TRISTAN & ISOLDE
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music Composed by Anne Dudley

James Franco
Sophia Myles

This longtime dream project of producers Tony Scott (Spy Game, Enemy of the State, Top Gun) and Ridley Scott (Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Blade Runner) explores the medieval legend of a princess and warrior’s love affair, which threatens to tear apart an uneasy peace between England and Ireland. A tale of epic battles, royal intrigue and a timeless, star-crossed passion.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, Irish KING DONNCHADH (David O’Hara) brutally subjugates tribal England. There, young orphaned TRISTAN (James Franco) is raised by family ally LORD MARKE (Rufus Sewell). As a young man, the charismatic Tristan leads guerilla attacks on Irish occupying forces, ultimately defeating King Donnchadh’s elite warriors. Believing himself to be mortally wounded, Tristan requests a funeral boat that eventually washes up on the Irish coast. Discovered by Irish Princess ISOLDE (Sophia Myles), the two fall passionately in love. All too soon Tristan must flee back to the safety of England. Meanwhile, King Donnchadh invites the English lords to contest for Isolde’s hand, hoping to cause further discord among the bickering English barons. Unaware of Isolde’s identity, Tristan fights in the tournament as Marke’s champion. Tristan is victorious but is devastated to learn Isolde’s true identity. Lord Marke weds Isolde and prepares to become King of the now united England, ruining Donnchadh’s plan. Despite their best efforts to stay apart, Tristan and Isolde eventually resume their affair. When King Donnchadh arrives in England for Marke’s coronation, he deviously unmasks the affair causing an English rebellion. Lord Marke forgives Tristan and Isolde as they defend Castle D’Or from Irish troops. Tristan leads a battle against the Irish but is fatally wounded. As Lord Marke leads the reunited English troops to drive out the Irish, Tristan dies peacefully in Isolde’s arms. The story is one of the great epic tragedies of all time, made famous by Richard Wagner’s masterpiece opera.

James Franco, who plays Tristan, is best known for his title role in TNT’s ‘James Dean’ which earned him a Golden Globe. Among his other credits are Spiderman I & II. Sophia Myles, who portrays Isolde, has also appeared in Underworld starring Kate Beckinsale and From Hell.

TRISTAN & ISOLDE is directed by Kevin Reynolds (The Count of Monte Cristo, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) and written by Dean Georgaris (Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Paycheck, Mission Impossible 3). The beautiful and exotic score was composed by Anne Dudley.

20th Century Fox opens Tristan & Isolde nationwide on January 13.

Catalog #: 302 066 713 2
Release Date: 01/31/06

THE FAMILY STONE
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music Composed by Michael Giacchino

Claire Danes
Diane Keaton
Rachel McAdams
Dermot Mulroney
Craig T. Nelson
Sarah Jessica Parker
Luke Wilson

From the producer of Sideways comes a comedy with heart. The Family Stone is a story about an annual gathering of an unconventional New England family. Before the holiday are done, relationships will unravel while new ones are formed, secrets will be revealed and the Stone family will come together through its extraordinary capacity for love.

One of the best reviewed films of the year, The Family Stone is set to be the emotional center of the holiday film season.

“A film that is staggeringly accurate, sometimes painfully accurate, in capturing the dynamic of a smart, funny, tightly knit family unit.” — Richard Roeper – Ebert & Roeper

The lovely, heartfelt and spirited score for The Family Stone was composed by Michael Giacchino, one of the most exciting new names in film music. Giacchino’s expert scoring of the television shows Lost and Alias have earned him legions of fans. His very first film score (The Incredibles) was one of the most acclaimed scores of last year and introduced his music to a whole new audience.

20th Century Fox opens The Family Stone nationwide on December 16.

Catalog #: 302 066 712 2
Release Date: 01/31/06