This past week, Dara Taylor (Ironheart, The Tender Bar, Straw, The Invitation, , The Noel Diary, Meet Me Next Christmas, Echo Boomers) has recorded her score for the upcoming sci-fi comedy Spaceballs: The New One. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper, The Short Game) and stars Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wynder & Daphne Zuniga who reprise their roles from Brooks’ 1987 classic (scored by John Morris). They are joined by new cast members Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Anthony Carrigan and Josh Gad. No plot details have been announced yet.
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Dara Taylor Scoring Josh Greenbaum’s ‘The Dink’
Composer Dara Taylor (Ironheart, The Invitation, Straw, The Tender Bar, Meet Me Next Christmas, The Noel Diary, Echo Boomers) is reuniting with director Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper, Becoming Bond) on the upcoming sports comedy The Dink. The film stars Jake Johnson as a washed-up tennis pro who, desperate to save a struggling club and earn his father’s respect, is compelled to break a sacred vow and do the unthinkable: play pickleball. Mary Steenburgen, Ben Stiller, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron Chen, Chris Parnell, Patton Oswalt, Christine Taylor, as well as tennis champions Andy Roddick & John McEnroe are also starring in the movie.
Kristen Wiig’s Original Song ‘Harper and Will Go West’ from Netflix’s ‘Will & Harper’ Released
Netflix Music has released the original song Harper and Will Go West from the Netflix original documentary Will & Harper. The track is co-written (with Sean Douglas & director Josh Greenbaum) and performed by Kristen Wiig and is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the song after the jump. Will & Harper is directed by Greenbaum and features Will Ferrell who embarks on a cross-country road trip with his close friend of 30 years who is coming out as a trans woman to bond and reintroduce her to the country as her true self.
‘Strays’ Soundtrack Album Details
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the comedy Strays. The album features the film’s original score composed by Dara Taylor (The Tender Bar, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, The Invitation, The Noel Diary, Echo Boomers). Also included is the song Follow You by Dave Sarazen. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, August 18 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Strays is directed by Josh Greenbaum and stars Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Will Forte, Brett Gelman, Josh Gad, Randall Park, Harvey Guillén, Jamie Demetriou, Rob Riggle and Sofia Vergara. The movie follows a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier who is abandoned by his lowlife owner and – together with a group of other strays – hatches a plan to seek revenge.
Dara Taylor Scoring Josh Greenbaum’s ‘Strays’
Composer Dara Taylor (The Tender Bar, The Invitation, Echo Boomers, The Noel Diary) is reteaming with director Josh Greenbaum on the upcoming comedy Strays. The film starring Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Josh Gad, Randall Park, Brett Gelman, Harvey Guillén, Rob Riggle, Jamie Demetriou & Sofia Vergara follows a naive, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier who is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner and – together with a group of other strays – hatches a plan to seek revenge on their owners.
‘Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ Soundtrack Album Details
Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the comedy Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The album features the film’s original score composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Sausage Party, Lost in Space, Horrible Bosses, Agent Carter, Ride Along) & Dara Taylor (Echo Boomers, Colewell). Also included are the original songs I Love Boobies (performed by Richard Cheese, aka Mark Jonathan Davis), Palm Vista Hotel (performed by the film’s stars Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo) and Edgar’s Prayer (performed by Jamie Dornan feat. Amy Keys). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 12, 2021. Visit Amazon to pre-order the album. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is directed by Josh Greenbaum and stars Wiig & Mumolo (who also co-wrote the screenplay), Dornan and Damon Wayans.
‘Becoming Bond’ Soundtrack Released
Next Station Music has released a soundtrack album for the documentary Becoming Bond. The album features the film’s original music composed by John Piscitello (No Place on Earth, Mike Wallace Is Here, Too Funny to Fail, Memory Games). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Becoming Bond is directed by Josh Greenbaum and tells the true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic who, through an unbelievable set of circumstances, landed the role of James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, despite having never acted a day in his life.
‘Too Funny to Fail’ Soundtrack Released
John Piscitello (Becoming Bond, No Place on Earth, The All-Americans, Mike Wallace Is Here, Memory Games) has released a soundtrack album for the Hulu original documentary Too Funny to Fail. The album, which features the composer’s original music from the film, is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. Too Funny to Fail directed and produced by Josh Greenbaum (The Short Game) explores the creation of The Dana Carvey Show and asks the question why a show with a writer’s room and cast including then unknowns Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Robert Smigel would flop so spectacularly.
Christopher Lennertz & Dara Taylor Scoring Josh Greenbaum’s ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’
Christopher Lennertz & Dara Taylor have teamed up to score the upcoming comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Becoming Bond) and stars Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan and Damon Wayans. The movie follows two lifelong friends as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time. Wiig & Mumolo also wrote the screenplay and are producing the project with Will Ferrell & Adam McKay (The Big Short, Talladega Nights), Jessica Elbaum (Hustlers, Booksmart) and Margot Hand (Brittany Runs a Marathon).
Nick Urata Scoring Josh Greenbaum’s ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’
Nick Urata (Crazy, Stupid, Love, Paddington, I Love You Phillip Morris, Ruby Sparks) is scoring the upcoming comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Becoming Bond, The Short Game) and stars Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Damon Wayans Jr. The movie centers on two best friends who leave their small Midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Fla., where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.