As reported by Variety and Deadline last week, the talent agency WME has signed composer Hans Zimmer, who was previously with the Gorfaine-Schwartz agency. WME has only recently started getting into representing film composers by hiring Amos Newman, the son of Academy Award-winning composer and songwriter Randy Newman. Deadline reported last month that he will […]
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Hans Zimmer Joins WME Talent Agency
Posted: May 16, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alan Elliott, Amos Newman, David Holmes, David Newman, Hans Zimmer, WME
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Hans Zimmer on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
Posted: May 8, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Hans Zimmer, On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rodrigo y Gabriela
Trailer Addict has recently uploaded a new short video interview with Hans Zimmer on his score for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The composer talks about working with director Rob Marshall and his collaboration with Rodrigo y Gabriela on the music for the fourth installment in the Pirates series. Check out the video […]
‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 2, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Kung Fu Panda 2, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande Records has revealed the details for the soundtrack release of Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2. The album includes the original score composed by Hans Zimmer and John Powell. The 17-track album will be released on May 24, 2011. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. The film’s music was recently recorded in London. […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: April 19, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Eric Whitacre, Geoff Zanelli, Hans Zimmer, On Stranger Tides, Pirates 4, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rodrigo y Gabriela, score, Soundtrack
Film Music Reporter has received the track list of the soundtrack for the adventure sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The album features 11 tracks of the original score by Hans Zimmer and Rodrigo y Gabriela, as well as a number of remixes by electronic music artists Photek, Static Avenger, Ki:Theory and Adam […]
‘Who Are the Roma?’ (Music by Hans Zimmer)
Posted: April 11, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Aleksey Igudesman, Hans Zimmer, Who Are the Roma?
Hans Zimmer has written the music for the public awareness short film Who Are the Roma?. The film was produced by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in honor of the 40th anniversary of International Roma Day and to celebrate the culture and achievements of the Roma people, commonly called “gypsies”. Zimmer’s music features Aleksey Igudesman […]
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Soundtrack Cover Revealed
Posted: April 7, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Hans Zimmer, On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records has revealed the cover art for the upcoming soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The film’s music is composed by Hans Zimmer and as previously reported, Rodrigo y Garcia are also featured on the soundtrack. The album will be released on May 17, 2011. To pre-order the soundtrack, visit […]
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Soundtrack Update
Posted: March 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: Arturo Sandoval, Eric Whitacre, Hans Zimmer, On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean, Soundtrack
Since our last update on the music for the upcoming adventure sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we have learned more information about Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack for the film. The music is being recorded this week in Los Angeles and one of the featured musicians that joined the production’s team is jazz trumpet […]
John Powell Confirmed to Score ‘The Lorax’
Posted: March 19, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Continental Drift, Hans Zimmer, Happy Feet 2, Ice Age, Illumination Entertainment, John Powell, Kung Fu Panda 2, Rio, The Lorax
A press release from Universal Pictures has confirmed this week that John Powell is writing the music for the upcoming animated feature The Lorax. The film based on the book by Dr. Seuss centers around a boy who searches for a way to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. He comes across […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 4, 2011)
Posted: March 4, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums, Film Music NewsTags: Beastly, Gore Verbinski, Hans Zimmer, Marcelo Zarvos, Rango, score, Soundtrack, Take Me Home Tonight, The Adjustment Bureau, Thomas Newman, Trevor Horn
Four new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: Gore Verbinski’s animated movie Rango starring Johnny Depp features music by Hans Zimmer. Visit our previous article announcing the soundtrack album to find out more. The soundtrack is now available to download at Amazon and iTunes and will be released on CD on March 15. […]
Expanded ‘Broken Arrow’ Soundtrack released
Posted: February 16, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Broken Arrow, Chase Masterson, Hans Zimmer, Kristopher Carter, score, Soundtrack, Yesterday was a Lie
La-La Land Records has released an expanded soundtrack for the 1996 action movie Broken Arrow. The film’s music is written by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack album comes in a 2 disc-set and features more than 30 minutes of previously unreleased music for a total running time of almost two hours. The soundtrack is limited to […]
