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<big>'''<sup>Mark Mancina is a three-time Grammy Award Winning American film composer and Tony Nominated music producer.</sup>''' <sup>Mancina has scored over sixty films and television series including [[Speed (1994 film)|''Speed'']], [[Bad Boys (1995 film)|''Bad Boys'']], [[Twister (1996 film)|''Twister'']], [[Training Day|''Training Day'']], [[Con Air|''Con Air'']]'','' [[Criminal Minds|''Criminal Minds'']], ''[[Blood+]], [[Shooter (2007 film)|Shooter]], [[August Rush]], and'' [[Planes (film)|''Planes'']]</sup> <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mark Mancina {{!}} Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack |url=/proxy/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006183/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref></big>

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<sup><big>He has made several collaborations with '''Walt Disney Animation Studios''' ('''WDAS'''), composing scores for [[Moana (2016 film)|''Moana'']]'', [[Brother Bear]]'', and [[Tarzan (1999 film)|''Tarzan'']]''.'' He also produced the original songs written by [[Elton John]] and [[Tim Rice]] for the 1994 Blockbuster [[The Lion King|''The Lion King'']]''.''</big></sup>
'''Mark Mancina''' is an American film composer. A veteran of [[Hans Zimmer]]'s [[Media Ventures]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/http://www.hans-zimmer.com/index.php?rub=rcpmember&numid=17|title=Hans-Zimmer.com – Mark Mancina|website=www.hans-zimmer.com|access-date=2019-07-30|archive-date=2020-08-03|archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211242/http://www.hans-zimmer.com/index.php?rub=rcpmember&numid=17|url-status=live}}</ref> Mancina has scored over sixty films and television series including ''[[Speed (1994 film)|Speed]]'', ''[[Bad Boys (1995 film)|Bad Boys]]'', ''[[Twister (1996 film)|Twister]]'', ''[[Tarzan (1999 film)|Tarzan]]'', ''[[Training Day]]'', ''[[Brother Bear]]'', ''[[Criminal Minds]]'', ''[[Blood+]],'' ''[[Planes (film)|Planes]]'' and ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/https://tomorrowsociety.com/mark-mancina-podcast/|title=TTSP #55: Composer Mark Mancina on the Music of Moana, Tarzan, and The Lion King|date=2018-10-08|website=Tomorrow Society|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-30|archive-date=2019-07-30|archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20190730043647/https://tomorrowsociety.com/mark-mancina-podcast/|url-status=live}}</ref>

<big><sup>For the [[Disney Theatrical Productions]] adaptation of [[The Lion King (musical)|''The Lion King'']] on '''Broadway,''' Mancina produced the score and composed additional music and lyrics. He was nominated for a [[Tony Award for Best Original Score|Tony Award for Best Original Score in a Musical]]</sup> <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=The Tony Award Nominations |url=/proxy/https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/?q=Tim%20Rice |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=www.tonyawards.com |language=en-US}}</ref> <sup>and was awarded Britain's [[Ivor Novello Awards|Ivor Novello Award]] for the London production.</sup></big>

<sup><big>Music collaborators include [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]], [[Opetaia Foaʻi|Opetaia Foa'i]], [[Phil Collins]], [[Lebo M]], and [[Clint Eastwood]].</big></sup>

== <sup>Film and Television Scores</sup> ==
<big><sup>Mancina has worked as a composer for Hollywood Blockbuster action films, such as [[Speed (1994 film)|''Speed'']]'', [[Bad Boys (1995 film)|Bad Boys]], [[Twister (1996 film)|Twister]], [[Training Day]], [[Con Air]], [[Domestic Disturbance]]'' ''and [[Shooter (2007 film)|Shooter]].''</sup><ref name=":0" /></big>

<sup><big>As an early veteran of [[Remote Control Productions (American company)|Media Ventures]], he has collaborated with American composer [[Hans Zimmer|Hanz Zimmer]] on various projects, including films [[Days of Thunder|''Days of Thunder'']]'', [[True Romance]], and [[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]].''</big></sup>

