2005 Movie News Archives
August 17, 2005: John Ottman Interview from Popcorn Taxi Event
Popcorn Taxi is a regular film event which fills a gap in the local community where filmmakers and enthusiasts can meet, watch films of all types, and discuss the filmmaking process. What makes Popcorn Taxi unique is the focus on the filmmakers' craft and careers, rather than tabloid-like gossip. The moderator/interviewers (often filmmakers themselves), aim in most sessions to explore why the filmmakers made the choices they did, and how they brought their visions to the screen. The guests are usually Producers, Directors, Editors, Cinematographers, Visual Effects Supervisors, Designers, Composers and Actors.Last night in Sydney Popcorn Taxi hosted Editor/Composer John Ottman, who spoke for hours about his carreer, his previous films (mainly The Usual Suspects, X-Men 1 & 2, Gothica, Hide and Seek, Apt Pupil, and a few of his smaller films), and of course - Superman Returns.
Superman fan Braden attended the event, and submitted this report with a snap interview he managed to catch with John Ottman during the evening. SPOILER WARNING: There are some specific plot details in some of John's answers...
- John Ottman spoke in depth about his work on his films, told us some ammusing annecdotes from his times on them, and his working relationship with Bryan Singer.
Whilst in intermission, he was mingling with the audience in the foyer, where I managed to say hello and catch a quick interview with him.
A: Well it's a little daunting I guess, and when I heard about the movie my first question was 'Why?' Because the original is such a great movie, on all levels. Like I'm not a 'Superhero-Movie-Guy', but this is one of my all time favorite movies period, because it's such a great film. So I was like "Why are we doing this film?"
Q: Is it clear to you now?
A: Why are we doing it? [Jokes] So Warner Brothers can make more money and revive a franchise! [Laughs hard] No really - I think a lot of reasons are because it is one of our all time favorite movies, me & Bryan, so I think it's what we want to use in a movie, and we just love the character.
Q: What can you tell us about the "Vauge Sequal" idea?
A: I think it's really bizzare. Its like, it takes place AFTER Superman 1 and 2 happened, so part of it's sequal, but... its not. (Superman) kind of left after Superman II, he went to find Krypton for five years, so when the movie starts - He's been gone for 5 years in another part of the galaxy.
Q: The question that everybody wants to know John, apart from the main Superman fanfare, will there be any other parts of John Williams' original score used in Superman Returns?
A: I don't think so. We tried out the Lois Lane theme (Can you read my mind), and, don't get me wrong, its a GREAT theme, but the feel of that theme over this contemporary film, it's gagging, and it's awful. It just seemed stupid. So I'm hoping that we don't have to do that. Just for the moment we're actualy temping with (the score from) 'Solaris'. It works really well, and more of it's kind of modern, so the film can go with it. Its important that the film goes somewhere without trying too hard to pay homage to the past. So to answer your question, besides the fanfare, the score will be original.
Next week, Wednesday August 24th from 7.30pm, Popcorn Taxi will be hosting part 2 of their Superman Returns Filmaker Series: "A conversation with Cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel".
2005 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2005 organized into 5 categories:“Superman Returns” Movie News:
- January 1, 2005: Kate Bosworth Cast as Lois Lane?
- January 5, 2005: Dan Harris Says Superman “Going to be Amazing”
- January 6, 2005: Australian Engineers Designing Superman Sets
- January 7, 2005: It's Official - Kate is Lois and Kevin is Lex
- January 7, 2005: Hawaii ACM Students to Work on Superman Movie
- January 10, 2005: Kevin Spacey Talks Lex Luthor
- January 13, 2005: Marsden & Laurie Join Superman Movie Cast
- January 18, 2005: Hugh Laurie Talks Perry White and “Superman Returns”
- January 25, 2005: “Smallville” and “Superman Returns” Won't Conflict
- January 25, 2005: Smallville Sets Being Built Near Tamworth
- January 25, 2005: Animation Director Andy Jones Joins Superman Crew
- January 31, 2005: Sam Huntington Cast as Jimmy Olsen
- February 3, 2005: Eva Marie Saint is Martha Kent
- February 3, 2005: The Meeting of Two Lex Luthors
- February 3, 2005: Famke Janssen in New Superman Movie?
- February 4, 2005: Superman Movie Set for June 30, 2006
- February 6, 2005: Eva Marie Saint Talks Superman Movie
- February 7, 2005: Kal Penn in Kal-El Movie?
