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NEWS: 'World War Z' Composer Marco Beltrami at Amoeba Records in Hollywood

Jason Kirby / Soundtrack.Net — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

[m.32675]World War Z[], the eagerly-anticipated zombie flick directed by Marc Forster and starring Brad Pitt, will receive a special screening at an event hosted by Amoeba Music and Arclight Cinemas. [c.14]Marco Beltrami[], [m.32675]World War Z[]'s composer, will be in attendance.

The first 100 attendees to purchase the World War Z Fan Pack will receive a pass to the exclusive advanced screening and in-theater signing with the composer, a film poster, and a copy of [a.10361]World War Z - Music from the Motion Picture[] (released by Warner Bros. Records).

Event Details:
Arclight Hollywood - Auditorium 1
6360 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Wednesday, June 19, at 9:30 PM

The World War Z Fan Pack can be purchased at:
Amoeba...

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NEWS: Scoring Session: 'Remember Me'

Jason Kirby / Soundtrack.Net — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

Capcom's recent release of [v.37487]Remember Me[] featured music from [c.1614]Olivier Deriviere[]. Deriviere's scoring session was held at Air Studios, London, with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Pictures of the session have just been made available by our friends at [url.http://www.scoringsessions.com/news/255/]ScoringSessions.com[].

Sumthing Digital released [a.10478]Remember Me - Original Soundtrack[] on earlier this...

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NEWS: Wandmacher 'Last Exorcism 2' Score to be Released

Costa Communications / Soundtrack.Net — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

Composer [c.1140]Michael Wandmacher[] creates an eerie, industrial score to [m.35970]The Last Exorcism: Part II[], produced by horror-maven Eli Roth ([m.11604]Hostel[], [m.3639]Cabin Fever[]) and starring MTV Award Nominee Ashley Bell. The score album is available tomorrow, Tuesday [da.2013-06-11]June 11, 2013[] on Screamworks Records, and the film is available on DVD in the US June 18, 2013. Part II follows young Nell Sweetzer as she tries to rebuild her life after being possessed by a demon, only to find herself possessed by malevolent forces once again. [c.1140]Michael Wandmacher[] created a unique sonic palette for [m.35970]The Last Exorcism: Part II[], dedicating specific sounds to various thematic elements of the film.

Wandmacher's creative performance techniques, having...

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NEWS: Scoring Session: 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Jason Kirby / Soundtrack.Net — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

[c.534]Michael Giacchino[] composed the score for the recent hit [m.31297]Star Trek Into Darkness[], directed by J.J. Abrams. Tim Simonec conducted the scoring session with the Hollywood Studio Symphony. Pictures of the occasion have just been made available by our friends at [url.http://www.scoringsessions.com/news/254/]ScoringSessions.com[].

Varese Sarabande recently released [a.9940]Star Trek Into Darkness - Music from the Motion Picture[] on CD and...

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NEWS: Varese Sarabande to Celebrate 'Star Wars' at June 15th Concert

Costa Communications / Soundtrack.Net — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

Var�se Sarabande Records continues their 35th anniversary celebration with a special tribute performance by the Golden State Pops Orchestra celebrating the [m.]Star Wars[] legacy on June 15, 2013 with Music from the Star Wars Universe. Var�se Sarabande, one of the most prolific film music label in the world, has produced more than 1500 soundtracks with 60 to 70 new additions each year. In 2005, the Golden State Pops performed the premiere of [c.231]John William[]'s "Battle of Heroes" from [m.24563]Revenge of the Sith[]. This year, they will continue to uphold the [m.]Star Wars[] legacy with music from all aspects of the [m.]Star Wars[] Universe including the Varese Sarabande score album from composer [c.131]Joel McNeely[], [v.24569]Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire[]. Aside from the...