<big><sup>Mancina's work as the song producer for the legendary 1994 film [[The Lion King (musical)|''The Lion King'']]'','' marked the beginning of his long-term collaboration with [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]]. He worked as a producer the original songs "[[Can You Feel the Love Tonight|Can You Feel the Love Tonight,]]" "[[I Just Can't Wait to Be King|I Just Can't Wait To Be King]]," and [[Hakuna Matata (song)|"Hakuna Matata]]". He is currently producing the original songs for the upcoming prequel to the [[The Lion King]], [[Mufasa: The Lion King]].</sup> <ref>{{Cite web |title=FSM Board: Hans Zimmer & more - MUFASA: THE LION KING (2024) |url=/proxy/https://www.filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?threadID=156785&forumID=1&archive=0 |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=www.filmscoremonthly.com}}</ref></big>

<big><sup>He partnered with [[Phil Collins]] on two [[Walt Disney Animation Studios|Disney animated feature films]], [[Tarzan (1999 film)|''Tarzan'']] (for which [[Tarzan (1999 film soundtrack)|soundtrack]] he and Collins received a [[2000 Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media#2000s|Best Soundtrack Album]]) and [[Brother Bear|''Brother Bear'']]. He composed the score for Disney's 2013 film [[Planes (film)|''Planes'']], as well as the 2014 sequel [[Planes: Fire & Rescue|''Planes: Fire and Rescue'']]. He also composed the score for Disney's award-winning musical  [[Moana (2016 film)|''Moana'']]'','' and co-wrote the songs with [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]] and [[Opetaia Foa'i]]. He is currently working on producing the songs for the upcoming 2024 sequel [[Moana 2|''Moana 2'']]''.''</sup> <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=/proxy/https://movies.disney.com/moana-2 |title=Moana 2 |language=en |access-date=2024-05-31 |via=movies.disney.com}}</ref></big>

<sup><big>His other notable compositions include scores for [[Return to Paradise (1998 film)|''Return to Paradise'']], [[Moll Flanders (1996 film)|''Moll Flanders'']], [[Imagine That (film)|''Imagine That'']]'', [[Hurricane Season (2009 film)|Hurricane Season,]] [[The Haunted Mansion (2003 film)|Money Train]], [[The Haunted Mansion (2003 film)|The Haunted Mansion]]'', and [[August Rush|''August Rush'']]''.'' He also wrote the score for [[Clint Eastwood|Clint Eastwood']]<nowiki/>s film [[Cry Macho (film)|''Cry Macho'']] and upcoming film [[Juror#2|''Juror #2.'']]</big></sup>

<sup><big>Notably in television, he composed the main theme for the award-winning show [[Criminal Minds|''Criminal Minds'']] and scored 88 episodes. He also wrote the themes for [[The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)|''The Outer Limits'']]'','' [[The Strip (American TV series)|''The Strip'']]'','' and anime television series ''[[Blood+]].''</big></sup>

<sup><big>Mancina co-arranged and orchestrated "[[When You Wish Upon a Star]]" for the previous Walt [[Walt Disney Pictures|Disney]] [[Disney logo|logo]] from 2006 to 2022. Furthermore, he composed the music of the [[Disneynature]] logo, as well as co-composing the music of the 2013 [[DisneyToon Studios]] logo with [[David Metzger]].</big></sup>


== <sup>Music Production and Songwriting</sup> ==
He has made several collaborations with [[The Walt Disney Company]], and has won two [[Grammy Award]]s, and was nominated for an [[Annie Award]] for ''Brother Bear''. For his work on the [[Disney Theatrical Productions]] adaptation of [[The Lion King (musical)|''The Lion King'']], he was nominated for a [[Tony Award for Best Original Score|Tony Award for Best Original Score in a Musical]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/http://projectorandorchestra.com/the-music-of-the-lion-king-a-20th-anniversary-conversation-with-rob-minkoff-and-mark-mancina-part-iii/|title=The Music of The Lion King: A 20th Anniversary Conversation with Rob Minkoff and Mark Mancina – Part III|date=2014-09-19|website=projector & orchestra|language=en|access-date=2019-07-30|archive-date=2019-07-30|archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20190730042144/http://projectorandorchestra.com/the-music-of-the-lion-king-a-20th-anniversary-conversation-with-rob-minkoff-and-mark-mancina-part-iii/|url-status=live}}</ref>
<sup><big>Mancina has also co-written many songs for film and Broadway, most notably for [[Moana (2016 film)|''Moana'']] ''and the [[The Lion King (musical)|Lion King]]'' Musical''.''</big></sup>


