The full details of the soundtrack album for the Netflix animated film The Monkey King have been revealed. The album features the movie’s original score composed by Toby Chu (Bao, Found, Covert Affairs, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, Henchmen, Unforgettable). Also included are the original songs from the animated feature written by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss (SIX). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, August 18 by Netflix Music and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. A first song (Take the World by Storm) has already been released last week. The Monkey King is directed by Anthony Stacchi and stars Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jo Koy, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, BD Wong, Nan Li, Ron Yuan and Stephanie Hsu.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 11, 2023)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the supernatural horror movie The Last Voyage of Demeter directed by André Øvredal and starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Jon Jon Briones, Liam Cunningham, Javier Botet and David Dastmalchian. The film’s original music is composed by Bear McCreary (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, The Walking Dead). Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Click here for the full album details for the full album details and to learn more about the Universal Pictures release.
Opening in around 800 theaters is the sci-fi comedy drama Jules directed by Marc Turtletaub and starring Ben Kingsley, Jane Curtin, Zoe Winters, Harriet Sansom Harris, Anna George, Cody Kostro and Donald Paul. Volker Bertelmann (All Quiet on the Western Front, Lion, Hotel Mumbai, Adrift, The Old Guard, Patrick Melrose) has composed the film’s original music. No soundtrack album has been announced. Check out our previous article for more information about the movie, which premiered at this year’s Sonoma Film Festival and is being distributed by Bleecker Street.
Original Song ‘Take the World by Storm’ from Netflix’s ‘The Monkey King’ Released
Netflix Music has released the original song Take the World by Storm from the Netflix animated film The Monkey King. The track written by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss (SIX), produced by Ali Dee and performed by Bowen Yang, Ron Yuan & Jo Koy (who also star in the movie) is now available to stream/download (in two different versions) on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the song below. A full soundtrack album featuring more songs and Toby Chu’s original score from the animated comedy will be coming out next week.
Toby Chu Scoring Anthony Stacchi’s ‘The Monkey King’
Toby Chu (Bao, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, Found, Covert Affairs, Unforgettable, Henchmen, Centaurworld) has recently recorded his score for the upcoming Netflix original animated film The Monkey King. The movie is directed by Anthony Stacchi (The Boxtrolls) and features the voices of Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jo Koy, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Stephanie Hsu, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee, Andrew Pang, Jodi Long, Andrew Kishino, James Sie and BD Wong. The animated comedy follows a monkey and his magical fighting Stick as they team up on an epic quest where they must go head to head against gods, demons, dragons and his own ego.
‘The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven’s Place’ Digital Soundtrack Album Released
Tribeca Tunes has released a digital version of the soundtrack album for the 2014 Chinese fantasy adventure The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven’s Place directed by Soi Cheang and starring Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen and Joe Chen. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Hellraiser, Drag Me to Hell, Entrapment, The Hurricane, Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and most other major digital music services. Intrada Records has previously released a CD version of Young’s score back in 2015 and also released the composer’s music from the 2016 sequel.
‘The Monkey King 3’ to Feature Original Music by Yu Kobayashi
Yu Kobayashi has composed the original music for the upcoming Chinese fantasy action adventure sequel The Monkey King 3. The film is directed by Soi Cheang who also helmed the first two parts in the series and stars Aaron Kwok, William Feng, Zanilia Zhao, Xiaoshenyang and Him Law. The movie follows the Monkey King and his companions as they are taken captive by the Queen of an all-female land, who believes them to be part of an ancient prophecy heralding the fall of her kingdom. Cheang is also producing the project.
‘The Monkey King 2’ Soundtrack Details
Intrada Records has announced a soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure sequel The Monkey King 2. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Ghost Rider, The Shipping News, Entrapment, The Hurricane). The soundtrack is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also check out audio samples. Intrada has previously released the composer’s music for the first part in the series. The Monkey King 2 is directed by Cheang Pou-soi and stars Aaron Kwok, Gong Li, Feng Shaofeng, Xiaoshenyang and Him Law. The movie tells the story of how the Monkey King protected the monk Xuanzang from being eaten by a shapeshifting demoness three times on a journey to collect the Buddhist sutras from India.
‘The Monkey King’ Soundtrack Announced
Intrada Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for last year’s Chinese fantasy action adventure The Monkey King. The album features the film’s original music composed by Golden Globe nominee Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Hellraiser, The Shipping News, Entrapment, The Exorcism of Emily Rose). The soundtrack is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also listen to audio samples. The Monkey King is directed by Pou-Soi Cheang (Dog Bite Dog) and stars Donnie Yen in the title role, alongside Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen and Joe Chen. The film is based on selected chapters of Wu Cheng’en’s novel Journey to the West and tells the story of how the Monkey King rebels against the Jade Emperor of Heaven.
Christopher Young to Return for ‘The Monkey King 2’
Christopher Young has composed the music for the upcoming 3D fantasy action adventure sequel The Monkey King 2. The film is directed by Cheang Pou-soi who previously helmed the first installment and stars Aaron Kwok, Gong Li, Feng Shaofeng, Xiaoshenyang and Him Law. The movie is based on the famed 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West and tells the story of how the Monkey King protected the monk Xuanzang from being eaten by a shapeshifting demoness three times on a journey to collect the Buddhist sutras from India. Robert Morris and Michael Wehrhahn are producing the project.
‘The Monkey King’ to Feature Music by Christopher Young
Christopher Young has composed the music for the upcoming fantasy action adventure The Monkey King. The film is directed by Pou-Soi Cheang (Dog Bite Dog, Accident) and stars Donnie Yen in the title role, alongside, Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen and Joe Chen. The movie is based on selected chapters of Wu Cheng’en’s novel Journey to the West and tells the story of how the Monkey King rebels against the Jade Emperor of Heaven. Edmond Wong (Ip Man) has adapted the material for the screen and Agan (Don Quixote) is producing the Mandarin Films and Filmko Pictures production. The Monkey King will be released in China, Hong Kong and other Asian territories on January 31, 2014. A release in the U.S. later in 2014 is expected.