The inspiration behind this project arrived from two books that provided the backbone for the narratives in the documentary, which is really an art film. Inspired by a sci-fi book titled Last and ...

On July 31, Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson will release Copenhagen Dreams, a soundtrack to Max Kestner’s “city symphony” documentary of the same name. “The tone of Kestner’s film constantly ...

The composer turned in his final score one month before his February death and just in time for Sundance. “I wanted the film to have a rock-opera feel,” Cosmatos tells Variety. “I wanted it to be an ...

BERLIN — Johann Johannsson, an Icelandic composer who blended elements of electronic and classical music to create acclaimed soundtracks for films including “The Theory of Everything” and “Arrival,” ...

“I was looking for a composer with a singular voice for Prisoners,” recalled Villeneuve on initially identifying Johannsson. “I fell in love with Johann’s music instantly. In his work there is a ...

You may have heard more of Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson's music than you think. His scores for the films Arrival, Mandy, Theory of Everything and Sicario have secured legions of fans. Three ...

One of Hollywood's hottest film scorers, Johannsson earned Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and also premiered a composition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. By Katie Kilkenny ...

Jóhann Jóhannsson, the Oscar-nominated composer of such films as “Arrival,” “Sicario” and “The Theory of Everything,” was found dead on Friday in his Berlin apartment, his manager said. He was 48. Tim ...

Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson of Iceland will be making rounds this spring with a slate of North American shows. The tour kicks off on April 20th, with a gig at NYC’s (Le) Poisson Rouge on Friday, April ...

When the Academy announces the 2019 shortlist for Best Original Score on Monday, December 17, don’t expect to see the late Jóhann Jóhannsson on the list for his exceptional “Mandy” score. The ...

The acclaimed, Oscar-nominated composer died last year at 48. Jóhann Jóhannsson‘s untimely death at 48 left a void in the world of music and film that will continue to be felt for years to come. The ...