John Powell (The Bourne Identity, Shrek, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Happy Feet, X-Men: The Last Stand) has revealed the track list of the soundtrack album for the animated sequel How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. The album features the film’s original written by the Academy Award-nominated composer who has previously scored the first two installments in the How to Train Your Dragon series. Also included is the new song Together From Afar performed by Jónsi. The soundtrack will be released on February 1 by Back Lot Music and is now available for pre-order on Amazon (CD version) and here (digital version). How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is directed by Dean DeBlois and features the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harrington, Craig Ferguson and F. Murray Abraham.
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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’, ‘Mandy’ & ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ Scores Ruled Ineligible for Academy Awards
Variety is reporting that in addition to Green Book, three more scores have been ruled ineligible by the Academy’s music branch. Among ineligible titles are Solo: A Star Wars Story (composed by John Powell with themes by John Williams), which was reportedly submitted too late, Mandy (composed by Johann Johannsson), which violated the rule of its qualifying theatrical release (as the movie was released on VOD simultaneously), and The Other Side of the Wind (composed by Michel Legrand), which didn’t meet the same rule that Green Book was disqualified for.
World Premiere Performance of ‘How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert’ Announced
21st Century Concerts and Film Concerts Live have announced the world premiere performance of How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert, with the film’s original score composed by John Powell (Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Bourne Identity, X-Men: The Last Stand, Rio) performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra and chorus. The concerts will take place on November 30 and December 1 & 2, 2018 at the KKL Luzern Concert Hall in Lucerne, Switzerland. Ernst van Tiel will conduct a 90-piece symphony orchestra and chorus while the animated movie is shown on the big screen.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 25, 2018)
The only movie opening nationwide this week is Solo: A Star Wars Story directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Paul Bettany. The film’s original score is composed by John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity) and John Williams (Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark) contributed the Han Solo theme. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music. Click here for the full album details and visit Film Music Magazine, Film.Music.Media and Billboard for recent interviews with Powell about his work on the project.
Opening in limited release is the sci-fi comedy How to Talk to Girls at Parties directed by John Cameron Mitchell and stars Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman and Ruth Wilson. Nico Muhly (The Reader, Margaret), Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu and Matmos have written original music for the film. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the original music, as well as tracks by The Damned, The Dyschords, The Velvet Underground, A.C. Newman & others. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the A24 release.
John Powell Honored at ASCAP Screen Music Awards
Last night, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) held its annual Screen Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. John Powell (Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Bourne Identity, Happy Feet, Shrek) was honored with the ASCAP Henry Mancini Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of film and television music. The composer was presented the award by Dean DeBlois, director of How to Train Your Dragon, for which Powell received his first Academy Award nomination and who is currently working with the composer on the third part of the animated franchise.
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Soundtrack Details
Composer John Powell has revealed the track list of the soundtrack album for Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. The album features the film’s original score composed by Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity, Shrek, Chicken Run, X-Men: The Last Stand), as well as the Han Solo theme (The Adventures of Han) composed and conducted by John Williams (Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park). The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically on May 25, 2018 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
Walt Disney Records to Release ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records will release the official soundtrack album for Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. The album features the film’s original score composed by John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity, Rio, Shrek, Chicken Run, X-Men: The Last Stand), as well as the Han Solo theme and original Star Wars music composed by John Williams (Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park). The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically on May 25, 2018. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and check back on this page for the full album details.
John Powell to Receive Henry Mancini Award
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced that composer John Powell will be honored at the 33rd Annual Screen Music Awards (previously known as ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards) on May 23, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Powell will receive the Henry Mancini Award, which is given to composers for outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of music for film, television and visual media. The composer is known for his scores for numerous animated movies, including How to Train Your Dragon (which earned him his first Academy Award nomination), Shrek, Happy Feet, Chicken Run, Bolt, Horton Hears a Who! and most recently, Ferdinand.
John Williams to Compose Theme for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
John Williams revealed in a recent interview with Variety that he will compose the theme for the title character for the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story. As reported this past summer, John Powell is composing the score for the movie directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Joonas Suotamo. Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi) and Jon Kasdan wrote the screenplay. Kathleen Kennedy (Jurassic Park, The Sixth Sense) is producing the project with Allison Shearmur (Cinderella) and Simon Emanuel (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story).
Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 15, 2017)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie and Andy Serkis. The film’s original music is composed by John Williams (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, E.T.). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the animated feature Ferdinand directed by Carlos Saldanha and featuring the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Anderson, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale and David Tennant. John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity, Shrek) has composed the film’s original score. A soundtrack featuring the composer’s score has been released by Fox Music and La-La Land Records (click here for the full details). Island Records has released a separate soundtrack EP feat. the songs from the film by Nick Jonas, Juanes and Pitbull. Check out our previous article for more information.