Back in June it became known the great Danny Elfman had been readying to add THE HUNGER GAMES to his impressive resume. But after his plate continued to fill up with as equally high profile gigs – some with old friends – it seems he no longer has time to create sounds for Gary Ross’ tentpole adaptation.
In his stead, word is James Newton Howard (above) will give the musical cues on the score for THE HUNGER GAMES. Howard has over 130 credits dating back to 1985, including FLATLINERS, FALLING DOWN, THE FUGITIVE, THE SIXTH SENSE and many, many more. As you can see, the dude is more than capable of stepping in and creating something as memorable – however unique – as Elfman. And of course, with at least two more movies to follow suit, it’s a pretty good gig for Howard.
Upon us March 23rd:
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 16 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following.
HUNGER GAMES star Elizabeth Banks