Thomas Newman

Composer Atticus Ross to Be Named a BMI Icon at The 2025 BMI Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

Composer, producer, and recording artist Atticus Ross will be honored with the BMI Icon Award at the 41st Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 14th in Beverly Hills, CA.

Composer Thomas Newman Records His First Ever Ballet Score OF MICE AND MEN
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

From composer Thomas Newman comes the premiere recording of his debut ballet score, Of Mice and Men. Composed for The Joffrey Ballet’s critically acclaimed 2022 production, the album will be released on April 25, 2025.

Composer Thomas Newman Records His First Ever Ballet Score OF MICE AND MEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

From Academy Award-nominated and GRAMMY Award-winning composer Thomas Newman (The Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, Skyfall) comes the premiere recording of his debut ballet score, Of Mice and Men.

INSIDE OUT 2, THE BRUTALIST And More Win The Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

The Society of Composers and Lyricists has announced the winners of the 6th Annual SCL Awards held Feb.12 in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay.

The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 

The Society Of Composers & Lyricists Reveals Nominations For The 2025 SCL Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Learn more!

Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.

Video: Disney Unveils Trailer and Premiere Date for MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

Disney has released the trailer and announced the release date for Music by John Williams. The new documentary, which centers on the life and career of the legendary composer, will have a limited theatrical release and begin streaming November 1 on Disney+.

Photos: Inside the Premiere of MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024, Netflix celebrated the world premiere of the highly anticipated MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY ahead of its launch on Thursday, September 19. The cast and crew took the red carpet at The Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles. Take a look at the photos here!

AFI to Present Robert Zemeckis' HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

The American Film Institute will present the world premiere of Robert Zemeckis' film HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST presented by Canva. Learn more about the film.

Society of Composers & Lyricists To Present Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Jeff Beal With The Ambassador Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.

South Bay Music Association Presents BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

Join the South Bay Wind Ensemble for a special performance of BEETHOVEN ODE TO JOY AT 200, celebrating 200 years of the greatest symphony of all time. The concert also features works by Richard Wagner, Gustav Holst, and Alan Menken.

LACO to Honor Music Talent Agents Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz, and Philanthropists Shaheen and Anil Nanji
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will host its “2024 Gala Celebration” honoring legendary music talent agents Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz, co-founders of Gorfaine/Schwartz, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Ahmanson Ballroom.

FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Soundtrack Out Now
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024

Hollywood Records and FX set the release of the original soundtrack to the FX eight-episode limited series, “FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans,” with the main title theme by fifteen-time Academy Award nominee, Emmy and six-time GRAMMY winning composer Thomas Newman and score by composer Julia Newman.

Robbie Robertson & Martin Scorsese To Receive The Society Of Composers And Lyricists Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) will honor Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese with the Spirit of Collaboration Award at the 5th Annual SCL Awards to be held Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Nominated For HMMA Awards
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023

The 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, with artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, and Metro Boomin receiving nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Theater Camp, and more are coming nominees for this year's awards.

Exclusive: SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Soundtrack to Be Released on Vinyl With Luke Evans, Jessie Buckley & More
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023

The album contains songs that are performed by the actors from the film including Luke Evans, Jessie Buckley, Fra Fee, Trevor Dion Nicholas and more.  Produced by Timeless Films in association with Axis Studios and directed by Stephen Donnelly, Charles Dickens’ ageless legend is reborn in this musical adaptation of the Christmas story.

South Bay Music Association Presents FRANKENSTEIN: ALIVE IN CONCERT In Collaboration With Grand Vision Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2023

South Bay Wind Ensemble will begin its  2023/2024 season with 'Frankenstein: Alive in Concert' on October 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. The classic 1931 film has sound and dialog, but no music. So now, South Bay Winds are providing the music with a 2002 score by composer Michael Shapiro.

Exclusive: Listen to Two Songs from SIDEWAYS the Musical- Original Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2023

Lakeshore Records and Broadway Records are set to release Sideways The Musical—Original Cast Recording digitally tomorrow, August 18 featuring original songs by Anthony Leigh Adams with lyrics by Rex Pickett and Adams. Check out two track from the new album here!

Listen: Disney Debuts the ELEMENTAL Soundtrack By Thomas Newman; Features New Song By Lauv
by Michael Major - Jun 19, 2023

For the “Elemental” score, filmmakers called on a tried-and-true member of their musical family: Thomas Newman. Newman’s Pixar credits include 2003’s “Finding Nemo,” 2008’s “WALL•E” and 2016’s “Finding Dory”—the celebrated composer was nominated for an Oscar® for his work on both “Finding Nemo” and “WALL•E.”