MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack album for the sci-fi comedy Operation Taco Gary’s. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jason Lazarus (Skull Island, The Ritual, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Gates, Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans). Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack and also listen to the composer’s first track (Todd Simmons) below. Operation Taco Gary’s is written and directed by Michael Kvamme and stars Simon Rex, Dustin Milligan, Brenda Song, Jason Biggs, Tony Cavalero, Arturo Castro and Doug Jones. The movie follows two brothers who embark on a cross country road trip that quickly devolves when they become involved in a global conspiracy.
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‘The Ritual’ Soundtrack Album Released
MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack album for David Midell’s horror thriller The Ritual. The album features the film’s original music composed by Joseph Trapanese (The Witcher, Shadow and Bone, Oblivion, The Greatest Showman, Straight Outta Compton, Brilliant Minds, G20, The Raid: Redemption) & Jason Lazarus (Skull Island, The Gates, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans). Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack and also listen to the composers’ title track after the jump. The Ritual is co-written and directed by Midell and stars Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, Patricia Heaton and Abigail Cowen . The movie based on a true story follows two priests – one questioning his faith and one reckoning with a troubled past – who must work together to perform a series of terrifying exorcisms to save the young woman’s soul.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 6, 2025)
Opening in theaters nationwide today is the action movie Ballerina directed by Len Wiseman and starring Ana de Armas, Gabriel Byrne, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Norman Reedus. The film’s original score is composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Watchmen, Deadpool 2, 300, X, Atomic Blonde) & Joel J. Richard (John Wick, Quantico, Books of Blood). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music today (click here for the full album details). Always Never Records has released a separate EP featuring three tracks by Le Castle Vania and Columbia Records has released two digital singles featuring the end credits songs (click here to listen to all tracks and to learn more about the Lionsgate release).
Also opening wide this weekend is the survival horror thriller Dangerous Animals directed by Sean Byrne and starring Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Liam Greinke, Rob Carltonand Ella Newton. Michael Yezerski (The Tax Collector, Blindspotting, The Devil’s Candy, The Vigil, Corporate Animals, Feel the Beat) has composed the film’s original music. Range Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the movie, which is being released by the Independent Film Company & Shudder.
Jason Lazarus & Joseph Trapanese Scoring David Midell’s ‘The Ritual’
Jason Lazarus (Skull Island, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Gates, Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans) and Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, The Greatest Showman, The Witcher, Shadow and Bone, Brilliant Minds, Straight Outta Compton, G20, The Raid: Redemption) have teamed up to score the upcoming horror thriller The Ritual. The film is directed by David Midell (The Killing of David Chamberlain) and stars Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, Abigail Cowen and Patricia Heaton. The movie based on real events follows two priests who are divided by doubt when the Church sanctions the exorcism of a woman and must confront a force beyond comprehension…and their own faith.
‘The Gates’ Soundtrack Album Announced
Max Davidoff-Grey (Men Grieving, additional music for The Witcher & Shadow & Bone) & Jason Lazarus (Skull Island, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans) will release a soundtrack album for the supernatural horror thriller The Gates. The album features the composers’ original score from the film and will be released digitally next Tuesday, June 27. Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack. The Gates is directed by Stephen Hall and stars John Rhys-Davies, Richard Brake, Michael Yare, Elena Delia, David Pearse and Peter Coonan. The movie revolves around a serial killer who has been sentenced to death by electric chair in London in the 1890s and puts a curse on the prison he is in.
Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Skull Island’ to Be Released
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the Netflix animated series Skull Island. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Jason Lazarus (Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans, Phantom Halo, Are You Afraid of the Dark?) & Joseph Trapanese (Shadow & Bone, Oblivion, The Witcher, The Greatest Showman). The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 23 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Skull Island is created by Brian Duffield and features the voice talent of Nicolas Cantu, Darren Barnet, Mae Whitman, Betty Gilpin and Benjamin Bratt. The Legendary Television production follows a team of explorers shipwrecked in the South Pacific as they encounter a menagerie of fearsome creatures, including the giant ape who rules the island: Kong.
Joseph Trapanese & Jason Lazarus Scoring Netflix’s ‘Skull Island’
Joseph Trapanese (Shadow and Bone, Oblivion, Straight Outta Compton, The Greatest Showman, Lady and the Tramp, The Raid: Redemption) & Jason Lazarus (Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans, Are You Afraid of the Dark?) have teamed up to score the upcoming Netflix anime series Skull Island. The show is created by Brian Duffield (Love and Monsters, Cocaine Bear) and stars Nicolas Cantu, Darren Barnet, Mae Whitman, Benjamin Bratt and Betty Gilpin. The animated fantasy adventure follows a group of explorers who are shipwrecked in the South Pacific and encounter a menagerie of fearsome creatures, including the giant ape who rules the island: Kong.
Soundtrack Album for Nickelodeon’s ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ to Be Released
Viacom International will release a soundtrack album for Nickelodeon’s revival of the horror series Are You Afraid of the Dark?.The album features the original music from the show’s first season composed by Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Project Power, Straight Outta Compton, The Greatest Showman, Lady and the Tramp) & Jason Lazarus (Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, October 3 and will be available to stream/download here. Season 1 of Are You Afraid of the Dark? is written by BenDavid Grabinski, directed by Dean Israelite and stars Rafael Casal, Lyliana Wray, Miya Cech, Sam Ashe Arnold and Jeremy Ray Taylor.
‘Young Justice: Outsiders’ & ‘Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans’ Soundtracks Released
La-La Land Records has released a soundtrack album for the DC Universe animated series Young Justice: Outsiders. The album features selections of the original music from the show composed by Dynamic Music Partners (aka Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis & Kristopher Carter) (Avengers Assemble, Justice League, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Teen Titans). The 2-CD set is limited to 1,000 copies and is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also check out the track list and listen to audio samples. The label has previously released a soundtrack featuring the composers’ score from the first Young Justice season.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (October 6, 2019)
Premiering tonight is the new CW drama Batwoman developed by Caroline Dries & Greg Berlanti based on the DC Comics characters and starring Ruby Rose, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson, Nicole Kang, Rachel Skarsten, Dougray Scott and Elizabeth Anweis. The show’s original music is composed by Blake Neely (The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl) & Sherri Chung (Riverdale, Blindspot). Check out our previous article and visit the official show website to learn more about the series, which will air Sunday nights on The CW.
Also premiering tonight is the British mini-series Press created by Mike Bartlett and starring Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin, Priyanga Burford and David Suchet. Natalie Holt (Journey’s End, Knightfall, Beecham House, Three Girls) has composed the show’s original music. The series aired last year in the UK on BBC and is making its U.S. debut tonight on PBS as part of its Masterpiece series. Visit the official show website for more information about the 6-parter, which will air every Sunday night.