Michael Giacchino (Up, Lost, The Incredibles, Jurassic World, Ratatouille, Spider-Man: Far from Home, The Batman, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) has provided the original score for the upcoming sci-fi comedy drama Klara and the Sun. The film is directed by Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do in the Shadows) and stars Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Steve Buscemi, Aran Murphy and Natasha Lyonne. The movie is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro and revolves around an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home, when she gets chosen by a teenage girl who suffers from a mysterious illness to be her companion
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Mark Mothersbaugh Scoring Apple TV+’s ‘Time Bandits’ TV Series
Mark Mothersbaugh (Thor: Ragnarok, The LEGO Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Royal Tenenbaums, 21/22 Jump Street) The Croods: A New Age) is the composer of the new Apple TV+ original series Time Bandits. The show is created by Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners, Next Goal Wins) & Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Love and Thunder) based on Terry Gilliam’s 1981 feature of the same title and stars Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Rune Temte, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Charlyne Yi, Kiera Thompson, Rachel House, James Dryden, Francesca Mills, Felicity Ward and Imaan Hadchiti. The 10-part comedic adventure follows a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit, an 11-year-old history buff, who set out on a quest to save the boy’s parents – and the world.
‘Next Goal Wins’ Soundtrack Album Details
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the sports comedy Next Goal Wins. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino (Up, Ratatouille, Lost, The Batman, Jurassic World, The Incredibles, Jojo Rabbit, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange). Also included are songs by Jerome Grey, LEAO and The Feelstyle. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, November 17 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Next Goal Wins is directed by Taika Waititi and stars Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss, Oscar Kightley, Will Arnett, Rachel House, Uli Latukefu, David Fane, Kaimana, Beulah Koale, Chris Alosio, Waititi himself and Rhys Darby. The movie follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001 when they hired a down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around.
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Official Playlist Released
Disney Music has released the official playlist for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder. The playlist features the songs from the movie, including four tracks by Guns N’ Roses (Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, Sweet Child O’Mine & November Rain), ABBA’s Our Last Summer, Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair, Enya’s Only Time, Dio’s Rainbow in the Dark and Ciara’s Goodies. Also included is Michael Giacchino’s & Nami Melumad’s original score, which was released on the film’s official soundtrack album earlier this week. Listen to all the songs on the playlist after the jump and click here to stream the tracks on various digital music platforms.
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Soundtrack Album Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder have been revealed. The album features the original music from the film, including the themes composed by Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino (Up, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange, The Batman, The Incredibles, Jurassic World, Lost, Star Trek) and the original score composed by Giacchino & Nami Melumad (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Prodigy, An American Pickle, Absentia). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, July 6 by Hollywood Records & Marvel Music and will be available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. A first track is already available now.
First Track from Michael Giacchino’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Score Released
Hollywood Records & Marvel Music have released the first track from the soundtrack for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder. Available to stream/download now on all major digital music platforms is the main suite theme Mama’s Got a Brand New Hammer written by Michael Giacchino (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange, Up, Star Trek, Lost, Jurassic World, The Incredibles, Inside Out, The Batman). Also listen to the track after the jump. A full soundtrack album featuring Giacchino’s themes and the film’s original score composed by Giacchino & Nami Melumad (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds & Prodigy, An American Pickle, Absentia) will be released on Wednesday, July 6. Check back on this page for updates.
Michael Giacchino to Reteam with Taika Waititi on ‘Next Goal Wins’
Composer Michael Giacchino (Up, Lost, Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Batman, Jurassic World, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) is reteaming with Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do in the Shadows) on the upcoming sports comedy drama Next Goal Wins. The film starring Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Lehi Falepapalangi, Beulah Koale, Semu Filipo, Uli Latukefu & Angus Sampson is based on the 2014 documentary of the same title and tells the true story of Dutch coach Thomas Rongen as he attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
Mark Mothersbaugh Scoring HBO Max’s ‘Our Flag Means Death’
Composer Mark Mothersbaugh (The LEGO Movie, 21/22 Jump Street, The Royal Tenenbaums, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania, The Mitchells vs. The Machines) is reuniting with writer/producer David Jenkins on the new HBO Max original series Our Flag Means Death. The show is created by Jenkins and stars Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Ewen Bremner, Vico Ortiz, Joel Fry, Kristian Nairn, Matthew Maher, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Guz Khan, Rory Kinnear, Nat Faxon, Samba Schutte, Fred Armisen and Leslie Jones. The comedy is based on the true adventures of 18th century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet whose fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard.
Michael Giacchino to Score Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
Michael Giacchino (Up, Lost, Star Trek, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Jurassic World, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) has confirmed that he will be reteaming with director Taika Waititi on Marvel Studios’ upcoming feature Thor: Love and Thunder. Chris Hemsworth is returning to star in the title role and is joined by Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jamie Alexander, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Pom Klementieff, Jamie Alexander and Jeff Goldblum. Kevin Feige (Avengers, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy) is producing the project.
‘Jojo Rabbit’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack album for Taika Waititi’s comedy drama Jojo Rabbit have been revealed. The album features the songs from the movie, including The Beatles’ Komm gib mir deine Hand, David Bowie’s Helden, Tom Waits’ I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, Roy Orbison’s Mama, LOVE’s Everybody’s Gotta Live, as well as classical pieces by Charles Gounod, Johann Strauss II & more. Also included are three tracks from the film’s original score composed by Michael Giacchino (a full score album is being released separately as reported earlier today). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, October 18 by Hollywood Records and will be available to stream and download here.