<big><sup>Mark Mancina has also made significant contributions as a producer to several renowned soundtracks. He composed the score and collaborated on several Phil Collins songs for the film [[Tarzan]]. The heartfelt ballad "[[You'll Be in My Heart|You'll Be In My Heart]]," which Mancina arranged and co-produced, won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Their partnership extended to [[Brother Bear]], where Mancina co-produced the songs and co-composed the score. He co-wrote songs for Disney's 2016 musical [[Moana (2016 film)|''Moana'']] with [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]] and [[Opetaia Foa'i]] in addition to composing the film's original score.</sup> <ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Mark Mancina - Biography |url=/proxy/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006183/bio/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref></big>
== Career ==
Mancina has worked primarily as a composer for Hollywood soundtracks, such as his collaboration with [[Trevor Rabin]] on the soundtrack for ''[[Con Air]]''. He arranged many of the songs behind [[Walt Disney Pictures|Disney]]'s ''[[The Lion King]]'' (while [[Hans Zimmer]] wrote the orchestral score with [[Nick Glennie-Smith]] and [[Lebo M]] for the African chants) including the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical. He composed the score for the thriller ''[[Twister (1996 film)|Twister]]'' (1996) and the action films ''[[Speed (1994 film)|Speed]]'' (1994) and ''[[Bad Boys (1995 film)|Bad Boys]]'' (1995). Mancina co-wrote several songs for [[Hanna-Barbera]]'s 1990 animated film ''[[Jetsons: The Movie]]''.


== <sup>Progressive Rock and Pop</sup> ==
Mancina collaborated with [[John Van Tongeren]] to write the theme to the [[The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)|1995 revival of ''The Outer Limits'']]. They both scored ten episodes for the first season of the show. He collaborated with [[Phil Collins]] on two [[Walt Disney Animation Studios|Disney animated feature films]], ''[[Tarzan (1999 film)|Tarzan]]'' (for which [[Tarzan (1999 film soundtrack)|soundtrack]] he and Collins received a [[2000 Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media#2000s|Best Soundtrack Album]]) and ''[[Brother Bear]]''. Mancina wrote and composed the arrangement of "[[When You Wish Upon a Star]]" from 2006 to 2022 for the previous [[Walt Disney Pictures|Disney]] [[Disney logo|logo]] and was co-arranged with and orchestrated by [[David Metzger]]. Furthermore, he composed the music of the [[Disneynature]] logo, as well as co-composing the music of the 2013 [[DisneyToon Studios]] logo with Metzger.
<big><sup>In addition to his work in film and television, Mark Mancina has worked as a music producer and songwriter for multiple iconic artists and bands. He toured with [[Trevor Rabin]] in support of ''Can't Look Away'' and went on to produce tracks on the [[Yes (band)|Yes]] album [[Union (Yes album)|''Union'']] in 1991. He worked with [[Emerson, Lake & Palmer]] in London as he co-produced their 1992 album, [[Black Moon (album)|''Black Moon'']], and wrote the song ''Burning Bridges'' on the record. Mancina also worked on several records with producer [[Trevor Horn]], including the song [[Crazy (Seal song)|"Crazy,"]] performed by Grammy-winning artist [[Seal (musician)|Seal]]. He has also composed and arranged music with artist [[Kenny Loggins|Kenny Loggins.]]</sup><ref name=":2" /></big>


== ''<sup>The Lion King</sup>'' <sup>on Broadway</sup> ==
Mancina composed the music for the 2005–06 anime television series ''[[Blood+]]'', which had music produced by [[Hans Zimmer]].<ref>{{cite web | url=/proxy/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-08-28/hans-zimmer-and-mark-mancina-do-blood+music | title=Hans Zimmer And Mark Mancina Do Blood+ Music | publisher=Anime News Network | date=2005-08-28 | access-date=2007-12-18 | archive-date=2018-01-12 | archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20180112101936/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-08-28/hans-zimmer-and-mark-mancina-do-blood+music | url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally in television, he composed score for ''Criminal Minds'' and ''Soldier Of Fortune, Inc''.
<big><sup>Following the triumph of [[The Lion King]] (1994) film, Mancina proceeded to compose and produce additional tracks for the Lion King-inspired album "[[Rhythm of the Pride Lands|Rhythm of the Pridelands]]," alongside South African artist [[Lebo M]]. Among Mancina's original compositions, "[[He Lives in You|He Lives In You"]] emerged as a central theme for The Lion King's theatrical adaptation, debuting on Broadway in 1997 to widespread acclaim and subsequently captivating audiences across numerous global venues.</sup> <ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Mark Mancina |url=/proxy/https://lionking.com/creative-team/mark-mancina/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=Disney THE LION KING |language=en}}</ref> <sup>Mancina came up with the original idea for "He Lives In You" during the production of The Lion King film, later teaming up with [[Lebo M]] and [[Jay Rifkin]] for its adaptation to the stage. Notably, [[He Lives in You|"He Lives In You"]] and "[[Circle of Life]]" stand as the only two songs featured in both acts of the Broadway rendition. Mancina contributed original music and lyrics for the song "[[Shadowland (The Lion King)|Shadowland]]" in the musical.</sup><ref name=":3" /></big>


