Skyfall confirms composer Thomas Newman
Said Newman today, "I'm incredibly excited to be working with Sam again. It's a real thrill to be able to collaborate on something as special as a Bond movie."
Thomas Newman, born on 20th October 1955 in Los Angeles, California, has scored four of Sam Mendes' previous movies: American Beauty, Road To Perdition, Jarhead and Revolutionary Road. He has composed the music to more than fifty films and television series including Erin Brockovich, The Shawshank Redemption and WALL-E and has earned ten Academy Award nominations, won a BAFTA, five Grammys and an Emmy.
Newman takes over musical duties from David Arnold who is currently Music Director of the London Olympic and Paralympic closing ceremonies. David will continue to be involved with the 50th anniversary of Bond and recently produced the John Barry Memorial Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Said Arnold of the news: "I'm a huge fan of Thomas Newman so I am as excited as anyone to see where Sam Mendes and his team take James Bond on his 50th anniversary."
Skyfall comes to theaters November 9th, 2012 and stars Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory, Javier Bardem, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris. The film is directed by Sam Mendes.
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Sean
Hmm, That's an interesting choice for Skyfall's music.
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CBF
I'll always like David Arnold the best.
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CelluloidDreams
Niiiiiice!
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artkid04
Loved Newman's scoring for Wall-E, can't wait to hear what he does on Bond
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