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GTR : Eps 81 – Interview with Composer/Producer Simon Franglen, UK TV News & TV Air Date Info!

by Dave Elliott
Geektown Radio - TV & Film News, TV Premiere Updates & Air Date Info!

Geektown Radio – TV & Film News, TV Premiere Updates & Air Date Info!

This week’s packed show sees Mike back from his travels and returning to the co-host chair, and an interview with Grammy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated composer and producer Simon Franglen. Although you might not know his name, you have most definitely heard his music and seen his films. Simon Franglen’s credits include 4 of the top grossing films of all time and 6 of the top selling albums of all time!

Over the years, Simon has worked with artists across the board including Michael JacksonMadonna, Celine DionBoyzone, Gary Barlow, and even a number of London grime bands. Since moving into film scoring, he’s become known for his handling of complex, demanding projects, in particular those that involve orchestra and electronica. Working closely with James Horner, he won a Grammy for his work on Celine Dion’s smash hit single My Heart Will Go On from James Cameron’s Titanic, and received Golden Globe, Grammy Award and World Soundtrack Award nominations for work on Cameron’s Avatar. His work can also be heard on SpectreSkyfallSe7enThe Amazing Spider-Man, and Moulin Rouge!

After the tragic death of James Horner last year in a plane crash, Simon was asked to develop the theme’s James had worked on for Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film, The Magnificent Seven, which sees Simon take his first composer for a major motion picture. The Magnificent Seven, starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke & Vincent D’Onofrio is released in UK cinemas, 23rd September 2016.

In this weeks show:

  • A catch up with co-host Mike about the tv shows we’ve been watching and games we’ve been playing, including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Star Trek BeyondThe Night Of, and for the final time (until the Netflix show) Dave’s Gilmore Girls obsession!
  • A look at all the latest tv news from the UK and the USA including new comic book and non-comic book shows from Greg Berlanti, GoT’s Richard Madden’s latest project, and the DC cinematic Deathstroke.
  • Interview with Grammy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated composer and producer Simon Franglen.
  • As usual, all the latest tv air date updates, and a look forward to tv in the next 7 days in TV.

Geektown Radio : Eps 81 – Interview with Composer/Producer Simon Franglen, UK TV News & TV Air Date Info!

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