Sony Music Entertainment India has released a new soundtrack album for the Indian fantasy adventure Barroz: Guardian of Treasures. The album features the film’s original “background” score composed by Mark Kilian (Tsotsi, Eye in the Sky, Pitch Perfect, Traitor, The Ward, Rendition, Official Secrets). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to the composer’s first track (Conjuring da Gama) below. The label has previously released a separate soundtrack EP featuring the songs from the movie by Lydian Nadhaswaram, Fernando Boto de Jesus Guerreiro & Miguel Jorge Guerreiro. Barroz is directed by Mohanlal and stars Mohanlal himelf, Maya Rao West, Cesar Lorente Raton, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Ignacio Mateos, Nerea Camacho and Tuhin Menon. The movie tells the story of a spirit who protects Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure, as he aids a young boy proving himself the rightful heir.
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Mark Kilian Scoring John Pogue’s ‘Eraser: Reborn’
Composer Mark Kilian (Tsotsi, Pitch Perfect, Eye in the Sky, Traitor, Rendition, The Ward, Official Secrets) is reuniting with director John Pogue (The Quiet Ones) on the upcoming action thriller Eraser: Reborn. The film is a reboot of Chuck Russell’s 1996 feature Eraser (scored by Alan Silvestri) and stars Dominic Sherwood, Jacky Lai, McKinley Belcher III and Eddie Ramos. The movie follows a U.S. Marshal who specializes in engineering the fake deaths of witnesses that need to leave no trace of their existence. Michael Weiss (Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Butterfly Effect 2) wrote the screenplay.
‘Deep Blue Sea 3’ Soundtrack to Be Released
Notefornote Music will release a soundtrack album for the shark thriller Deep Blue Sea 3. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark Kilian (Tsotsi, Pitch Perfect, Eye in the Sky, Rendition, Traitor, Official Secrets). The soundtrack will be release digitally this Friday, December 17 and is now available for pre-order here. Deep Blue Sea 3 is directed by John Pogue and stars Tania Raymonde, Nathaniel Buzolic, Reina Aoi, Emerson Brooks and Bren Foster. The movie follows an eminent marine biologist, and her crew have set up a mid-ocean laboratory over a sunken island town in the ocean where they are observing the first known Great White mating area and have to confront the enhanced Bull Sharks that escaped in Deep Blue Sea 2.
Soundtrack Album for CNN Films’ ‘President in Waiting’ Released
Gravy Street Music has released a soundtrack album for the documentary President in Waiting. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark Kilian (Tsotsi, Pitch Perfect, Rendition, Traitor, Eye in the Sky). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. President in Waiting is directed by Jeffrey Roth and follows President Joe Biden as he discusses his deliberation in accepting his nomination of Vice President, and explores his relationship with President Barack Obama, and the key counsel he offered at pivotal moments during their time in office. The movie features interviews with all six living Vice Presidents and the former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter.
‘Official Secrets’ Soundtrack Released
BMG has released a soundtrack album for Gavin Hood’s political thriller Official Secrets. The album features the film’s original music composed by Paul Hepker and Mark Kilian who have previously co-scored the director’s features Tsotsi, Rendition and Eye in the Sky. The soundtrack is now available to stream and download on Amazon Music, where you can also listen to audio clips. Official Secrets is co-written and directed by Hood and stars Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Indira Varma and Rhys Ifans. The movie tells the true story of British Intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who, during the immediate run-up to the 2003 Iraq invasion, leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint U.S.-U.K. illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 30, 2019)
Two new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:
Opening in around 900 theaters is the thriller Don’t Let Go directed by Jacob Estes and starring David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Tyree Henry and Alfred Molina. The film’s original music is composed by Ethan Gold (The Song of Sway Lake). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Blumhouse production.
Also opening wide is the drama Bennett’s War written and directed by Alex Ranarivelo and starring Michael Roark, Trace Adkins, Allison Paige, Ali Afshar, Tony Panterra, Hunter Clowdus, Brando Eaton and Michael King. Jamie Christopherson (American Wrestler: The Wizard, Running Wild, Dirt) has composed the film’s original music. No word on a soundtrack release. The movie follows a young soldier who is medically discharged with a broken back and leg and trains to make an impossible comeback as a motocross racer.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (January 11, 2019)
Three new movies are opening in theaters nationwide:
Opening in most theaters is the family drama A Dog’s Way Home directed by Charles Martin Smith and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Wes Studi, Alexandra Shipp, Jonah Hauer-King and Edward James Olmos. The film’s original music is composed by Mychael Danna (Life of Pi, Moneyball, Capote, Little Miss Sunshine, On the Basis of Sex). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous news article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the 
comedy drama The Upside directed by Neil Burger and starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman. Rob Simonsen (Love, Simon, Foxcatcher, Nerve, (500) Days of Summer) has composed the film’s original score. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score is in the works and will be announced soon. The movie, which follows a recently paroled ex-convict who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire, is being released by STX Entertainment. Visit the official movie website for more information.
‘Replicas’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for the sci-fi thriller Replicas have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jose “Pepe” Ojeda and Mark Kilian (Tsotsi, Eye in the Sky, Pitch Perfect, Rendition). Also included is the song I Will Live Forever performed by Rick Garcia & Liela Avila. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, January 11 by Varese Sarabande and will be available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Replicas is directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff and stars Keanu Reeves, Alice Eve, Thomas Middleditch and John Ortiz. The movie follows a scientist who becomes obsessed with bringing back his family members who died in a traffic accident.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 30, 2018)
The only movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the horror thriller The Possession of Hannah Grace directed by Diederik Van Rooijen and starring Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson and Stana Katic. The film’s original music is composed by John Frizzell (Alien: Resurrection, Dante’s Peak, Office Space, The Following). No soundtrack album has been announced. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more abut the movie, which is being released by Screen Gems/Sony Pictures.
Opening in limited release is the zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse directed by John McPhail and starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Ben Wiggins, Marli Siu, Mark Benton and Paul Kaye. Roddy Hart & Tommy Reilly have composed the film’s original music. Interscope Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs written by the composers and performed by the movie’s cast. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the Orion Pictures release.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 31, 2018)
Two new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this week:
Already playing in theaters nationwide since this past Wednesday is the historical thriller Operation Finale directed by Chris Weitz and starring Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Lior Raz, Melanie Laurent, Nick Kroll, Joe Alwyn, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Aronov, Ohad Knoller and Greta Scacchi. The film’s original music is composed by Alexandre Desplat (The Shape of Water, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The King’s Speech, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Click here for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the sci-fi thriller Kin directed by Jonathan Baker & Josh Baker and starring Jack Reynor, Myles Truitt, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie Coon, Dennis Quaid and James Franco. The post-rock band Mogwai (The Returned, Before the Blood) has composed the film’s original music. Temporary Residence has released a soundtrack album featuring the band’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Lionsgate release.