It's A Dead Man's Party For Terminator: Salvation
Latino Review —
... the original Terminator theme by composer Brad Fiedel was not in use yet; nor is there mandate to incorporate the classic symphonic hook. He did, however, leave the door open for its appearance. I think if it comes up and it seems appropriate, we will [use it], Elman said. And if it doesn t, we [won't]. I never really know what to expect when I begin other than just kind of get into it and have fun. Especially a movie like T4 just have fun. So that s what I intend to do. Click HERE to read the rest. Source: ...
Danny Elfman Scoring 'Terminator Salvation'
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... I just started yesterday,” Elfman told MTV News. “I think if it comes up and it seems appropriate, we will [use it],” Elman said. “And if it doesn’t, we [won't]. I never really know what to expect when I begin other than just kind of get into it and have fun. Especially a movie like 'T4' – just have fun. So that’s what I intend to do.” ...
Danny Elfman Scoring 'Terminator: Salvation'
Cinematical —
While one can't be blamed for mistaking all of composer Danny Elfman's work for sounding like his distinctive collaborations with Tim Burton, the three-time Oscar nominee has been kicking as much ass as ever when it comes to more conventional action fare, with work on The Kingdom, Wanted, and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, not to mention dramas like Milk and Notorious. So when the MTV Movies Blog broke the news that Elfman just began scoring this summer's Terminator: Salvation, it sounded like as good ...
MTV knows who is scoring McG's TERMINATOR: SALVATION!!!
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... here. MTV has spoken with one Mr. Danny Elfman who revealed he's scoring the upcoming TERMINATOR: SALVATION. Now, I'm no Elfman hater... In fact, I've been listening to his Burton work a lot recently, especially BEETLEJUICE. His BATMAN score, PEE-WEE score, NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS score and music and BEETLEJUICE score are all in my favorites list, but his more recent stuff hasn't impressed me too much. Stuff like his SPIDER-MAN score is fine, but not epic, if you know what I mean? I'm sad there's no great SPIDER-MAN theme you walk out humming, which is what I think Elfman ...
No Terminator music in Salvation?
Filmstalker —
... has recently been given the job of composing the score. Normally I wouldn't bat an eye lid, but the well known Terminator music is not a cert for inclusion. He spoke to MTV : I think if it comes up and it seems appropriate, we will [use it]. And if it doesn’t, we [won't]. I never really know what to expect when I begin other than just kind of get into it and have fun. Especially a movie like “T4” – just have fun. So that’s what I intend to do. Okay, I'm going to put my geek hat on for a minute. I don't get it. One of the most recognisable film themes going, and they might use ...
Film Score Double Shot: Elfman for T4, No Morricone for Basterds
Film School Rejects —
... In other other news, MTV Movies Blog is reporting that Danny Elfman will be bringing his talent to scoring Terminator: Salvation. The composer is unsure as to whether he’ll use the original Terminator Theme as of yet, but it seems like a no-brainer to include a subconscious tie to the other films in the minds of the audience. ...
Danny Elfman to Score Terminator Salvation
/Film —
... One thing you have to admit about McG is that he has hired all the right people and has been saying all the right things. When it comes to the score for Terminator Salvation, it is no different. Danny Elfman has confirmed to MTV that he will be composing the music for McG’s Terminator film. ...
Danny Elfman is Scoring McG's Terminator Salvation
FirstShowing.net —
... This news was confirmed by MTV earlier today, who talked with Elfman last night. Will he incorporate Fiedel's theme into some of his work, just like John Ottman did with John Williams' original Superman theme for Superman Returns? "I think if it comes up and it seems appropriate, we will [use it]. And if it doesn't, we [won't]. I never really know what to expect when I begin other than just kind of get into it and have fun. Especially a movie like T4 – just have fun. So that's what I intend to do." Correct me if I'm wrong, but I never ...
Danny Elfman to Score 'Terminator Salvation'
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... , telling MTV he just started on the project this week. A lot of people might think this is a strange fit, with Elfman's signature sound featured on a lot of Tim Burton films. But you know what was really strange? Seeing his name in the closing credits of ...
Danny Elfman Scoring ‘Terminator Salvation’
Screen Rant —
... the Rings, and also did Se7en, The Fly and Scanners, amongst others) would be a better fit. His style is frequently very dark, grungy, and brooding - well suited for this new Terminator instalment.
So is Danny Elfman the right pick to compose the score for the film - or do you think someone else would’ve been a better choice?
Terminator Salvation hits theatres on May 22nd this year.
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Danny Elfman to score Terminator Salvation
Total Film News —
... . Take particular note of rule number fifteen - The original Terminator music must be used. MTV also confirmed that the soundtrack will include a tune by the film's star, hip-hop artist Common. Seriously. In light of this, should we be praying for skynet to break out the big guns before T4 is released? Let us know in the comments. Source: MTV via ...
Newsbites: The sci-fi and adventure edition!
FilmChat —
... slightly more adult, darker story, and we shouldn’t have." Anonymous "sources" are also claiming now that Disney pushed the film's release date into the summer against Walden's wishes, but at the time, Disney said it was moving the film to avoid a clash with Walden's other Christmas movie, The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007). -- Variety 3. Danny Elfman is writing the music for Terminator: Salvation. -- MTV Movies Blog 4. Sam Raimi is apparently toying with making ...
Danny Elfman to score Terminator Salvation
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... According to MTV Movies blog Danny Elfman is aboard to compose the score for Terminator Salvation. He states that the original Terminator theme is not in use yet nor that there’s a mandate to incorporate the theme in the new movie. However, he did leave the door open for it’s appearance in the movie. ...
Elfman Scoring Terminator Salvation
Cinema Blend News —
Elfman Scoring Terminator Salvation The Terminator franchise probably has one of the most memorable themes to it as far as movie scores go. Brad Fidels percussive score has already been featured heavily in the ad campaign for the new movie, from the initial teaser trailer that played with the soundtrack by mixing it with radio static, to the digital motion poster, which turns the landscape into a Terminator face by blowing it up to the classic tones. So why isnt Fidels score a requirement for the picture? MTVs Movies Blog ...
Danny Elfman Scores 'Terminator: Salvation'
FilmWad —
... Danny Elfman will score upcoming blockbuster for Terminator: Salvation for director McG. According to MTV.com there will also be a a track on the movie soundtrack by rapper and film star Common. ...
Danny Elfman Scoring ‘Terminator: Salvation’
We Are Movie Geeks —
... I intend to do.”
It was also reported last month that the ‘Terminator: Salvation’ soundtrack would include an original song by the film’s co-star, Common.
What do you think? Is Elfman a good choice for the ‘Terminator: Salvation’ score? Should the original ‘Terminator’ theme be included? Does this seem less and less like a ‘Terminator’ film with each passing day? Let us know by commenting below!
Source: MTV
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