<big><sup>In his capacity as a music producer for the stage, Mancina collaborated with Lebo M and director [[Julie Taymor]] to craft the unique musical ambiance of the Tony Award-winning production. Mancina's endeavors earned him a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Original Score</sup> <ref name=":1" /> <sup>in a Musical. Additionally, he earned his second Grammy for producing the Original Broadway Cast Album and was awarded [[Ivor Novello Awards|Britain's Ivor Novello Award]] for his contributions to the London production.</sup></big>
Mancina has contributed to a number of [[progressive rock]] projects. He toured with Trevor Rabin in support of ''Can't Look Away'' and went on to produce tracks on the [[Yes (band)|Yes]] album ''[[Union (Yes album)|Union]]'' in 1991. He worked with [[Emerson, Lake & Palmer]], as he coproduced their 1992 album, ''[[Black Moon (album)|Black Moon]]'', and he also wrote one song ''Burning Bridges'' on this record.


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== <sup>Personal life</sup> ==
With playwright [[Glen Berger]], Mancina has written a musical based on the film ''[[August Rush]]'', for which he had written the score. Mancina and Berger cowrote the lyrics for the musical, with Mancina writing the music and Berger writing the book. Under the direction of [[John Doyle (director)|John Doyle]], it received its world premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois in May 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/http://www.playbill.com/article/john-doyle-assembles-creative-team-for-world-premiere-of-august-rush-musical|title=John Doyle Assembles Creative Team for World Premiere of August Rush Musical|first=Adam|last=Hetrick|date=March 21, 2019|website=Playbill|access-date=May 12, 2019|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20190331212244/http://www.playbill.com/article/john-doyle-assembles-creative-team-for-world-premiere-of-august-rush-musical|url-status=live}}</ref>
<sup><big>Born in Santa Monica, California, Mancina spent his childhood in Culver City and Huntington Beach, California. Starting his musical journey at a young age, he has been active throughout his life as a singer, guitarist, and pianist. In his film and television compositions, Mancina often incorporates his own performances on piano, guitar, bass, percussion, and drums.</big></sup>


<big><sup>He resides in [[Carmel, California]], with his wife and daughter. Trained as a classical guitarist and pianist, he is an avid instrument connoisseur.</sup><ref name=":2" /></big>
Although he did not participate in the 2020 film ''[[Bad Boys for Life]]'', his original theme for ''[[Bad Boys (1995 film)|Bad Boys]]'' is used heavily throughout the film as well as the end credits.


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== Personal life ==
He resides in [[Carmel, California]], with his wife and daughter. Trained as a classical guitarist, he is an avid guitar player and rare instrument collector.<ref>{{cite news|url=/proxy/http://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Vintage-guitars-of-Rumble-Seat-Music-4585158.php|title=Vintage guitars of Rumble Seat Music|last=May|first=Meredith|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=2013-06-07|access-date=2017-08-03|archive-date=2017-08-04|archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20170804172858/http://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Vintage-guitars-of-Rumble-Seat-Music-4585158.php|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Discography==
==Discography==


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Revision as of 20:18, 31 May 2024

Mark Mancina is a three-time Grammy Award Winning American film composer and Tony Nominated music producer. Mancina has scored over sixty films and television series including Speed, Bad Boys, Twister, Training Day, Con Air, Criminal Minds, Blood+, Shooter, August Rush, and Planes [1]

Mark Mancina
File:Mark Mancina.jpg
Mark in his studio in Carmel, California
Background information
GenresFilm score, television score, Musical Theater, rock, pop, progressive rock
Occupation(s)Composer, music producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, percussion
Years active1987–present
Websitemark-mancina.com

He has made several collaborations with Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), composing scores for Moana, Brother Bear, and Tarzan. He also produced the original songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice for the 1994 Blockbuster The Lion King.

