MovieScore Media has released two new soundtrack albums for the BBC series Merlin. The albums include music from the third and fourth season of the hit show composed by Rob Lane (The Damned United), Rohan Stevenson, James Gosling and Michael Pawlicek. The soundtrack albums have been released digitally on October 2. Visit iTunes to download both albums for season 3 and season 4. A physical release for both albums is scheduled to come out on October 16. Merlin created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps is an update of the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend. The fifth season of the series of 13 episodes is set to premiere on October 6 in the UK and in the US in January 2013 on Syfy.
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‘Chasing Mavericks’ Soundtrack Announced
EMI Music will release the official soundtrack album for the drama Chasing Mavericks. The album includes the original song I Need An Energy by Scottish born artist, Greg Holden. Also features are several alternative rock tracks from the 90s by artists including Mazzy Star, The Butthole Surfers, Sponge, Dinosaur Jr., The Lemonheads and Matthew Sweet. Chad Fischer (Garden State, Private Practice) composed the film’s score. The soundtrack album will be released physically on November 20, 2012. To pre-order the album, visit Amazon. Check back on this site for the full album details and the release date of the digital version. Chasing Mavericks is directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted and stars Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Taylor Handley, Elisabeth Shue and Abigail Spencer.
World Premiere Release of Tyler Bates’ ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Score Announced
The details of the world premiere official soundtrack release for Zack Snyder’s remake of the zombie horror film Dawn of the Dead have been revealed. The album includes the film’s original score by composer Tyler Bates (300, Watchmen). The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 16, 2012 by Milan Records. The physical release is scheduled to come out the following week and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips will be added to this article soon. Dawn of the Dead starring stars Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames and Jake Weber marked the directorial feature debut of Snyder (Man of Steel). The hit remake of the George A. Romeo classic was released in theaters in 2004 and is now available on Blu-Ray and DVD.
‘Killing Them Softly’ Soundtrack Details
Lakeshore Records has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the thriller Killing Them Softly. The album features the film’s songs by artists including Carl Stone, The Velvet Underground, James Wilsey, Nico, Kitty Lester and The Wreckery. Also included is one track by composer Marc Streitenfeld who is credited as providing piano pieces and musical ambiances. The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 16, 2012 and physically on November 13. The CD is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out below. Killing Them Softly is directed by Andrew Dominik (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) and stars Brad Pitt, Richard Jenkins, Jamea Gandolfini, Ray Liotta, Scott McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Vincent Curatola, Max Casella and Sam Shepard. The film based on the George V. Higgins novel follows a professional enforcer in New Orleans who investigates a heist that occurs during a high stakes, mob-protected, poker game.
‘The Sessions’ Soundtrack Announced
Lakeshore Records will release the soundtrack album for the critically acclaimed drama The Sessions. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award-nominated composer Marco Beltrami (3:10 to Yuma, The Hurt Locker). The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 16, 2012 and physically on November 13. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out after the jump. The Sessions is written and directed by Ben Lewin and stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. The film centers on paraplegic polio victim who decides to explore his sexuality and hires a sex surrogate and soon develops a relationship that changes both of their lives. The movie premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival where it received the Audience Award and was picked up by Fox Searchlight for domestic distribution. The indie production will be released in limited release on October 19, 2012 before expanding to other cities in the following weeks.
‘Sinister’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has announced the details for the soundtrack album for the horror thriller Sinister. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Young (Hellraiser, Spider–Man 3, The Shipping News). Since our last update, the release date for the CD has been pushed back to October 30, 2012. To pre-order the album, click here. The soundtrack is also available digitally here. Check out audio clips from all tracks on the album below. Sinister is directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) and stars Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Fred Dalton Thompson, James Ransone, Clare Foley and Vincent D’Onofrio. Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity) is producing the movie, which will be released nationwide on October 12 by Summit Entertainment.
‘Mars & Avril’ Soundtrack Announced
Ad Litteram will release a soundtrack album for the French-Canadian sci-fi drama Mars & Avril. The album features the film’s original music is written by Academy Award-nominated composer Benoit Charest (The Triplets of Belleville). The soundtrack will be released digitally on October 2, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out after the jump. Mars & Avril is written and directed by French-Canadian artist and Cirque du Soleil alumnus Martin Villeneuve based on his own graphic novels and stars Caroline Dhavernas, Paul Ahmarani, Robert Lepage and Jacques Languirand. The film premiered at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival this summer and will be released in Canada on October 12.
‘Wreck-It-Ralph’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Disney’s animated feature Wreck-It-Ralph have been announced. The album features the film’s original score composed by Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class, Puss in Boots), as well as the songs When Can I See You Again? performed by Owl City, Wreck-It, Wreck-It Ralph by Buckner & Garcia, Celebration by Kool & The Gang, Sugar Rush by AKB48 and Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna. Also included is the track Bug Hunt (Noisa Remix) by Skrillex who wrote some of the in-game music for the film. The soundtrack is set to be released on October 30, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Wreck-It-Ralph is directed by Rich Moore and features the voice talent of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch. The movie will be released on November 2, 2012 by Walt Disney Pictures. 
‘Cloud Atlas’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack album for the sci-fi film Cloud Atlas have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil. The soundtrack will be released on October 23, 2012 by WaterTower Music and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Cloud Atlas is directed by Tykwer and Andy & Lana Wachowski and stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D’Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David, David Gyasi, Susan Sarandon and Hugh Grant. The movie recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and will be released nationwide on October 26 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Atlantic Records to Release Soundtrack and Score Album for ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’
Atlantic Records will release two different soundtrack albums for the final installment in the Twilight series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Scheduled for a release on November 13, 2012 is a soundtrack featuring the songs from and inspired by the film. To pre-order the album, visit Amazon. Also coming out on the same day is a score release featuring the music composed by Carter Burwell who has scored his third film in the series following Catherine Hardwicke’s first Twilight installment and last year’s Breaking Dawn – Part 1. To pre-order the score album, click here. The full details of both albums are expected to be revealed within the next few weeks. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 directed by Bill Condon and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will be released on November 16, 2012 by Summit Entertainment.