Phoebe Waller-Bridge Joins Cast of Fifth “Indiana Jones” Film, John Williams Returns as Composer

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Fantastic news has been announced for fans of the popular Indiana Jones series! John Williams, the much-lauded composer, has been confirmed to return for the fifth installment of Indiana Jones and we received a casting update as well.

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Williams composed the iconic original theme song, “The Raiders March.” He has worked on every score in the 40-year-old Indiana Jones franchise.

Also announced was the addition of Phoebe Waller-Bridge to the cast (Fleabag, Solo: A Star Wars Story). Waller-Bridge co-star alongside Harrison Ford, everyone’s favorite fedora-wearing, whip-slinging archaeologist.

Originally slated for 2020, the colloquial title of the upcoming film is Indiana Jones 5 and it is currently scheduled for release on July 29, 2022.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Win A Grammy For Best Instrumental Composition

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Dok-Ondar is going to have to make some room on his shelves for a new treasure.

The “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite” won a Grammy Award this Sunday for Best Instrumental Composition. Of course, the recipient of the award is legendary composer John Williams, who brought his trademark style to this new corner of the Star Wars universe.

The award is described as “a Composer’s Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year. Singles or Tracks only.”

The nominees for this year’s award were:

  • BEGIN AGAIN
    Fred Hersch, composer (Fred Hersch & The WDR Big Band Conducted By Vince Mendoza)
  • CRUCIBLE FOR CRISIS
    Brian Lynch, composer (Brian Lynch Big Band)
  • LOVE, A BEAUTIFUL FORCE
    Vince Mendoza, composer (Vince Mendoza, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts & Temple University Studio Orchestra)
  • STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE SYMPHONIC SUITE
    John Williams, composer (John Williams)
  • WALKIN’ FUNNY
    Christian McBride, composer (Christian McBride)

If you’d like to listen to the winning composition from the legendary John Williams, you can enjoy it below!