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Winnipeg Free Press
02-08-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Slow wisdom of David Fleming: leadership, lean logic, richness we've forgotten
Opinion Imagine leading not with strategies and growth metrics, but with stories. Imagine a boardroom where 'value' isn't calculated in quarterly reports, but in rituals, friendships, skills passed down to apprentices and trust born from shared time and shared purpose. David Fleming — the British economist and philosopher whose posthumously published Lean Logic: a Dictionary For the Future and How to Survive It has quietly found its way into the hands of community builders, transition leaders and ecological thinkers across the globe — made the case that we might do just that. Though his name isn't widely known outside sustainability circles, Fleming's work explores the value of human culture and warns of what's lost when we focus solely on efficiency. SUPPLIED David Fleming is the author of Lean Logic: a Dictionary For the Future and How to Survive It He was no ivory tower idealist. Fleming trained as an economist, worked in the corporate world, chaired the Soil Association and was an early contributor to the United Kingdom's Green Party. But in Lean Logic, published six years after his death in 2010 at age 70, he stepped outside the structures of conventional economics and into a very different rhythm — one where community, ritual and meaning are not decorative, but essential. Fleming called it the 'lean economy.' Unlike the lean management principles many leaders may be more familiar with — cutting waste, streamlining, maximizing throughput — his lean economy was rooted in something ancient. It was lean in the way a forest is lean: abundant, but never excessive. It works through reciprocity, local knowledge, social capital and trust. It values depth over speed, relationship over transaction, memory over convenience. In Fleming's world, a local festival is not an indulgence, it's an economic and social necessity. A song shared across generations is as vital as any spreadsheet. His book, structured as a sprawling dictionary, touches on everything from carnival to collapse, from energy descent to conviviality, all cross-referenced in loops of meaning that reward the curious and the unhurried. It's not a manual, it's a conversation, one that assumes the reader is not just a brain with a credit card, but a citizen, neighbour and steward of culture. For those in leadership today, whether in public institutions, private enterprise or community organizations, Fleming's ideas land as both a challenge and a balm. The challenge is plain: the model we've been taught to lead within, the one that prizes scale, growth and efficiency above all, is unlikely to hold. Not because the ideas are bad, but because they are incomplete. As the systems we rely on (energy, environment, food, and labour) begin to fray under pressure, leadership will demand more than better KPIs. It will require soul. The balm is this: we already know what to do. The knowledge is not new; it's old. It sits around kitchen tables and lives in language and story. It's found in the patience of teaching a skill by hand, in the integrity of fixing instead of replacing and in the joy of a potluck that feeds more than hunger. This is not anti-technology or anti-modern, it's post-hurry, post-extraction and deeply pro-human. In the lean economy, wealth is not defined by accumulation, but by the capacity to sustain and regenerate life. It's a view that doesn't deny hardship (Fleming fully expected the future would be harder than the present), but insists richness is still available, especially when we let go of the idea that life must always be getting faster, bigger, richer in the narrowest sense of the word. This can feel far away from the practical pressures of today's leadership. We are asked to deliver, to compete, to anticipate disruption, to do more with less. But Fleming offers a longer view — one where leadership is not only about steering the ship, but about asking where the ship is going, who built it and whether it's time to stop sailing and put down roots instead. He doesn't write in slogans or 10-step frameworks. You won't find a TED Talk version of Lean Logic. What you will find, if you let the book's language settle into you, is a strange comfort; the sense everything you hoped leadership could mean — integrity, care, humility, creativity — still has a place. More than that, it may soon be the only kind of leadership that works. In a culture obsessed with novelty and scale, Fleming's insistence on tradition and locality can feel out of step. But there's a growing fatigue with the cult of optimization. More leaders are asking what happens after growth? What lies beyond the linear career path and how to foster belonging in places hollowed out by busyness? Fleming never claimed to have all the answers. What he did have, and what Lean Logic offers, is a framework for noticing. Noticing what sustains us. What brings joy. What rituals still matter. What relationships endure. For leaders, that's a quiet invitation: to pay more attention to the human ecology of our teams, our communities, our organizations. Perhaps prosperity, then, is not what we've been told. Perhaps it's not about having more, but about being rooted, connected and trusted. Perhaps it's about the slow, reciprocal dance between people and place. And perhaps leadership is not about moving the needle, but about helping others remember what matters and making space for it to grow again. Weekday Mornings A quick glance at the news for the upcoming day. Fleming's ideas may be counterintuitive, but for those weary of chasing the wind, his lean economy may offer something sturdier. A slower pace. A deeper rhythm. A reminder we are, after all, cultural beings — not units of productivity, but citizens of a shared and beautiful world. Tory McNally, CPHR, BSc., vice-president, professional services, is a human resource consultant, radio personality and problem solver. She can be reached at tory@
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SUPERMAN (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available Now
