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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.
Daniel Roebuck has been cast as Santa Claus in Terrifier 3, Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report.
Writer-director Damien Leone is currently wrapping production on the highly-anticipated sequel, in which Art the Clown unleashes chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
“I’ve been holding this secret for a long time!” Roebuck tells Bloody Disgusting. “I’ve been really excited about it. I’m actually entering into the movies that I watch. It’s extraordinary. This is Terrifier bigger, badder, best.”
Roebuck appears in Terrifier 3 alongside returning cast members David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Samantha Scaffidi, Elliot Fullam, and AEW superstar Chris Jericho.
No stranger to iconic horror properties, Roebuck has squared off against Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween II, played The Count in Zombie’s The Munsters, succumbed to The Tall Man’s sphere in Phantasm: Ravager, and investigated death in Final Destination.
A distinguished character actor with over 250 credits, Roebuck has also appeared in The Devil’s Rejects, 3 from Hell, Bubba Ho-Tep, John Dies at the End, The Fugitive, Lost, Agent Cody Banks, and The Man in the High Castle. Incidentally, he’s also playing Santa in the family drama Saint Nick of Bethlehem, due out later this year.
Terrifier 3 will be released in theaters nationwide later this year via Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting in conjunction with our partner on Terrifier 2, Iconic Events Releasing.
Terrifier 3 comes courtesy of Dark Age Cinema Productions. Phil Falcone Produces with Lisa Falcone acting as Executive Producer. Co-producers include Mike Leavy, Jason Leavy, George Steuber, and Steve Della Salla. Brad Miska, Brandon Hill, and Erick Opeka Executive Produce for Cineverse. Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor also Executive Produce.
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