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Weekly Film Music Roundup (July 1, 2016)

Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

legend-of-tarzanOpening in most theaters is the action adventure The Legend of Tarzan directed by David Yates and starring Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz. The film’s original music is composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams (Over the Hedge, Bee Movie, Hotel Rwanda, Click). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as two original songs by Hozier and Zoe Mthiyane. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Warner Bros. Pictures release.

the-bfgAlso opening wide is the fantasy adventure The BFG directed by Steven Spielberg and  starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Wilton, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. John Williams (Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws) has composed the film’s original music. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details. Also click here for a short video interview with Williams about his work on the project.

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‘The Purge: Election Year’ Soundtrack Details

the-purge-election-yearBack Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the thriller The Purge: Election Year. The album features the film’s original music composed by Nathan Whitehead (Keanu, South of Hell, The Last Ship) who previously scored the first two installments in the series. The soundtrack will be released digitally on July 1, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. The Purge: Election Year is written and directed by James DeMonaco and stars Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Edwin Hodge, Betty Gabriel, JJ Soria and Mykelti Williamson. The movie is set two years after the last part and follows Leo Barnes as the head of security for Senator Charlie Roan and whose  his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent.

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