Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the psychological thriller The Invitation. The album features the film’s original music composed by Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Tropic Thunder, St. Vincent). Also included are two original songs by Craig Wedren & Benjamin Newgard. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically on April 8, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Invitation is directed by Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body) and stars Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman, Emayatzy Corinealdi and John Carroll Lynch. The movie follows a haunted man attending a dinner party who becomes gripped with paranoia that his ex-wife and her new husband are harboring an insidious agenda.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 12, 2016)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters this weekend is the comic book movie Deadpool directed by Tim Miller and starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Gina Carano, Ed Skrein and Brianna Hildebrand. The film’s original music is composed by Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by WHAM!, Salt-N-Pepa, DMX & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also visit Screenrant for a recent interview with Holkenborg about his work on the project.
Also opening wide is the comedy sequel Zoolander 2 directed by Ben Stiller and starring himself, Penelope Cruz, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen. Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, Tropic Thunder, Marley & Me, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Trumbo). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score digitally today. A CD version will be released next month. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Paramount Pictures release.
‘Zoolander 2’ Soundtrack Released
Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album for the comedy sequel Zoolander 2. The album features the film’s original music composed by Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, Tropic Thunder, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Trumbo). The soundtrack is now available digitally on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio samples. A physical version is set to come out on March 11, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Zoolander 2 is directed by Ben Stiller who also stars in the film alongside Penelope Cruz, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen, as well as numerous celebrities who appear in cameo performances. The sequel follows Derek Zoolander and Hansel as they are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Theodore Shapiro & Ludwig Goransson to Score ‘Central Intelligence’
Theodore Shapiro and Ludwig Goransson are reteaming with director Rawson Marshall Thurber on the upcoming action comedy Central Intelligence. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan and Aaron Paul. The movie follows a former high school sports star-turned-accountant who is contacted by a classmate who was bullied and humiliated as a teen but is now a CIA contract killer and lures him into a world of espionage. Thurber has also written the screenplay with Ike Barenholtz & David Stassen (The Mindy Project). Scott Stuber (Role Models, Ted, Safe House) is producing the New Line Cinema production with Michael Fortell (Furious 7, Live Free or Die Hard) and Paul Young & Peter Principato (Married, Jessabelle).
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 6, 2015)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the James Bond movie Spectre directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista and Andrew Scott. Thomas Newman (American Beauty, Skyfall, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo) has composed the film’s original music. Decca Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as an instrumental version of the movie’s title song, Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith. Check out our previous news article for the full album details. The song is available separately as a single. Click here for more information.
Also opening wide is the animated feature The Peanuts Movie directed by Steve Martino and based on the comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. The film’s original music is composed by Christophe Beck (Frozen, Ant-Man, The Hangover, Edge of Tomorrow). Epic Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as an original song performed by Meghan Trainor, a track by Flo Rida feat. Fitz and new recordings of Vince Guaraldi classics. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details. Also check out an interview with Beck about his work on the project with Here & Now.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 25, 2015)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the animated sequel Hotel Transylvania 2 directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, Keegan-Michael Key and Mel Brooks. The film’s original music is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (The Lego Movie, 21/22 Jump Street, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Royal Tenenbaums) who previously scored 2012’s first part in the series. No soundtrack album has been announced. To learn more about the Sony Pictures release, visit the official movie website.
Also opening wide is the comedy The Intern written and directed by Nancy Meyers and starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm, Andrew Rannells, Adam DeVine, Celia Weston, Nat Wolff, Linda Lavin and Zack Pearlman. Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, Tropic Thunder, St. Vincent, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) has composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music, as well as the songs from the film. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Warner Bros. Pictures release.
‘Trumbo’ Soundtrack Details
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the drama Trumbo. The album features the film’s original music composed by Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Marley & Me, St. Vincent). Also included are classic tracks by Big Jay McNeely and Billie Holiday. The soundtrack will be released on November 6, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Trumbo is directed by Jay Roach and stars Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren, Diane Lane, Louis C.K., John Goodman, Elle Fanning, Michael Stuhlbarg, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alan Tudyk and David James Elliott.
Theodore Shapiro to Score ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot
Theodore Shapiro is set to compose the music for the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot. The film is directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat) and stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Andy Garcia, Matt Walsh, Michael K. Williams and Chris Hemsworth. Stars of the original Ghostbusters, Bill Murray,Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson will also be appearing in the new version. Feig has also written the screenplay with Katie Dippold (The Heat). Amy Pascal is producing the supernatural comedy with Ivan Reitman (Stripes, Kindergarten Cop, Dave) who helmed the original film.
‘The Intern’ Soundtrack Details
WaterTower Music will release a soundtrack album for Nancy Meyers’ comedy The Intern. The album features the film’s original music composed by Theodore Shapiro (The Devil Wears Prada, Tropic Thunder, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Marley & Me). Also included are the songs from the film by artists including Ray Charles, Gene Kelly, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday & more. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 18, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Intern is written and directed by Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday) and stars Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm, Andrew Rannells, Adam DeVine, Celia Weston, Nat Wolff, Linda Lavin and Zack Pearlman.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 19, 2015)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the animated feature Inside Out directed by Pete Docter and featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith. The film’s original music is composed by Michael Giacchino (Up, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Jurassic World, Star Trek). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this week. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the film. Also visit Screenrant and Trailer Addict for interviews with Giacchino about his work on the project.
Also opening wide is the comedy drama Dope written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Kimberly Elise, A$AP Rocky, Blake Anderson, Keith Stanfield, Chanel Iman, Quincy Brown and Zoë Kravitz. Pharrell Williams has written the movie’s original songs performed by the fictional band Awreeoh. Also included and Germaine Franco has composed the film’s original score. Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the film by Awreeoh, Digital Underground, Naughty By Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Public Enemy & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details.