Lalo Schifrin, the seminal composer of Mission: Impossible, Enter the Dragon and Dirty Harry, passes away at 93
Lalo Schifrin is well known as the original composer for the iconic Mission: Impossible theme that originally served as the intro to the 1966 television series that kickstarted the franchise. Mission: Impossible would eventually see a revival, first as a 1988 series, and subsequently as a blockbuster film franchise starring Tom Cruise that's still running strong.
Lalo Schifrin is survived by his wife Donna, and the couple's three children.
Lalo Schifrin was the acclaimed composer for Mission: Impossible
Lalo Schifrin cemented his place in Hollywood pop culture with his work on the original Mission: Impossible television series, which first premiered on CBS in 1966. Aside from that, Schifrin has also worked on the films Cool Hand Luke (1967), Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry films, and Bruce Lee's iconic action flick Enter the Dragon (1973).
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Don't miss these 8 new movies hitting Netflix, Prime and Hulu this week — before they vanish!
Get ready for new movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Peacock. Tom Cruise is back in 'Mission: Impossible'. Samara Weaving stars in 'Eenie Meanie' on Hulu. Brad Pitt races in 'F1: The Movie'. Pixar presents 'Elio', and 'The Bad Guys 2' return. Peacock has 'Night of the Zoopocalypse'. Madelyn Cline finds love in 'The Map That Leads to You'. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (PVOD, Aug. 19) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eenie Meanie (Hulu, Aug. 22) Elio (PVOD, Aug. 19) The Bad Guys 2 (PVOD, Aug. 19) Night of the Zoopocalypse (Peacock, Aug. 22) The Map That Leads to You (Prime Video, Aug. 20) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads On Swift Horses (Netflix, Aug. 23) FAQs There are a lot of new movies and TV shows coming out this week on Netflix Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and other premium on-demand services. There are movies for all kinds of fans, from action-packed blockbusters to touching dramas to family-friendly cartoons. These eight new movies should be on your watchlist if you like action, romance, or strange comedies.8 new movies that are hitting Netflix, Prime, and Hulu this week, as per a report by Toms' Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in what could be the franchise's final chapter. This time, he's racing against time to stop a rogue AI called 'The Entity.' Expect globe-trotting stunts, familiar IMF faces, and jaw-dropping set Weaving stars as a getaway driver pulled back into the underworld to save her troubled ex. A high-octane heist thriller with shades of Baby Driver, this Hulu original looks like a sleeper hit in the Pitt plays veteran driver Sonny Hayes in this Joseph Kosinski-directed sports drama. Alongside a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris), he must battle rivalries and personal demons in the high-speed world of Formula 1. Expect breathtaking racing sequences that put you right on the latest follows Elio, a young boy mistaken for Earth's ambassador after being whisked into an alien universe. Heartfelt, colorful, and imaginative, this animated adventure is perfect for kids and adults beloved band of reformed animal villains return for another heist. With Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, and crew teaming up against 'The Bad Girls,' it's a witty and fun family caper that's been praised by both critics and a meteor strike mutates zoo animals into monsters, a young wolf and a grumpy mountain lion must restore order. A quirky animated adventure that blends chaos, comedy, and teamwork, perfect weekend entertainment for Cline stars in this dreamy European-set romance about a graduate rethinking her future after meeting a free-spirited traveler (KJ Apa). It's a heartfelt coming-of-age story about love, choices, and following your own Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi, this romantic drama explores tangled relationships in post-war California. A young couple's fresh start is shaken when the husband's brother enters the picture, leading to passion, betrayal, and emotional August 19 to 25, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and PVOD all have new movies and TV August 19, you can watch Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on PVOD.
Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Economic Times
Don't miss these 8 new movies hitting Netflix, Prime and Hulu this week — before they vanish!
