The Italian Stallion’s Origin Story: Dave Palmer Returns to Score Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’
Introduction: A Reteaming of Creative Forces In the landscape of modern Hollywood, the synergy between a director and their composer often defines the emotional resonance of a film. As the industry prepares for the 2026 awards season, one of the most…
From Bouncer to Icon: The Musical Landscape of Netflix’s ‘Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool’
As Netflix prepares to drop its latest installment in the acclaimed Untold documentary series, audiences are bracing for a deep dive into the life of one of the 20th century’s most recognizable pop-culture figures. Untold: Mr. T (titled I Pity the Fool)…
The Sound of the Abyss: Ari Balouzian Scores Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s ‘You Can See Everything’
In the landscape of modern documentary filmmaking, few subjects have captured the public imagination—and the public’s ire—quite like Elizabeth Holmes. As the disgraced founder of Theranos continues to occupy a space between reality and cautionary tale,…
A Night of Harmonic Triumph: The 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards Celebrate Excellence in Television Scoring
By Film Music Reporter September 6, 2026 The 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards reached a crescendo on Sunday night, as the television industry gathered to honor the maestros behind the screen. While the acting and writing categories often capture the…
Paul Haslinger Tapped to Score Andrew Haigh’s Highly Anticipated Drama ‘A Long Winter’
The cinematic landscape is bracing for a profound exploration of grief, resilience, and the harsh beauty of the American West. As the 2026 Telluride Film Festival prepares to open its doors, industry buzz has centered on one of the most anticipated…
A New Season of Sound: Spotlight on September’s Major Scoring Debuts
As the television and film landscape shifts into its fall cycle, the symbiotic relationship between narrative storytelling and orchestral composition has never been more evident. This September, a series of high-profile premieres across MGM+, PBS, Apple…
The Sound of Suspense: Max Aruj and W.F. Smith Leithart Score the Chilling Thriller The Girl in the River
The cinematic landscape of the thriller genre has long relied on the symbiotic relationship between tension-filled narratives and evocative, atmospheric scores. Today, that tradition continues with the release of the official soundtrack for the highly…
A Night of Musical Excellence: Highlights from the 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
The landscape of television scoring and musical direction reached a pinnacle of recognition this week as the 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards commenced. Held amidst the glittering anticipation of the industry’s most prestigious technical and…
The Cinematic Convergence: Alberto Iglesias Scores Nanni Moretti’s ‘It Will Happen Tonight’
The intersection of two European cinematic titans—composer Alberto Iglesias and director Nanni Moretti—has culminated in one of the most anticipated collaborations of the 2026 film season. The upcoming Italian-French-Spanish romantic comedy-drama, It…
The Final Chapter: Murray Gold Returns to Score the Conclusion of the ‘Susan Ryeland’ Trilogy, Marble Hall Murders
By Industry Desk September 5, 2026 The long-anticipated conclusion to one of television’s most sophisticated literary mysteries is finally upon us. As the BBC and PBS Masterpiece prepare to unveil the final installment of the Susan Ryeland trilogy,…