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NEWS: Scoring Session: Dino Meneghin's 'Teen Wolf'

Jason Kirby / Soundtrack.Net — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

MTV's award-winning show [t.35943]Teen Wolf[] features music composed by [c.8653]Dino Meneghin[]. Photos of a scoring session at Capitol Records in Hollywood show the choir hard at work are available from our friends at [url.http://scoringsessions.com/sessions/25627/]ScoringSessions.com[].

[t.35943]Teen Wolf[]'s first and second seasons are currently available on...

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NEWS: Agent Richard Kraft Pens Tribute to Composer Elmer Bernstein

Jason Kirby / Soundtrack.Net — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0700

In the July issue of High Fidelity magazine, composer [c.15]Elmer Bernstein[] laid the cornerstone of the foundation for the modern film soundtrack collectible phenomenon by publishing an article titled "What Ever Happened to Great Movie Music?" In the article, Bernstein announced the creation of the Film Music Collection, re-recordings of classic scores which would be available to subscribers. It was one such avid subscriber, an eleven-year-old boy from Bakersfield, who not long after wrote the maestro and successfully requested an interview.

That boy from Bakersfield with a stack of questions for the musical legend was Richard Kraft and thus began a rich...

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NEWS: Henry Jackman Scores 'This Is the End'

Costa Communications / Soundtrack.Net — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:00:00 -0700

[c.1480]Henry Jackman[] scores [m.36373]This Is The End[], the new comedy from the makers of [m.30132]Pineapple Express[], in theaters [dt.2013-06-12]June 12, 2013[]. Directed by Evan Goldberg, [m.36373]This Is The End[] stars Craig Robinson, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Danny McBride, playing themselves caught in the shenanigans occurring during the apocalypse in Los Angeles. Jackman wrote the epic music recalling the grandiose scores of Hollywood's Golden Age while imbuing them with a sense of parody and playfulness appropriate for the film. Jackman recently scored [m.31305]G.I. Joe: Retaliation[].

[c.1480]Henry Jackman[]'s expansive score for [m.36373]This Is The End[] is complete with a full orchestra and choir to underscore the pending disaster. Jackman has become the new...

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NEWS: Scoring Session: John Powell's 'Mars Needs Moms'

Jason Kirby / Soundtrack.Net — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:00:00 -0700

In 2011 Disney released the mega-budget [m.31411]Mars Needs Moms[] from director Simon Wells and it was composer [c.171]John Powell[]'s score which graced the production. That same week of release, Walt Disney Records made the [a.6447]Mars Needs Moms score[] available for download.

Photos of the scoring session, which was held at the Sony Scoring Stage, are available from our friends at [url.http://scoringsessions.com/news/253/]ScoringSessions.com (click here to...

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NEWS: Bear McCreary's New Label to Release 'Da Vinci's Demons'

CineMedia Promotions / Soundtrack.Net — Mon, 27 May 2013 17:00:00 -0700

Sparks & Shadows, a new boutique record label founded by composer [c.1238]Bear McCreary[], announces the release of the [a.10081]Da Vinci's Demons Original Television Soundtrack[]. The album, containing 26 tracks, over 90 minutes of original music from the first season of the hit Starz Original series produced with Adjacent Productions, will be available through all digital providers on [da.2013-05-28]May 28, 2013[]. A [a.10084]2-CD collector's edition[] will be released later this year.

McCreary's sweeping orchestral score was meticulously researched to accurately represent the time period, without being bound to it. His score combines full orchestra, Renaissance instrumentation, choir and ethnic soloists with the renowned Calder Quartet and surging contemporary synthesis. ...

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NEWS: 'Iceman' Score by Haim Mazar Released

CineMedia Promotions / Soundtrack.Net — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 -0700

Relativity Music Group released [a.10213]The Iceman � Original Motion Picture Soundtrack[] digitally on [da.2013-05-21]May 21, 2013[]. The album features original music by Israeli composer [c.2776]Haim Mazar[], whose score was called an "invaluable contribution" by Hollywood Reporter.

The score had to capture the two aspects of "The Iceman's" point of view--that of the cold-blooded killer and that of the family man. Mazar described, "On one hand there was the grim, dirty, dangerous crime life: musically represented by a thick hybrid of pulsating electronics and orchestral effects that could burst and become violent at any moment. On the other hand the score needed to reflect his family life, Ariel [Vromen, director/co-writer] wanted to play with mostly strings and piano." ...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Wreck-It Ralph (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:33:33 -0800

In 1995, Pixar released the first full-length computer animated film, [m.26572]Toy Story[]. The concept--about how our toys come to life when we're not around, was clever and groundbreaking. Now, 17 years later, Disney (which owns Pixar) has a new spin on the concept. [m.31313]Wreck-It Ralph[] goes behind the screen to show us what the characters in video games do when the arcade is closed. But [m.31313]Wreck-It Ralph[] isn't just a retread of [m.26572]Toy Story[]; it's a fully fleshed-out character piece with drama, adventure, action, laughs, and most importantly, heart.

Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) is the bad guy in the vintage...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Argo (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:33:33 -0800

In November, 1979, militant Islamists stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostages. It was an ordeal that gripped the world and lasted for 444 days. In the attack on the embassy, six Americans managed to escape and sought refuge in the residency of the Canadian Ambassador. The CIA, in an effort to attempt an extraction of the six "house guests," turned to specialist Tony Mendez to devise a plan. His idea was bold, unorthodox, and carried a high risk of failure. It was called "The Hollywood Option" and the story about it and how it all went down is the basis for [m.32588]Argo[].

In the film, Mendez (Ben Affleck),...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Finding Nemo (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:33:33 -0800

Marlin the clownfish (voiced by Albert Brooks) is a single father to his young son Nemo (Alexander Gould), having raised him after his wife and their other eggs were killed in a barracuda attack. Nemo has one fin smaller than the other due to his egg being damaged during the attack. It's been a source of embarrassment for him and a constant reminder to Marlin of the tragic day. It's now Nemo's first day of school and Marlin--the over protective father--ends up embarrassing his son during their field trip. Upset, Nemo defies his father's wishes and swims to an anchor chain beyond the reef and is suddenly captured by some divers. Stunned, Marlin...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Trouble with the Curve (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:33:33 -0800

Gus Lobel (Clint Eastwood) has been a baseball scout for the minor league Atlanta Braves and now age is finally starting to catch up with him; affecting his eyesight and turning him into a curmudgeon. His bitterness is starting to irritate the team's general manager, Vince (Robert Patrick), who is starting to listen more to upshot statistics guru Phillip (Matthew Lillard) instead of the seasoned Gus. They think he should retire, but Gus isn't ready to hang up his hat and he manages to convince Vince to let him take one more scouting trip to North Carolina to prove himself.

Concerned, Gus' friend Pete (John Goodman) reaches out to...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Dark Knight Rises (Blu-ray), The

Dan Goldwasser — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:33:32 -0800

Eight years after the events in The Dark Knight, Batman (Christian Bale) has vanished, having taken the fall for Harvey Dent's murder. Police Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) has helped push the passage of the Dent Act, which rounded up most of the criminal elements in Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne has been reclusive with only his trusted butler Alfred (Michael Caine) to keep him safe. Wayne Industries is on the brink of bankruptcy, having invested heavily with Miranda Tate (Marion Cotillard) on a new form of fusion reactor which could provide the city with clean renewable energy, but Wayne mothballed the project--fearful that with minor...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Chernobyl Diaries (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:33:32 -0800

Oren Peli burst onto the scene with his "found footage" horror film [m.35747]Paranormal Activity[], spawning a whole new slew of "found footage" films--typically low budget films that are relatively fast to produce and are easy money-makers for the studios. After producing the highly successful [m.31398]Insidious[], Peli turned his attention to a new idea: what if there was some kind of conspiracy surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in the Ukraine involving radiated survivors? The result was [m.33387]Chernobyl Diaries[] and while it has a great premise and promising start, the end result is just another cheap horror flick.

Chris...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Rock of Ages (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:33:32 -0800

Based on the Broadway hit, [m.31288]Rock of Ages[] is a "jukebox musical" that takes a look at life on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles in the late 1980s. It's 1987 and Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough) comes to LA from Oklahoma seeking to become a famous singer. After her suitcase of records is stolen as soon as she arrives in town, she's taken in by bartender assistant Drew Boley (Diego Boneta), who helps her get a job as a waitress at his workplace, the Bourbon Room.

The Bourbon Room seems to be one of the hottest joints on the Sunset Strip, but it's in serious financial trouble. Owner Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin) and his manager...

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Hunger Games (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:33:32 -0800

No, [m.31271]The Hunger Games[] is not like [m.33124]Battle Royale[], with the exception of both books (and their film versions) depicting kids killing kids in some sort of sick and twisted "game." In the case of [m.31271]The Hunger Games[], the film based on the first book in a trilogy from author Suzanne Collins, the story focuses on 16-year old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), who lives with her mother and sister in the very poor District 12 of the post-apocalyptic country of Panem.

Living under the distant rule of the wealthy Capitol and President Snow, the twelve poorer districts work hard to provide the necessary materials to...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Total Recall (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:33:32 -0800

Back in 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger was riding high, after less than a decade of box office dominance that started with [m.4975]Conan the Barbarian[] and [m.25718]The Terminator[] and carried him through [m.4933]Commando[], [m.20567]Predator[], [m.21309]Raw Deal[], [m.21439]Red Heat[] and more. He was the king of the action film--and he hadn't even done [m.25716]Terminator 2: Judgment Day[] yet. But a new science fiction film would help carry him into the '90s--[m.26510]Total Recall[]. Written by Ronald Schusett and Dan O'Bannon ([m.682]Alien[]) with John Povill, the film is loosely based on the Philip K. Dick short story We Can Remember It...

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INTERVIEW: 'Thin Red Line' Music Editor Lee Scott

Paul Maher, Jr. — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:37:22 -0700

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INTERVIEW: 'People Like Us' Songwriter Liz Phair

Scott McConnell — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:28:19 -0700

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MOVIE REVIEW: Cirque du Soleil: Iris

Dan Goldwasser — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:33:32 -0800

Cirque du Soleil, the Montreal-based acrobatic entertainment franchise, has tackled nearly every genre at this point. They have a water-themed show, [o.]O[]; a mythology show, [o.]Mystere[]; a fairy tale show, [o.]La Nouba[], a sensuality show, [o.]Zumanity[], a martial arts show, [o.]Ka[]; a Beatles-themed show, [o.]Love[]; a magic show, [o.]Criss Angel Believe[]; an Elvis-themed show, [o.]Viva Elvis[]; and even a Michael Jackson-themed show currently on tour. So it was no surprise when in the fall of 2010, Cirque announced that they would have a Hollywood-themed show in residence at the Kodak Theater (now the Dolby Theatre) at Hollywood &...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Lady and the Tramp (Blu-ray, Diamond Edition)

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:33:32 -0800

Walt Disney's 1955 animated feature [m.14299]Lady and the Tramp[] was in development at the studio for nearly twenty years before finally being released. The idea was conceived by Disney story man Joe Grant in 1937, based on his own experience of his dog--a springer spaniel named Lady--who got pushed aside when Joe's new baby arrived. Combining Grant's material with elements from a book by Ward Greene, the result was a two-stage story about a well-to-do-dog, Lady (voiced by Barbara Luddy) and her unlikely relationship with a mutt from the wrong side of the tracks, Tramp (voiced by Larry Roberts). The idea was that Lady's life was perfect and...

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ARTICLE: From The Publisher - January 2012

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:29:46 -0800

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MOVIE REVIEW: West Side Story - 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:33:31 -0800

Adapted loosely from Romeo and Juliet, [c.]Leonard Bernstein'[]s [m.28101]West Side Story[] tells the tale of star-crossed lovers Tony (Richard Beymer) and Maria (Natalie Wood) in the middle of a turf war between two teenage street gangs on the west side of New York City in the 1950s. The Jets are a group of white teens led by Riff (Russ Tamblyn), while the Sharks are a Puerto Rican gang led by Bernardo (George Chakiris). When the conflict between the two gangs comes to a head, the police intervene, and Lt. Schrank (Simon Oakland) and Officer Krupke (William Bramley) mandate that the two gangs have to reconcile, or else there will be a...

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ARTICLE: From The Publisher - December 2011

Sean Saulsbury — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:35:31 -0800

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MOVIE REVIEW: Cars 2 (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:33:31 -0800

Before this year, it wasn't unreasonable to suggest that Cars was one of Pixar's worst films. That's not as bad as it might sound, though, because Cars was still better than most films - but the bar has been set so high for the animation studio, that anything short of perfection will be considered a failure. And yet, Cars was a success, pulling in nearly $500 million worldwide - certainly enough in this day-and-age to justify a sequel, and that's just what director John Lasseter did. But where Cars was a story about a smarmy racecar coming back down to earth and realizing what's important in life, Cars 2...

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ARTICLE: From The Publisher - November 2011

Sean Saulsbury — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:18:19 -0800

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MOVIE REVIEW: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:33:31 -0800

At the end of the last Pirates of the Caribbean film in 2007, we last saw Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) missing his ship, the Black Pearl - but with a special map that would lead to the Fountain of Youth. In Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the race is on to see who can find the Fountain first: the Spanish, the English, or dread pirate Blackbeard. On the English side, Sparrow is hired by King George II (Richard Griffiths) to guide an expedition to find the Fountain, led by rival Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), who is now missing a leg. But soon Sparrow reunites with Angelica (Penelope Cruz), his former lover...

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MOVIE REVIEW: Horrible Bosses (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:33:31 -0800

Anyone who has ever worked for someone else has likely had a moment where frustration built to the point where homicidal fantasies started occurring. (If not, you have the best boss ever and should never quit!) The idea of offing one's boss isn't new, especially to cinema. The 1980s comedy 9 to 5 pops into my head when I think about those types of films, and now I can add Horrible Bosses to the list. In this case, instead of three co-workers conspiring to rid themselves of a sleazy boss, we have three friends who seek to have all three of their bosses whacked. Nick (Jason Bateman) works very hard for his boss Dave Harken (Kevin...

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ARTICLE: From The Publisher - October 2011

Sean Saulsbury — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:37:20 -0700

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ARTICLE: The Princess and the Frog - Sing Me A Story

Dan Goldwasser — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:37:43 -0800

Walt Disney provides us with a breakdown of all the songs in The Princess and the Frog, with a look at the various Southern styles that Oscar-nominated composer Randy Newman took when crafting the melodies, and how it all came together to help tell the story in the film.

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DVD REVIEW: The Mel Brooks Collection (Blu-ray)

Dan Goldwasser — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0800

SoundtrackNet looks at the new ultimate high definition box set featuring nine feature films from the Master of Comedy, Mel Brooks.

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ARTICLE: Fimucité 3 in Tenerife, Spain

Dan Goldwasser — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:36:40 -0700

SoundtrackNet travels across the globe to bring you our exclusive coverage of the Fimucité 3 film music festival in Tenerife, Spain. For the third year, composer Diego Navarro has assembled some of Hollywood's top talent in the Canary Islands, and held panels and concerts - including a tribute concert to Jerry Goldsmith, and a celebration of the Alien film saga!

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INTERVIEW: Starting at "The Beginning" with Theodore Shapiro

David A. Koran — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:28:04 -0700

Bringing the "epic" title to the road-trip movie, Theodore Shapiro sits down with SoundtrackNet to discuss his recent experiences with Year One and what drives him to compose for film.