- February 8, 2005: Kal Penn Casting Confirmed
- February 8, 2005: Bryan Singer to Judge at Tropfest
- February 11, 2005: Noel Neill Joins Superman Returns Cast
- February 11, 2005: Hugh Laurie Talks About Perry White
- February 13, 2005: Young Clark Kent Cast for Superman Movie?
- February 16, 2005: Superman Production on Schedule
- February 16, 2005: Kal Penn Talks Superman Movie in Video Interview
- February 17, 2005: NSW Premier Way Behind on Superman Status
- February 24, 2005: Young Clark Kent Casting Confirmed
- February 27, 2005: Exclusive Interview with Bryan Singer
- February 28, 2005: News on Kate Bosworth's Hair / Rumor on Brandon Routh's Role
- March 1, 2005: Huge Superman News in Wizard Special Movie Issue
- March 1, 2005: John Ottman Talks Music for “Superman Returns”
- March 1, 2005: More From Dan Harris on “Superman Returns”
- March 2, 2005: Bryan Singer on AMC Sunday Morning Shootout
- March 7, 2005: Bryan Singer on “Sunday Morning Shootout”
- March 9, 2005: Superman Crew Fly in to Breeza
- March 9, 2005: Marlon Brando in “Superman Returns”?
- March 9, 2005: Bryan Singer's Comments from Wizard Magazine
- March 9, 2005: James Karen Cast as Ben Hubbard
- March 14, 2005: Bryan Singer's First On-Set Video Diary
- March 15, 2005: “Superman Returns” Photos - Kent Farm and Crash Site
- March 15, 2005: Brandon Routh Lands in Tamworth
- March 16, 2005: Rumors on “Superman Returns” Synopsis
- March 17, 2005: Casting Agency Reveals “Superman Returns” Audition Details
- March 18, 2005: Bryan Singer's Second On-Set Video Diary
- March 18, 2005: Parker Posey Cast in “Superman Returns”
- March 21, 2005: Bryan Singer's Third On-Set Video Diary
- March 21, 2005: No Expenses Spared on Kent Farm Set
- March 22, 2005: Filming Starts on “Superman Returns”
- March 27, 2005: Bryan Singer's Fourth On-Set Video Diary
- March 29, 2005: Time Magazine on Bryan Singer's Online Video Diaries
- March 30, 2005: Bryan Singer's Fifth On-Set Video Diary
- March 31, 2005: Superman to Generate $100m for NSW
- April 1, 2005: Superman bound for Sydney
- April 1, 2005: U.K. and Australia Release Dates for “Superman Returns”
- April 2, 2005: Hugh Laurie Quits as Perry White
- April 3, 2005: Superman Movie Sequels in Early Development
- April 3, 2005: Warner Bros. to release “Superman Returns” PodCasts
- April 5, 2005: Bryan Singer Confirms Spaceship Rumor
- April 5, 2005: Frank Langella is Perry White
- April 7, 2005: Branson Making Superman Cameo
- April 9, 2005: Exclusive Report - Filming on “Superman Returns”
- April 10, 2005: “Superman Returns” Australian TV News Reports
- April 10, 2005: More Superman Filming Photos
- April 10, 2005: Superman Filmed in Sydney CBD
- April 10, 2005: Steve Younis Interviewed for Sun-Herald Article
- April 10, 2005: Bryan Singer's Sixth On-Set Video Diary
- April 11, 2005: “Superman Returns” Official Logo
- April 11, 2005: Even More Photos from “Superman Returns” Set
- April 11, 2005: New Superman Logo Design for “Superman Returns”?
- April 12, 2005: More Release Dates for “Superman Returns”
- April 13, 2005: More Photos from “Superman Returns” Set
- April 13, 2005: Superman Scene Revealed
- April 14, 2005: More “Superman Returns” Rumors
- April 14, 2005: Bands Look for Song to be Included in “Superman Returns” Soundtrack
- April 15, 2005: More Photos of “Superman Returns” Stars
- April 16, 2005: “Superman Returns” Photos and Footage from April 16 Shoot
- April 17, 2005: Video of Brandon Routh as Clark Kent
- April 17, 2005: “Superman Returns” On-Set Report
- April 17, 2005: Super Day for Sydney
- April 17, 2005: Bryan Singer's Seventh On-Set Video Diary
- April 18, 2005: Daily Express Compares Routh to Reeve
- April 18, 2005: “Superman Returns” Marketing Rumors and More Photos
- April 19, 2005: Jack is Back!
- April 21, 2005: Bryan Singer's Eighth On-Set Video Diary
- April 22, 2005: Warner Bros. “Superman Returns” Press Release
- April 22, 2005: First Look at Brandon Routh as Superman!
