Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool 2, John Wick, 300, Atomic Blonde, Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead) has recently scored the upcoming fantasy thriller Ebenezer. The film is directed by Ti West (House of the Devil, In a Valley of Violence) and stars Johnny Depp in the title role of Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Ellie Bamber, Charlie Murphy, Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen. No plot details have been announced yet for the movie, which is based on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Nathaniel Halpern (Tales from the Loop) wrote the screenplay.
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Tyler Bates Scoring CBS’ ‘NCIS: New York’
Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick, Deadpool 2, 300, Atomic Blonde, X, Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead) has been tapped to score the new CBS drama NCIS: New York. The show stars LL COOL J who returns as legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna (from NCIS: Los Angeles), as well as Scott Caan, Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid. The series follows Hanna as he returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions.
Tyler Bates Scoring Stephen Kay’s ‘Answr’
Composer Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool 2, John Wick, 300, Atomic Blonde, Watchmen, X, Dawn of the Dead) is reuniting with director Stephen Kay (Boogeyman, Yellowstone) on the upcoming psychological thriller Answr. The film is written and directed by Kay and stars Moises Arias, Rain Spencer, Piper Perabo, Lilli Kay, José María Yazpik, Siddiq Saunderson and Simon Rex. The movie follows a grieving young man who retreats to a remote weather station in search of solitude, until he begins testing an experimental AI chatbot that offers empathy and affirmation.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 1, 2026)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the comedy sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 directed by David Frankel and starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley and B.J. Novak. The film’s original score is composed by Theodore Shapiro (Severance, Ghostbusters, The Housemaid, Tropic Thunder, Bombshell, Spy, A Simple Favor, Dodgeball). Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music today and Interscope Records has released a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie, including Lady Gaga’s & Doechii’s Runway, on the same day. Click here for the details of the score album and click here for the details of the song album and to learn more about the 20th Century Studios release.
Also opening wide is the supernatural horror movie Hokum written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, Florence Ordesh, David Wilmot, Will O’Connell and Michael Patri. Joseph Bishara (The Conjuring, Insidious, Malignant, The Curse of La Llorona, Annabelle, Dark Skies, Tarot, The Unholy) has composed the film’s original music. Void Recordings has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the movie, which is being released by Neon.
‘One Spoon of Chocolate’ Soundtrack Album Released
Gravel and Echo Recordings has released a soundtrack album for the action thriller One Spoon of Chocolate. The album features the film’s original score composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick, Deadpool 2, 300, Watchmen, X, Atomic Blonde, Dawn of the Dead) & RZA (Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Blade: Trinity, The Man with the Iron Fists, Wu-Tang: An American Saga). Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack and also listen to the first track after the jump. One Spoon of Chocolate is written and directed by RZA and stars Shameik Moore, Blair Underwood, RJ Cyler, Paris Jackson, Emyri Crutchfield, Michael Harney and Harry Goodwins. The movie follows a veteran and ex-convict seeking a fresh start in a small town who – after an altercation with a gang of locals – starts to suspect they may have something to do with the disappearance of young men in the area and finds himself the target of not only the gang, but the local sheriff’s office.
‘Primal’ Season 3 Soundtrack Album Released
WaterTower Music has released a new soundtrack album for the Adult Swim original animated series Primal. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s third season composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick, Deadpool 2, Watchmen, 300, The Punisher) & Joanne Higginbottom (Criminal Minds: Evolution, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal, Tracker, Samurai Jack). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to the composers’ first two tracks below. The label has previously released two albums featuring music from Season 1 & Season 2 back in 2020 & 2023. Primal is created by Genndy Tartakovsky, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and follows a caveman at the dawn of evolution.
‘Fixed’ Soundtrack Album Details
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the Netflix original animated film Fixed. The album features the movie’s original music composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick, 300, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, X, Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead) and Joanne Higginbottom (Primal, Criminal Minds: Evolution, The Public, Tracker). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Wednesday, August 13 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to the composers’ first two tracks below. Fixed is co-written and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and features the voice talent of Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Beck Bennett, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, River Gallo and Michelle Buteau. The adult animated comedy follows an average, all-around good dog who learns he’s going to be neutered in the morning and goes on one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours with his balls.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 6, 2025)
Opening in theaters nationwide today is the action movie Ballerina directed by Len Wiseman and starring Ana de Armas, Gabriel Byrne, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Norman Reedus. The film’s original score is composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Watchmen, Deadpool 2, 300, X, Atomic Blonde) & Joel J. Richard (John Wick, Quantico, Books of Blood). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ music today (click here for the full album details). Always Never Records has released a separate EP featuring three tracks by Le Castle Vania and Columbia Records has released two digital singles featuring the end credits songs (click here to listen to all tracks and to learn more about the Lionsgate release).
Also opening wide this weekend is the survival horror thriller Dangerous Animals directed by Sean Byrne and starring Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Liam Greinke, Rob Carltonand Ella Newton. Michael Yezerski (The Tax Collector, Blindspotting, The Devil’s Candy, The Vigil, Corporate Animals, Feel the Beat) has composed the film’s original music. Range Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the movie, which is being released by the Independent Film Company & Shudder.
Evanescence’s & K.Flay’s Original End Credits Song ‘Fight Like a Girl’ from ‘Ballerina’ Released
Columbia Records has released the original end credits song Fight Like a Girl from the John Wick spinoff feature Ballerina. The track is written by Amy Lee, K.Flay, Le Castle Vania (Dylan Eiland) & the film’s co-composer Tyler Bates and performed by Evanescence feat. K.Flay Visit Amazon to stream/download the song and also listen to the track after the jump. The label has previously released a first song (Hand That Feeds by Halsey & Lee) last month, while Lakeshore Records has released a full soundtrack album featuring Bates’ & Joel J. Richard’s original score from the film today. Ballerina is directed by Len Wiseman and stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Norman Reedus, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Keanu Reeves.
‘Ballerina’ Soundtrack Album Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for the John Wick spinoff Ballerina have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Joel J. Richard (John Wick, Books of Blood, Quantico) & Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool 2, Watchmen, 300, Atomic Blonde, X, Dawn of the Dead). Also included is a track by Le Castle Vania. The soundtrack will be released digitally next Friday, June 6 by Lakeshore Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A first track (Great Hallstatt Bake Off) is already available to stream/download now and can also be checked out below. As previously reported, Columbia Records has released a digital single featuring Halsey’s & Amy Lee’s original song Hand That Feeds from the movie earlier this month. Ballerina is directed by Len Wiseman and stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, as well as Keanu Reeves.