2019: Top Anticipated Scores

2019 has quite a pile of film scores to really look forward to.  In a world of sequels of remakes, there are plenty listed that I'm thrilled to seek out.  I also can't wait to be surprised by scores not even on my radar yet.  Here's my list:   

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Top Anticipated Scores of 2019

1. Star Wars Episode IX (John Williams)

I mean, do I need to say anything?  This is the end - supposedly the last Star Wars episode scored by Williams.  His work on the last films have exceeded every expectation.     

2. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (John Powell)

This Dragon franchise has really let Powell shine, and this last installment hopefully continues that trend.  The rousing scores match the often stunning visuals, and his choir sequences from the last film were highlights. 

3. The Lion King (Hans Zimmer)

Having scored the original (and won the Oscar for it), Zimmer returns with this CG remake.  His style has changed a lot since 1994, so it should be interesting to see what he does with it all.  Since some of the songs are returning, I'd expect to hear some now-classic melodies as well.     

   

4. Captain Marvel (Pinar Toprak)

A rising female voice in film scoring, Toprak gets to show off in this Marvel superhero flick.  She's worked on everything in film, television and video games, and I've enjoyed work of hers in the past.       

5. Spider-Man: Far From Home (Michael Giacchino)

I love a sequel score that builds on the good aspects of the first film.  Giacchino set up some nice material for 'Homecoming' which should make for another fun Spidey score.    

6. Artemis Fowl (Patrick Doyle)

I can't say no to a Patrick Doyle fantasy adventure score.  It's a Disney adaptation based on the popular YA book series, plus Doyle brings his A-game when working with director Kenneth Branagh.     

OTHER SCORES TO HEAR IN 2019

Ad Astra (Max Richter)

Aladdin (Alan Menken)

Avengers: Endgame (Alan Silvestri)

Call of the Wild [composer TBA]

Chaos Walking [composer TBA]

Dark Phoenix (Hans Zimmer)

Dumbo (Danny Elfman)

Farmageddon: A Shaun the Sheep Movie (Tom Howe)

Ford v. Ferrari [composer TBA]

Frozen 2 (Christophe Beck)

Godzilla King of Monsters (Bear McCreary)

Hellboy (Benjamin Wallfisch)

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Mark Mothersbaugh)

Little Women [composer TBA]

Missing Link (Carter Burwell)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Tarantino soundtrack)

Pet Sematary (Christopher Young)

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (Alexandre Desplat)

Shazam! (Benjamin Wallfisch)

Toy Story 4 (Randy Newman)

The Woman in the Window (Trent Reznor/Atticus Ross)

Anything you're patiently (or impatiently) waiting for in 2019?