Back Lot Music and Intrada Records will release a soundtrack album for the family adventure Prancer: A Christmas Tale. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark McKenzie (The Greatest Miracle, Blizzard, Dragonheart: A New Beginning & Vengeance, The Ultimate Gift). The soundtrack will be release digitally tomorrow, November 22 (click here to stream/download). A CD version is expected to be available to order on Intrada’s official website later today and will also be available to purchase on Amazon. Prancer: A Christmas Tale is directed by Phil Hawkins and stars James Cromwell, Darcey Ewart, Sarah-Jane Potts, Aaron McCusker, Joseph Millson and Florisa Kamara. The movie follows a widowed grandfather who is visited by his family after he is forced to close his beloved hardware store, when a mysterious reindeer begins to appear around town.
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‘Dragonheart: Vengeance’ Soundtrack Details
Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure Dragonheart: Vengeance. The album features the film’s orginal music composed by Mark McKenzie (The Greatest Miracle, Blizzard, The Ultimate Gift) who has previously scored the last three Dragonheart movies, A New Beginning, A Sorcerer’s Curse and Battle for the Heartfire. The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 4 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A CD version will be released by Intrada Records. Dragonheart: Vengeance is directed by Ivan Silvestini and stars Joseph Millson, Jack Kane, Arturo Muselli, Carolina Carlsson and Richard Ashton, as well as Helena Bonham Carter as the ice breathing dragon Siveth.
‘Max & Me’ Soundtrack Released
Originally announced to come out in the fall of 2016, the soundtrack album for the animated feature Max & Me has finally been released today. The album, which features the film’s original score composed by Mark McKenzie (The Greatest Miracle, Blizzard, Frank and Jesse, Warlock: The Armageddon) who recorded his music at Abbey Road Studios in London, is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples. Max & Me is produced by Pablo Jose Barrara & Claudia Nemer, written by Bruce Morris (Pocahontas, Hercules) and features the voice talent of David Henrie, Ashley Greene, Neal McDonough and Hector Elizondo.
‘Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire’ Soundtrack Details
Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark McKenzie (The Greatest Miracle, The Ultimate Gift, Blizzard) who previously scored the last two movies in the series, Dragonheart: A New Beginning and Dragonheart: A Sorcerer’s Stone. The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 9, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire is directed by Patrik Syverse and stars Patrick Stewart as the voice of Drago, the magnificent dragon who became bonded with King Gareth, as well as Tom Rhys Harries, Jessamine-Bliss Bell, André Eriksen, Richard Cordery, Martin Hutson, Turlough Convery, Delroy Brown, Lewis Mackinnon and Marte Germaine Christensen.
‘Max & Me’ Soundtrack Details
Sony Classical will release a soundtrack album for the animated feature Max & Me. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark McKenzie (The Greatest Miracle, Blizzard, Frank and Jesse, Warlock: The Armageddon) who recorded his orchestral score at Abbey Road Studios in London. Violinist Joshua Bell is featured as a soloist on the score. The soundtrack is set to be released overseas on October 7, 2016. No word yet on a domestic release date. Check back on this page for more information and the cover art. Max & Me is produced by Pablo Jose Barrara (For Greater Glory) & Claudia Nemer, written by Bruce Morris (Pocahontas, Hercules) and features the voices of David Henrie, Ashley Greene, Neal McDonough and Hector Elizondo.
‘Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse’ Soundtrack Details
Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse. The album features the film’s original music composed by Mark McKenzie (Durango, Blizzard, The Greatest Miracle) who previously scored the franchise’s first sequel Dragonheart: A New Beginning. The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 24, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio clips. Varese Sarabande will release a CD version later this year. Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse is directed by Colin Teague and stars Julian Morris, Tamzin Merchant, Jassa Ahluwalia, Jonjo O’Neill and Dominic Mafham, as well as the voice of Ben Kingsley.
Mark McKenzie Scoring ‘Max & Me’
Mark McKenzie is composing the score for the upcoming animated feature Max & Me. The film is written by Bruce Morris (Pocahontas, Hercules) and features the voices of David Henrie, Ashley Greene, Neal McDonough and Hector Elizondo. The movie follows a youngster who learns about sacrifice through the true story of Polish priest Maximilian Kolbe and the challenges he faced during the Nazi invasion of Poland in World War II. Pablo Jose Barrara (For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada) & Claudia Nemer are producing the project for Dos Corazones Films.
‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ Soundtrack Collection Announced
La-La Land Records has announced a new 4-CD soundtrack collection for the sci-fi series Star Trek: Enterprise starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley and Jolene Blalock. The album features selections from the show’s original music written by composers Dennis McCarthy (Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Kevin Kiner (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, CSI: Miami), Jay Chattaway (Star Trek: Voyager), David Bell (Murder, She Wrote), Paul Baillargeon (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Velton Ray Bunch (Magnum, P.I., Quantum Leap), Mark McKenzie (The Greatest Miracle), John Frizzell (Alien: Resurrection, The Following) and Brian Tyler (Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World). Also included is the series’ main titles song from the first season Where My Heart Will Take Me written by Diane Warren and performed by Russell Watson.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 6, 2013)
Only one movie is being released nationwide this weekend:
Opening in over 3000 theaters is the sci-fi action film Riddick written and directed by David Twohy and starring Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jodi Molla, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bautista, Bokeem Woodbine, Raoul Trujillo and Nolan Gerard Funk. The film’s music is composed by Graeme Revell (Pineapple Express, From Dusk Till Dawn, Sin City) who has previoulsy scored the other films in the Riddick trilogy, Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick. A soundtrack album was originally announced to be released on Back Lot Music, but has since been canceled. To learn more about the film, which is being released by Universal Pictures, visit the official movie website.
Opening in limited release is the indie drama Adore directed by Anne Fontaine and starring Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel, James Frechevile and Ben Mendelsohn. The film’s original score is composed and conducted by Christopher Gordon (Master and Commander, Daybreakers). Antony Partos (Animal Kingdom) has provided additional music. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the music of both composers digitally earlier this week. A CD release is set for September 24. To listen to audio clips and the full album details, check out our previous news article.
‘The Ultimate Life’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the drama The Ultimate Life. The album features the film’s original score composed by Mark McKenzie (Durango, Blizzard). Also included is the song One Life written by Kelly Morrison and performed by Tamela Mann. The soundtrack will be released on September 10, 2013. Audio clips can be checked out below. The Ultimate Life is directed by Michael Landon, Jr. and stars Drew Waters, Bill Cobbs, David Mann, Ali Hillis and Peter Fonda. The film is a sequel to 2007’s The Ultimate Gift, which also was scored by McKenzie and had its soundtrack release on Varese Sarabande. The drama is set to be released in select theaters on September 6 by FilmDistrict.