- April 27, 2005: Kevin Spacey in Australia for “Superman Returns”
- April 27, 2005: Mike Verta on “Superman Returns” Logo Design
- April 27, 2005: “Superman: The Movie” Actress Maria Schell Dies
- April 27, 2005: Bryan Singer's 9th On-Set Video Diary
- April 28, 2005: Bryan Singer to Appear on Upcoming Bravo Special
- April 28, 2005: More Casting News for “Superman Returns”
- April 28, 2005: Marlon Brando Items to be Sold at Auction
- April 28, 2004: My Thoughts on the New Superman Costume
- April 28, 2005: Superman Celebrities React to New Superman Costume
- April 29, 2005: Excellent Video Footage from Set of “Superman Returns”
- April 30, 2005: Is Kevin Spacey in Australia?
- April 30, 2005: Marlon Brando's Role in “Superman Returns”
- April 30, 2005: Mike Verta Talks Superman “S” Shield
- April 30, 2005: Jackman Not Jonathan Kent
- May 3, 2005: Bosworth Blistered
- May 5, 2005: Bryan Singer's 10th On-Set Video Diary
- May 6, 2005: MSN Compares Superman's New Costume to Other Superhero Costumes
- May 8, 2005: Spacey to Go Bald, Brando Confirmed
- May 9, 2005: More Comments on the New Superman Costume
- May 10, 2005: Dana Reeve Comments on Brandon Routh
- May 12, 2005: Scott Storm Visits “Superman Returns” Set
- May 13, 2005: Bryan Singer's 11th On-Set Video Diary
- May 15, 2005: Stephan Bender Official Website Now Online
- May 17, 2005: An Evening with Jack Larson
- May 20, 2005: Bryan Singer's 12th On-Set Video Diary
- May 24, 2005: “Superman Returns” Special Effects by Rhythm & Hues
- May 26, 2005: “E! News” Takes a Look at Brandon Routh
- May 26, 2005: “Superman Returns” in Dodger Stadium
- May 26, 2005: Bryan Singer's 13th On-Set Video Diary
- June 2, 2005: “Superman Returns” Plot Points Revealed
- June 2, 2005: Bryan Singer's 14th On-Set Video Diary
- June 7, 2005: Michael Rosenbaum on Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor
- June 8, 2005: Bryan Singer's 15th On-Set Video Diary
- June 8, 2005: Brett Ratner Makes Insensitive Superman Remarks
- June 8, 2005: “Smallville” Creators Visit “Superman Returns” Set
- June 9, 2005: James Marsden on his Role in “Superman Returns”
- June 12, 2005: “Superman Returns” Bits and Pieces
- June 16, 2005: Bryan Singer's 16th On-Set Video Diary
- June 17, 2005: Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth on Cover of EW Magazine
- June 22, 2005: “Superman Returns” at NY Lincensing Show
- June 23, 2005: Bryan Singer's 17th On-Set Video Diary
- June 26, 2005: Jon Bogdanove Speaks Out on New Superman Costume
- June 27, 2005: Peta Wilson Joins “Superman Returns” Cast
- June 30, 2005: Bryan Singer's 18th On-Set Video Diary
- June 30, 2005: James Marsden talks “Superman Returns” on CineNews
- July 1, 2005: Ian Roberts Joins “Superman Returns” Cast
- July 3, 2005: Singer and Lee at San Diego Comic Con
- July 3, 2005: Actors Fly to Sydney for “Superman Returns”
- July 3, 2005: “Superman Returns” Filming at the 12 Apostles
- July 4, 2005: Bald Spacey and Bryan Singer at the Movies
- July 5, 2005: Kevin Spacey Stays in Shape
- July 5, 2005: Superman Movie Stars Appearing at San Diego Comic Con
- July 6, 2005: Up-Coming “Superman Returns” Filming in Sydney Streets
- July 9, 2005: Spoilers and More On-Set Photos from “Superman Returns”
- July 13, 2005: Lex Luthor Mansion Photos
- July 15, 2005: New Photo of Brandon Routh as Superman
- July 15, 2005: “Superman Returns” to be Dedicated to Chris Reeve
- July 15, 2005: Bryan Singer's 19th On-Set Video Diary
- July 16, 2005: Bryan Singer Talks Superman Returns at SDCC
- July 17, 2005: More 2nd Unit Filming Photos
- July 17, 2005: More 2nd Unit Filming on “Superman Returns”
- July 18, 2005: USA Today on Bryan Singer's Casting Choices
- July 20, 2005: Bryan Singer Q&A Comic Con Panel Video Online