Get ready for new movies on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Peacock. Tom Cruise is back in 'Mission: Impossible'. Samara Weaving stars in 'Eenie Meanie' on Hulu. Brad Pitt races in 'F1: The Movie'. Pixar presents 'Elio', and 'The Bad Guys 2' return. Peacock has 'Night of the Zoopocalypse'. Madelyn Cline finds love in 'The Map That Leads to You'. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (PVOD, Aug. 19) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eenie Meanie (Hulu, Aug. 22) Elio (PVOD, Aug. 19) The Bad Guys 2 (PVOD, Aug. 19) Night of the Zoopocalypse (Peacock, Aug. 22) The Map That Leads to You (Prime Video, Aug. 20) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads On Swift Horses (Netflix, Aug. 23) FAQs There are a lot of new movies and TV shows coming out this week on Netflix Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and other premium on-demand services. There are movies for all kinds of fans, from action-packed blockbusters to touching dramas to family-friendly cartoons. These eight new movies should be on your watchlist if you like action, romance, or strange comedies.8 new movies that are hitting Netflix, Prime, and Hulu this week, as per a report by Toms' Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in what could be the franchise's final chapter. This time, he's racing against time to stop a rogue AI called 'The Entity.' Expect globe-trotting stunts, familiar IMF faces, and jaw-dropping set Weaving stars as a getaway driver pulled back into the underworld to save her troubled ex. A high-octane heist thriller with shades of Baby Driver, this Hulu original looks like a sleeper hit in the Pitt plays veteran driver Sonny Hayes in this Joseph Kosinski-directed sports drama. Alongside a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris), he must battle rivalries and personal demons in the high-speed world of Formula 1. Expect breathtaking racing sequences that put you right on the latest follows Elio, a young boy mistaken for Earth's ambassador after being whisked into an alien universe. Heartfelt, colorful, and imaginative, this animated adventure is perfect for kids and adults beloved band of reformed animal villains return for another heist. With Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, and crew teaming up against 'The Bad Girls,' it's a witty and fun family caper that's been praised by both critics and a meteor strike mutates zoo animals into monsters, a young wolf and a grumpy mountain lion must restore order. A quirky animated adventure that blends chaos, comedy, and teamwork, perfect weekend entertainment for Cline stars in this dreamy European-set romance about a graduate rethinking her future after meeting a free-spirited traveler (KJ Apa). It's a heartfelt coming-of-age story about love, choices, and following your own Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi, this romantic drama explores tangled relationships in post-war California. A young couple's fresh start is shaken when the husband's brother enters the picture, leading to passion, betrayal, and emotional August 19 to 25, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and PVOD all have new movies and TV August 19, you can watch Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on PVOD.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Farah Khan is 'eternally grateful' as she REACTS to Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible BTS clip: 'Thank you for removing your shirt'
Although Hollywood star Tom Cruise is renowned for his breathtaking stunts and fast-paced action, filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan was particularly drawn to his shirtless moment in a recent behind-the-scenes (BTS) video. Farah makes a sly remark about Tom's most recent video Fans were given a glimpse into the hard work that went into filming the epic end of the franchise when the Mission: Impossible star posted a new BTS reel from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on social media. Fans and celebrities alike took notice of the post, which was a collaboration with the official Mission: Impossible page and featured Tom doing a number of risky stunts, including going shirtless at one point. "Thank you to McQ and our entire cast and crew for this experience of a lifetime," Tom captioned the photo. "I hope everyone enjoys all of the extras and that it gives some greater insight into what it takes to make a Mission: Impossible film.' With an amusing remark, Bollywood director and choreographer Farah Khan couldn't resist but add to the comments section, 'Thank you for removing ur shirt for us!! Eternally grateful, TOMMMMM (red heart emoji) (folded hands emoji).' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A Tree Blocked This Garage for Years— Now They Finally Opened It Tips and Tricks Undo Here, look at the comment: About Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning The movie is the grand finale of the 1996-launched Mission: Impossible series. In addition to Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Pom Klementieff, Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in the film. Hunt is forced to consider how much he is willing to risk in order to save humanity when he battles 'The Entity,' a formidable AI rival, this time. Workfront of Farah Khan Happy New Year (2014), starring Shah Rukh Khan, was Farah Khan's final directing project. With her cook Dilip, she has been entertaining her fans lately with humorous cooking vlogs that combine humor, homestyle recipes, and organic moments from her everyday culinary journeys. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
