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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 20, 2015)

Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

hot-tub-2Opening in most theaters is the comedy sequel Hot Tub Time Machine 2 directed by Steve Pink and starring Rob Corddry, Craig Robinsoin, Clark Duke, Adam Scott and Gillian Jacobs. The film’s original music is composed by Christophe Beck (Frozen, The Hangover, Edge of Tomorrow, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) who previously scored the first part in the series. No soundtrack album has been announced. Hot Tub Time Machine 2 follows Lou, Nick and Jacob who inadvertently land in the future with Adam Jr. and have to alter the future in order to save the past. To learn more about the comedy, which is being released by Paramount Pictures, visit the official movie website.

mcfarland-usaAlso opening wide is the sports drama McFarland, USA directed by Niki Caro and starring Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Martha Higareda, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz and Carlos Pratts. Antonio Pinto (City of God, Senna, Lord of War, Snitch) has composed the film’s original score. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music, as well as the original end title song Juntos (Together) performed by Juanes. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the movie.

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‘The DUFF’ Soundtrack Released

the-duffIsland Records has released a soundtrack album for the teen comedy The DUFF. The album features the songs from the movie by such artists as Nova Rockafeller, Fall Out Boy, Nick Jonas, Icona Pop, Tegan and Sara, The Vamps, Jessie J, Kari Kimmel, Junkie XL & more. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. The DUFF is directed by Ari Sandel and stars Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Bianca Santos, Skyler Samuels, Nick Eversman and Ken Jeong. The movie is based on the novel by Kody Keplinger and follows a high school senior whose world is turned upside down when she learns that her group of friends has labeled her the DUFF (designated ugly fat friend).

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Dominic Lewis Scoring ‘The DUFF’

the-duffDominic Lewis has been tapped to score the upcoming teen comedy The DUFF. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Ari Sandel who received an Ocar for his short West Bank Story and stars Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Bianca A. Santos, Allison Janney and Ken Jeong. The movie based on the novel by Kody Keplinger follows a high school senior whose world is turned upside down when she learns that her group of friends has labeled her the DUFF (designated ugly fat friend). Josh A. Kagan (Bandslam) has written the screenplay. McG (Charlie’s Angels, Terminator: Salvation), Susan Cartsonis (What Women Want, Beastly) and Mary Viola (Before We Go, Playing It Cool) are producing the project for Wonderland Sound and Vision.

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