It looks as though Danny Elfman will compose the music for the much anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling Hunger Games series, the composer revealed in an interview with Buzzine. This should be a good chance for Elfman to continue his move away from comic book franchises and into something a little different, although let's hope he can give it a more distinctive sound than some of his recent work.
Goldsmith’s
Alien Theme as Disco
Yeah, you read that right. Apparently the disco-ization of great science fiction film scores didn't stop with Meco's version of the Star Wars theme.
Hans Zimmer to score
Superman
It what is sure to be the first of many surprises for the project, Hans Zimmer has confirmed that he will be scoring the rebooted Superman, to be directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) and produced by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight). Zimmer made the announcement informally at the Inception DVD release party, as reported by...
Shore confirmed as
Hobbit composer
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone who's been following the on-again, off-again preproduction saga of "The Hobbit", but it looks like things are finally coming together for the previously troubled project. With director Peter Jackson officially back at the helm, there was little doubt that the director would reunite with Howard Shore, who won two Oscars for his Lord of the Rings scores.
From the Deathly
Hallows scoring stage
Whether or not you are a Harry Potter fan, you know by now that part one of the final installment hits theaters this Friday. To tide you over until then, here's some video from the scoring session and a short interview with composer Alexandre Desplat.
Daft Punk Derezzed in
Tron video
As fans worldwide eagerly await the Christmas release of Disney's Tron: Legacy, more information and clips are making their way onto the scene from the House of Mouse hype machine.
Hear a Deathly
Hallows preview
As millions of fans wait for the final two installments of the Harry Potter franchise with what is no doubt baited breath, soundtrack fans get a treat of their own - a new film score from Alexandre Desplat.