Penelope Austin & Robert Conley write song with J.J. Abrams for Star Trek Into Darkness film

Penelope Austin and long time collaborator songwriter and producer Robert Conley have recorded an original song for J.J. Abrams’ highly anticipated “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS,” in theatres May 9.  The duo is among a select group of artists from six countries who received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their work featured in the upcoming film from Paramount Pictures.  

This is the latest is a string of successes for Penelope Austin, with recent synchs with HBO, SoHo Channel and Channel Seven.

For the first time ever in a Paramount live-action film, lyricists, vocalists and music producers from around the world were invited to add their creative talents and a local flavour to a track written for a major motion picture, which will be featured in the film during its theatrical run in each of the artists’ respective countries.

So, moviegoers in the countries that participated will hear a unique and different soundtrack than the moviegoers in other countries.  This opportunity, in which the artist’s own song will play during a pivotal scene with Star Trek’s iconic character Scotty, drew interest from the world’s hottest talent, including Australia’s Conley and Austin—who will now hear their work in the soundtrack in every movie theatre in Australia.

Their song THE DARK COLLIDE, which Conley co-wrote with Austin, who sings vocals, will be heard on the “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” soundtrack, which also features Academy Award®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s score, in every theatre in Australia.  

The song will be available for digital download on all major platforms around the films release. 

Penelope Austin and Robert Conley will walk the red carpet at the Australian Premiere of STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS today at Event Cinemas George Street alongside very special guests J.J Abrams and stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban.

Austin said “It is such a phenomenal opportunity that six artists around the world have been offered this opportunity.  I am so excited to see and hear the results at the Premiere of STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS at the Premiere tonight”.

“STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” follows the crew of The Enterprise as they are called back home to Earth in the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organization.  In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.  As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. 

“STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” is written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof and directed by J.J. Abrams.  Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk through Bad Robot Productions, along with Lindelof, Kurtzman and Orci.  Jeffrey Chernov and Skydance Productions’ David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake are the executive producers.

 “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” opens in theatres in Australia on May 9.

“The Dark Collide”, written by J.J. Abrams, Charles Scott, Robert Conley & Penelope Austin. Produced by Charles Scott, vocals produced by Robert Conley and Performed by Penelope Austin.

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Penelope Austin syncs with HBO

Penelope Austin has lent her upcoming single 'Don't Rescue Me' to the always incredible HBO for a national cinema campaign profiling some of the hottest television series in the world. WATCH ON YOUTUBE

If you have been to the cinema over summer, chances are you will have already seen this campaign which highlights series such as True Blood, Game of Thrones and Girls. 

Written by Penelope Austin and Robert Conley, 'Don't Rescue Me' is a high energy experience reminiscent of The Gossip, mixed with the raw passion of Penelope's vocal and a pulsating kick. With  lyrics that tell of the desire to make it on your own terms (Red light holding me back, they wont let me run fire me like a gun...), 'Don't Rescue Me' is a flawless alliance with the brand values of HBO. 

This is the second high profile sync in the space of three months for Penelope Austin, the first being for Foxtel's SoHo Channel.

DEBUT VIDEO FOR PENELOPE AUSTIN - 'SMOKE INTO FLAMES'

Beebox Mgmt is proud to present the video for Penelope Austin's debut single, 'Smoke Into Flames' which was shot in the long abandoned Californian town of Salton Sea.  WATCH VIDEO

Penelope Austin is an emerging artist from the Southern Highlands of NSW, who wrote her first song at the age of 15 on a guitar that she taught herself to play. She moved to New York at the age of 18 and travel marked the years that followed as Austin continued to compose, her guitar rambling with her through South America, Africa, Indonesia and even back stage on tour with the Rolling Stones on an adventure stumbled upon by a chance encounter with Keith Richard's daughter. In 2011 Penelope Austin headed home to write and record her debut EP, which will be released later this year. There is an ethereal sense about her that begins with her voice, at times delicate and other times raw, which stretches into an invented landscape populated by Austin's elemental images. 

The DOP was Ben Sullivan with renowned Australian stylist, Imogene Barron onboard for her first outing as the video's Director.

Smoke Into Flames and a second track, Paper Aeroplane are both available to listen to on Penelope's Triple J Unearthed page

Aussie Rap Queen Sammy G Lands Global Video Game Deal

The Sydney Singer/Rapper is making international waves in a partnership with Tekken who have signed the artist to lay down some fresh beats for their new Tag Tournament 2.

The soundtrack will be featured on Collectors Edition games released around the world in Sep 2012.

Sammy G is the only Australian to be featured on the game.

“Im stoked to be representing Aussie Hip Hop on my favourite video game ever. Salute!”.

After Tekken gave her the key to their iconic fight sounds to remix into her track 'Do You Like It' she "wore the USB with the tracks around my neck for a whole week cause I didn't want anyone to get their hands on it. (laughs) I never took it off."

Check out her original track which was co-created with the help of Sydney producer P.R 

Sammy’s next single will be out in August 2012 as part of her Queen Bitch EP.