Elfman, Dustin Lance Black, Soundtrack, When We Rise
Hollywood Records will release a soundtrack album for the ABC mini-series When We Rise. The album features a selection of cover songs from the 8-hour event by such artists as Jordan Fisher, Fancy, Brandi Carlile and Zella Day. Also included is a suite from the drama’s original score composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in […]
‘Tulip Fever’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: February 7, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Danny Elfman, Justin Chadwick, score, Soundtrack, Tulip Fever
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for the period drama Tulip Fever. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 24, 2017 and physically a few weeks later. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and click here […]
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Score Album Details
Posted: February 3, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Danny Elfman, Fifty Shades Darker, score, Soundtrack
The details of the score album for the film adaptation of E.L. James’ Fifty Shades Darker have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) who previously scored 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey. The soundtrack will be released physically on February 17, 2017 by Back […]
