Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the dramatic thriller Prisoners directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Terrance Howard, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano. Jóhann Jóhannsson (Personal Effects, For Ellen) has composed the film’s score. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music earlier this week. To listen to audio clips and to check out the full album details, check out our soundtrack announcement, which also features a video interview with Johannsson. Also check out another interview with the composer on Billboard.
Also opening wide is the dance drama Battle of the Year directed by Benson Lee and starring Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck, Caity Lotz and Chris Brown. The film’s original score is composed by Christopher Lennertz (Horrible Bosses, Revolution, Identity Thief). Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album for the film earlier this week. The album features a suite from the composer’s score, as well as the songs featured in the movie by such artists as The Roots, Chubb Rock, Kool Kojak, Speedometer, Digital Underground and PC’s Ltd. To check out the full soundtrack details, visit our previous news article.
Milan Records has announced a soundtrack album for the documentary Generation Iron. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jeff Rona (White Squall, Chicago Hope, Phantom). Also featured is the opening and closing title song Never Gonna Stop by Mind the Gap and Solardrive & TC’s Some Say. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 24, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on