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Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 19, 2015)

Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

inside-outOpening in most theaters is the animated feature Inside Out directed by Pete Docter and featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Giacchino (Up, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Jurassic World, Star Trek). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this week. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the film. Also visit Screenrant and Trailer Addict for interviews with Giacchino about his work on the project.

dopeAlso opening wide is the comedy drama Dope written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Kimberly Elise, A$AP Rocky, Blake Anderson, Keith Stanfield, Chanel Iman, Quincy Brown and Zoë Kravitz. Pharrell Williams has written the movie’s original songs performed by the fictional band Awreeoh. Also included and Germaine Franco has composed the film’s original score. Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the film by Awreeoh, Digital Underground, Naughty By Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Public Enemy & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 1, 2015)

age-of-ultronThe only wide release this weekend is Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Age of Ultron written and directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johannson, Jeremy Renner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Cobie Smulders. The film’s original music is composed by Brian Tyler (Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Furious 7) and Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score earlier this week. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also visit Film Music Magazine and Philharmonia’s Soundcloud channel for audio interviews with Tyler about his work on the project.

far-from-the-madding-crowd far-from-the-madding-crowdOpening in limited release is the period drama Far from the Madding Crowd directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge and Michael Sheen. Craig Armstrong (Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby, Love Actually) has composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn about the Fox Searchlight release and click here to listen to audio samples from the score.

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Julian Wass to Score Hannah Fidell’s ‘6 Years’

julian-wassJulian Wass has been tapped to score the upcoming indie drama 6 Years. The film is written and directed by Hannah Fidell (A Teacher) and stars Taissa Farmiga, Ben Rosenfield, Lindsay Burdge, Joshua Leonard, Peter Vack and Jennifer Lafleur. The movie follows a young couple who have been together since high school and who are about to graduate from college when events threaten to tear them apart. Kelly Williams, Jonathan Duffy & Andrew Logan (Hellion) are producing the project. Mark Duplass (Cyrus, Togetherness, Jeff Who Lives at Home) serves as an executive producer.

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Julian Wass to Score ‘The Overnight’

julian-wassJulian Wass is attached to score the upcoming indie comedy The Overnight. The film is directed by Patrick Brice (Creep) and stars Taylor Schilling, Adam Scott, Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godreche. No plot details have been announced yet. Mark Duplass (Jeff, Who Lives at Home, Cyrus) is producing the project for the Duplass Brothers Productions, alongside Naomi & Adam Scott for Gettin’ Rad Productions. Wass has previously scored the Duplass-directed comedy The Do-Deca-Pentathlon, as well as the Duplass-produced The Freebie.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 30, 2014)

Two new movies are opening wide this weekend:

maleficentExpected to top the weekend box office is the fantasy adventure Maleficent directed by Robert Stromberg and starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Imelda Staunton, Sam Riley, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville. James Newton Howard (The Hunger Games, King Kong, The Sixth Sense) has composed the film’s original music. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music, as well as a new cover version of the song Once Upon a Dream by Lana Del Rey. For the full album details, check out our previous article. Also visit YouTube for a video featuring footage from the music’s recording sessions and click here for a short video interview with the composer about his work on the project.

million-waysAlso opening wide is the western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West directed by Seth MacFarlane and starring himself, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, Neil Patrick Harris and Liam Neeson. The film’s original music is composed by Joel McNeely (Holes, Young Indiana Jones Chronicles). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the end credits song A Million Ways to Die performed by Alan Jackson and the film’s musical number If You’ve Only Got a Moustache. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full details and audio clips. Also check out a video interview with McNeely at the film’s world premiere by clicking here.

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Julian Wass to Score Helen Hunt’s ‘Ride’

julian-wassJulian Wass has been hired to score the upcoming indie romantic comedy Ride. The film marks the second directorial effort of actress Helen Hunt who also stars in the movie alongside Luke Wilson, Brenton Thwaites, David Zayas, Robert Knepper, Mike White, Richard Kind, Leonor Varela and Elizabeth Jayne. The comedy follows a strong-willed mother who follows her 20-year-old son to Los Angeles after he quits college at NYU to become a surfer. Hunt has also written the screenplay and is producing the project with Lizzie Friedman (And Soon the Darkness), Gregg Little (Sex and Death 101) and Moon Blauner. Hunt’s directorial debut Then She Found Me featured a score by David Mansfield. 

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‘The Pretty One’ Soundtrack Details

the-pretty-oneA soundtrack release for the indie comedy The Pretty One has been announced. The album features the film’s original music composed by Julian Wass (Hit & Run, Noah’s Ark: Jumping the Broom). The soundtrack will be released on June 3, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. The Pretty One is written and directed by Jenée LaMarque and starring Zoe Kazan, Jake Johnson, Ron Livingston, John Carroll Lynch and Frankie Shaw. The movie follows a young woman who is mistaken for her dead “perfect” identical twin and seizes the chance to masquerade as her sister. The comedy premiered at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival and was released in select theaters earlier this year. The movie is also set to be released on DVD on June 3 and is available for pre-order here.

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‘The Big Ask’ Soundtrack Released

the-big-askA soundtrack album has been released for the indie comedy The Big Ask. The album features the film’s original music composed by Julian Wass (Hit & Run, Noah’s Ark: Jumping the Broom, The Pretty One). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon. Audio clips are embedded after the jump. The Big Ask is directed by Thomas Beatty & Rebecca Fishman and stars Gillian Jacobs, Zachary Knighton, David Krumholtz, Melanie Lynskey, Ahna O’Reilly and Jason Ritter. The movie, which was originally entitled Teddy Bears, follows three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal from the loss of his mother. The comedy is being released today on VOD and will be opening in select theaters on May 30.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 7, 2014)

Three new movies are opening in wide release this weekend:

the-lego-movieExpected to top the weekend box office is the animated feature The Lego Movie directed by Phil Lord & Chris Miller and featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, Alison Brie, Nick Offerman, Charlie Day and Morgan Freeman. Mark Mothersbaugh who previously scored Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and 21 Jump Street for the directors has composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the original song Everything Is AWESOME!!! by Tegan and Sara featuring The Lonely Island. To check out the full album details, visit our previous news article and click here to listen to audio clips from the soundtrack.

monuments-menAlso opening wide is the historical drama The Monuments Men directed by George Clooney who also stars in the film alongside Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville and John Goodman. Alexandre Desplat (The King’s Speech, Argo, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) has composed the film’s original music and also has a cameo appearance in the movie. Sony Masterworks has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this week. To listen to audio clips and for more information about the album and the film, check out our soundtrack announcement.

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Julian Wass Scoring ‘The Pretty One’ and ‘Teddy Bears’

Julian Wass is scoring the upcoming indie comedy The Pretty One. The film is directed by Jenee LaMarque and stars Zoe Kazan as a young woman who is mistaken for her dead “perfect” identical twin and seizes the chance to masquerade as her sister. Jake Johnson (New Girl) and Ron Livingston are co-starring. The project marks the feature directorial debut of LaMarque who has also written the screenplay. Robin Schorr (Peaceful Warrior) is producing through RCR Pictures and Steven J. Berger is producing for Provenance Pictures. The Pretty One was shot this past summer in Los Angeles and is now in post-production.

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