John William's iconic Superman music will not be heard in the upcoming Superman reboot
"We had to say this is a Superman movie for the first time and you can't then go 'Oh, now let's steal a little music'... So, yes it's awesome music but Hans Zimmer is going to do something awesome."
In a recent interview with Total Film, the director elaborated his point about creating an entirely new Superman.
"The big challenge is if you can make people feel 'What would you do if you were Superman?' That's what we went out to do as far as we could. Superman's always been this kind of big blue boy-scout up on a throne that nobody can really touch, so we tried to make him relatable. We decided to act as if no Superman film had been made - even though we love the films that have been made... Superman is a big responsibility but I felt he needed to be reintroduced to a generation and I thought this was a great opportunity."
Man of Steel was released June 14th, 2013 and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Richard Schiff. The film is directed by Zack Snyder.
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THE JOKER
@mieko-siede some of my old reviews are waaaayyy toooo short... but that was back like when I first joined 6 years ago and didn't know how to review! I just wish @movieweb would get the reviews fixed... can't gain access to them at the moment!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 I definitely want to take a look at some of your reviews. I trust you'd have a solid, honest, point of view about the films you review. I don't think we differ much in taste.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
THE JOKER
@gumperman Actually, for the most part, we haven't actually been talking about this anymore!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede No problem! Don't be afraid to read mine as well! I know I could use some pointers! I am great with my notes, not my words!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
gumperman
Why is this still a topic for discussion? I mean is there really anybody out there dumb enough to expect them to still use Williams' theme for the Donner Superman universe? I knew from the word reboot they wouldn't use it. It's not the defining Superman theme for Christ sake, otherwise Lois & Clark would have used it, Superman: The Animated Series would have used it, etc....
10 months agoby @gumpermanFlag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 Not a problem. When I get the chance I'll check out his review sections. Thank you.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
Rudy
It is a good day to die.
10 months agoby @rudyFlag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede Thank you! I really do appreciate that compliment! I definitely look at everything from that stand point! There are a lot of aspiring writers on here as well! If they would work, I would point you in the direction of @kiion 's reviews as a good example! Very intelligent crowd here!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 It's always interesting to see how diverse people can be. On a medium like this you really get to explore just where a lot of the peoples minds are and where it's going. Just as observation I've seen a few facets to people's mentality just in relate-ability alone.
Music composition...I knew from the way you speak you have an artistic way of seeing things. That only adds to my point about the diversity of the people on this site. We all as movie fans come from all walks of life. Some of us even have direct insight into the industry we both praise and criticize. Many times these personalities blend harmoniously and conversations like these can become more personal.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede haha nice. My career is music composition... and I will teach at different schools as well. Yeah... It's truly funny to see the transition this website has taken user wise... back when I first joined, the language and bashing... all time high... Over all, there is a lot more intelligent on here now... I actually enjoy discussing films and such with people! Except for the porn pages... we really let ourselves start to go there!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 Thank you...Actually, writing is my profession. I just rarely chime in on these topics until recently. I've found the conversations to be quite interesting when you maintain the respect of others opinions. Don't get me wrong, the arguments are entertaining as well. lol! I've come to enjoy our chit chat back and forth.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede Wow... well said... You need a job either writing or in public speech if you don't already!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 Of course not...There have been one or two before. People define art separately in what they deem appropriate much like people studying the same faith and having different interpretations of the same material. That's why new religions spring up overnight just like what is becoming the norm in acceptance for social media. They drip feed us everything slowly desensitizing us making it readily available to the masses. It's like jacking into the matrix, we're fed and processed so much information that we don't even flinch when we're presented with such things openly. Times used to change around us at a gradual rate. Now it happens so rapidly if you blink you missed something. Sad as it is to say, everyone has a taste for something. This way, it takes the shame out of the enjoyment of things most people are closeted about.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
THE JOKER
@avrahama Who doesn't? Henry Cavill? To be fair, we haven't really seen anything from him yet...beyond him flying through the sky... at a quick glimpse...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede sad part is, I'm sure that won't be the last porno article we get on here now...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 I couldn't agree more.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
THE JOKER
@dimerte It may not fit this Superman film... like people have said, Danny Elfman's Batman theme was just as iconic, but it most certainly would not fit Nolan's films... You have got to have an open mind about it...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede A pretty gross living!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Avrahama
Nintendo's Mario Voice: "Itsa Me! Supah man!"
10 months agoby @avrahamaFlag
Brian
@avrahama Haha. I agree. I'm really afraid of Zack Snyder. REALLY afraid.
10 months agoby @brianFlag
Avrahama
Yeah - God forbid we compare.
10 months agoby @avrahamaFlag
Avrahama
I'm totally not surprised. Once they got a look at the guy playing him they probably pulled out. [This is sarcasm obviously.] He doesn't give me a Superman vibe at all [no flutters in the heart] but more like, "Yeah you're late, the sink's over there". Yeah I said it - He looks more like a plumber to me.
10 months agoby @avrahamaFlag
rjh094
I'm perfectly okay with this. The old song was great, but this is a new take on Superman and shouldn't be tied down to what a different director once did.
10 months agoby @rjh094Flag
Fry_3000
as a big superman fan, i completely understand his logic. if you start adding stuff from previous, then you'd end up comparing. thats where i think singer went wrong, instead of making his own, he just mirrored donners classics. and seeing nolan is behind this i'm abit more relieved than if synder was left to do this on his own. my opinion of course. :)
10 months agoby @Fry-3000Flag
dimerte
Huge mistake ... Tossing out the previous films; perfectly fine in my opinion. Toss out John Williams' original theme? We need to pass on this course of action. The original theme is simply unreal ... it is perfect for all Superman movies. I get goosebumps every time I hear it. There is a perfect Superman movie theme and John Williams' original theme to Superman is it.
10 months agoby @dimerteFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@ROFLitschristian You are so funny
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
ROFLitschristian
Welp, now there's no point in seeing the film.
10 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
the_tall_guy
Makes sense. It would kinda be like having Danny Elfman's Batman theme in Nolan's Batman trilogy.
10 months agoby @the-tall-guyFlag
Mieko_Siede
@mcleve02 lol! It's a living.
10 months agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
THE JOKER
@mieko-siede and her award winning parts... how gross can people be! haha
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag