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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 23, 2018)

March 23, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 1 comment

Five new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:

Expected to top the weekend box office is the sci-fi action adventure Pacific Rim Uprising directed by Steven S. DeKnight and starring John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona and Charlie Day. The film’s original music is composed by Lorne Balfe (The LEGO Batman Movie, Home, 12 Strong, Terminator Genisys, Genius, The Crown). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by Wizkid, DJ Shadow and Anderson .Paak. Click here for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the animated feature Sherlock Gnomes directed by John Stevenson and featuring the voices of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Ashley Jensen, Matt Lucas, Stephen Merchant, Mary J. Blige and Johnny Depp. Chris Bacon (Source Code, Bates Motel) who previously co-scored Gnomeo & Juliet has composed the film’s original score. Elton John has composed new songs for the project, including the track Stronger Than I Ever Was, which is performed by Mary J. Blige. No word yet on a soundtrack release.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 21, 2017)

July 21, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Alexandre Desplat, Chris Bordeaux, Clyde Lawrence, David Newman, Dunkirk, First Kill, Gert Wilden Jr., Girls Trip, Gregoire Hetzel, Hans Zimmer, Jordan Cohen, Landline, Noah Sorota, Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley, The Fencer, The Gracefield Incident, The Midwife, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Expected to top the weekend box office is the thriller Dunkirk directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Fionn Whitehead, Aneurin Barnard, Harry Styles, James D’Arcy, Jack Lowden and Barry Keoghan. The film’s original music is composed by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Gladiator, The Lion King). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the fantasy adventure Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets directed by Luc Besson and starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu and Rutger Hauer. Alexandre Desplat (The Grand Budapest Hotel, The King’s Speech, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) has composed the film’s original music. EuropaCorp has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by Alexiane, Julien Rey, David Bowie, Bob Marley & The Wailers & more. Click here for the full album details.

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‘Ismael’s Ghosts’ Soundtrack Details

May 11, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: Arnaud Desplechin, Gregoire Hetzel, Ismael's Ghosts, score, Soundtrack

Why Not Productions will release a soundtrack album for the French drama Ismael’s Ghosts (Les fantômes d’Ismaël). The album features the film’s original music composed by Grégoire Hetzel (Incendies, The Tree, My Golden Days, Summertime). Also included is the end credits song Ismael’s Ghosts (Can’t Get Away) by Charles X feat. Sev’ K. The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 13, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Isamel’s Ghosts is written and directed by Arnaud Desplechin and stars Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mathieu Amalric and Louis Garrel. The movie follows a widowed film director who is in the middle of making a film when her life is sent into a tailspin by the return of a former lover.

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‘The Midwife’ (‘Sage femme’) Soundtrack Announced

March 20, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: Gregoire Hetzel, Martin Provost, Sage femme, score, Soundtrack, The Midwife

A soundtrack album will be released for the French dramatic comedy The Midwife (Sage femme). The album features the film’s original music composed by Gregoire Hetzel (Incendies, The Tree, My Golden Days, Daguerrotype, Summertime) and performed by the London Chamber Orchestra. The soundtrack will be released digitally overseas on March 22, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Midwife is written and directed by Martin Provost and stars Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Frot, Olivier Gourmet, Quentin Dolmaire and Mylène Demongeot. The movie revolves around a midwife who gets unexpected news from her father’s old mistress. The dramedy premiered at this year’s Berlin Film Festival and will be released in French theaters on Wednesday, March 22.

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Grégoire Hetzel Scoring Arnaud Desplechin’s ‘Ismael’s Ghosts’

March 14, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Arnaud Desplechin, Gregoire Hetzel, Ismael's Ghosts

Grégoire Hetzel is currently scoring the upcoming drama Ismael’s Ghosts (Les fantômes d’Ismaël). The film is written and directed by Arnaud Desplechin (Esther Kahn) and stars Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mathieu Amalric and Louis Garrel. The movie follows a widowed film director who is in the middle of making a film about an atypical diplomat inspired by his brother when her life is sent into a tailspin by the return of a former lover. Desplechin co-wrote the screenplay with Julie Peyr and Lea Mysius.

