Opening in most theaters is the animated sequel The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part directed by Mike Mitchell and starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Tiffany Haddish. The film’s original score is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (Thor: Ragnarok, 21/22 Jump Street, The Royal Tenenbaums). WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (click here for the full album details). Also available now is a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie, most of which are written by Jon Lajoie (click here for more information).
Also opening nationwide is the comedy What Men Want directed by Adam Shankman and starring Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Tracy Morgan. Brian Tyler (Fast & Furious, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Crazy Rich Asians, Iron Man 3) has composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also available now is H.E.R.’s cover of Aretha Franklin’s Think from the movie (click here for more details).
Robin Foster has been tapped to score the upcoming indie comedy drama Untogether. The film is written and directed by Emma Forrest and stars Jamie Dornan, Ben Mendelsohn, Jemima Kirke, Lola Kirke, Billy Crystal, Alice Eve and Jennifer Grey. The movie revolves around a successful writer who has an affair with a former teen prodigy and heroin addict who is trying to become a writer. Scott LaStaiti (Jane Got a Gun), Luke Daniels (Don Peyote) and Brandon K. Hogan (Half Past Dead) are producing the project.