For the Disney Theatrical Productions adaptation of The Lion King on Broadway, Mancina produced the score and composed additional music and lyrics. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score in a Musical [2] and was awarded Britain's Ivor Novello Award for the London production.

Music collaborators include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i, Phil Collins, Lebo M, and Clint Eastwood.

Film and Television Scores

Mancina has worked as a composer for Hollywood Blockbuster action films, such as Speed, Bad Boys, Twister, Training Day, Con Air, Domestic Disturbance and Shooter.[1]

As an early veteran of Media Ventures, he has collaborated with American composer Hanz Zimmer on various projects, including films Days of Thunder, True Romance, and The Lion King.

Mancina's work as the song producer for the legendary 1994 film The Lion King, marked the beginning of his long-term collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios. He worked as a producer the original songs "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," and "Hakuna Matata". He is currently producing the original songs for the upcoming prequel to the The Lion King, Mufasa: The Lion King. [3]

He partnered with Phil Collins on two Disney animated feature films, Tarzan (for which soundtrack he and Collins received a Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album) and Brother Bear. He composed the score for Disney's 2013 film Planes, as well as the 2014 sequel Planes: Fire and Rescue. He also composed the score for Disney's award-winning musical  Moana, and co-wrote the songs with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i. He is currently working on producing the songs for the upcoming 2024 sequel Moana 2. [4]

His other notable compositions include scores for Return to Paradise, Moll Flanders, Imagine That, Hurricane Season, Money Train, The Haunted Mansion, and August Rush. He also wrote the score for Clint Eastwood's film Cry Macho and upcoming film Juror #2.

Notably in television, he composed the main theme for the award-winning show Criminal Minds and scored 88 episodes. He also wrote the themes for The Outer Limits, The Strip, and anime television series Blood+.

Mancina co-arranged and orchestrated "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the previous Walt Disney logo from 2006 to 2022. Furthermore, he composed the music of the Disneynature logo, as well as co-composing the music of the 2013 DisneyToon Studios logo with David Metzger.

Music Production and Songwriting

Mancina has also co-written many songs for film and Broadway, most notably for Moana and the Lion King Musical.

Mark Mancina has also made significant contributions as a producer to several renowned soundtracks. He composed the score and collaborated on several Phil Collins songs for the film Tarzan. The heartfelt ballad "You'll Be In My Heart," which Mancina arranged and co-produced, won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Their partnership extended to Brother Bear, where Mancina co-produced the songs and co-composed the score. He co-wrote songs for Disney's 2016 musical Moana with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i in addition to composing the film's original score. [5]

Progressive Rock and Pop

In addition to his work in film and television, Mark Mancina has worked as a music producer and songwriter for multiple iconic artists and bands. He toured with Trevor Rabin in support of Can't Look Away and went on to produce tracks on the Yes album Union in 1991. He worked with Emerson, Lake & Palmer in London as he co-produced their 1992 album, Black Moon, and wrote the song Burning Bridges on the record. Mancina also worked on several records with producer Trevor Horn, including the song "Crazy," performed by Grammy-winning artist Seal. He has also composed and arranged music with artist Kenny Loggins.[5]

The Lion King on Broadway

Following the triumph of The Lion King (1994) film, Mancina proceeded to compose and produce additional tracks for the Lion King-inspired album "Rhythm of the Pridelands," alongside South African artist Lebo M. Among Mancina's original compositions, "He Lives In You" emerged as a central theme for The Lion King's theatrical adaptation, debuting on Broadway in 1997 to widespread acclaim and subsequently captivating audiences across numerous global venues. [6] Mancina came up with the original idea for "He Lives In You" during the production of The Lion King film, later teaming up with Lebo M and Jay Rifkin for its adaptation to the stage. Notably, "He Lives In You" and "Circle of Life" stand as the only two songs featured in both acts of the Broadway rendition. Mancina contributed original music and lyrics for the song "Shadowland" in the musical.[6]

In his capacity as a music producer for the stage, Mancina collaborated with Lebo M and director Julie Taymor to craft the unique musical ambiance of the Tony Award-winning production. Mancina's endeavors earned him a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Original Score [2] in a Musical. Additionally, he earned his second Grammy for producing the Original Broadway Cast Album and was awarded Britain's Ivor Novello Award for his contributions to the London production.

