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Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 25, 2016)

March 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Guaranteed to top the weekend box office is Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter and Gal Gadot. The film’s original music is composed by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Man of Steel) and Junkie XL (Deadpool, Mad Max: Fury Road, 300: Rise of an Empire). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score in several different versions. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also visit Collider and Consequence of Sounds for interviews with both composers about their work on the project.

Also opening wide is the romantic comedy sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 directed by Kirk Jones and starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Andrea Martin, Ian Gomez, Alex Wolff, Elena Kampouris, John Stamos, Rita Wilson and Joey Faton. Christopher Lennertz (Ride Along, Agent Carter, Horrible Bosses) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by The Bangles, Mandisa, Helena Paparizo & more. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.

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Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ to Feature Music by Hans Zimmer & Rupert Gregson-Williams

March 16, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments 2 comments

Tags: Hans Zimmer, Netflix, Rupert Gregson-Williams, The Crown

Hans Zimmer and Rupert Gregson-Williams have recently recorded their music for the upcoming Netflix original series The Crown. The show is created by Peter Morgan (The Queen, The Last King of Scotland) and stars Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby and John Lithgow. The 10-parter is based on Morgan’s play The Audience and centers on the interplay and political intrigue between Queen Elizabeth II and the British prime ministers spanning several decades. The Sony Pictures TV and Left Bank Pictures production is executive produced by Morgan, Stephen Daldry (The Hours, The Reader), Andy Harries (The Damned United), Suzanne Mackie (Calendar Girls), Philip Martin (The Forger), Robert Fox (Notes on a Scandal), Tanya Seghatchian (My Summer of Love) and Matthew Byam Shaw.

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Hans Zimmer & Rupert Gregson-Williams Scoring David Yates’ ‘The Legend of Tarzan’

March 7, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 22 comments

Tags: David Yates, Hans Zimmer, Rupert Gregson-Williams, The Legend of Tarzan

Hans Zimmer and Rupert Gregson-Williams have taken over scoring duties on the upcoming action adventure The Legend of Tarzan. The film is directed by David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and stars Alexander Skarsgård in the title role, as well as Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz. Adam Cozad (Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) and Craig Brewer (Footloose, Hustle & Flow) have written the screenplay based on the Tarzan stories created by Edward Burroughs.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (January 29, 2016)

January 29, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Carter Burwell, Fifty Shades of Black, Hans Zimmer, Jane Got a Gun, Jim Dooley, Kung Fu Panda 3, Laurent Eyquem, Lisa Gerrard, Marcello De Francisci, Rabid Dogs, The Finest Hours

Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

Expected to top the weekend box office is the animated feature Kung Fu Panda 3 directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson & Alessandro Carloni and featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson, David Cross and J.K. Simmons. The film’s original music is composed by Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, Inception, The Dark Knight) who previously co-scored the first two parts in the series with John Powell. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music, as well as songs by The Vamps and Patrick Brasca feat. Jay Chou. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the disaster drama The Finest Hours directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz and Eric Bana. Carter Burwell (Twilight, Fargo, Carol, True Grit) has composed the film’s original music. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the end titles song Haul Away Joe performed by Kodaline. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details. Also visit Burwell’s official website for more information about the score.

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‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Soundtrack Details

January 15, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 5 comments

Tags: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Hans Zimmer, Junkie XL, score, Soundtrack, Tom Holkenborg, Zack Snyder

WaterTower Music has announced today the official soundtrack album for Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The album features the film’s original music composed by Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL (aka Tom Holkenborg). The soundtrack will be released digitally, on CD, as a 2-disc deluxe CD, and on Limited Edition 3-disc deluxe vinyl on March 18, 2016. To pre-order the 2-CD deluxe version, visit Amazon and click here to pre-order the vinyl version. Check out a sample from the soundtrack after the jump. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stars Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Holly Hunter as Senator Finch and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.

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Hans Zimmer to Score Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’

January 1, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 19 comments

Tags: Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk, Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer is reteaming with Christopher Nolan on the director’s upcoming World War II action thriller Dunkirk. According to Hans-Zimmer.com, the composer has already started working on the film. The project marks Zimmer’s sixth collaboration with Nolan following The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception and Interstellar. Dunkirk is set during the legendary evacuation of the northern French city during WWII. Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance and Kenneth Branagh are reportedly in talks to star in the movie. Nolan is also producing the project with his producing partner Emma Thomas (Man of Steel, The Prestige).

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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Soundtrack Details

December 6, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 3 comments

Tags: Hans Zimmer, Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 3, score, Soundtrack

The details of the soundtrack album for DreamWorks Animation’s animated feature Kung Fu Panda 3 have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, Gladiator, Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight). Pianist Lang Lang is featured on a number of tracks of the composer’s score. Also included is a cover version of Kung Fu Fighting by The Vamps, as well as a song by Patrick Brasca feat. Jay Chou. The soundtrack will be released on January 22, 2016 by Sony Classical and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Kung Fu Panda 3 is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson & Alessandro Carloni and features the voice talent of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson, David Cross and J.K. Simmons.

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Sony Classical to Release ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Soundtrack

December 1, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 3 comments

Tags: Dreamworks Animation, Hans Zimmer, Kung Fu Panda 3, score, Soundtrack

Sony Classical will release the official soundtrack album for DreamWorks Animation’s feature Kung Fu Panda 3. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, Inception, The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean) who previously co-scored the first two installments in the series with John Powell. The soundtrack will be released on January 22, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Kung Fu Panda 3 is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson & Alessandro Carloni and features the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson and J.K. Simmons.

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Weekly TV Music Roundup (November 22, 2015)

November 22, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Beau Black, Chris Willis, Disney Channel, Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, Nathan Whitehead, National Geographic Channel, Saints & Strangers, South of Hell, The Lion Guard, WE tv

Premiering tonight is the Nat Geo event series Saints & Strangers directed by Paul A. Edwards and starring Raoul Trujillo, Vincent Kartheiser, Ray Stevenson, Anna Camp, Ron Livingston, Natascha McElhone, Kalani Queypo, Tatanka Means, Brian F. O’Byrne, Barry Sloane and Michael Jibson. The 2-parter’s main theme is composed by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Carribbean, Inception) and the series’ music is written by Lorne Balfe (Terminator Genisys, 13 Hours: The Soldiers of Benghazi). Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack EP featuring the composers’ music. Check out our previous news article for the full details. A CD version is set for release in December.

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‘Saints & Strangers’ Soundtrack EP Released

November 21, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums 1 comment

Tags: Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, National Geographic Channel, Saints & Strangers, score, Soundtrack

Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack EP for the NatGeo event series Saints & Strangers. The EP features the 2-parter’s theme composed by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Gladiator, Inception, The Lion King, Interstellar), as well as music from the series by Lorne Balfe (Terminator Genisys, Home, Penguins of Madagascar). Visit iTunes to download the soundtrack and listen to audio samples. A soundtrack CD is set to be released next month and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Saints & Strangers is directed by Paul A. Edwards and stars Raoul Trujillo, Vincent Kartheiser, Kalani Queypo, Ray Stevenson, Anna Camp, Ron Livingston, Natascha McElhone, Tatanka Means, Brian F. O’Byrne, Barry Sloane and Michael Jibson.

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