The untitled reteam between filmmaker Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan is hitting theaters on March 7, 2025.
The untitled reteam between filmmaker Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan is hitting theaters on March 7, 2025.
Jack Dunn Warner Bros. has released the second trailer for George Miller’s “Furiosa”, the post-apocalyptic prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The film stars Anya-Taylor Joy as wasteland warrior princess Imperator Furiosa, a role originally plated by Charlize Theron in the 2015 series reboot. The film follows a young Furiosa as she is ripped from her refuge in the Green Place of Many Mothers and, for the first time, forced to face the insanity of the desolate world beyond.
Jon Burlingame FX’s acclaimed miniseries “Shōgun,” now nearing its halfway point, sports a score quite unlike Maurice Jarre’s music for the 1980 original adaptation. While utilizing authentic Japanese instruments, the music takes a very modern approach that applies today’s technology and advanced sonic manipulation in ways that were impossible four decades ago.
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent German director Volker Schlöndorff, who won the Cannes’ Palme d’Or and an Oscar for his 1979 drama “The Tin Drum,” is set to direct a film about how Antonio Vivaldi — the 18th-century Italian composer of “The Four Seasons” — formed what is touted as the world’s first all-female orchestra. Schlöndorff’s still-untitled depiction of this lesser-known aspect of Vivaldi’s career is based on a book by German writer Peter Schneider, which has been adapted for the big screen by Italian scribe Francesco Piccolo (“My Brilliant Friend”) along with the director.
Naman Ramachandran Oscar, BAFTA and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) is set to release 16 new compositions with the Dubai-based Firdaus Orchestra. Firdaus Orchestra is an all-woman ensemble of 50 musicians from 23 Arab countries, mentored by the composer.
Naman Ramachandran Indian filmmaker and composer Sanjay Leela Bhansali has launched music label Bhansali Music with the soundtrack of Netflix series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.” The first song from the album, traditional composition “Sakal Ban,” with lyrics by Amir Khusro and sung by Raja Hasan, will be released on Saturday. Via the label, the filmmaker will collaborate with musicians and artists to produce compositions for his films and shows and also independent albums.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor As a proud Brooklynite, composer Tamar-kali will often walk around her neighborhood and see a mural of America’s first Black congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Other times, she’ll take a walk around the Shirley Chisholm State Park and be reminded of an incredible legacy. Chisholm’s story is the subject of “Shirley,” a new film produced by and starring Regina King, directed by John Ridley and coming to Netflix on March 22.
John Williams composed for his most famous cinematic hero, Indiana Jones. “As I often remind John, his music follows me everywhere I go — literally,” Ford says.
EXCLUSIVE: India-based animation producer Toonz Media House and New York’s Driver Studios have teamed for 3D-animated kids series The Blahs.
Ed Meza @edmezavar In her feature film debut, “As Neves,” writer-director Sonia Méndez follows a group of teenagers in a Galician village struggling with the disappearance of a friend following a drug-fueled party and heavy snowfall that has cut off Internet access, complicating the search. In her feature debut, which screens in competition at the Malaga Film Festival, Méndez was eager to explore a number of elements, she tells Variety, namely the youth of today, which she describes as the most hyper-connected generation — even when they live in such isolated areas as the mountain village of As Neves.
Beyonce‘s “Texas Hold ‘Em” is invoking a specific sense of nostalgia in fans of a certain age.
Jaden Thompson Oscar winners Cameron Crowe and Robert Richardson have boarded Yi Zhou‘s documentary “In Between Stars and Scars,” joining an extensive lineup of lauded creatives who will also be included in the artisans-focused film. Additionally, Zhou’s documentary will unveil music by composer Ennio Morricone and Bryan Ferry. The film’s official description reads, “’In Between Stars and Scars’ unveils the intricate world of filmmaking, with a special focus on the artisans who bring cinematic visions to life.
Dune: Part Two just hit theaters, but fans are already setting their sights on the future of the franchise.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent After making its debut at last year’s Cannes Film Festival with Jean-Luc Godard’s last work and Pedro Almodóvar’s “Strange Way of Life,” Anthony Vaccarello‘s Saint Laurent Productions has boarded Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez” as a co-producer. The musical thriller joins Saint Laurent Productions’ roster of prestige projects, including Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino’s “Parthenope,” David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds,” and the next films from Abel Ferrara, Wong Kar Wai, Jim Jarmusch and Gaspar Noé.
