Danny Lux has composed the original score for the upcoming Lifetime original movie Britney Ever After. The film is directed by Leslie Libman, written by Anne-Marie Hess (Perfect High) and stars Natasha Bassett as pop icon Britney Spears, alongside Clayton Chitty as Kevin Federline and Nathan Keyes as Justin Timberlake. The drama follows the tumultuous story of Spears – her rise to fame, fall from grace and eventual resurrection. Steve Michaels, Jonathan Koch (The Kennedys, The Secret Life of Monroe) and Joan Harrison are executive producing the project.
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Weekly TV Music Roundup (January 22, 2017)
Premiering on Thursday, January 26, is the new CW drama Riverdale based on the characters by Archie Comics and starring Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Luke Perry, KJ Apa, Marisol Nichols, Mädchen Amick, Ashleigh Murray, Madelaine Petsch and Camila Mendes. The show’s original music is composed by Blake Neely (The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot). Check out our previous news article, as well as the official show website to learn more about the series, which will air Thursday nights on the CW.
Premiering on Friday, January 27, is the Amazon original series Z: The Beginning of Everything created by Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorkin and starring Christina Ricci, Gavin Stenhouse, David Strathairn, Kristine Nielsen, Maya Kazan, Sarah Schenkkan, Jamie Anne Allman and Holly Curran. Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, The Affair, Ray Donovan, The Good Shepherd) is composing the show’s original music. Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score on Friday. The full album details will be posted on this page this coming week.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (January 15, 2017)
Premiering tonight is the mini-series The Young Pope created and directed by Paolo Sorrentino and starring Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Silvio Orlando, Javier Cámara, Scott Shepherd, Cécile de France, Ludivine Sagnier, Toni Bertorelli and James Cromwell. The show’s original music is composed by Lele Marchitelli (The Great Beauty). Warner Music has released a soundtrack album featuring selections from the composer’s score, as well as tracks by Jeff Buckley, Max Richter, John Adams, Jefferson Airplane & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the series, which airs in the U.S. on HBO.
Also premiering stateside tonight is the ITV original series Victoria created by Daisy Goodwin and starring Jenna Coleman, Rufus Sewell, Alex Jennings, Paul Rhys, Tom Hughes and Peter Firth. Martin Phipps (Woman in Gold, War and Peace, Peaky Blinders) and Ruth Barrett (Harry Brown, City of Tiny Lights, Hunted) have composed the show’s original music. Dubois Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score earlier this week. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the show, which premieres in the U.S. on PBS.
Soundtrack EP for Lifetime’s ‘Beaches’ to Be Released
Warner Bros. Records will release a soundtrack for the Lifetime original movie Beaches. The EP features five songs from the film performed by Idina Menzel. The soundtrack will be released digitally on January 13, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The first track, Wind Beneath My Wings, is already available to download. Beaches is directed by Allison Anders and stars Menzel, alongside Nia Long, Gabriella Pizzolo, Grace Capeless, Jodi Capeless, Sanai Victoria and Antonio Cupo. The movie is a remake of the 1988 feature of the same name and revolves around a meeting of two youngsters on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on an unexpected and lifelong friendship.
Lifetime’s ‘Beaches’ Remake to Feature Music by Lesley Barber
Lesley Barber has been tapped to score the upcoming Lifetime original movie Beaches. The film is directed by Allison Anders (Grace of My Heart, Gas, Food Lodging) and stars Idina Menzel, Nia Long, Gabriella Pizzolo, Grace Capeless, Jodi Capeless, Sanai Victoria and Antonio Cupo. The movie is a remake of the 1988 feature of the same title (scored by Georges Delerue) starring Bette Midler and centers on a meeting of two youngsters on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on an unexpected and lifelong friendship. Bart Barker (Supercross) and Nikole Beckwith (About Ray) have written the script based on the novel by Iris Rainer Dart.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (November 27, 2016)
Premiering tonight is the Hallmark original movie I’ll Be Home for Christmas directed by James Brolin who also stars in the film with Mena Suvari and Giselle Eisenberg. The film’s original music is composed by William Ross (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, My Dog Skip, Ladder 49, Tuck Everlasting). The family drama follows an assistant District Attorney and single mom who has to deal with her estranged dad when he unexpectedly shows up at her door. Visit the official movie website for more information about the movie.
Premiering on Wednesday, November 30, is the Syfy original series Incorporated created by Alex Pastor & David Pastor, executive produced by Ben Affleck & Matt Damon and starring Sean Teale, Allison Miller, Eddie Ramos, Julia Ormond and Dennis Haysbert. Peter Nashel (Marco Polo, Bee Season, The Night Listener, Younger, Lie to Me) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our previous news article to learn more about the show, which will air Wednesday nights on Syfy.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (October 9, 2016)
Premiering tonight is the new HBO original series Divorce created by Sharon Horgan and starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon, Talia Balsam and Tracy Letts. The show’s original music composed by Keegan DeWitt (I’ll Follow You un My Dreams, Morris from America, Listen Up Philip, Queen of Earth). Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the comedy, which will air every Sunday night on HBO.
Also premiering tonight is the HBO original series Insecure created by Issa Rae & Larry Wilmore and starring Rae herself, alongside Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis and Lisa Joyce. Raphael Saadiq (Underground, Black Nativity) is composing the show’s original music. The comedy centers on the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman. The series will air every Sunday night on HBO. Visit the official show website for updates.
Lifetime’s ‘The 10th Date’ to Feature Music by Laura Karpman & Raphael Saadiq
Laura Karpman and Raphael Saadiq are set to compose the music for the upcoming Lifetime original movie The 10th Date. The film is written and directed by Nzingha Stewart (With This Ring) and stars Kelly Rowland, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Cat Deeley, Keri Hilson, Kellee Stewart, Brandon T. Jackson and Meagan Good. The romantic comedy follows a group of women who embark on a journey to successfully get to that elusive 10th date – a holy grail in the dating world when they think a man finally feels committed.
Weekly Film TV Music Roundup (September 11, 2016)
Premiering tonight is the new Fox comedy Son of Zorn created by Reed Agnew & Eli Jorne and starring Johnny Pemberton, Cheryl Hines, Tim Meadows, as well as Jason Sudeikis as the voice of Zorn. The show’s original music is composed by Leo Birenberg (Red Army, Big Time in Hollywood, FL). To learn more about the series, which will air a special sneak peak tonight and return to its regular Sunday night time slot on September 25, visit our previous news article.
Also premiering tonight in the U.S. is the television movie Churchill’s Secret directed by Charles Sturridge and starring Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan, Romola Garai, Matthew Macfayden, Bill Paterson, Daisy Lewis, Tara Fitzgerald, James Wilby and Rachel Stirling. Adrian Johnston (Becoming Jane, Kinky Boots, Brideshead Revisited) has composed the film’s original music. The drama premiered in the UK earlier this year on ITV and premieres in the U.S. on PBS. Click here for more information.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (June 12, 2016)
Premiering tomorrow, June 13, is the new CBS drama BrainDead created by Robert & Michelle King and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Tveit, Danny Pino, Nikki M. James and Tony Shalhoub. The show’s original music is composed by David Buckley (The Nice Guys, Jason Bourne, The Forbidden Kingdom, From Paris with Love) who previously scored CBS’ The Good Wife for the creators. To learn more about the show, check out our scoring assignment announcement and visit the official series website.
Premiering on Tuesday, June 14, is the TNT original series Animal Kingdom developed by Jonathan Lisco based on the 2010 Australian feature of the same title and starring Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman and Shawn Hatosy. Alexis & Sam (Equity, Lila & Eve, We’ll Never Have Paris) are scoring the show and Atticus Ross (The Social Network, Gone Girl, The Book of Eli) has composed the series’ main titles theme. Check out our previous news article to learn more about the drama, which will air every Tuesday night on TNT.