- July 25, 2005: Exclusive Lex Luthor and Kitty Koslowski On Set Photos
- July 25, 2005: New “Superman Returns” Logo Released
- July 29, 2005: Bryan Singer's 20th On-Set Video Diary
- July 29, 2005: More “Superman Returns” Street Set Photos
- July 31, 2005: “Superman Returns” Camera and Fashion News
- August 3, 2005: Pranksters Cause Havoc on “Superman Returns” Set
- August 4, 2005: More Pics of Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor
- August 9, 2005: More “Superman Returns” Set Photos
- August 9, 2005: TV Guide Interviews Bryan Singer
- August 10, 2005: Superman Returns to the Streets of Sydney
- August 10, 2005: John Ottman Speaks About “Superman Returns”
- August 11, 2005: “Superman Returns” Set Photos from Martin Place
- August 12, 2005: A Photo and Two Videos from Filming on August 10th
- August 14, 2005: Bryan Singer's 21st On-Set Video Diary
- August 16, 2005: Ian Roberts Talks About Working on “Superman Returns”
- August 16, 2005: Superman Returns Video Game Teaser Trailer
- August 17, 2005: John Ottman Interview from Popcorn Taxi Event
- August 18, 2005: Bryan Singer's 22nd On-Set Video Diary
- August 23, 2005: Bryan Singer on “Sunday Morning Shootout”
- August 25, 2005: Five Week Break for “Superman Returns”
- August 30, 2005: “Superman Returns” Books Available for Pre-Order
- August 31, 2005: “Superman Returns” in SFX Magazine
- September 1, 2005: “Superman Returns” Teaser Poster Revealed
- September 2, 2005: Bryan Singer's 23rd On-Set Video Diary
- September 4, 2005: Newsweek Reports from “Superman Returns” Set
- September 6, 2005: Larger Versions of New “Superman Returns” Photos
- September 7, 2005: Brandon Routh Works Out
- September 7, 2005: Online “Superman Returns” Trailer Is A FAKE
- September 11, 2005: Kevin Spacey Talks About Lex Luthor
- September 18, 2005: Bryan Singer's 24th On-Set Video Diary
- September 22, 2005: “Superman Returns” Most Expensive Movie Ever?
- October 1, 2005: Bryan Singer's 25th On-Set Video Diary
- October 2, 2005: Official “Superman Returns” Site Online
- October 4, 2005: EA Announces “Superman Returns: The VideoGame”
- October 5, 2005: Sneak Preview of “Superman Returns” VideoGame
- October 15, 2005: Bryan Singer to Appear at Christopher Reeve Lecture Series
- October 17, 2005: “Superman Returns” Re-Shoot Details
- October 17, 2005: More Filming for “Superman Returns”?
- October 20, 2005: “Superman Returns” Video Game Images
- October 21, 2005: Bryan Singer's 26th On-Set Video Diary
- October 21, 2005: Parker Posey Causes Alleged Apartment Damage
- October 30, 2005: Brandon's Parents Visit Him in Australia
- October 30, 2005: James Marsden Talks “Superman Returns”
- October 30, 2005: Headus Does 3D Scanning for “Superman Returns”
- October 31, 2005: WB and Legendary Pictures Go Half-Half in “Superman Returns” Costs
- November 1, 2005: “Superman Returns” Information
- November 2, 2005: Rob Flanagan Cast as Bank Robber in “Superman Returns”
- November 3, 2005: “Superman Returns” Coming to IMAX
- November 6, 2005: Photos from More Public “Superman Returns” Filming
- November 6, 2005: “Superman Returns” to shoot in Newcastle
- November 6, 2005: Official “Superman Returns” Wallpaper Online
- November 6, 2005: Kate Bosworth Back in Sydney for “Superman Returns”
- November 8, 2005: “Superman Returns” Countdown Clock
- November 9, 2005: Superman Returns Official Site Online!
- November 9, 2005: Frank Langella Talks About Perry White
- November 11, 2005: Bryan Singer's 27th On-Set Video Diary
- November 14, 2005: Worldwide Satellite Teaser Trailer Debut for “Superman Returns”
- November 16, 2005: Singer Talks About Bringing Back Brando
- November 16, 2005: “Superman Returns” Teaser Trailer to Air with “Smallville”
- November 17, 2005: “Superman Returns” Teaser Trailer Online!!
