Three new movies are opening nationwide this holiday weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the action sequel Fast & Furious 6 directed by Justin Lin and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Luke Evans, Gina Carano and John Ortiz. Def Jam Recordings has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs featured in the film by artists including 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa, T.I., deadmau5 feat. Cypress Hills and and Ludacris feat. Usher and David Guetta. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Lucas Vidal (The Raven, The Cold Light of Day) has composed the film’s score. No score release has been announced yet. For recent interviews with the composer, visit Film School Rejects, Media Mikes and HeyUGuys.
Also opening wide is the animated feature Epic directed by Chris Wedge and featuring the voice talent of Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Pitbull, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Aziz Ansari, Blake Anderson, Judah Friedlander and Beyoncé Knowles. Danny Elfman has composed the film’s original score. Sony Classics has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. To listen to audio clips and for more information about the film and album, visit our soundtrack announcement article.
Back Lot Music will release a soundtrack album for the documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. The album features the film’s original music by Fall On Your Sword (Another Earth, Lola Versus). The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 21, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on 