Tiger’s Apprentice Soundtrack:- The Tiger’s Apprentice is a 2024 American animated fantasy film directed by Raman Hui, based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Laurence Yep. The film was released on Paramount+ on February 2, 2024.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Tiger’s Apprentice |
| Type | Animated Fantasy Film |
| Composer | Steve Jablonsky |
| Release Date | February 2, 2024 |
| Studio/Platform | Paramount Animation / Paramount+ |
| Where to Watch/Stream | Paramount+ |
| Soundtrack Release | Score album released February 16, 2024, by Paramount Music |
The film is written by David Magee and Christopher L. Yost, and produced by Paramount Animation and Jane Startz Productions. It was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on January 19, 2024, before Paramount moved it to a Paramount+ streaming release.
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Official Synopsis: Tom Lee, a Chinese-American boy, after the death of his grandmother, has to be apprenticed to the talking tiger Mr. Hu and learn ancient magic to become the new guardian of an ancient phoenix.
Who composed The Tiger’s Apprentice?
Steve Jablonsky composed the score for The Tiger’s Apprentice. He was assigned to the film in December 2023 and completed the score during the film’s extended post-production process. Jablonsky is an American composer known for the Transformers film series, The Island, Ender’s Game, Desperate Housewives, and Skyscraper.
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter called Jablonsky’s score “outstanding,” though other critics, including James Mottram of the South China Morning Post and Steve Seigh of JoBlo.com, were more mixed on how the music fit the film overall.
Tiger’s Apprentice: Every Score Cue
The official score album, The Tiger’s Apprentice (Music from the Paramount+ Original Movie), was released by Paramount Music on February 16, 2024, and contains 20 tracks by Steve Jablonsky:
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom’s Theme | 4:37 |
| 2 | Mrs. Lee | 4:31 |
| 3 | Protect the Guardian | 1:36 |
| 4 | You Are Not Normal | 1:03 |
| 5 | Meet Hu | 2:25 |
| 6 | Yaoguai | 5:23 |
| 7 | Nu Kua | 2:48 |
| 8 | Meet Mistral | 1:02 |
| 9 | Zodiac Temple | 3:11 |
| 10 | Mansion on the Hill | 2:15 |
| 11 | Where Is the Phoenix | 4:36 |
| 12 | Training | 1:37 |
| 13 | The Bridge | 2:28 |
| 14 | 1000 Generations | 2:37 |
| 15 | Tom Vs Loo | 4:51 |
| 16 | Zodiacs | 1:51 |
| 17 | Tom’s Sacrifice | 3:07 |
| 18 | Sea of Tears | 4:11 |
| 19 | Home | 2:00 |
| 20 | Loo’s Theme | 5:38 |
A companion song EP, The Tiger’s Apprentice (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture), was released by 88rising and includes ZHU’s cover of “Eye of the Tiger” (originally released by Survivor in 1982), issued as a single on January 26, 2024, alongside “Hello” by the Japanese group Atarashii Gakko!, released February 9, 2024.
Where to Watch & Stream
The Tiger’s Apprentice streams exclusively on Paramount+. The score album is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
Cast
The voice cast includes Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, Brandon Soo Hoo, Bowen Yang, Jo Koy, Sherry Cola, Leah Lewis, Sandra Oh, Diana Lee Inosanto, and Michelle Yeoh. The film is produced by Bob Persichetti, Sandra Rabins, and Jane Startz, with Carlos Baena, Maryann Garger, and Kane Lee serving as executive producers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Tiger’s Apprentice soundtrack?
Steve Jablonsky composed the film’s score. He was confirmed as composer in December 2023, and his 20-track score album was released by Paramount Music on February 16, 2024.
Is “Eye of the Tiger” in The Tiger’s Apprentice an original song?
No. It’s a cover version by the musician ZHU of Survivor’s 1982 hit “Eye of the Tiger,” released as a single on January 26, 2024, ahead of the film.
Where can I watch The Tiger’s Apprentice?
The Tiger’s Apprentice streams exclusively on Paramount+. It was originally planned for a theatrical release before Paramount moved it to streaming.
Are there other songs in The Tiger’s Apprentice besides the score?
Yes. A companion EP released by 88rising features six songs “inspired by” the film, including ZHU’s “Eye of the Tiger” cover and “Hello” by Japanese group Atarashii Gakko!, which charted on Billboard’s Pop 100.
What is The Tiger’s Apprentice based on?
It’s based on the 2003 fantasy novel of the same name by Laurence Yep, adapted for the screen by David Magee and Christopher L. Yost.
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