Tag: William Ross

Weekly TV Music Roundup (October 7, 2012)

October 7, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: ABC, Adbucted: The Carlina White Story, Arrow, Atli Orvarsson, Blake Neely, Chicago Fire, Keefus Green, Lifetime, Nashville, NBC, Steel Magnolias, T Bone Burnett, Terence Blanchard, The CW, William Ross

A couple of new shows are premiering on the major networks this week:

Premiering on Wednesday, October 10 is the superhero drama Arrow based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Mark Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg and starring Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Susanna Thompson, Willa Holland and Colin Salmon. The show’s score is composed by Blake Neely (The Mentalist, Everwood, Brothers & Sisters). The composer recorded the music for the pilot with a full 80 piece orchestra at the Warner Bros. Eastwood Scoring Stage. Check out our previous article featuring a video from the sessions and to learn more about the show, which will air Wednesday nights on The CW.

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‘A Thousand Words’ and ‘The Mighty Macs’ Soundtracks Announced

July 9, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: A Thousand Words, Crimes of the Heart, John Debney, Maurice Jarre, score, Soundtrack, Tai-Pan, The Mighty Macs, William Ross

Varese Sarabande has announced two new titles in the label’s limited edition soundtrack series. First up is a soundtrack album for the family comedy A Thousand Words. The album features the film’s original score composed by John Debney. The CD is limited to 1000 copies and is available for pre-order on Varese’s website, where you can also listen to audio clips and check out the track list. A video from the orchestral score’s recording sessions can be checked out on YouTube. A Thousand Words directed by Brian Robbins and starring Eddie Murphy, Ariel Winter, Kerry Washington and Allison Janney opened in theaters earlier this year. The film has also just been released on Blu-Ray and DVD.

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William Ross Scoring Lifetime’s ‘Steel Magnolias’

July 1, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Alone Yet Not Alone, Lifetime, Steel Magnolias, William Ross

William Ross has recently recorded his music for the Lifetime drama Steel Magnolias. The film is a remake of the 1989 feature written by Robert Harling, directed by Herbert Ross and starring Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine and Julia Roberts. The movie follows the lives and friendship of six Louisiana-based women who congregate regularly at Truvy’s beauty shop and stars Queen Latifah as M’Lynn, Alfre Woodard as Ouiser, Phylicia Rashad as Clairee, Jill Scott as Truvy, Adepero Oduye as Annelle and Condola Rashad as Shelby. Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun) is directing the film and Sally Robinson (Iron Jawed Angels) has adapted the material for television.

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‘Touchback’ Soundtrack Details

April 27, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 0 comments

Tags: score, Soundtrack, Touchback, William Ross

Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the soundtrack release for the football drama Touchback. The album features the film’s original score composed by William Ross (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ladder 49). The music was recorded with a 55-piece orchestra at Air Studios in London. The soundtrack will be released on May 29, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Touchback is written and directed by Don Handfield and stars Kurt Russell, Brian Presley, Melanie Lynsky, Christine Lahti and Marc Blucas. Anchor Bay has released the film in select theaters earlier this month.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 13, 2012)

April 13, 2012 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Alexandre Azaria, David Julyan, Eric Serra, John Debney, L!fe Happens, Lockout, Mark Kilian, Martin Leon, Mateo Messina, Monsieur Lazhar, score, Soundtrack, The Cabin in the Woods, The Lady, The Three Stooges, William Ross, Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day

Three new movies are opening in wide release this weekend:

Opening in most theaters is the comedy The Three Stooges directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly and starring Chris Diamantopolous, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso in the title roles, alongside Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, Larry David, Jennifer Hudson, Craig Bierko and Carly Craig. John Debney has composed the film’s original score. No soundtrack album has been announced yet, but check out our previous news article for a video from the orchestral recording sessions of the score. Also visit YouTube for another video from the recording of the comedy’s music in Debney’s studio.

