Last week, representatives of several Harry Potter news websites talked to Alexandre Desplat about his score for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. During the interview, the composer talked about his inspiration for the project, his work process and his collaboration with director David Yates. To read a transcript of the (spoiler-heavy!) interview, visit MuggleNet or check out the audio version courtesy of Harry Potter’s Page below. In related news, Watertower Music uploaded a video from the recording sessions for score for the final Harry Potter installment showing Desplat conduct the London Symphony Orchestra. Check out the video after the jump.
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‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ Soundtrack Details
Watertower Music will be releasing the official soundtrack album for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. The album includes the original score by Alexandre Desplat and will be released on July 12, 2011. The music was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London. The soundtrack is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips from all tracks on the album below. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is directed by David Yates and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grind, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith and Tom Felton. The last movie in the series based on the J.K. Rowling books will be released in theaters on July 15. For updates on the film, visit the official movie webpage.
BREAKING NEWS: Alexandre Desplat to Score George Clooney’s ‘The Ides of March’
Film Music Reporter has learned that Alexandre Desplat has signed on to score the drama The Ides of March. George Clooney directs and stars in the film about a young press spokesman, played by Ryan Gosling, who falls prey to backroom politics, the treacherous manipulations of veteran operatives and the seduction of a young intern. The movie is an adaptation of the Broadway play Farragut North and co-stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Max Minghella and Jeffrey Wright. Clooney adapted the play for the screen with Grant Heslov who previously co-wrote the director’s Academy-Award-nominated drama Good Night, and Good Luck.
Christophe Beck returning for ‘The Hangover Part II’
Christophe Beck is reteaming with director Todd Philips to score the comedy sequel The Hangover Part II. The first part released in 2009 still marks Beck’s highest grossing movie of his career. The project marks the fourth collaboration between Beck and Philips, who also worked together on School for Scoundrels and last year’s Due Date. In The Hangover sequel, the characters from the first part travel to Bangkok and find trouble when Stu (Ed Helms) gets married in the exotic location of Thailand. Apart from Helms, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha all return for the sequel. Also returning are Ken Jeong and Mike Tyson. They are joined by new cast members Jamie Chung, Juliette Lewis and Liam Neeson, who will make an appearance in the film. Warner Bros will release the movie on May 26, 2011. Watch the newly released teaser trailer below and visit Apple Trailers to download it in high definition quality.