Hans Zimmer continued to write more music for the sci-fi epic. He was told to stop, but Zimmer insisted he would carry on, so much so that director Denis Villeneuve would joke that the composer was locked in the studio. Except it wasn’t completely a joke.
The Sands International Film Festival has set third edition lineup and will feature Joe Russo, Avengers composer Alan Silvestri and casting director Debra Zane.
EXCLUSIVE: Rebel Moon star Staz Nair is replacing Sacha Dhawan as lead of upcoming Bradford-set BBC crime thriller Virdee.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Superstar Japanese auteur Hamaguchi Ryusuke will unveil “Gift,” a companion piece to his recent “Evil Does Not Exist” as a one-off live performance at next month’s Hong Kong International Film Festival. Following the success of his breakout “Drive My Car,” which won the Oscar for best international feature film, Hamaguchi initially made “Gift” as a silent film project to accompany the live performance of Ishibashi Eiko, the music composer of both “Drive” and later “Evil.” From the same project, Hamaguchi also derived “Evil Does Not Exist,” which then went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at last year’s Venice International Film Festival.
Jon Burlingame In an ideal world, the Academy’s music branch would watch all the movies and decide which five have met the criteria for excellence in musical scoring. But we all know that many other factors come into play: Was the film commercially successful? Is the composer already popular with his or her peers? Have voters been swayed by an effective campaign? In fact, dozens of fine scores have been ignored by the Academy over the years. And a handful have gone down in history as among the overlooked gems of the past eight decades: David Raksin’s haunting music for the murder mystery starring Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney was, by far, the most popular score of the 1940s at 20th Century Fox.
Steven Gaydos Executive VP of Content The enduring artistry of the late film composer-songwriter Michel Legrand is on full display in Todd Haynes’ “May December.” But not everyone is happy to hear Haynes’ usage of the Legrand score from Joseph Losey’s 1971 romantic drama “The Go-Between,” repurposed to jarring (if you don’t like it) but provocative (if you do) effect. Whichever side of that coin you land on, Legrand’s impact upon film music is unlikely to cause debate.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Moore Agency today announced the hire of Ben Izzo and Lucy Powis, both former A3 Artists Agency theatrical literary agents, along with Rose Quealy, former Vice President of Productions for the Paramount Theatre, in Aurora, Illinois.
Guy Lodge Film Critic With the possible exception of “Tora! Tora! Tora!,” any film with an exclamation point in the title should by rights be a spangly, full-scale musical. A frothy tale of warring classical music sensibilities in a Venetian girls’ refuge, “Gloria!” stops short of complete commitment to that rule — but it’s when it fully suspends reality for all-singing, all-stamping choral ecstasy that Margherita Vicario‘s uneven debut is most exciting.
Jon Burlingame As the American Federation of Musicians and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed contract negotiations Wednesday, the AFM has released statistics that shed light on the changing nature of employment for industry musicians who play on many of the film and TV shows now being made. When a film or TV show that features AFM musicians makes it to a secondary market — airing on broadcast or cable, released on home video, or even transitioning to a streaming service — that triggers a residual payment to actors, writers, directors and craftspeople, essentially sharing in the profits of a successful project. But the studios have steadfastly resisted granting musicians a residual payment for original series, movies and other programs that are made specifically for streaming services.
Solange is the subject of a lengthy new cover story in Harper’s Bazaar. It’s an interesting read, with Solange speaking about her myriad artistic projects, which include a glassware line and becoming just the second Black woman to compose a score for New York City Ballet. Steve Lacy pops up, too, revealing that Solange decorated his home (he describes it as “Clean, futuristic, classic, Black”).
A local band – which stood in for Coolio at a gig – are launching their eagerly anticipated second album.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Playtime has had a busy EFM, where it’s locked a raft of major deals on “The Devil’s Bath,” a period psychological thriller in competition at the Berlin Film Festival. “The Devil’s Bath” is directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, the Austrian filmmaking duo behind “Goodnight Mommy.” Set in rural Austria in 1750, “The Devil’s Bath” stars Anja Plaschg, the up-and-coming singer and composer known as Soap & Skin. Plaschg plays Agnes, a young married woman who feels oppressed in her husband’s world, which is devoid of emotions and limited to chores and expectations.
Caroline Brew editor Composer Ben Lanzarone, whose work was featured in television shows such as “Happy Days,” “The Love Boat” and “Dynasty,” died of lung cancer in Los Angeles on Feb. 16. He was 85.
Ben Lanzarone, whose music graced many hit television shows, died Friday in his sleep while battling lung cancer. He was 85 and his death was confirmed by his wife of more than 45 years, actress Ilene Graff.
