Two new movies are opening this weekend: Already playing in select theaters since this past Wednesday and opening nationwide today is the sci-fi drama Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Michael Caine. The film’s original music is composed by Hans Zimmer (Inception, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, Gladiator). WaterTower Music will release a soundtrack […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 7, 2014)
Posted: November 7, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Merry Friggin' Christmas, Anton Sanko, Big Hero 6, Elsa & Fred, Hanan Townshend, Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Interstellar, Jessabelle, Johann Johannsson, Jorge Magaz, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Bacalov, Mr. Pip, Open WIndows, The Better Angels, The Theory of Everything
Hans Zimmer to Collaborate with Junkie XL on ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
Posted: November 3, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Hans Zimmer, Junkie XL, Zack Snyder
Hans Zimmer revealed in an interview with Comic Book Resource that he will be collaborating with Junkie XL on Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The composer mentioned that Junkie XL aka Tom Holkenborg will be providing music for the Batman character, while he will take care of Clark Kent/Superman. Zimmer previously scored […]
‘Interstellar’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 28, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, Interstellar, score, Soundtrack
WaterTower Music has announced the full details of the soundtrack album for Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi drama Interstellar. The album features the film’s original music composed by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Inception, Gladiator, The Lion King). The soundtrack will be released in two different versions on November 18, 2014: a Star Wheel Constellation Chart Digipak featuring 16 tracks from the score and […]
WaterTower Music to Release Hans Zimmer’s ‘Interstellar’ Soundtrack
Posted: October 23, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christoper Nolan, Hans Zimmer, Interstellar, score, Soundtrack
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. The album features the film’s original music composed by Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, The Lion King, The Thin Red Line, Man of Steel) who previously scored the director’s Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy. The soundtrack will be released on November 18, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. […]
Hans Zimmer to Return for ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
Posted: July 25, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dreamworks Animation, Hans Zimmer, Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 3
According to Hans-Zimmer.com, Hans Zimmer will return to score DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming sequel Kung Fu Panda 3. The film is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson who previously helmed the second part in the series and features the voice talent of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Mads Mikkelsen and Rebel Wilson. The movie continues the […]
‘Hans Zimmer Revealed’ Concerts Announced
Posted: July 2, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Hans Zimmer, Hans Zimmer Revealed
Details have been announced for the concert Hans Zimmer Revealed, which will take place on October 10 & 11, 2014 at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo in London. The Academy Award-winning composer will be accompanied by a band of players mixing traditional orchestral instruments with rock and electronica, and will be joined by a few surprise […]
Hans Zimmer to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival
Posted: July 1, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Hans Zimmer, Zurich Film Festival
Hans Zimmer will be honored with a a special Lifetime Award at the Zurich Film Festival. The Academy Award-winning composer will receive the award on October 1, 2014 during a public event at the Tonhalle Zurich. The event will also feature the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich performing the works of the Golden Eye for ‘Best International Film Music 2014’ finalists, as well […]
Hans Zimmer to Compose Title Theme for History’s ‘Sons of Liberty’
Posted: June 4, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hans Zimmer, History, Sons of Liberty
Hans Zimmer has been tapped to compose the title theme for History’s upcoming mini-series Sons of Liberty. The show is created by Stephen David (The Men Who Built America, The World Wars) & David C. White and stars Ben Barnes, Henry Thomas, Michael Raymond James, Rafe Spall, Ryan Eggold, Marton Csokas, Emily Berrington and Dean Norris. The series follows […]
Hans Zimmer, Pharell Williams & Woodkid to Compose Music for JR’s Next Film Project
Posted: May 27, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hans Zimmer, JR, Pharrell Williams, Woodkid
French artist JR has announced on Instagram (via Complex) that Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams and Woodkid will be composing the music for his next film project. No details of the movie have been announced yet. Woodkid has previously collaborated with JR on the ballet Les bosquets. Zimmer and Williams have most recently worked together on […]
Expanded ‘The Peacemaker’ Score by Hans Zimmer Released
Posted: May 20, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Frederik Wiedmann, Hans Zimmer, score, Son of Batman, Soundtrack, The Peacemaker
La-La Land Records has released a remastered and expanded soundtrack album for the 1997 action thriller The Peacemaker directed by Mimi Leder and starring George Clooney & Nicole Kidman. The music for the DreamWorks Pictures production is composed by Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, Inception). The 2-CD set features over 150 […]