Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album for the French comedy Forced Vacation (Vacances Forcées). The album features the film’s original score composed by Matthieu Gonet (Madame, Serial (Bad) Weddings 3, Santa & Cie, The Canterville Ghost). Also included is the song Sempre Noi co-written by Gonet and performed by Flo Malley. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out the track list. Also listen to the first score track and the song below. Forced Vacation is directed by Stephan Archinard & François Prévôt-Leygonie and stars Clovis Cornillac, Aure Atika, Bertrand Usclat, Laurent Stocker, Pauline Clément and Claïna Clavaron. The movie follows two families with nothing in common, as well as a snobbish editor and an influencer who are forced to share a luxurious vacation home due to a booking error.
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Soundtrack Album for Disney+’s French ‘Ghosts’ TV Adaptation Released
B Original has released a soundtrack album for the French adaptation of the British hit comedy Ghosts. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Matthieu Gonet (Madame, Santa & Cie, Serial (Bad) Weddings 3, The Canterville Ghost). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out the track list. Also listen to the composer’s title track below. Ghosts: Fantômes en héritage is developed by Joris Goulenok & Arthur Sanigou and stars Camille Chamoux, Hafid F. Benamar, Frédéric Testot, Tiphaine Daviot, Bruno Sanches and Paul Scarfoglio. The series follows a band of ghosts who live in the Château de Mérudeaux, when their “peaceful death” is disrupted by couple who have just inherited the property and arrive with the firm intention of turning it into a hotel.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 23, 2018)
Five new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the sci-fi action adventure Pacific Rim Uprising directed by Steven S. DeKnight and starring John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona and Charlie Day. The film’s original music is composed by Lorne Balfe (The LEGO Batman Movie, Home, 12 Strong, Terminator Genisys, Genius, The Crown). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by Wizkid, DJ Shadow and Anderson .Paak. Click here for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the animated feature Sherlock Gnomes directed by John Stevenson and featuring the voices of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Ashley Jensen, Matt Lucas, Stephen Merchant, Mary J. Blige and Johnny Depp. Chris Bacon (Source Code, Bates Motel) who previously co-scored Gnomeo & Juliet has composed the film’s original score. Elton John has composed new songs for the project, including the track Stronger Than I Ever Was, which is performed by Mary J. Blige. No word yet on a soundtrack release.
‘Santa & Cie’ Soundtrack Released
Gaumont & Légende Films have released a soundtrack album for the French family comedy Santa & Cie. The album features the film’s original music composed by Matthieu Gonet (Madame, Les profs). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples and check out the track list. Santa & Cie is directed by Alain Chabat (Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra, HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami) and stars Golshifteh Farahani, Audrey Tautou and Pio Marma. The movie follows the journey of Santa Claus when he is forced to travel to Earth to find a cure for his sick elves a few days before Christmas and across a young Parisian family who help him complete his mission.
‘Madame’ Soundtrack Details
A soundtrack album will be released for the French comedy drama Madame. The album features the film’s original music composed by Matthieu Gonet (Santa & Cie). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, November 17, and is now available for pre-order on Amazon,where you can also check out the track list and listen to audio samples. Madame is directed by Amanda Sthers and stars Harvey Keitel, Toni Collette and Rossy de Palma. The movie follows a wealthy and well-connected American couple who move into a manor house in romantic Paris and prepare a luxurious dinner for their sophisticated international friends.