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“Z Nation” Gets a New Opening Sequence: Jason Gallagher Talks Composing the Show (Exclusive)
Syfy’s “Z Nation” is celebrating its third season return tonight with a two hour premiere starting at 8/7c and we’re here to bring you a first look at the new opening title sequence, which runs a little longer, has a bit more virus action, and the opening theme is a bit different too.
On top of that, we’ve got a short interview with composer Jason Gallagher, who tells us about what fans should expect this season, his favorite character to score for, the strangest instrument he’s used during his compositions, and more!
You can learn more about “Z Nation” over at Syfy.
You’re entering the third season of “Z Nation”. What should fans expect?
This season really goes off the rails. When the show started, survival was the driving story, but now that they survived, anything goes! I’m excited for fans to see everything our team is throwing at them this season.
With each new season, what challenges do you face with scoring?
It’s easy to forget to inject real melody into the score sometimes. With all the darkness, killing, and action, a heavy drone and huge drums becomes the backbone to so much of the score. I cherish the moments that breathe and allow me to set the tone for the scene.
What is the strangest instrument or tone you’ve used for the show?
I learned how to play a mouth harp last season. That’s the little metal instrument that’s the twang sound in bluegrass or southern music. The episode on the Mississippi River just felt like the right place, and I love learning a new instrument, however amateur I am at it!
What has been your favorite death, musically, to score during the first 2 seasons?
I remember Garnett’s death being the first emotional death to score, and I really love the resonator guitar I played on that. Mack’s death in season 2 was especially creepy, with some heavenly piano cutting through a bowed electric guitar drone. It was pretty cool when it all came together.
Who is your favorite character to score and why?
This season it’s Warren. She is always giving these pep talks and speeches that keep our gang driving forward, and usually the score has a little military tone to it, while being emotional and inspirational.
What happened to Flight 298? Our exclusive clip from supernatural thriller Black Box suggests a hostile takeover by an inhuman threat.
Black Box arrives on VOD today, July 7, 2026, via distributor Aura Entertainment.
In the horror movie, “A routine domestic flight turns into the flight from hell through a series of inexplicable phenomena and raw terror. Surreal encounters blur the boundaries between reality and nightmare. Passengers fight against all the odds in an attempt to survive while combating bizarre technological malfunctions, accelerating supernatural events, and alien influences.”
The film is based on the short film The Vessel, and an original screenplay from horror writer Stephen Susco (The Grudge, The Grudge 2, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Hell Fest).
Steven Quale (Into the Storm, Final Destination 5) directs.
Tom Brittney, Holly Leena White, Betsy Blue English, Dane Whyte O’Hara, Kaja Chan, Asa Ali, Boadicea Ricketts, Ceallach Spellman, Georgina Leonidas, Molly Belle Wright, Hanneke Talbot, Danny Mack, and Weronika Rosati star in Black Box.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici (Barbarian, Boy Kills World) and Jon Oakes (Drive, The Guilty) will produce alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Warren Zide (The Final Destination, American Pie), and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone, and Clark Baker (Vessel) will executive produce.
Watch the clip below that sees a creepy crawling invasion aboard Flight 298, signalling supernatural turbulence ahead.
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