The only nationwide release this weekend is the 25th Anniversary re-release of the drama Schindler’s List directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. The film’s original music is composed by John Williams (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial) who earned his fifth Academy Award for his score. […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 7, 2018)
Posted: December 7, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Ben Is Back, Bernie the Dolphin, Charlie Mole, Dickon Hinchliffe, Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes, Dolly Parton, Dumplin', Jake Monaco, John Williams, Joshua R. Mosley, Linda Perry, Mary Queen of Scots, Max Richter, Schindler's List, Scott Walker, Serj Tankian, Sia, Spitak, Swimming with Men, Vox Lux, Will Bates
‘Schindler’s List’ 25th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack Announced
Posted: November 23, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: John Williams, Schindler's List, score, Soundtrack, Steven Spielberg
La-La Land Records has announced a new soundtrack album for Steven Spielberg’s 1993 drama Schindler’s List starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. The 25th Anniversary Edition features the expanded original music from the movie composed by John Williams (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial) who received […]
Harry Potter – The John Williams Soundtrack Collection Announced
Posted: November 23, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, John Williams, score, Soundtrack
La-La Land Records has announced a new 7-CD soundtrack set featuring the music from the first three movies in the Harry Potter series composed by John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler’s List). The album’s first two discs feature the composer’s expanded and remastered score for 2001’s Chris Columbus-directed […]
‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ to Feature New Music by John Williams
Posted: November 17, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Galaxy's Edge, John Williams, Star Wars
John Williams has composed new music for the Star Wars-themed land of Galaxy’s Edge, which will be opening at the Disney’s theme parks in Anaheim, California, and Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida next year. The music was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, and was conducted by William Ross (Harry Potter […]
‘Dracula’ & ‘On Deadly Ground’ Deluxe Edition Soundtracks Announced
Posted: October 22, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: A Show of Force, Basil Poledouris, Dracula, Georgs Delerue, John Williams, On Deadly Ground
Varese Sarabande has announced the latest titles in its CD Club series, including a deluxe edition soundtrack for the 1979 horror movie Dracula directed by John Badham and starring Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence and Kate Nelligan. The album features the expanded original score from the film composed and conducted by John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, Raider of the Lost […]
‘The Cowboys’ & ‘Small Soldiers’ Deluxe Edition Soundtracks Announced
Posted: June 18, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Mark Rydell, score, Small Soldiers, Soundtrack, The Cowboys
Varese Sarabande has announced the latest titles in its CD Club series, including a remastered deluxe edition for the 1972 western The Cowboys directed by Mark Rydell and starring John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Slim Pickens, Colleen Dewhurst and Bruce Dern. The album features the film’s expanded original score composed and conducted by John Williams […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 25, 2018)
Posted: May 25, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Amelia Warner, Elia Cmiral, Feral, Future World, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Ian Hultquist, In Darkness, John Powell, John Williams, Mary Shelley, Matmos, Niall Byrne, Nico Muhly, Sofia Hultquist, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Gospel According to André, Toydrum, Xiu Xiu
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 […]
John Williams Honored at BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
Posted: May 10, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: BMI, BMI Film, John Williams, Laura Karpman, Lolita Ritmanis, Miriam Cutler, Rick Baitz, TV & Visual Awards
Last night, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its annual Film, TV & Visual Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. John Williams was honored with the John Williams Award for his incomparable status as one of the greatest film and television composers of our time. The composer who was previously honored with BMI’s Kirk […]
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 8, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: John Powell, John Williams, Ron Howard, score, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Soundtrack, Star Wars
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 […]
Walt Disney Records to Release ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Soundtrack
Posted: April 9, 2018 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: John Powell, John Williams, Ron Howard, score, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Soundtrack, Star Wars
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 […]