Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Let’s Be Cops, Jerry & Marge Go Large, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Cars on the Road, Flora & Ulysses, Incredible Animal Journeys, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie) has provided the original score for the upcoming comedy Seekers of Infinite Love. The film marks the feature directorial debut of screenwriter Victoria Strouse (Finding Dory, Family Switch) and stars Hannah Einbinder, Justin Theroux, Griffin Gluck, John Paul Reynolds, Justine Lupe and Greg Kinnear. The movie follows three estranged siblings who learn that their youngest sister has joined a traveling cult and must come together to find and bring back.
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Weekly TV Music Roundup (November 19, 2023)
Premiering today is the National Geographic original documentary series Incredible Animal Journeys narrated by Jeremy Renner and executive produced by Martha Holmes, Sarah Gibbs & Tom Hugh-Jones. The show’s original music is composed by Jake Monaco (Jerry & Marge Go Large, Cars on the Road, Dumplin’, Flora & Ulysses, Let’s Be Cops, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Keeping Up with the Joneses). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score this past Friday. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the 7-parter, which will air on National Geographic and will also be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
Premiering in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 21, is the Irish TV series Obituary created by Ray Lawlor and staring Siobhán Cullen, Michael Smiley, Ronan Raftery, Danielle Galligan and David Ganly. Steve Lynch (Wreck, Boys from Hell, Let Us Prey) has composed the show’s original music. The composer has released a soundtrack album featuring his score earlier this fall when the series premiered in Ireland on RTÉ . Click here for the full album details and for more information about the crime dramedy, which is making its U.S. debut on Hulu.
Soundtrack Album for National Geographic’s ‘Incredible Animal Journeys’ Released
Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album for the National Geographic original documentary series Incredible Animal Journeys. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Cars on the Road, Jerry & Marge Go Large, Let’s Be Cops, Flora & Ulysses, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Listen to the composer’s title track after the jump. Incredible Animal Journeys is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner and follows animals in every landscape as they are embarking on epic migrations in search of food shelter and love.
‘Eva the Owlet’ Score Album Released
Platoon has released a new soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ original animated series Eva the Owlet. The album features selections of the show’s original score composed by Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Jerry & Marge Go Large, Cars on the Road, Let’s Be Cops, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie) & Jose Kropp. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. The label has previously released a soundtrack EP featuring Fitz’s original songs from Season 1 earlier this year. Eva the Owlet is based on the children’s book series Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliott and stars Vivienne Rutherford, Jessica DiCicco, Dino Andrade, Leith Burke, Antonio Raul Corbo, Pressly James Crosby, Romy Fay and Evie Hsu.
‘Cars on the Road’ Soundtrack Album Details
Walt Disney Records will release a soundtrack album for the Disney+ animated series Cars on the Road. The album features selections of the show’s original score composed by Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Flora & Ulysses, Let’s Be Cops, Forky Asks a Question, Jerry & Marge Go Large, Lamp Life, Out). Also included is the main title song written by Monaco & Bobby Podesta and performed by Bobby Hamrick (check out the main title sequence after the jump), as well as two other songs performed by the series’ voice cast. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, September 5 and will be available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms, including Amazon. Cars on the Road is directed by Steve Purcell, Podesta & Brian Fee, produced by Marc Sondheimer and stars Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy. The Pixar Animation Studios production follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (September 4, 2022)
Premiering in the U.S. today is the Showtime sports documentary McEnroe directed by Barney Douglas about the tennis legend and four-time US Open champion. The film’s original music is composed by The Maccabees guitarist and songwriter Felix White (The Edge). A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score was released digitally this summer and a vinyl edition will be coming out in 2023. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the movie.
Premiering on Thursday, September 8, is the Disney+ original movie Pinocchio directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Luke Evans, Cynthia Erivo, Keegan-Michael Key and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Avengers: Endgame, Forrest Gump, Cast Away) has composed the film’s original score and also co-wrote original songs with Glen Ballard. Walt Disney Records will release a soundtrack album featuring both songs and score this coming week. Click here for the full list of song and check back on this page for the full album details.
Jake Monaco Scoring Disney+’s ‘Cars on the Road’
Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Let’s Be Cops, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Jerry & Marge Go Large, Like a Boss, Keeping Up with the Joneses) has composed the original music for the upcoming Disney+ animated series Cars on the Road. The show is based on Pixar Animation Studios’ feature franchise and follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Marc Sondheimer is producing the project.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (June 12, 2022)
Premiering today is the AMC original series Dark Winds created by Graham Roland and starring Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Noah Emmerich, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison and Rainn Wilson. The show’s original music is composed by Kevin Kiner (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch & Rebels, Narcos: Mexico, CSI: Miami, Making a Murderer, Doom Patrol). Check out our previous article to learn more about the drama, which will air Sundays on AMC and will also be available to stream on AMC+.
Also premiering today is the Starz original series Becoming Elizabeth created by Anya Reiss and starring Alica von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Tom Cullen, Jessica Raine, Jamie Blackley, John Heffernaan, Alexandra Gilbreath and Jamie Parker. Tim Phillips (Shameless, Shining Vale, Esio Trot, Jericho, Delete, Partners in Crime) is composing the show’s original music. Click here for more information about the drama, which will air every Sunday on Starz.
Jake Monaco Scoring David Frankel’s ‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’
Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Let’s Be Cops, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Out, Like a Boss, Forky Asks a Question, Keeping Up with the Joneses) has recently scored the upcoming Paramount+ original movie Jerry & Marge Go Large. The film is directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me) and stars Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Rainn Wilson, Larry Wilmore, Anna Camp, Ann Harada, Jake McDorman, Michael McKean and Uly Schlesinger. The comedy is inspired by a true story about a retiree Jerry Selbee who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife wins millions and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
‘Flora & Ulysses’ Soundtrack Album Details
Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for the Disney+ original movie Flora & Ulysses. The album features the film’s original score composed by Jake Monaco (Dumplin’, Let’s Be Cops, Out, Forky Asks a Question, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Like a Boss). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 19 and will be available to stream/download here. Flora & Ulysses is directed by Lena Khan and stars Matilda Lawler, Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Danny Pudi, Anna Deavere Smith, Benjamin Evans Ainsworth, Janeane Garofolo and Kate McCucci. The movie is based on the novel Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo and tells the story of an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic who rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses and is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers.