Henry Jackman has been tapped to score the upcoming action adventure Kong: Skull Island. The film is directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer) and stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly. The movie follows a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific – unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong. Max Borenstein (Godzilla), John Gatins (Flight, Real Steel), Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler) and Derek Connolly (Jurassic World, Safety Not Guaranteed) have written the screenplay.
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Henry Jackman & Matthew Margeson to Return for ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’
Henry Jackmanand Matthew Margeson are reuniting with director Matthew Vaughn on the upcoming spy action comedy sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The film starring Taron Egerton, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Mark Strong, Pedro Pascal, Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges. The movie follows Eggsy, Merlin and Roxy as they head to the United States to join forces with Statesman, their US counterpart, to save the world. Vaughn has also written the screenplay with Jane Goldman and is producing the project with Adam Bohling & David Reid (Layer Cake).
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 6, 2016)
The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War directed by Anthony & Joe Russo and starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Rudd. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph, Big Hero 6). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the film.
Already playing in limited release since this past Wednesday is the dramatic thriller A Bigger Splash directed by Luca Guadagino and starring Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Matthias Schoenaerts and Dakota Johnson. The film doesn’t feature an original score. Decca Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie by The Rolling Stones, Captain Beefheart, Robert Mitchum, Chrisma, Nilsson, Popol Vuh & more. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Fox Searchlight release.
‘Money Monster’ Soundtrack Details
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for the thriller Money Monster. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dominic Lewis (The Man in the High Castle, Free Birds) and produced by Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph). The soundtrack will be released on May 13, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Money Monster is directed by Jodie Foster and stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O’Connell, Dominic West, Giancarlo Esposito and Caitriona Balfe. The movie follows a bombastic television stock huckster whose program and life are taken hostage by an outraged gunman.
‘Captain America: Civil War’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class, Big Hero 6, Wreck-It-Ralph, Kingsman: The Secret Service) who previously scored Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The soundtrack will be released on May 6, 2016 by Hollywood Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Captain America: Civil War is directed by Anthony & Joe Russo and stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Rudd.
Henry Jackman to Score ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’
Henry Jackman has been tapped to score the upcoming thriller Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. The film is directed by Edward Zwick (Glory, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall) and stars Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Madalyn Horcher, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger, Holt McCallany and Robert Knepper. The movie is based on Lee Child’s book Never Go Back and follows the title character as he returns to the headquarters of his old unit, only to find out he’s now accused of a 16-year-old homicide. Zwick has also written the screenplay with Marshall Herskovitz based on an original script by Richard Wenk (The Equalizer). Cruise is producing the Skydance Media production with Don Granger (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation).
Dominic Lewis Scoring Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’
Dominic Lewis has taken over scoring duties on the dramatic thriller Money Monster. The movie is directed by Jodie Foster and stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O’Connell, Dominic West, Giancarlo Esposito and Caitriona Balfe. The film follows a bombastic television stock huckster whose program and life are taken hostage by an outraged gunman. Alan DiFiore & Jim Kouf (National Treasure, Rush Hour) and Jamie Linden (We Are Marshall, Dear John) have written the screenplay. Clooney is also producing the project with Grant Heslov (Argo, The Ides of March), Daniel Dubiecki (Up in the Air) and Lara Alameddine.
Hollywood Records to Release ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Soundtrack
Hollywood Records will release the official soundtrack album for Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. The album features the film’s original music composed by Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class, Big Hero 6, Wreck-It-Ralph, Puss in Boots) who previously scored the studio’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The soundtrack will be released on May 6, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full album details. Captain America: Civil War is directed by Anthony & Joe Russo and stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Rudd.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (January 22, 2016)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the comedy Dirty Grandpa directed by Dan Mazer and starring Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Aubrey Plaza, Zoey Deutch, Julianne Hough, Jason Mantzoukas, Danny Glover, Adam Pally and Dermot Mulroney. The film’s original score is composed by Michael Andrews (Neighbors, Bridesmaids, Freaks and Geeks, Daddy’s Home). No soundtrack album has been released (a release was originally scheduled by Varese Sarabande). Dirty Grandpa follows an uptight groom who, days before his wedding, is tricked into driving his vulgar former Army general to Florida for spring break. The comedy is being released by Lionsgate. Visit the official movie website for more information.
Also opening wide is the horror thriller The Boy directed by William Brent Bell and starring Lauren Cohan and Rupert Evans. Bear McCreary (The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Outlander, The Forest) has composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the STX Entertainment release. Also visit McCreary’s official website for his blog entry about his work on the project.
‘The 5th’ Wave Soundtrack Details
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for the action adventure The 5th Wave. The album features the film’s original music composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, Wreck-It-Ralph, X-Men: First Class, Big Hero 6). The soundtrack will be released on January 8, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The 5th Wave is directed by J Blakeson and stars Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe, Maria Bello, Maika Monroe and Live Schreiber. The movie based on the young adult novel of the same title by Rick Yancey is set in the present day after four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated and follows a 16-year-old girl who is on the run and desperately trying to save her younger brother.