Siddhant Adlakha Over three hours and five different chapters, Matthias Glasner’s “Dying” chronicles the travails of an estranged family of four: an elderly couple on the brink of death, their successful composer son and their alcoholic, ne’er-do-well daughter. The film casts a wide net over their experiences, and every leading performance is as impeccable as the last. However, Glasner’s formal rigidity prevents their stories from feeling intrinsically bound, leaving each of them with little to say.
One of the last photos of much-loved Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright has been shared by his friend composer Anthony James after Steve tragically passed away this week at the age of 69. Following the news of Steve's tragic passing, tributes have been pouring in from the presenter's friends and fans. Anthony was among those sharing emotional tributes to the late DJ.Taking to social media he shared a snap of himself with Steve, taken just a few weeks ago.
It’s amazing how a score can impact a Hollywood composer’s career, similar to how a breakout movie can turn an actor’s fate around.
never ceases to inspire us with timeless silhouettes.After being spotted on February 10 in an outfit composed of basics and elevated with socks and heeled sandals, Holmes continues to flaunt daring looks on the streets of New York. At the Michael Kors fashion show, where we also spotted in giraffe print, Holmes opted for a naked look.Her sheer lace ensemble comprising of a long skirt and bodysuit gave her an elegant, sexy silhouette.Katie Holmes at the Michael Kors Fall-Winter 2024 show during New York Fashion Week, February 13, 2024.The actor, director, and producer accompanied her barely-there clothing with an oversized blazer and immaculate white shoes.As for accessories, the Dawson's Creek star opted for a pair of earrings and a white clutch with a gold clasp, giving her an elegant, sophisticated look.Clearly, Katie Holmes is a master of the sheer dress trend.This story was first published in France.By signing up you agree to our (including the ), our and to receive marketing and account-related emails from Glamour.
Michaela Zee Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. rights to the psychological sci-fi thriller “Slingshot,” starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne and Emily Beecham. Directed by Mikael Håfström (“Evil,” “1408”), “Slingshot” follows an astronaut who struggles to maintain his grip on reality aboard a possibly fatally compromised mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan.
Alex Ritman The cast of “Hard Truths,” the 23rd film from legendary British director Mike Leigh, has been unveiled, along with a first look image. The feature, which like most Leigh projects has remained under a veil of secrecy, has reunited the filmmaker with Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who received an Oscar nomination for his 1996 drama “Secrets & Lies.” Michele Austin, another frequent Leigh collaborator, also stars. “Hard Truths” was shot in London in 2023 and, following his historical epics “Mr.
Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film Joe Hisaishi – “The Boy and the Heron”Ludwig Göransson – “Oppenheimer”Laura Karpman – “American Fiction”Robbie Robertson – “Killers of the Flower Moon”Anthony Willis – “Saltburn” Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film Jon Batiste – “American Symphony”Mica Levi – “The Zone of Interest”Fabrizio Mancinelli, Richard M. Sherman – “Mushka”Daniel Pemberton – “Ferrari”John Powell – “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” Outstanding Original Score for a Television Production Nicholas Britell – “Succession”Natalie Holt – “Loki”Martin Phipps – “The Crown”Carlos Rafael Rivera – “Lessons in Chemistry”Gustavo Santaolalla – “The Last of Us” Outstanding Original Title Sequence for a Television Production Chanda Dancy – “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”Nainita Desai – “The Deepest Breath”Kevin Kiner – “Ahsoka”Atli Örvarsson – “Silo”Carlos Rafael Rivera – “Lessons in Chemistry” Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production Jon Batiste, Dan Wilson- “It Never Went Away” – “American Symphony”Nicholas Britell, Taura Stinson – “Slip Away” – “Carmen”Sharon Farber, Noah Benshea – “Better Times” – “Jacob the Baker”Lenny Kravitz – “Road to Freedom” – “Rustin”Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro – “Can’t Catch Me Now” – “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production Jack Black, John Spiker, Eric Osmond, Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath – “Peaches” – “The Super Mario Bros Movie”Heather McIntosh, Allyson Newman, Taura Stinson – “All About Me” – “The L Word: Generation Q”Billie Eilish O’Connell, Finneas O’Connell – “What Was I Made For?” – “Barbie”Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt – “I’m Just Ken” – “Barbie”Diane Warren
Oppenheimer‘s Ludwig Göransson won the marquee film prize at the Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards, which were handed out Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The Black Panther Academy Award winner took Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film and also is nominated for the Original Score Oscar next month.
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