Announced this week were new composer assignments for Brian Tyler (Nuremberg), Benjamin Wallfisch (Mortal Kombat 2) and Benjamin Backus (Valiant One), among many others. For the full list of composer and music supervisor assignments from this week, click here.
Over 25 new soundtrack albums were released this week. Click here for the full schedule.
Opening in theaters nationwide this week is (with music by): Moana 2 (Mark Mancina) (score & songs) and Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear & Opetaia Foa'i (songs).
We are tracking song credits for the following new theatrical releases:
- Moana 2 (16 songs)
- That Christmas (14 songs)
The following composers are celebrating their birthdays within the next week:
- Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, Minions) is turning 64 today.
- John Altman (Shall We Dance, Hope Springs) is turning 75 on Thursday, December 5.
- Richard Gibbs (Dr. Dolittle, Big Momma's House) is turning 69 on December 5.
- Cliff Eidelman (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, He's Just Not That Into You) is turning 60 on December 5.