Personal life

Born in Santa Monica, California, Mancina spent his childhood in Culver City and Huntington Beach, California. Starting his musical journey at a young age, he has been active throughout his life as a singer, guitarist, and pianist. In his film and television compositions, Mancina often incorporates his own performances on piano, guitar, bass, percussion, and drums.

He resides in Carmel, California, with his wife and daughter. Trained as a classical guitarist and pianist, he is an avid instrument connoisseur.[5]

Discography

Film

1980s

Year Title Director(s) Studio(s) Notes
1987 Mankillers David A. Prior Action International Pictures
Sony Pictures Entertainment 		Composed with Tim James and Steven McClintock
Code Name Vengeance David Winters Action International Pictures
1988 Death Chase David A. Prior
Night Wars
Space Mutiny David Winters
Neal Sundstrom
1989 Hell on the Battleground David A. Prior
Future Force Composed with Steven McClintock

1990s

Year Title Director(s) Studio(s) Notes
1990 The Lost Platoon David A. Prior Action International Pictures Composed with Tim James and Steven McClintock
Crossing the Line Gary Graver Epic Productions
RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video
VCL Communications
Days of Thunder Tony Scott Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Paramount Pictures 		As composer of additional music
Score composed by Hans Zimmer
1991 Where Sleeping Dogs Lie Charles Finch Sotela Pictures
August Entertainment 		Composed with Hans Zimmer
1993 Sniper Luis Llosa Baltimore Pictures
Iguana Producciones
Sniper Productions
TriStar Pictures (North America)
Odyssey Entertainment (International) 		As composer of additional music
Score composed by Gary Chang & Hans Zimmer
True Romance Tony Scott Morgan Creek Productions
Davis Films
A Band Apart
Warner Bros. 		As composer of additional music
Score composed by Hans Zimmer
1994 Monkey Trouble Franco Amurri Percy Main
Effe Productions
Victor Company of Japan
Ridley Scott Productions
New Line Cinema
The Lion King Roger Allers
Rob Minkoff 		Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Feature Animation 		Songs produced by Mark Mancina

Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children

Speed Jan de Bont The Mark Gordon Company
20th Century Fox
1995 Man of the House James Orr Walt Disney Pictures
All Girl Productions
Orr & Cruickshank Productions
Bad Boys Michael Bay Columbia Pictures
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Assassins Richard Donner Silver Pictures
Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
Warner Bros.
Fair Game Andrew Sipes Silver Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Money Train Joseph Ruben Columbia Pictures
Peters Entertainment
1996 Twister Jan de Bont Warner Bros. (North America)
Universal Pictures (International)
Amblin Entertainment
Moll Flanders Pen Densham Trilogy Entertainment Group
Spelling Films
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
1997 Con Air Simon West Touchstone Pictures
Jerry Bruckheimer Films 		Composed with Trevor Rabin
Speed 2: Cruise Control Jan de Bont Blue Tulip Productions
20th Century Fox
1998 Return to Paradise Joseph Ruben Propaganda Films
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
1999 Tarzan Chris Buck
Kevin Lima 		Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Feature Animation 		Score composed by Mark Mancina

Songs produced with Phil Collins Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

2000s

Year Title Director(s) Studio(s) Notes
2000 Auggie Rose Matthew Tabak Franchise Pictures
Roxie Releasing
20th Century Fox Home Video 		Composed with Don L. Harper
Bait Antoine Fuqua Warner Bros. Pictures
Castle Rock Entertainment
2001 Training Day Warner Bros. Pictures
Village Roadshow Pictures
Outlaw Productions
Domestic Disturbance Harold Becker Paramount Pictures
2003 Brother Bear Aaron Blaise
Robert Walker 		Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Feature Animation 		Composed with Phil Collins

