Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure The Huntsman: Winter’s War. The album features the film’s original music composed by James Newton Howard (The Hunger Games, King Kong, Maleficent, The Sixth Sense, Signs) who previously scored 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman. Also included is a new version of the song Castle by Halsey. The soundtrack will be released on April 22, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Huntsman: Winter’s War is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and stars Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost, Sam Claflin, Rob Brydon and Jessica Chastain. The movie follows Eric the Huntsman – who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna – and his forbidden lover as they set out to stop two evil sisters prepare from conquering the land.
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James Newton Howard Scoring HBO’s ‘All the Way’
James Newton Howard has recently recorded his score for the upcoming HBO original movie All the Way. The film is directed by Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents, Trumbo, Game Change) and stars Bryan Cranston as President Lyndon B. Johnson, Anthony Mackie as Martin Luther King and Melissa Leo as Lady Bird Johnson. Bradley Whitford, Stephen Root, Marque Richardson, Aisha Hinds, Todd Weeks, Mo McRae, Spencer Garrett and Frank Langella are co-starring. The movie is based on Robert Schenkkan’s Tony Award-winning play of the same title and follows LBJ’s first year in office as he takes the oath in the wake of President Kennedy’s assassination, navigates the escalation of the Vietnam War and balances opposing interests to launch his landmark civil rights bill.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 25, 2015)
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the comedy Daddy’s Home directed by Sean Anders and starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church and Hannibal Buress. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Bridesmaids, Neighbors, Freaks & Geeks, Funny People). No soundtrack album has been announced. Daddy’s Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two kids, but complications ensue when their freeloading real father arrives.. To learn more about the Paramount Pictures release, visit the official movie website.
Also opening wide is the drama Concussion written and directed by Peter Landesman and starring Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Arliss Howard and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. James Newton Howard (The Hunger Games, Maleficent, King Kong, Signs, The Sixth Sense) has composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Visit our previous article for the full album details. Leon Bridges has contributed an original end titles song for the film. Click here for more information.
Listen to Full ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, ‘The Hateful Eight’ & ‘Concussion’ Soundtracks
Three soundtrack albums for major films are released today, including John Williams‘ score for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the composer’s first new soundtrack release in two years. Listen to the full album, which is available digitally and physically on Walt Disney Records, after the jump. Also coming out today is the soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, which features the film’s original music composed by Ennio Morricone, as well as the songs from the movie. Check out the soundtrack below and visit Amazon to order the release, which is available digitally and physically from Decca Records. Finally, also being released today is James Newton Howard‘s music for Peter Landesman’s Concussion starring Will Smith.
‘Concussion’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack album for the dramatic thriller Concussion have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by James Newton Howard (The Hunger Games series, The Sixth Sense, King Kong, Maleficent), as well as the song In the Darkness performed by Lisbeth Scott. The soundtrack is set to be released on December 18, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Concussion is written and directed by Peter Landesman who previously collaborated with the composer on Parkland and stars Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Arliss Howard and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 20, 2015)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the final installment in The Hunger Games series, Mockingjay: Part 2 directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin and Jena Malone. The film’s original music is composed by James Newton Howard (Maleficent, King Kong, The Sixth Sense, The Village). Republic Records will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score digitally on Monday and physically the following week. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the comedy The Night Before directed by Jonathan Levine and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, Julian Bell, Mindy Kaling and Michael Shannon. Marco Beltrami (Scream, World War Z, 3:10 to Yuma, The Wolverine, Warm Bodies) and Miles Hankins have composed the film’s original score. No soundtrack album has been announced. To learn more about the movie, which is being released by Sony Pictures, visit our scoring assignment announcement.
‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ Soundtrack Details
Republic Records will release a soundtrack album for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. The album features the film’s original music composed by James Newton Howard (King Kong, The Sixth Sense, The Fugitive, Maleficent, Signs) who previously scored the first three installments in the series. The soundtrack will be released digitally on November 23, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A CD version will be coming out on December 4 and can be pre-ordered here. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin and Jena Malone.
Sony Classical to Release ‘Concussion’ Soundtrack
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for the dramatic thriller Concussion. The album features the film’s original music composed by James Newton Howard (The Hunger Games, The Sixth Sense, King Kong, Maleficent). The soundtrack will be released on December 18, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full album details. Concussion is written and directed by Peter Landesman and stars Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Arliss Howard and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
James Newton Howard to Return for ‘The Huntsman’
James Newton Howard is currently scoring the upcoming fantasy adventure The Huntsman. The film is a prequel/spin-off to the 2012 feature Snow White and the Huntsman and is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan who served as the visual effect supervisor on Rupert Sanders’ original movie and makes his feature directorial debut with the project. Chris Hemsworth returns to star in the title role and is joined by returning cast members Charlize Theron, Sam Claflin and Nick Frost, as well as new additions Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Colin Morgan, Sheridan Smith, Rob Brydon and Alexandra Roach. No plot details have been announced yet.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 18, 2015)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the sci-fi action adventure The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials directed by Wes Ball and starring Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Patricia Clarkson, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Rosa Salazar, Aidan Gillen, Jacob Lofland, Barry Pepper and Lili Taylor. The film’s original music is composed by John Paesano (Daredevil, When the Game Stands Tall) who previously scored the first part in the series. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Click here for the full album details and also visit Film Music Magazine for a recent interview with Paesano about his work on the project.
Also opening wide is the crime drama Black Mass directed by Scott Cooper and starring Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kevin Bacon, Dakota Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Corey Stoll, Rory Cochrane, Sienna Miller and Adam Scott. Tom Holkenborg (Mad Max: Fury Road, Divergent, 300: Rise of an Empire) has composed the film’s original score. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our previous article for the full album details and also click here for a video featurette about Holkenborg’s work for the project.