Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Expected to top the weekend box office is the film adaptation of the YA novel The Maze Runner directed by Wes Ball and starring Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Aml Ameen and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The film’s original music is composed by John Paesano (Dragons: Riders of Berk, When the Game Stands […]
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 19, 2014)
Posted: September 19, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Walk Among the Tombstones, Alec Puro, Asche & Spencer, Carlos Rafael Rivera, Christopher Drake, Dan Mangan, Dave Grusin, Fort Bliss, Garth Stevenson, George Fenton, Hector and the Search for Happiness, Inon Zur, Jesse Zubot, John Paesano, Justin Kauflin, Keep On Keepin' On, Michael Giacchino, Reclaim, Steve Moore, The Guest, The Maze Runner, The Scribbler, The Zero Theorem, This Is Where I Leave You, Tracks, Tusk
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Announced
Posted: July 28, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: J.J. Abrams, Michael Giacchino, score, Soundtrack, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness
Varese Sarabande has announced a deluxe edition for J.J. Abrams’ 2013 sci-fi action adventure Star Trek Into Darkness as the label’s latest release in the CD Club series. The 2-CD set is limited to 6000 copies and features the film’s expanded score composed by Michael Giacchino (Up, The Incredibles, Lost, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Ratatouille). Visit the label’s website […]
Michael Giacchino to Score ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’
Posted: July 27, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Michael Giacchino, Pixar, Toy Story, Toy Story That Time Forgot
Michael Giacchino announced at Comic-Con this past week that he is set to score the upcoming holiday special Toy Story That Time Forgot. The Pixar production is directed by Steve Purcell (Brave) and features the voice talent of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kristen Schaal, Kevin McKidd, Wallace Shawn, Timothy Dalton, Don Rickles and Joan Cusack. The animated […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 11, 2014)
Posted: July 11, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: A Long Way Down, Boyhood, Dario Marianelli, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Justin Small, Keegan DeWitt, Land Ho!, Laurent Eyquem, Michael Giacchino, Ohad Benchetrit, Rage, Road to Paloma, Tokarev
Only one new movie is opening nationwide this week: Expected to top the weekend box office is the sci-fi adventure sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes directed by Matt Reeves and starring Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smith-McPhee, Enrique Murciano and Kirk Acevedo. The film’s original music is composed by Michael […]
‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Soundtrack Preview
Posted: July 4, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Matt Reeves, Michael Giacchino
The soundtrack album for Matt Reeves’ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has been published on Spotify. The album features the film’s original music composed by Michael Giacchino (Star Trek, Up, Lost, Ratatouille, The Incredibles). Listen to the full album after the jump. The soundtrack will be released digitally next Tuesday, July 8 by […]
‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: June 25, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Matt Reeves, Michael Giacchino, Planet of the Apes, score, Soundtrack
The full details of the soundtrack album for the sci-fi action adventure sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music written by Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (Up, Star Trek, Lost, Ratatouille, The Incredibles). The soundtrack will be released on July 8, 2014 by Sony […]
Michael Giacchino to Score Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’
Posted: May 25, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Inside Out, Michael Giacchino, Pete Docter, Pixar
Michael Giacchino confirmed during the pre-concert conversation at the world premiere live-to-projection concert of Star Trek Into Darkness at the KKL Concert Hall in Lucerne, Switzerland this weekend that he will be scoring Pixar’s upcoming animated feature Inside Out. The film is directed by Pete Doctor and features the voice talent of Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, […]
Michael Giacchino to Score ‘Jurassic World’
Posted: May 12, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino has signed on to score the upcoming action adventure Jurassic World. The film is directed by Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed) and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, Vincent D’Onofrio, Judy Greer and BD Wong. No plot details have been revealed yet, but the movie is set […]
Danny Elfman to Attend ‘Alice in Wonderland’ World Premiere Live to Projection Concert
Posted: February 17, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Alice in Wonderland, Danny Elfman, Howard Shore, Michael Giacchino, Tim Burton
The 21st Century Symphony Orchestra has announced that Danny Elfman will be attending a series of concerts this March at the KKL Luzern Concert Hall in Lucerne, Switzerland. On March 21, 2014, the concert Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton will make its premiere in Switzerland. The event, which features the composer’s music for the […]
Michael Giacchino Scoring ‘Ratatouille’ Ride for Disneyland Paris
Posted: February 11, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Disneyland Paris, Michael Giacchino, Ratatouille
Michael Giacchino revealed on Twitter today the he is currently recording the music for a new Ratatouille theme park attraction for Disneyland Paris based on the Oscar-winning movie from Pixar. The composer has previously scored the 2007 animated feature, for which he received his first Academy Award nomination. The attractions is reportedly a trackless ride vehicles with […]