Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie and Andy Serkis. The film’s original music is composed by John Williams (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, E.T.). Walt Disney Records 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 animated feature Ferdinand directed by Carlos Saldanha and featuring the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Anderson, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale and David Tennant. John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon, The Bourne Identity, Shrek) has composed the film’s original score. A soundtrack featuring the composer’s score has been released by Fox Music and La-La Land Records (click here for the full details). Island Records has released a separate soundtrack EP feat. the songs from the film by Nick Jonas, Juanes and Pitbull. Check out our previous article for more information.
Craig Wedren has recently scored the upcoming indie coming-of-age comedy Permanent. The film is written and directed by Colette Burson and stars Patricia Arquette, Rainn Wilson, Michael Green and Kira McLean. The movie is set in 1983 Virginia and follows the misadventures of an idiosyncratic family that yearns to feel more confident and artistic. Mary Ann Marino, Haroula Rose, Sam Bisbee (Robot & Frank, Cop Car) and Joshua Blum (Listen Up Philip) are producing the project for 2929 Productions, Park Pictures and Washington Square Films.