Tokyo Records & Papa Lebga Recordings will release the first soundtrack album for the Israeli TV series Manayek. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Frank Ilfman (Big Bad Wolves, Ghost Stories, Gunpowder Milkshake, The Etruscan Smile, The Operative). The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 7 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Manayek is created by Roy Iddan & Yoav Gross and stars Shalom Assayag, Amos Tamam, Ishai Golan, Liraz Chamami, Doron Ben-David and Maya Dagan. The drama directed by Alon Zingman revolves around a veteran Internal Affairs investigator who stumbles upon a police corruption case where the prime suspect is his best friend.
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‘Matchmaking’ Soundtrack Album Released
Goshu Records has released a soundtrack album for the Israeli romantic comedy Matchmaking. The album features the film’s original music composed by Frank Ilfman (Big Bad Wolves, Gunpowder Milkshake, Ghost Stories, The Etruscan Smile, The Operative). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Matchmaking is co-written and directed by Erez Tadmor and stars Amit Rahav, Liana Ayoun, Roy Assaf and Maor Schwitzer. The movie tells a Romeo and Juliet-inspired story of two young, eligible ultra-Orthodox singles who are looking for a match.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 16, 2021)
Opening in theaters nationwide this week is the sports comedy Space Jam: A New Legacy directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Sonequa Martin-Green, Khris Davis, Cedric Joe, Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman and Zendaya. The film’s original score is composed by Kris Bowers (Green Book, Bridgerton, When They See Us, Mrs. America, Dear White People). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today (click here for the full album details). Republic Records has released a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie last week (click here for more information). The comedy is now also available to stream on HBO Max.
Also opening wide is the thriller sequel Escape Room: Tournament of Champions directed by Adam Robitel and starring Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Indya Moore, Holland Roden, Thomas Cocquerel and Carlito Olivero. Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fast & Furious, Iron Man 3, Crazy Rich Asians, Yellowstone, Thor: The Dark World) & John Carey. have composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures release.
‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ Soundtrack Album Details
Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake. The album features the film’s original music composed by Frank Ilfman (Big Bad Wolves, Ghost Stories, The Operative, The Etruscan Smile). The soundtrack will be released digitally on July 14, 2021 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A first track (Goonfight at Gutterball Corral) is already available to stream/download now and can be checked out after the jump. Gunpowder Milkshake is co-written and directed by Navot Papushado and stars Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Chloe Coleman, Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett and Paul Giamatti. The movie follows an elite assassin who defies her dangerous boss’s orders and takes a young girl under her wing and has to turn to a world-class hit-woman who just happens to be her mother.
‘The Operative’ Soundtrack Album Announced
MovieScore Media has announced a soundtrack album for the psychological thriller The Operative. The album features the film’s original music composed by Frank Ilfman (Big Bad Wolves, Ghost Stories, Gunpowder Milkshake, The Etruscan Smile). The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 21, 2021 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Operative is written and directed by Yuval Adler and stars Diane Kruger, Martin Freeman and Cas Anvar. The movie follows a young Western woman who is recruited by the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler and her subject.
‘Speer Goes to Hollywood’ Soundtrack Released
MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack album for the documentary Speer Goes to Hollywood. The album features the film’s original music composed by Frank Ilfman (Big Bad Wolves, Ghost Stories, The Etruscan Smile, Gunpowder Milkshake). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Speer Goes to Hollywood is directed by Vanessa Lapa and focuses on Albert Speer, the highest-ranking Nazi in Nuremberg to be spared the death sentence, and one of Hitler’s closest confidants and his chief architect. The movie meets its protagonist in 1971, while Speer was working on a screenplay for Paramount Pictures, based on his bestselling wartime memoir Inside the Third Reich.
Frank Ilfman to Score Navot Papushado’s ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’
Composer Frank Ilfman is set to reteam with director Navot Papushado on action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake. The film starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Paul Giamatti, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Carla Adam Nagaitis and Ralph Ineson centers on a young woman and her estranged mother (both assassins) who must join forces on the run to take down a male-dominated crime syndicate they used to work for. Papushado also co-wrote the screenplay with Ehud Lavski. Andrew Rona (Non-Stop, Unknown) and Alex Heineman (The Commuter) are producing the StudioCanal and The Picture Company production.
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).
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 2, 2019)
The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is the Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw directed by David Leitch and starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby and Helen Mirren. The film’s original score is composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool 2, John Wick, 300). Back Lot Music has released two soundtrack album for the movie, featuring the composer’s score (click here for the full album details) and the songs from the movie (click here for more information).
Opening in limited release is the psychological thriller Luce directed by Julius Onah and starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer and Tim Roth. Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow (Annihilation, Ex Machina, Hanna, Free Fire) have composed the film’s original score. Lakeshore Records & Invada Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score. Check out our soundtrack album announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Neon release.
‘Rory’s Way’ Soundtrack Released
MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack album for the drama Rory’s Way. The album features the film’s original music composed by Frank Ilfman (Big Bad Wolves, Ghost Stories, The Operative, Abulele) who recorded his score with The London Metropolitan Orchestra at Air Studios in London. Check out a video from the recording sessions after the jump. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio clips. Rory’s Way is directed by Oded Binnun & Mihal Brezis and stars Brian Cox, JJ Feild, Thora Birch and Rosanna Arquette.