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‘Daguerrotype’ Soundtrack Announced

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

Tags: Daguerrotype, Gregoire Hetzel, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Le secret de la chambre noire, score, Soundtrack

A soundtrack album has been announced for Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s fantasy drama Daguerrotype (Le secret de la chambre noire). The album features the film’s original music composed by Grégoire Hetzel (Incendies, My Golden Days, The Tree). The soundtrack will be released overseas on February 24, 2017 by Cristal Records. Daguerrotype is co-written and directed by Kurosawa (Pulse, Tokyo Sonata) and stars Tahar Rahim, Constance Rousseau, Olivier Gourmet and Mathieu Amalric. The movie follows an aging photographer whose obsession with an archaic technique draws his young assistant and beautiful daughter into a dark and mysterious world.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 22, 2016)

July 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Benjamin Wallfisch, David Shire, Don't Think Twice, Gregoire Hetzel, Ice Age: Collision Course, Jake Monaco, John Debney, Lights Out, Michael Giacchino, Quitters, Roger Neill, Scott Walker, Star Trek Beyond, Summertime, The Childhood of a Leader

Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Expected to top the weekend box office is the sci-fi adventure sequel Star Trek Beyond directed by Justin Lin and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba and Sofia Boutella. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Giacchino (Up, Jurassic World, The Incredibles, Inside Out, Lost) who previously scored J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Click here for the full album details. Also visit The Hollywood Reporter for a recent interview with Giacchino about his work on the project.

Also opening wide is the horror thriller Lights Out directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Alexander DiPersia, with Billy Burke and Maria Bello. Benjamin Wallfisch (The Escapist, Summer in February, Desert Dancer) has composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also check out two video interviews with Wallfisch from the movie’s Hollywood red carpet premiere earlier this week from Popcorn Talk and Mingle Media TV Network.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 1, 2016)

July 1, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Opening in most theaters is the action adventure The Legend of Tarzan directed by David Yates and starring Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz. The film’s original music is composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams (Over the Hedge, Bee Movie, Hotel Rwanda, Click). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as two original songs by Hozier and Zoe Mthiyane. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Also opening wide is the fantasy adventure The BFG directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Wilton, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. John Williams (Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws) has composed the film’s original music. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details. Also click here for a short video interview with Williams about his work on the project.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 18, 2016)

March 18, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Alex Heffes, Allegiant, Andrew Feltenstein, Brian McOmber, Carlo Siliotto, David Wingo, Gregoire Hetzel, Jeff Cardoni, John Nau, Joseph Trapanese, Krisha, Midnight Special, Miracles from Heaven, My Golden Days, The Bronze, The Confirmation, The Program

Three new movies are opening nationwide this week:

Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi adventure The Divergent Series: Allegiant directed by Robert Schwentke and starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort and Maggie Q. The film’s original music is composed by Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Straight Outta Compton) who previously scored last year’s Insurgent. Island Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the original end credits song Scars by Tove Lo. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

Already in theaters since this past Wednesday is the drama Miracles From Heaven directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Jennifer Garner, Queen Latifah, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Kylie Rogers and Eugenio Derbez. Carlo Siliotto (The Punisher, Fluke, Nomad: The Warrior) who previously collaborated with the director on Under the Same Moon has composed the film’s original music. Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures/Tristar release.

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‘My Golden Days’ Soundtrack Announced

February 22, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: Arnaud Desplechin, Gregoire Hetzel, My Golden Days, score, Soundtrack, Trois souvenirs de ma jeunesse

A soundtrack album will be released for the French drama My Golden Days (Trois souvenirs de ma jeunesse). The album features the film’s original music composed by Grégoire Hetzel (Incendies, The Tree, Agnus Dei). Also included is Roxanne Shante’s song 1989. The soundtrack will be released overseas this Friday, February 26. My Golden Days is co-written and directed by Arnaud Desplechin and stars Quentin Dolmaire, Lou Roy-Lecollinet and Mathieu Amalric. The movie follows an anthropologist who is preparing to leave Tajikistan and has a series of flashbacks, including of his childhood, his parents, a trip to the Soviet Union and the love of his life.

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