Universal Pictures has published a video featurette on the music of Illumination Entertainment’s animated film sequel Despicable Me 2. The video features interviews with the film’s composer Heitor Pereira (The Smurfs, Beverly Hills Chihuahua), themes and songs writer Pharrell Williams, producer Chris Meledandri and director Chris Renaud, as well as footage from the recording sessions of the score. Check out the video after the jump and also visit our soundtrack announcement for audio clips and the details of the soundtrack album, which was released last month by Back Lot Music and features both songs and score.
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‘Despicable Me 2’ Soundtrack Announced
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack for the animated feature sequel Despicable Me 2. The album features the film’s original songs and themes by Pharrell Williams and the movie’s original score composed by Heitor Pereira (The Smurfs). Among Williams’ news songs is the track Scream, which also features Cee Lo Green. The soundtrack will be released on June 18, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips below. Despicable Me 2 is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and features the voice talent of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Ken Jeong, Steve Coogan and Benjamin Bratt. The Illumination Entertainment production will be released nationwide on July 3, 2013 by Universal Pictures.
Heitor Pereira to Return for ‘The Smurfs 2’
Heitor Pereira is reuniting with director Raja Gosnell on the upcoming hybrid live action/animated sequel The Smurfs 2. The family comedy stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara and Hank Azaria who all reprise their characters from the original movie. Brendan Gleeson joins the cast as Patrick Winslow’s stepfather, Victor Doyle. The movie’s voice talent includes Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez, Anton Yelchin, John Oliver, Christina Ricci and JB Smoove. J. David Stem & David N. Weiss (Shrek 2), Karey Kirkpatrick (Over the Hedge) and Jay Scherick & David Ronn (Guess Who, Zookeeper) have written the screenplay based on the characters and works of Peyo and Jordan Kerner (Fried Green Tomatoes) is producing the project.
Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams to Return for ‘Despicable Me 2’
Heitor Pereira and Pharrell Williams are returning to provide the music for Despicable Me 2, the sequel to the 2010 animated hit film. Pereira is composing the film’s score and Williams is producing and writing new original songs for the project. The movie is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud who also helmed the first installment. The movie’s voice cast includes Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand and Al Pacino. Christopher Meledandri & Janet Healy (Despicable Me, The Lorax) are producing the Illumination Entertainment production and Ken Daurio & Cinco Paul (Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax) have written the screenplay. Pereira’s and Williams’ music for the original movie was nominated for an Annie Award. Despicable Me 2 is set for a release on July 3, 2013 by Universal Pictures.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 4, 2012)
Only one movie is opening in wide release this weekend:
Already beating box office records is the comic book adaptation The Avengers written and directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg and Samuel L. Jackson. The film’s score is composed by Alan Silvestri. The composer’s score has been released digitally on Hollywood Records and in an expanded form on CD by Intrada Records. Check out our previous article for the full details and audio clips and also visit Film Music Magazine for an interview with Silvestri. A separate soundtrack featuring songs from and inspired by the film, including Soundgarden’s end credits song Live to Rise has also been released (click here for more information).
Opening in limited release is the comedy The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel directed by John Madden and starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel and Tom Wilkinson. Thomas Newman has composed the film’s music. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score has been released by Sony Classical earlier this week in the US. Visit our soundtrack announcement for the full album details, including audio clips. Also check out an audio interview with composer about his work on the score on Classic FM.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 29, 2011)
Three new movies are opening wide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi western Cowboys & Aliens directed by Jon Favreau, produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde, Harrison Ford, Paul Dano and Sam Rockwell. The film’s music is composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score is now available to download on iTunes and will be released on CD on August 16. To check out the details of the album, visit our soundtrack announcement.
Also opening wide is the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love. directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, written by Dan Fogelman and starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon and Marisa Tomei. Christophe Beck and Nick Urata composed the movie’s score. A soundtrack album featuring twelve songs from the film has been released on Watertower Music. To listen to audio clips and learn more about the soundtrack, visit our previous article. No score album has been announced at this point.
‘The Smurfs’ Score Album Details
As reported last week, Madison Gate Records will be releasing a score album for the live-action/animated hyrbid film adaptation of The Smurfs. Details have now been announced for the album featuring the original score by composer Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, Beverly Hills Chihuaha). The album will be released on July 26, 2011 and the on-demand CDR is available for pre-order on Amazon. The album will also be available digitally on the same day. Check out audio clips from all tracks on the album below. The Smurfs is directed by Raja Gosnell and stars Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria and Sofia Vergara. The film’s voice talent includes Jonathan Winters, George Lopez, Alan Cummings and Katy Perry. The movie will be released in 2D and 3D next Friday, July 29.
‘The Smurfs’ Score Album announced
Madison Gate Records has announced a score album for the live-action/animated hyrbid film adaptation of The Smurfs. The album includes the original score by composer Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, Beverly Hills Chihuaha). The album will be released on July 26, 2011 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page later this week for audio clips and the full track list. The Smurfs is directed by Raja Gosnell and stars Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria and Sofia Vergara in the primary live-action roles. The film’s voice talent includes Jonathan Winters, George Lopez, Alan Cummings and Katy Perry. The movie will be released in 2D and 3D on July 29.
Heitor Pereira Scoring ‘The Smurfs’
Heitor Pereira has been hired to score the upcoming film adaptation of The Smurfs. The film marks Sony Pictures Animation’s first live-action/animated hyrbid film and stars Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria and Sofia Vergara in the primary live-action roles. The film’s voice talent includes Jonathan Winters, George Lopez, Alan Cummings and Katy Perry. The movie is directed by Raja Gosnell who has previously worked with Pereira on Disney’s 2008 hit family movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua. The Smurfs were created in 1958 by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford (aka Peyo) and have spawned numerous print and smallscreen incarnations, the most popular one in the United States being the Hanna-Barbera cartoon version. The movie will be released in 2D and 2D on July 29, 2011.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (January 28, 2011)
Two new movies are opening in wide release this weekend:
The Rite directed by Mikael Hafstrom and starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue and Alice Braga features music by Alex Heffes. A soundtrack album has been released digitally on Silva Screen Records and will be available as a physical CD in February. Check out our previous article on the announcement.
Also coming out is Simon West’s The Mechanic starring Jason Statham and Ben Foster. The film is scored by Mark Isham. A soundtrack has been released in three different versions on Isham’ own label MIM Records. The Assassin’s Edition is a six track EP of selections from the score (visit Amazon or iTunes to download and listen to clips from the album). The Complete Collector’s Edition features the complete underscore that includes bonus tracks not used in the film (visit Amazon or iTunes).