Also opening wide is the horror thriller The Cabin in the Woods written by Joss Whedon, directed by Drew Goddard and starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. The film’s music is written by David Julyan (Memento, The Prestige). Varese Sarabande has announced a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, which is set for a release on CD on May 1, 2012. For the full album details, visit our soundtrack announcement. Also visit Film Music Magazine for a recent interview with Julyan about his score for the film.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 4, 2011)

November 4, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Christophe Beck, David Wittman, Jonathan Elias, score, Soundtrack, The Son of No One, Tower Heist, William Ross

Two new movies are opening in wide release this weekend:

Expected to top the weekend box office is the caper comedy Tower Heist directed by Brett Ratner and starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Matthew Broderick, Tea Leoni, Michael Pena, Alan Alda, Gabourey Sidibe, Judd Hirsch and Nina Arianda. The film’s score is composed by Christophe Beck. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score this past Tuesday. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full details on the album.

Also opening wide is the comedy sequel A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson and starring Kal Penn, John Cho, Neil Patrick Harris, Patton Oswalt and Tom Lennon. William Ross has written the sccore for the movie. A score album will be released on November 15 by Varese Sarabande (click here for the full details). Watertower Music has also released a soundtrack with the songs from the film. For audio clips and for more information about the album, visit our previous article.

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‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ Score Album Details

November 1, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 2 comments

Tags: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, score, Soundtrack, William Ross

Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the score album for the comedy A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. The soundtrack includes the original score from the movie composed by William Ross. The album will be released on November 15, 2011 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. As previously announced, Watertower Music has released a separate soundtrack with the songs from the film, two of which feature Ross’ arrangements. A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmasis directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson and stars Kal Penn, John Cho, Neil Patrick Harris, Patton Oswalt and Tom Lennon.

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‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ Soundtracks Announced

October 28, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums 8 comments

Tags: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Harold & Kumar, score, Soundtrack, William Ross

Watertower Music has announced the details for the soundtrack album of the comedy A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. The album features songs from the movie performed by RZA & Da’vone Mc Donald, Bing Crosby, Augie Rios, Johnny Mathis, CJ Webbe and Neil Patrick Harris who also stars in the film . Also included on the release is one track by Paul Oakenfold and the film’s composer William Ross. The soundtrack will be released digitally on November 1, 2011 on Amazon and iTunes. Check out audio clips from all tracks on the album after the jump. A separate soundtrack featuring the score from the film by William Ross will be released on November 15, 2011 by Varese Sarabande and is available to pre-order here. Check back for the full album details to be published soon.

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Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 21, 2011)

October 21, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News 0 comments

Tags: Alexander Jurriaans, Andrew Bird, Daniel Bensi, Johnny English Reborn, Margin Call, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Nathan Larson, Norman, Paranormal Activity 3, Paul Haslinger, Score Ilan Eshkeri, Soundtrack, The Might Macs, The Three Musketeers, William Ross

Four new movies are opening in wide release this weekend. Apart from Paranormal Activity 3, which is expected to top the weekend box office and doesn’t feature any original music, the following three movies are receiving a wide release:

The Three Musketeers directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Orlando Bloom, Christoph Waltz, Matthew MacFayden, Luke Evans, Mads Mikkelsen, Juno Temple and Ray Stevenson features music by Paul Haslinger. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as Take That’s end title song When We Were Young has been released earlier this week by Milan Records. Check out our previous article for the full details and audio clips from the score.

Also opening wide is the action spoof Johnny English Reborn starring Oliver Parker and starring Rowan Atkinson, Rosamunde Pike, Dominic West and Gillian Anderson. The film’s score is written by Ilan Eshkeri. A soundtrack CD including the score will be released on November 1 by Varese Sarabande. The album is also already available digitally on iTunes. Visit our soundtrack announcement for more information and check out this video from the London Metropolitan Orchestra including an interview with the composer and footage from the recording sessions.

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Klaus Badelt Taking Over ‘Seven Days in Utopia’

May 17, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring Assignments 0 comments

Tags: Klaus Badelt, L'ordre et la morale, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rebellion, Seven Days in Utopia, William Ross

Klaus Badelt is the new composer of the upcoming sports drama Seven Days in Utopia. He is replacing William Ross, who was originally attached to the project as reported last year. The film starring Robert Duvall, Melissa Leo and Lucas Black tells the story of Luke Chisolm, a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas. A trailer for the movie directed by Matt Russell recently premiered and can be watched below.

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