The Penguin Lessons | Trailer

We were the music supervisors of the trailer of The Penguin Lessons cut by Empire Design, on behalf of Lionsgate.

The trailer features Kaptain Music – Romantic Comedy and Listen To The Music by The Doobie Brothers.

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo (Military Wives, TIFF ’19) follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Click here to watch the trailer. The Penguin Lessons comes out in UK cinemas on 18th April 2025.

That Christmas | Trailer

We were the music supervisors of the trailer for That Christmas, cut by Empire Design, on behalf of Netflix.

The trailer features Cavendish Music – Mountain Sleigh Ride, Extreme Music – Say It Ain’t Snow and Kelly Clarkson – Underneath The Tree.

Based on the charming trilogy of children’s books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!

This heart-warming comedy from Locksmith Animation marks Curtis’ first foray into animation, serving as the film’s writer and executive producer, and also the feature directorial debut of renowned animation veteran Simon Otto (Love, Death & Robots, How to Train Your Dragon films). Nicole P. Hearon (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy (The Thick of It, Detectorists) are producers.

That Christmas premieres on Netflix on 4th December.

Click here to watch the trailer.

Families Like Ours | Trailer

We were the music supervisors of the trailer of Families Like Ours, cut by Empire Design, on behalf of Studiocanal.

The trailer features The Wire (Safari Riot Remix) by Vancouver Sleep Clinic.

Denmark in the near future. Water is rising to unmanageable levels and the government decides to declare the end of the nation and evacuate the country. As the former citizens disperse, they are confronted with their new status as refugees and face seemingly impossible choices. An affecting and timely story of displacement, Families Like Ours serves as a reminder of the fragility of our place in the world.

Click here to watch the trailer.

Paddington In Peru | Trailer

We were the music supervisors of the trailer for Paddington In Peru, cut by Empire Design, on behalf of Studiocanal.

The trailer features the following tracks, Sunrise in Heaven by Really Slow Motion Music, Sailing on the Wind by Alibi Music and A World of Imagination by Fired Earth Music.

Paddington receives a letter from the Reverend Mother, the nun who runs the Home for Retired Bears, informing him that Aunt Lucy misses him dearly, he knows he simply must visit her as soon as possible.

With his shiny new British passport in hand, Paddington is joined by the Browns on an epic journey of thrilling escapades through the Amazon rainforest and up to the stunning mountain peaks of Peru. Together they encounter unexpected challenges, and Paddington begins to uncover surprising secrets about his past. Throughout the ups and downs, his unwavering optimism and kindness shine brightly in this brand-new Paddington cinematic adventure that reinforces the importance of family, and the joy of embracing one’s heritage.

Click here to watch the trailer.

A Very Royal Scandal | Out on Amazon Prime on 19th September

We are excited to announce that A Very Royal Scandal comes out on Amazon Prime Video on 19th September.

We were the music supervisors on the series which features music by Sonique and Wamdue Project.

A Very Royal Scandal is directed by Julian Jarrold, written by Jeremy Brock, produced by Blueprint Television for Amazon MGM Studios, and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Television. Starring Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson.

The series is based on the real-life 2019 interview between BBC journalist Emily Maitlis (Wilson) and Prince Andrew (Sheen) over the accusations he faced regarding his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. The three-part series follows the actions of Maitlis and Prince Andrew in the lead-up to the interview, the groundbreaking event itself and the questions left in its wake that changed their lives forever.

Click here to watch the trailer.

Dirty Cash featured in the trailer for Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

The second instalment of the Monster anthology series, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan tackle another high-profile case that captivated the nation in the ’90s.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story tells the story of two brothers who killed their parents on Aug. 20, 1989, and the events surrounding the brutal slayings. (Both were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.) 

Dirty Cash by The Adventures of Stevie V features in the trailer.

Click here to watch the trailer and the series is out on Netflix on out 19th September.

Christoph De Babalon featured in ‘Relay’

Relay is a thriller feature film directed by David Mackenzie, starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington.

A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

Opium by Christoph De Babalon features in the film.

Relay will be having its world premiere at Toronto IFF on 8th September.

UK Cinemas come together to celebrate National Cinema Day on 31st August 2024

On Saturday 31st August 2024, hundreds of cinemas across the UK are coming together for National Cinema Day to celebrate one of the nation’s favourite out-of-home leisure activities.

National Cinema Day was developed by cross-industry body Cinema First, with the support of the Film Distributors’ Association and the UK Cinema Association. It launched in 2022, achieving 1.46 million admissions in a single day and £4.4m at the box office, which rose by 6% to 1.56 million admissions in its 2023 edition, achieving £5.2m at the box office.

Participating sites are offering tickets to all screenings from just £4, to encourage people to participate in the event.

Many cinemas are showing a mix of recently-released films, as well as bringing back much- loved classics, many of which may not have been shown on the big screen in many years.

We did the music supervision for the trailer, created by Empire Design, which features the George Barnett cover of Robbie Williams’ Let Me Entertain You.

Click here to watch the trailer.

Lollipop at Edinburgh Film Festival 2024

Lollipop has been named as #3 in The Guardian’s best 12 films to watch at Edinburgh Film Festival 2024.

Lollipop, directed by Daisy-May Hudson, follows single mother Molly, who is released from prison and tries to regain custody of her children. The film was produced by Cecilia Frugiuele and Olivier Kaempfer for Parkville Pictures. Lollipop is supported in production by BBC Film and the BFI.

We were the music supervisors for the film which features Architechs – Body Groove, Giggs – Talkin’ The Hardest, and FaceSoul – Love.

The film was given 4 stars in Peter Bradshaw’s review in The Guardian.

Click here to read The Guardian review, here for the Screen Daily review, and here to see the top 12 films.