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Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 28, 2017)

April 28, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: 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 composer’s score, as well as a cover version of Shaker’s Simple Gifts recorded for the movie by Jónsi. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the comedy How to Be a Latin Lover directed by Ken Marino and starring Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch, Michael Cera, Rob Riggle, Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins and Rob Huebel. Craig Wedren (Role Models, School of Rock, Wet Hot American Summer) has composed the film’s original score. Nacional Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie, including the songs from the movie by Jungle Fire, The Vanguards, Gaby Moreno, Iris Cepeda, Solomon Burke & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

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‘The Circle’ Soundtrack Details

April 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: 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 be released digitally this Friday April 28, 2017 by Sony Masterworks and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Circle is written and directed by Ponsoldt and stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton, Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane.

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James Ponsoldt’s ‘The Circle’ to Feature New Song by Jónsi

April 20, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: 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 April 28. Check back on this page for the full album details. The Circle is written and directed by Ponsoldt and stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton, Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane.

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Danny Elfman to Receive Max Steiner Award

February 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: 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 is also expected to perform one of his songs. The Max Steiner Award honors extraordinary achievements within the genre of film music by the musical capital of Austria, Vienna.

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Weekly TV Music Roundup (February 26, 2017)

February 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: 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 released a soundtrack album featuring a suite from the composers’ score, as well as songs by Jordan Fisher, Fancy, Brandi Carlile and Zella Day. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the series.

Also premiering tomorrow is the NBC drama Taken developed by Alexander Cary based on the Luc Besson-produced feature of the same title and starring Clive Standen, Jennifer Beals, Brooklyn Sudano, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Gaius Charles, Michael Irby, James Landry Hébert and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Trevor Morris (Vikings, Immortals, The Borgias, Olympus/London Has Fallen) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the series, which will air Mondays nights on NBC.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 10, 2017)

February 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: 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 Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the songs from the movie by DNCE, Cutting Crew, Patrick Stump, Alesso feat. Tove Lo, Harry Nilsson and Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the action sequel John Wick: Chapter 2 directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves, Common, Riccardo Scamarcio, Laurence Fishburne, Ruby Rose, Bridget Moynahan, Lance Roddick, Franco Nero, John Leguizamo and Ian McShane. Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, 300) and Joel J. Richard (Quantico) have composed the film’s original music. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack featuring the composers’ score, as well as tracks by Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Ciscandra Nostalghia and Le Castle Vania. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.

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Soundtrack Album for ABC’s ‘When We Rise’ Announced

February 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: 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 Wonderland) and Chris Bacon (Source Code, Bates Motel). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 24, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. When We Rise is written and created by Dustin Lance Black (Milk) and stars Guy Pearce, Mary-Louise Parker, Rachel Griffiths, Michael K. Williams and Ivory Aquino.

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‘Tulip Fever’ Soundtrack Details

February 7, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: 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 to download the soundtrack. Tulip Fever is directed by Justin Chadwick and stars Alicia Vikander, Dan DeHaan, Christoph Waltz, Holliday Grainger, Jack O’Connell, Zach Galifianakis, Dame Judi Dench, Matthew Morrison, Tom Hollander and Cara Delevingne. The movie is set in 17th-century Amsterdam and follows a married woman who begins a passionate affair with an artist hired to paint her portrait.

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‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Score Album Details

February 3, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: 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 Lot Music and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. As previously reported, a separate album featuring the songs from the movie will be released by Republic Records. Fifty Shades Darker is directed by James Foley and stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Hugh Dancy, Eric Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Eloise Mumford, Victor Rusak and Max Martini.

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‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Soundtrack Details

January 11, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 2 comments

Tags: Danny Elfman, Fifty Shades Darker, Soundtrack

The details of the soundtrack album for the sequel Fifty Shades Darker have been revealed. The album features the songs from the movie, including the track I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) by ZAYN & Taylor Swift, which is already available as a single, as well as songs by Halsey, Tove Lo, Sia, Kygo, The-Dream, John Legend, Nicki Minaj and Nick Jonas. Also included are two tracks form the movie’s original score composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland). The soundtrack will be released on February 10, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Fifty Shades Darker is directed by James Foley and stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Hugh Dancy, Eric Johnson, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Victor Rusak, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini.

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