NME.com is reporting that composer Ilan Eshkeri and Tim Wheeler are scoring the upcoming British music drama Spike Island. The film is directed by Mat Whitecross (The Road to Guantanamo) and stars Elliott Tittensor (Shameless) and Matthew McNulty (Misfits) as the members of an aspiring band who take a trip to see their idols, the Stone Roses, play the now-legendary Spike Island concert, which is also known as the “baggy Woodstock” and took place in 1990 as the Madchester scene was at its height. The Stone Roses have given permission to use their music for the film. Lesley Manville (Another Year) and Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) are also among the cast members. Chris Coghill has written the screenplay and Fiona Neilson and Esther Douglas are producing the Fiesta Productions film.
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Ilan Eshkeri to Score ‘The Invisible Woman’
Ilan Eshkeri is set to score the upcoming drama The Invisible Woman. The film marks the second directorial effort of Ralph Fiennes following last year’s Coriolanus, which also featured music by Eshkeri. The Invisible Woman stars Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas and Tom Hollander. The film is based on Claire Tomalin’s biography of Nelly Ternan and details the story of the secret mistress with whom Charles Dickens had a decade-long relationship. Abi Morgan (Shame, The Iron Lady) has written the screenplay and Stewart Mackinnon (the upcoming Quartet), Gabrielle Tana (The Duchess, Coriolanus), Christian Baute (Funny Games) and Carolyn Marks Blackwood are producing the film.
‘Coriolanus’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has announced the details for the soundtrack album of the Ralph Fiennes-directed drama Coriolanus. The 2-CD release features the film’s original score composed by Ilan Eshkeri (Stardust, Layer Cake) on one disc and will be mixed with dialogue highlights from Shakespeare’s play on the second. The soundtrack will be released on May 1, 2012 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Audio clips from the score will be added to this page in a couple of weeks. Coriolanus starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox is currently playing in limited release.
Ilan Eshkeri to Score ‘Justin and the Knights of Valour’
Ilan Eshkeri has been hired to score the upcoming 3D animated feature Justin and the Knights of Valour. The movie is directed by Manuel Sicilia and centers on an idealistic boy who is determined to become a knight in shining armor, but his magical kingdom is in painful transition to a modern age dominated by bureaucracy. The film’s voice talent includes Freddie Highmore, Antonio Banderas, Saoirse Ronan, Julie Walters, Alfred Molina, Mark Strong, Olivia Williams and Rupert Everett. The film created by the Spanish animation production company Kandor Graphics is produced by Antonio Banderas, Kerry Fulton and Ralph Kamp for Timeless Films. Sicilia co-wrote the script with Matthew Jacobs (The Emperor’s New Groove). The project marks Eshkeri’s first animated feature film.
Ilan Eshkeri on ‘Coriolanus’
Ilan Eshkeri has recently published a video interview about his music for the drama Coriolanus. In the video, the composer talks about his collaboration with Ralph Fiennes who made his directorial debut on the project and the process of creating the score for the film based on the play by William Shakespeare. Also shown is footage from the recording sessions of the avant-garde score performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra. Check out the full video after the jump. A soundtrack album featuring Eshkeri’s score is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2012 by Varese Sarabande and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full soundtrack details. Coriolanus starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox is currently playing in select cities.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 2, 2011)
While there are no movies opening wide this weekend, a number of films are receiving a limited release:
The most talked about movie opening this week is the drama Shame directed by Steve McQueen and starring Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie and Hannah Ware. The film’s score is composed by Harry Escott. A soundtrack album featuring three tracks from the score, as well as several songs from the film performed by artists including Blondie, Howlin’ Wolf and actress Carey Mulligan will be released on December 6 by Sony Music. Visit our soundtrack announcement for the full album details, including audio clips.
Receiving an Oscar qualifying run this weekend before opening wider next year is the drama The Lady directed by Luc Besson and starring Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis. The film’s music is written by the director’s regular musical collaborator Eric Serra. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the song Soldier of Love by Sade has been released overseas by Strategic Marketing Group. No domestic release has been announced yet, but to find out how import the album and learn more about the album, visit our previous article.
Ilan Eshkeri to Score ‘Austenland’
Ilan Eshkeri has been hired to score the indie romantic comedy Austenland. The film based on a novel by Shannon Hale marks the directorial debut of Jerusha Hess who is best known for co-writing the screenplay of the 2004 indie hit Napoleon Dynamite with her husband Jared Hess. Austenland stars Keri Russell as a single woman in her 30’s who is obsessed with Mr. Darcy of the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. When she decides to decides to spend her life savings on a trip to a Jane Austen-themed resort in England, the woman’s dream of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman becomes more real than she could have imagined. JJ Feild, Bret McKenzie, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Seymour, Rupert Vansittart and James Callis are co-starring. Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight books, is among the producers on the project.
‘Johnny English Reborn’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has revealed the details of the soundtrack release for the action spoof Johnny English Reborn. The album includes the original score from the comedy by composer Ilan Eshkeri. The orchestral score is performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra. The soundtrack will be released on October 25, 2011 and is now available to pre-order on Amazon. Johnny English Reborn directed by Oliver Parker and starring Rowan Atkinson, Rosamunde Pike, Dominic West and Gillian Anderson has already opened in several international territories and is set for a release on October 28, 2011 in the US.
Soundtracks for ‘Dolphin Tale’ and ‘Johnny English Reborn’ announced
Varese Sarabande has announced two new score albums to be released in October. First up is the soundtrack release for the 3D family drama Dolphin Tale. The album includes the movie’s score by composer Mark Isham and will be released on October 11, 2011. Check back on this page for the full details in a couple of weeks. Dolphin Tale is directed by Charles Martin Smith and stars Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick, Jr., Kris Kristofferson and Nathan Gamble. The movie will be released on September 23.
Ilan Eshkeri Scoring ‘Ashes’
Ilan Eshkeri is scoring the upcoming thriller Ashes. The movie stars Jim Sturgess, Ray Winstone, Lesley Manville (Another Year), Luke Evans (Robin Hood) and Jodie Whittaker (Attack the Block). The film is directed by Mat Whitecross (The Road to Guantanamo) who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Viragh (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll). Esther Douglas and Fiona Neilson are producing. Coldplay’s Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin are executive producers on the project. No plot details have been revealed yet, but the movie has been described as a contemporary film noir.