- November 17, 2005: Singer Talks About Jack Larson and Noel Neill
- November 17, 2005: Details of “Superman Returns” Filming in Newcastle
- November 17, 2005: Wizard Magazine “Superman Returns” Fan Poll
- November 20, 2005: Singer on “Superman Returns” Budget, Sequels and More
- November 21, 2005: Superman Celebrities on “Superman Returns” Teaser Trailer
- November 22, 2005: More Celebrities on “Superman Returns” Teaser Trailer
- November 23, 2005: “Superman Returns” Books Available for Pre-Order
- November 24, 2005: Superman Leaves Sydney
- November 25, 2005: “Superman Returns” Filming Photos from Newcastle
- November 27, 2005: Last Day of Street Filming for “Superman Returns”
- December 1, 2005: “Superman Returns” Singer Video Interview
- December 1, 2005: Bryan Singer Interview in iF Magazine
- December 1, 2005: Brandon Routh to Carry Olympic Torch
- December 3, 2005: Brandon Routh at GQ Men of the Year Awards
- December 3, 2005: International “Superman Returns” Sites Now Open
- December 5, 2005: Purchase Your “Superman Returns” Poster
- December 7, 2005: More Superman Celebrities React to “Superman Returns” Teaser Trailer
- December 9, 2005: High Definition “Superman Returns” Teaser Trailer
- December 10, 2005: More International “Superman Returns” Sites Online
- December 12, 2005: Entertainment Weekly on “Superman Returns”
- December 14, 2005: Brandon Routh Carries Olympic Torch
- December 14, 2005: Steve Younis Interviewed on QLD Radio
- December 14, 2005: Bryan Singer's Video Blogs Available for Sony PSP
- December 16, 2005: Singer & Burns to Make Superman Documentary
- December 16, 2005: Kal Penn Talks “Superman Returns”
- December 16, 2005: Brandon Routh German TV Interview
- December 16, 2005: Huge “Superman Returns” Preview in Wizard #172
- December 18, 2005: Brandon Routh Interviewed in Italy
- December 19, 2005: Wizard Magazine “Superman Returns” Snippets
- December 20, 2005: Wizard #172 “Superman Returns” Collectors Cover Revealed
- December 20, 2005: Bryan Singer's Video Journals in French
- December 21, 2005: Superman Returns on Empire Magazine 2ooth Issue
- December 22, 2005: Bryan Singer Interview in Film Review Magazine
- December 22, 2005: “Superman Returns” in Premiere Magazine
- December 23, 2005: Superman and the Daily Planet
- December 28, 2005: Marv Wolfman Writing “Superman Returns” Novelization
- December 31, 2005: Article on Filming “Superman Returns” in Australia
- February 15, 2005: Dana Reeve Joins Oprah for Superman Tribute
- April 4, 2005: Superman II: Restored International Cut
- April 10, 2005: Margot Kidder Interview
- April 12, 2005: Superman Cast Members at San Diego Comic Con
- April 14, 2005: Ursa to Attend London Golf Show
- April 18, 2005: Oprah Christopher Reeve Special Comes to Australia
- April 19, 2005: Entertainment Weekly Reports on “Superman II: RIC”
- May 1, 2005: Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Tags On Sale
- May 2, 2005: “Superman: The Movie” Named Best Superhero Movie Ever
- June 2, 2005: Melbourne Cinema to Screen “Superman: The Movie”
- August 8, 2005: U.K. Superman DVD and TV News
- August 9, 2005: Dana Reeve Fighting Lung Cancer
- August 18, 2005: All Four Superman Movies Finally Released Down Under
- August 29, 2005: Two Lois Lanes at Canadian National Comic Book Expo
- September 29, 2005: Special Edition Superman Movie DVDs in 2006?
- October 2, 2005: Dana Reeve Doing Well
- October 27, 2005: Richard Donner Working on “Superman II” DVD
- November 30, 2005: Ursa Makes MTV's Top 10 Movie Bad Girls List
- December 5, 2005: “Superman III” Christopher Reeve Costume on Auction
- December 10, 2005: Richard Pryor Dies at Age 65
- January 6, 2005: Casting News for George Reeves Biopic
- February 22, 2005: Ben Affleck to Play George Reeves
- March 29, 2005: Actors Needed For George Reeves Biopic
- April 11, 2005: More Casting for George Reeves Biopic
- December 8, 2005: Focus Features Release George Reeves Biopic Info
- March 22, 2005: Director Guillermo Del Toro's Planet Revolves Around Superman
- May 9, 2005: NY Times Explores Superheroes in Hollywood
- July 20, 2005: “Tomorrow's Memoir” Wins Comic-Con Award
- September 25, 2005: Tommy Bond (Jimmy Olsen) Dies
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