Ben Foster

Sound

Ben Foster

Ben Foster (born 1977) is a BAFTA award-winning British composer, best known for his work on the BBC series Torchwood and as an orchestrator for Murray Gold on Doctor Who and for Marc Streitenfeld on Prometheus and The Grey. He is also known for his work as the conductor for Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back world tour and albums, and for the BBC Proms Doctor Who events.

Known For

PrometheusPrometheus · 2012
Prometheus
6.62012
MovieScience FictionMystery
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
MidsommarMidsommar · 2019
Midsommar
7.12019
MovieHorrorDrama
Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities.
The King's ManThe King's Man · 2021
The King's Man
6.72021
MovieActionAdventure
As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.
The GreyThe Grey · 2012
The Grey
6.62012
MovieActionAdventure
After their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.
Death at a FuneralDeath at a Funeral · 2007
Death at a Funeral
6.92007
MovieComedyDrama
A myriad of outrageous calamities befalls an eccentric English clan with more than a few skeletons in its closets when the family's patriarch dies an unexpected death.
Back to BlackBack to Black · 2024
Back to Black
6.72024
MovieMusicHistory
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Is Anybody There?Is Anybody There? · 2009
Is Anybody There?
6.32009
MovieDrama
A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.
Doctor Who at the PromsDoctor Who at the Proms · 2013
Doctor Who at the Proms
8.02013
MovieMusicTV Movie
Doctor Who returns to the Proms to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular BBC series. As well as showcasing Murray Gold’s music from the past eight years, the concert also journeys back to the early days of Doctor Who and the groundbreaking work of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Featuring special guests from the series, big screens and a host of monsters ready to invade the Royal Albert Hall, this is not the year to be exterminated!

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Peter Gabriel - Scratch My BackPeter Gabriel - Scratch My Back · 2010
Peter Gabriel - Scratch My Back
2010
MovieMusic
Filmed at the Arena di Verona in Verona, Italy on September 26th, 2010, Scratch My Back is the first of a pair of concert films directed by Gabriel's daughter Ana and Andrew Gaston. This film is taken from footage from the first set of that show, where Gabriel does a section of cover songs (including David Bowie's "Heroes" and The Magnetic Fields "The Book Of Love" while backed up by a symphony orchestra conducted by Ben Foster (BBC's Doctor Who, Torchwood) It is a companion piece to Gabriel's concert film 'Taking The Pulse'. Setlist : Heroes • The Boy In The Bubble • Mirrorball • Flume • Listening Wind • The Power Of The Heart • My Body Is A Cage • The Book Of Love • I Think It's Going To Rain Today • Apres Moi • Philadelphia • Street Spirit (Fade Out)

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Thunderbirds Are Go!Thunderbirds Are Go! · 2015
Thunderbirds Are Go!
6.32015
SeriesFamilyAction & Adventure
Remake of the hit 1960s television show. In the 21st century, Jeff Tracy, a former astronaut, amasses a colossal fortune and decides that he must use it to benefit others. His answer to this desire is to create International Rescue, a unique private emergency response service equipped with customized designed vehicles and equipment that enable the organization to react to any crisis whether it be in sea, air, land, or space. Jeff's five sons volunteer to operate as the pilots and field agents, as well "Brain" who acts as the teams engineer. In addition, Jeff's friend, Kyrano and his daughter Tanusha aka Kayo (based on the original series Tin-Tin character) agree to be the support staff. In addition to the field team, IR also maintains an intelligence network with Lady Penelope and her ex-con chauffeur, Parker as the chief agents in this arm.

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