Nominated- Annie Award for Best Music in a Feature Production

The Haunted Mansion Rob Minkoff Walt Disney Pictures
2004 The Reckoning Paul McGuigan Kanzaman
M.D.A. Films S.L.
Renaissance Films
Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International (Spain)
Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom) 		Composed with Adrian Lee
2005 Asylum David Mackenzie Momentum Pictures
Tarzan II Brian Smith Walt Disney Home Entertainment Composed with Phil Collins & David Metzger; Direct-to-video
2007 Shooter Antoine Fuqua Paramount Pictures
di Bonaventura Pictures
August Rush Kirsten Sheridan Southpaw Entertainment
CJ Entertainment
Warner Bros. Pictures (North America)
Odyssey Entertainment (International) 		Nominated- Saturn Award for Best Music
2008 Camille Gregory Mackenzie A-Mark Entertainment
Ruddy Morgan Productions
National Entertainment Media
2009 Imagine That Karey Kirkpatrick Paramount Pictures
Nickelodeon Movies
Di Bonaventura Pictures
Goldcrest Pictures
Internationale Filmproduktion Stella-del-Sud III GmbH Ko.
Hurricane Season Tim Story Dimension Films
The Weinstein Company

2010s

Year Title Director(s) Studio(s) Notes
2013 Penthouse North Joseph Ruben Dimension Films (United States)
Lionsgate (International)
Demarest Films
TAJJ Media
Bunk 11 Pictures
Kilburn Media
Planes Klay Hall Walt Disney Pictures
Disneytoon Studios 		Nominated- International Film Music Critics Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film
2014 Planes: Fire & Rescue Bobs Gannaway
2016 Moana Ron Clements
John Musker 		Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Animation Studios 		Score composed by Mark Mancina

Songs produced with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i of the group Te Vaka Nominated- Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Nominated- Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film
Nominated- Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in an Animated Film
Nominated- International Film Music Critics Award for Best Original Score in an Animated Film

2020s

Year Title Director(s) Studio(s) Notes
2020 Bad Boys for Life
  • Adil El Arbi
  • Bilall Fallah
 		Columbia Pictures
2.0 Entertainment
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Overbrook Entertainment 		Credited as composer of original Bad Boys theme
2021 Cry Macho Clint Eastwood Malpaso Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures
2022 The Sea Beast Chris Williams Netflix
Netflix Animation
2024 Moana 2 David G. Derrick Jr. Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Animation Studios 		Score composed by Mark Mancina

Songs produced with Opetaia Foa'i

2024 Juror No. 2 Clint Eastwood Malpaso Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

2024 Mufasa: The Lion King Barry Jenkins Walt Disney Animation Studios Songs produced by Mark Mancina

Television

Year Title Notes
1992 Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World Documentary series; 11 episodes
1993 Taking Liberty Television film
Lifepod
1993–94 Space Rangers 6 episodes
1995–2000 The Outer Limits 18 episodes & theme music

Nominated- CableACE Award for Best Score in a Series

1997 Poltergeist: The Legacy Episode: "The Choice"
1997–98 Soldier of Fortune, Inc. 20 episodes & theme music
1998 From the Earth to the Moon Miniseries; 1 episode
Houdini Television film
1999 The Strip 10 episodes & theme music
2005–06 Blood+ Anime; 50 episodes
2005–09 Criminal Minds Main Theme Composer

Additional music for 88 episodes

2006 A House Divided Television film

Theatre

Year Title Notes
1997–present The Lion King Additional Music and Lyrics

Composed with Hans Zimmer, Tim Rice, Elton John, Lebo M, Jay Rifkin & Julie Taymor Score Produced by Mark Mancina Nominated- Tony Award for Best Original Score

Video games

Year Title Notes
2009 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Composed with Lorne Balfe & Hans Zimmer
Additional music
Nominated- BAFTA Games Awards for Best Original Score
Nominated- BAFTA Games Awards for Best Audio
Nominated- International Film Music Critics Award for Best Original Score for Interactive Media
2012 Sorcery Original Score

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Mark Mancina | Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  2. ^ a b "The Tony Award Nominations". www.tonyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  3. ^ "FSM Board: Hans Zimmer & more - MUFASA: THE LION KING (2024)". www.filmscoremonthly.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  4. ^ Moana 2. Retrieved 2024-05-31 – via movies.disney.com.
  5. ^ a b c "Mark Mancina - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  6. ^ a b "Mark Mancina". Disney THE LION KING. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
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