Interscope Records will release a soundtrack album for the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling novel The Host. The album features songs by Imagine Dragons, Hudson Taylor, Skylar Grey, Ellie Goulding, Hudson Taylor, Duologue, Jamie N Commons, Die Mason Die, Active Child and X Ambassadors. Also included is one track from the film’s score composed by Antonio Pinto. The Host – Choose to Listen will be released digitally on March 26, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. As previously reported, a different soundtrack album featuring Pinto’s score will be released overseas by Metropolis Movie Music and is now available as an import on Amazon. The Host is directed by Andrew Niccol and stars Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, Max Irons, William Hurt, Diane Kruger, Chandler Canterbury and Frances Fisher. The sci-fi romance will be released on March 29, 2013 by Open Road Films.
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‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has announced the details for the soundtrack album for the action sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation. The album features the film’s original score composed by Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class, Puss in Boots, Wreck-It-Ralph). The soundtrack will be released physically on April 16, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. To download the soundtrack, click here. Audio clips can be checked out below. G.I. Joe: Retaliation is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Park, Adrianne Palicki, Jonathan Pryce, RZA, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. The sequel follows the G.I. Joe Team as it is coming into a conflict with Zartan, Storm Shadow and Firefly, all serving under the newly released Cobra Commander. The movie will be released nationwide on March 28, 2013 by Paramount Picutures.
‘Gimme the Loot’ Soundtrack EP Announced
Sophisticon Records will release a soundtrack EP for the indie drama Gimme the Loot. The soundtrack features three songs from the film by Nicholas Britell & Mario Grullon, Rahzel Jr. and Chronikill. The EP is being released today and is now available to download on Amazon. Audio clips are available after the jump. Gimme the Loot written and directed by Adam Leon and starring Tashiana Washington, Ty Hickson & Zoë Lescaze centers on two graffiti-writing teens who try to execute a complicated revenge plan in New York City when one of their works is defaced by a rival gang. The movie premiered at last year’s SXSW Film Festival, where it received the Grand Jury and also won the Independent Spirit Someone to Watch Award. Sundance Selects has picked up domestic distribution rights and will release the film in select cities on March 22.
Bill Conti’s ‘Bad Boys’ Score Released
Intrada Records has announced two new soundtrack albums. First up is the world premiere release of the score for the 1983 crime thriller Bad Boys directed by Rick Rosenthal and starring Sean Penn, Esai Morales, Ally Sheedy and Reni Santoni. The film’s music is written by Academy Award-winning composer Bill Conti (Rocky, The Karate Kid). The album features the score, as well as additional alternate and unused source cues. To listen to audio clips and to order the CD, visit Intrada’s official website.
’42’ Soundtrack Details
WaterTower Music has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the sports drama 42. The album features the songs from the film by artists including Wynonie Harris, Spade Cooley, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole Trio, Duke Ellington, Hank Williams, Sister Wynona Carr and Melora Hardin. Also included is one track from the movie’s original score composed by Mark Isham (Crash, A River Runs Through It, Miracle). The soundtrack will be released on April 9, 2013. Audio clips are available after the jump. 42 is written and directed by Brian Helgeland and stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman, Brad Beyer, Judy Tylor, Jon Bernthal, Nicole Beharie and T.R. Knight. The drama tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
‘Borgia’ Season 2 Soundtrack Announced
Silva Screen Records will release a soundtrack album for the historical drama series Borgia. The album features selections from the music of the show’s second season composed by Eric Neveux (Intimacy, Flight of the Storks). The soundtrack will be released overseas on April 29, 2013. No word yet on a domestic release. Borgia is created by Tom Fontana (Homicide: Life On The Street, Oz) and stars John Doman, Stanley Weber, Mark Ryder, Isolda Dychauk, Diarmuid Noyes, Assumpta Serna and Marta Gastini. The series’ second season will begin in 1494, 8 months after the death of Rodrigo Borgia’s eldest son and will chart the meteoric rise of Prince Cesare Borgia as the family endeavors to keep hold of the papacy.
‘The Sapphires’ Score Album Details
Following a soundtrack release featuring the movie’s songs, a score album for the musical comedy The Sapphires has been announced. The score is composed by Cezary Skubiszewski. The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 22, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. As previously reported, a soundtrack featuring the songs from the film was released overseas last summer. Columbia Records will release the album including an additional tracks this Tuesday, March 19 in the US. To order the album, visit Amazon. The Sapphires is directed by Wayne Blair and stars Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell.
‘Wadjda’ Soundtrack Details
Milan France has released a soundtrack album for drama Wadjda. The album features the film’s original music composed by Max Richter (Waltz with Bashir, Perfect Sense). The soundtrack is now available in France. No word yet on a domestic release. Click here to listen to audio clips. Wadjda written and directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour is the first feature film shot entirely in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The movie follows a 10-year old girl who challenges deep-rooted Saudi traditions in a determined quest to buy a bicycle. When everything goes against her plans, she sees one last chance in her school’s Koran recitation competition and the large cash prize for first place. The movie premiered at last year’s Venice Film Festival and is now playing in several European territories. Sony Pictures Classics has picked up domestic rights and is planning a release later this year.
‘Admission’ Soundtrack Announced
Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for Paul Weitz’s comedy Admission. The album features the film’s original music composed by Stephen Trask (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) who previously collaborated with the director on In Good Company, American Dreamz, Cirque du Freak and Little Fockers. The soundtrack will be released on March 19, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Admission is directed by Paul Weitz and stars Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen, Lily Tomlin, Wallace Shawn, Gloria Reuben and Nat Wolff. The movie follows an unmarried college admissions counselor who falls for a former classmate. The film will be released on March 8, 2013 by Focus Features.
‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Soundtrack Details
Relativity Music Group will release a soundtrack album for the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen. The album features the film’s original music composed by Trevor Morris (Immortals, The Tudors, The Borgias). The soundtrack will be released digitally on March 19, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips from the score after the jump. Olympus Has Fallen is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Gerard Butler as a disgraced Secret Service agent who is called back to duty when the White House is taken over by terrorists. Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Ashley Judd, Melissa Leo, Dylan McDermott, Cole Hauser, Radha Mitchell and Rick Yune are co-starring. The thriller will be released nationwide on March 22, 2013 by FilmDistrict.