Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings have announced the first-ever vinyl release of the score to the 1998 fantasy comedy drama Pleasantville written and directed by Gary Ross and starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, Don Knotts and J. T. Walsh. The 2-LP deluxe edition features the film’s original score composed by Academy Award winner Randy Newman (Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., The Princess and the Frog, A Bug’s Life, Marriage Story, Avalon, Cars) and will be available on Red, White and Blue swirl vinyl in North America, while the international edition is pressed on Translucent Tan vinyl. The soundtrack will be released on September 13 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also check out the track list. The 2-LP gatefold package includes a brand-new illustration by artist Sim Sim on the cover.
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‘Pleasantville’ Deluxe Edition Score Album Announced
Varese Sarabande has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1998 comedy drama Pleasantville written and directed by Gary Ross and starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels, William H. Macy, J. T. Walsh and Don Knotts. The album features the expanded Academy Award-nominated original score from the composed by Randy Newman (Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Marriage Story, Avalon, A Bug’s Life, Cars), including over 30 minutes of previously unreleased music. The Deluxe Edition is now available to order on Amazon and the label’s official website, where you can also listen to audio samples and learn more about the release. (Update, January 25, 2024: The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here).
‘Ocean’s 8’ Soundtrack Details
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for the heist comedy Ocean’s 8. The album features the film’s original music composed by Daniel Pemberton (Steve Jobs, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Counselor, All the Money in the World, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword). The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 8, 2018 and will be available to download on Amazon. Ocean’s 8 is directed by Gary Ross and stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson and Awkwafina. The movie follows a group of women who plan on robbing the Met Gala in New York City.
Daniel Pemberton to Score Gary Ross’ ‘Ocean’s 8’
Daniel Pemberton has taken over scoring duties on the upcoming heist comedy drama Ocean’s 8. The film is directed by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) and stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. The movie is a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s Oceans trilogy and revolves around eight women who plan and execute a heist in New York. Ross also co-wrote the screenplay with Olivia Milch (Dude).
Nicholas Britell to Score Gary Ross’ ‘Ocean’s 8’
Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Nicholas Britell is set to compose the music for the upcoming heist comedy drama Ocean’s 8. The film is directed by Gary Ross (Pleasantville, The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit) and stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. The movie is a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s Oceans trilogy, which was scored by David Holmes, and follows eight women who plan and execute a heist in New York. Ross also co-wrote the screenplay with Olivia Milch (Dude). Soderbergh (Traffic, Sex, Lies and Videotapes, Erin Brockovich) is producing the project with Jon Kilik (Foxcatcher, 25th Hour, Babel).
‘Free State of Jones’ Soundtrack Details
Sony Masterworks will release the official soundtrack album for the historical drama Free State of Jones. The album features the film’s original music composed by Nicholas Britell (The Big Short, A Tale of Love and Darkness). Also included is the original song I’m Crying by Lucinda Williams. The soundtrack will be released on June 24, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Free State of Jones is directed by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) and stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali and Keri Russell. The movie is set during the Civil War and tells the true story of defiant Southern farmer Newt Knight and his armed rebellion against the Confederacy.
Nicholas Britell to Score Gary Ross’ ‘The Free State of Jones’
Nicholas Britell has taken over scoring duties on the upcoming historical drama The Free State of Jones. The film is written and directed by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Pleasantville, Seabiscuit) and stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell and Mahershala Ali. The movie is set during the Civil War and tells the story of a poor Southern farmer who leads a group of anti-slavery Confederate deserters in Jones County and turns them against the Confederacy. Ross is also producing the project with Scott Stuber (Ted, Role Models, Identity Thief) and John Kilik (The Hunger Games series, Babel, 25th Hour).
Howard Shore to Score Gary Ross’ ‘The Free State of Jones’
Howard Shore has signed on to score the upcoming historical drama The Free State of Jones. The film is written and directed by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) and stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell and Mahershala Ali. The movie is set during the Civil War and tells the story of a defiant Southern farmer and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Ross is also producing the project with Scott Stuber (Ted, Role Models, Safe House) and John Kilik (The Hunger Games, Babel, Foxcatcher).