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532: John Ottman (Pt. 2) — Superman Returns 20th Anniversary

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SUPERMAN RETURNS turns 20...and no one was better suited to celebrate than John Ottman.

Part 2 of my conversation with the Academy Award-winning composer/editor is here!

John takes us behind the scenes of one of the most beloved modern Superman scores and explains why honoring John Williams' legendary music wasn't a burden—it was a privilege.

We also dive into:

  • The famous airplane rescue sequence
  • Why memorable superhero themes still matter
  • The challenges of editing the Michael Jackson biopic
  • His passion project about Billy Joel
  • Why Star Trek: The Motion Picture is so important
    • Plus, a super speed round you don't want to miss featuring:
    • Superman
    • Raiders of the Lost Ark
    • X-Men
    • Star Trek
    • Favorite scores and dream projects

      • If you're a fan of Superman, movie music, filmmaking, or simply love hearing creative people talk about their craft, this is the conversation for you.

      Part two is streaming now!

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