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PODCAST: May 13, 2007 - Hans Zimmer talks Pirates!

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 13 May 2007 21:11:00 -0700

At World's End / The Simpsons Movie

In our longest podcast to date, SoundtrackNet talks with Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to discuss his latest soundtrack, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END. He talks about the new themes, the evolution of the PIRATES scores, and even gives us a little insight into his approach for THE SIMPSONS MOVIE!

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PODCAST: April 16, 2007: Mea Culpa!

Dan Goldwasser — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:20:00 -0700

Where Have We Been?

In this podcast we apologize for our absence, but with some good explanations! We also talk about some upcoming features for the site, as well as feature some new David Arnold music, so come take a listen - it's short, and won't take up too much of your time.

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PODCAST: February 25, 2007: SCL Oscar Reception Special

Dan Goldwasser — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:50:00 -0800

The Oscar Nominees Speak Up!

In this exclusive podcast, we talk with all of the Oscar nominees for Best Score (and a few from Best Song) at the Society of Composers and Lyricsts annual Oscar reception. Hear from GUSTAVO SANTAOLALLA, JAVIER NAVARRETE, ALEXANDRE DESPLAT, PHILIP GLASS, THOMAS NEWMAN, RANDY NEWMAN, HENRY KREIGER and more!

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PODCAST: February 6, 2007: Oscar Fever!

Dan Goldwasser — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:15:00 -0800

300 / Oscar Nominations

A few website updates, including scoring session coverage and Tyler Bates' score to 300. We also dig into the Academy Award Nominations for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.

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PODCAST: January 18, 2007: The Best of 2006

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:30:00 -0800

Top 10 Soundtracks

Desplat wins the Golden Globe, and we dig into SoundtrackNet's Best of 2006 with our look at the Top 10 Soundtracks (plus three Honorable Mentions).

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PODCAST: December 28, 2006: Nomination Frenzy

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:52:00 -0800

BFCA / Golden Globe Nominations

We acknowledge Shirley Walker's passing, and take a look at the Best Score nominees from the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Hollywood Foreign Press (Golden Globes). Will BABEL win? Or will it be THE DA VINCI CODE? Or maybe something out of left field, like NOMAD?

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PODCAST: November 9, 2006: Farewell to the King - Basil Poledouris, RIP

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:07:00 -0800

Basil Poledouris, Dead at 61

Famed composer Basil Poledouris has passed away of cancer at the age of 61. In this podcast, I reflect on Basil, his work, and my friendship with him.

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PODCAST: September 28, 2006: Danny Elfman's Serenada Schizophrana

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:10:00 -0700

Elfman talks about his Concert Work

In our latest podcast, composer Danny Elfman talks about his concert work, SERENADA SCHIZOPHRANA (releasing on Oct 3, 2006 from Sony Classical). He discusses the origins of the compositions, how to find inspiration, adapting it for DEEP SEA 3D IMAX, as well as his latest concert work, THE OVEREAGER OVERTURE.

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PODCAST: September 26, 2006: Outspoken Composers

Dan Goldwasser — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:40:00 -0700

James Horner and Hans Zimmer speak out!

In this podcast, we recognize SIR MALCOLM ARNOLD who passed away this past weekend, and showcase the Film Music Radio interview with JAMES HORNER - who has some blunt things to say about GABRIEL YARED, WOLFGANG PETERSEN and TERRENCE MALICK. We also give you a little bit of our HANS ZIMMER interview, so check it out!

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PODCAST: August 31, 2006: Labor Day

Dan Goldwasser — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:30:00 -0700

Emmy Awards / Hollywood Bowl

This podcast covers the contest winners from last time, the EMMY AWARDS, some scoring sessions, an upcoming FIRST LISTEN, a new John Williams theme, two Hollywood Bowl concerts, and some exciting Alan Silvestri news!

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