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Weekly TV Music Roundup (July 23, 2017)

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Premiering tomorrow, July 24, is the NBC drama Midnight, Texas developed by Monica Owusu-Breen based on the book series by Charlaine Harris and starring François Arnaud, Sarah Ramos, Arielle Kebbel, Peter Mensah, Parisa Fitz-Henley and Dylan Bruce. The show’s original music is composed by Jacob Groth (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Dead Man Down, Unforgettable). Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the drama, which will air Monday nights on NBC.

Also premiering tomorrow is the ABC drama Somewhere Between created by Stephen Tolkin (Taxi Brooklyn, Brothers & Sisters) and starring Paula Patton, Devon Sawa and J.R. Bourn. James Jandrisch (Houdini & Doyle, Reasonable Doubt) is composing the show’s original music. The series is based on a Korean format and revolves around a mother who travels back in time to prevent the murder of her daughter. The drama will air Tuesday nights following its premiere tomorrow on ABC. Visit the official show website for more information.

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Julian Wass Scoring HBO’s ‘Room 104’

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julian-wassJulian Wass has been tapped to score the upcoming HBO original series Room 104. The show is created by Mark & Jay Duplass (Cyrus, Jeff Who Lives at Home). The anthology series tells a different story of a group of assorted characters who pass through the room of an average American hotel in each episode. The Duplass brothers are also executive producing the comedy with Xan Aranda (Blue Jay). Wass has previously collaborated with the filmmakers on the features The Do-Deca Pentathlon, which they directed, and The Overnight & Blue Jay, which they produced. 

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‘Blue Jay’ Soundtrack Announced

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blue-jayA soundtrack will be released for the indie drama Blue Jay. The album features the film’s original music composed by Julian Wass (Hit and Run, The Overnight, Animals, Other People). The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 10, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Blue Jay is directed by Alex Lehmann and stars Mark Duplass (who also co-wrote the screenplay and produced the project) and Sarah Paulson. The movie revolves around two former high-school sweethearts who reflect on their shared past through the lens of their differently dissatisfied presents when they return to their tiny California hometown.

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Julian Wass to Score ‘Fun Mom Dinner’

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fun-mom-dinnerJulian Wass has been tapped to score the upcoming comedy Fun Mom Dinner. The film is directed by Alethea Jones and stars Katie Aselton, Toni Collette, Bridget Everett, Molly Shannon, Adam Scott, Rob Huebel, Adam Levine and Paul Rust. The movie centers on four moms whose only common ground is their kids’ preschool class, who decide to get together for a harmless “fun mom dinner.” Julie Yaeger Rudd has written the screenplay. Andrew Duncan and Alex Saks are producing the project for June Pictures, alongside Naomi Scott for Gettin’ Rad Productions. Adam Scott and Paul Rudd serve as executive producers.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 7, 2016)

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Three new movies are opening nationwide this week:

girl-on-the-trainExpected to top the weekend box office is the dramatic thriller The Girl on the Train directed by Tate Taylor and starring Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon. The film’s original music is composed by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Alice in Wonderland, Fifty Shades of Grey). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

the-birth-of-a-nationAlso opening nationwide is the historical drama The Birth of a Nation directed by Nate Parker who also stars in the movie alongside Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Gabrielle Union, Penelope Ann Miller and Jackie Earle Haley. Atlantic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring songs inspired by the film by artists such as Nas, Gucci Mane & Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz & more. Click here for  more information. Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph) has composed the film’s original score. A score album is in the works. 

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 9, 2016)

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Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

sullyExpected to top the weekend box office is the drama Sully directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney. The film’s original music is composed by Christian Jacob and The Tierney Sutton Band. Eastwood has contributed the score’s theme and also co-wrote the end titles song Flying Home based on his theme. Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album within the next couple of weeks. Check back on this page for more information and visit the official movie website to learn more about the film.

when-the-bough-breaksAlso opening wide is the thriller When the Bough Breaks directed by Jon Cassar and starring Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Romany Malco, Michael K. Williams, Theo Rossi and Jaz Sinclair. John Frizzell (Alien: Resurrection, The Following, Dante’s Peak, Office Space) has composed the film’s original score. Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures/Screen Gems release.

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Julian Wass Scoring ‘Blue Jay’

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blue-jayJulian Wass is composing the score for the upcoming indie drama Blue Jay. The film is directed by Alex Lehmann and stars Mark Duplass and Sarah Paulson. The movie follows two former high-school sweethearts who reflect on their shared past through the lens of their differently dissatisfied presents when they return to their tiny California hometown. Duplass has also written the screenplay and also serves as an executive producer on the project with his brother Jay. Mel Eslyn (The One I Love, Lamb) and Xan Aranda are producing the project.

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Weekly TV Music Roundup (January 31, 2016)

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grease-liveAiring tonight is the Fox television event Grease: LIVE! starring Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgens, Carlos PenaVega, Keke Palmer, Andrew Call, David Del Rio, Kether Donohue, Jordan Fisher and Boyz II Men. Republic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the special by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey, as well as two original tracks written by Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey and performed by Carly Rae Jepsen and DNCE and an original track written and performed by DNCE. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the project.

american-crime-storyPremiering on Tuesday, February 2, is the FX original series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson written by Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, executive produced by Ryan Murphy and starring Cuba Gooding Jr., John Travolta, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance, Robert Kardashian, Sarah Paulson and Bruce Greenwood. The show’s original music is composed by Mac Quayle (Mr. Robot, American Horror Story, Scream Queens). Check out our scoring assignment for more information about the drama, which will air every Tuesday night on FX.

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‘Other People’ to Feature Music by Julian Wass

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other-peopleJulian Wass is composing the music for the upcoming indie drama Other People. The film is written and directed by Chris Kelly (Saturday Night Live) and stars Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford, Maude Apatow, Zach Woods and June Squibb. The movie centers on a struggling comedy writer, fresh off a breakup and in the midst of the worst year of his life, who returns to Sacramento to care for his dying mother. Actor Adam Scott is producing the project with his wife Naomi Scott, as well as Sam Bisbee (Infinitely Polar Bear, Cop Car).

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Julian Wass to Score HBO’s ‘Animals’

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animalsJulian Wass has signed on to score the upcoming HBO original series Animals. The show is created by Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano and revolves around a group of downtrodden creatures – pigeons, rats, bedbugs, etc. – living in New York City. The animated comedy features the voices of Matarese and Luciano, as well as actors including Katie Aselton, Nick Kroll and Rob Corddry. The creators are also executive producing the project with Jay & Mark Duplass (Cyrus, Jeff, Who Lives at Home, Togetherness). Wass has previously scored the Duplass Brothers-directed feature The Do-Deca-Pentathlon  and the comedy The Overnight, which they produced. 

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