Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) has been hired to score the upcoming sci-fi action movie Alita: Battle Angel. The film is directed by Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn, Spy Kids, Once Upon a Time in Mexico) and stars Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley and Keean Johnson. The movie is based on the graphic novel series Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro and follows a young woman who sets out on a journey that will lead her to take on the injustices of this dark, corrupt world. James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar) co-wrote the screenplay with Laeta Kalogridis (Shutter Island, Terminator Genisys) and Rodriguez. He is also producing the project with Jon Landau.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 4, 2017)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the fantasy adventure The Dark Tower directed by Nikolaj Arcel and staring Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Claudia Kim, Fran Kranz, Abbey Lee and Jackie Earle Haley. The film’s original music is composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Black Mass). Sony Masterworks has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the action thriller Kidnap directed by Luis Prieto and starring Halle Berry. Federico Jusid (The Secret in Their Eyes, Misconduct, Black Butterfly, The Hunter’s Prayer) has composed the film’s original music. A soundtrack album is in the works. The movie follows a mother who will stop at nothing to rescue her kidnapped son. The thriller is being released by Aviron Pictures. Visit the official movie website for more information.
‘The Dark Tower’ Soundtrack Details
The track list of the soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure The Dark Tower has been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Divergent, 300: Rise of an Empire, Black Mass). The soundtrack will be released on August 4, 2017 by Sony Masterworks and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Dark Tower is directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Claudia Kim, Fran Kranz, Abbey Lee and Jackie Earle Haley.
Junkie XL to Score ‘Tomb Raider’ Reboot
Junkie XL aka Tom Holkenborg is set to score the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. The film is directed by Roar Uthaug (The Wave) and stars Alicia Vikander in the title role, alongside Dominic West, Daniel Wu, Hannah John-Kamen and Walton Goggins. The movie based on the video game franchise follows Lara Croft as she must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. Geneva Robertson-Dworet wrote the screenplay and Graham King (The Departed, The Aviator, Blood Diamond, The Town) is producing the project.
Sony Masterworks to Release ‘The Dark Tower’ Soundtrack
Sony Masterworks will release the official soundtrack album for the fantasy adventure The Dark Tower. The album features the film’s original music composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Divergent, Black Mass, 300: Rise of an Empire). The soundtrack will be released on August 4, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Dark Tower is directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Claudia Kim, Fran Kranz, Abbey Lee and Jackie Earle Haley.
Junkie XL to Score ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’
UPDATE: Director Michael Dougherty mentioned on Twitter that Junkie XL is not scoring the film and GQ Magazine’s article is incorrect.
According to a recent article in GQ, Junkie XL (aka Tom Holkenborg) will be scoring the upcoming monster movie Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The film is directed by Michael Dougherty (Krampus, Trick ‘r Treat) and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Aisha Hinds. No plot details have been announced yet. Dougherty is writing the screenplay with Zach Shields (Krampus). Thomas Tull & Jon Jashni are producing the Legendary Entertainment production with Mary Parent (The Revenant, Pacific Rim) and Brian Rogers. Holkenborg has previously scored Legendary’s 300: Rise of the Empire and last year’s Spectral.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (March 10, 2017)
The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is the action adventure Kong: Skull Island directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and starring Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Big Hero 6). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Click here for the full album details. Also visit Lights Camera Jackson and Behind the Notes for recent interviews with Jackman about his work on the project.
Opening in limited release is the French horror thriller Raw written and directed by Julia Ducournau and starring Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf and Rabah Nait Oufella. Jim Williams (Sightseers, Kill List, A Field in England) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. A vinyl version is set to come out in April. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Focus World release.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (December 11, 2016)
Premiering tonight in the U.S. is the new season of the BBC series The Hollow Crown, which adapts Shakespeare’s history plays set during the time of the Wars of the Roses: Henry VI Part 1, Henry VI Part II and Richard III. Dan Jones (Shadow of the Vampire, Lady Macbeth, Max) has composed the season’s original music. He follows composers Stephen Warbeck, Adam Cork and Adrian Johnston who scored the previous Hollow Crown installments. The 3-parter starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, Keeley Hawes, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench & Michael Gambon will premiere in the U.S. on PBS as part of the Great Performances series. Click here to learn more about the project.
Premiering on Wednesday, December 14, is the new Fox drama Star created by Lee Daniels & Tom Donaghy and starring Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Brittany O’Grady and Ryan Destiny. The show’s original score is composed by James S. Levine (Glee, Nip/Tuck, Damages, American Horror Story, Bloodline). Republic Records has released an EP featuring the songs from the premiere episode this past Friday. Check out soundtrack announcement for the full album details and click here to learn more about the series.
‘Distance Between Dreams’ Soundtrack Announced
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for Red Bull Media House’s Distance Between Dreams. The album features the original music from the company’s second feature in The Unridables franchise composed by Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Divergent, 300: Rise of an Empire, Black Mass). The soundtrack will be released digitally on December 2, 2016 and on vinyl in early 2017. Visit Amazon to pre-order the album. Distance Between Dreams follows iconic surfer Ian Walsh, as he sets mind and body in motion to redefine the upper limits of what’s considered ‘rideable.’
Junkie XL to Score ‘Justice League’
Producer Deborah Snyder confirmed during a recent press event that Junkie XL (aka Tom Holkenborg) will return to score the upcoming superhero movie Justice League. The film is directed by Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen) and stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, J. K. Simmons and Amber Heard. The movie follows greatest heroes, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg who are assembled to form the Justice League and to combat a threat beyond each member’s capabilities.