MUSIC BYJOHN MURPHY AND DAVID FLEMING ORIGINAL SUPERMAN THEME BYJOHN WILLIAMS AVAILABLE NOW DIGITALLY 2XLP VINYL PRE-ORDER – 7/11 ALBUM ART (FOR MEDIA USE): DOWNLOAD LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterTower Music releases today, the highly anticipated Superman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music from composers John Murphy and David Fleming as featured in Superman from director/writer/producer James Gunn and DC Studios, which opens in US theaters July 11. will be starting pre-order of the 2x LP vinyl on July 11th with 2 different color options:- Blue/ Red / White Spinner- Solid Red / Blue To meet the scale of Superman, James Gunn turned to longtime collaborator John Murphy, who introduced sweeping new themes for Lois and Clark and Lex Luthor, while reimagining John Williams' iconic Superman melody with a striking electric guitar arrangement. Emmy-winning composer David Fleming later joined the project, contributing bold new orchestral arrangements of the Williams theme alongside fresh, character-driven motifs for the Justice Gang, the Daily Planet, and Krypto. Together, their dynamic score ensures Superman soars for a new generation. Murphy shares, "From the start, James and I knew we wanted to honor Superman's legacy while creating something bold and new. There's such purity in the character, and I wanted that reflected in the music - noble, orchestral, timeless, while still finding moments to experiment and push the boundaries." Fleming adds, "There's a deep emotional core to this Superman, and musically it was about tapping into that humanity. Reimagining the iconic theme while building new ones. From The Daily Planet to the Justice Gang, it was a chance to explore his world in a way that felt classic and completely fresh." Superman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Tracklisting: 1. Home - David Fleming2. Last Son - David Fleming3. Hammer of Boravia - David Fleming4. LuthorCorp - John Murphy5. The Daily Planet - David Fleming6. Lois & Clark - John Murphy7. Eyes Up Here - David Fleming8. Justice Gang vs. Kaiju - David Fleming9. Intruders - David Fleming10. The Message - David Fleming & John Murphy11. Secret Harem - David Fleming & John Murphy12. The Real Punk Rock - John Murphy13. Pocket Universe - David Fleming14. 5 Years Time - Noah And The Whale15. Something Like a Sun - David Fleming & John Murphy16. Jailbreak - David Fleming17. The River Pi - David Fleming18. Take the T-Craft - David Fleming & John Murphy19. Your Choices, Your Actions - David Fleming20. Raising the Flag - John Murphy21. The Rift - David Fleming22. Bases Loaded - David Fleming23. Speeding Bullet - David Fleming24. Remote Control - David Fleming & John Murphy25. Upgrade - David Fleming & John Murphy26. Driven by Envy - David Fleming & John Murphy27. Look Up - David Fleming28. Being Human - David Fleming29. Luthor the Traitor - John Murphy30. Metropolis - David Fleming & John Murphy31. Walking on Air - John Murphy32. Punkrocker (feat. Iggy Pop) - Teddybears33. The Mighty Crabjoys Theme - The Mighty Crabjoys ABOUT SUPERMAN Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, soars into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original Super Hero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. When Superman is drawn into conflicts both abroad and at home, his actions to protect humankind are questioned, and his vulnerability allows tech billionaire and master deceiver Lex Luthor to leverage the opportunity to get Superman out of the way for good. Will the Daily Planet's intrepid reporter Lois Lane, together with the aid of Metropolis's other metahumans and Superman's own four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help Superman before Luthor can completely destroy him? DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment/The Safran Company Production, A James Gunn Film, Superman will be in theaters and IMAX® nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning 9 July 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. ABOUT JOHN MURPHY Liverpool born John Murphy began scoring movies at the age of 25. In 2001, following the success of Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, he moved to Los Angeles. Since then he has worked with some of the industry's most respected and luminary filmmakers, including James Gunn, Michael Mann, Danny Boyle, and Guy Ritchie, producing film scores as prominent and diverse as 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Kick-Ass, The Suicide Squad, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. His movie trailers include Captain America, X-Men, Ready Player One, and Avatar, and his music has been featured in advertising campaigns for Nike, Microsoft, Google, and Apple. After Kick-Ass Murphy set up the record label Taped Noise and began work on several non-movie projects. His latest film, Superman, released on July 11, is his fourth collaboration with James Gunn. ABOUT DAVID FLEMING David Fleming is an Emmy-winning American composer who has written music for film and television including most recently, Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us, collaborating once again with Gustavo Santaolalla, and James Gunn's upcoming DC film Superman. David's score for Ron Howard's Jim Henson: Idea Man earned him a Primetime Emmy Award as well as the ASCAP Composer's Choice Award for Documentary Score of the Year, with his work on Amazon's Mr. & Mrs. Smith bringing him a second Emmy nomination. David composed the score for the BBC's acclaimed Blue Planet II alongside Hans Zimmer, which marked the start of a collaborative relationship with the Academy Award-winning composer, encompassing scores for both Dune films and Top Gun: Maverick. David's sweeping orchestral fantasy score for Netflix's Damsel marked his first solo feature, while his dark electronic work alongside Gustavo Santaolla on HBO's The Last of Us won ASCAP's Composer's Choice Award for Television Score of the Year. In addition, David recently composed the score for A24's Eternity and the neo-western Americana, both of which are slated for 2025 releases. ABOUT WATERTOWER MUSIC WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the Warner Bros Discovery companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves. It has been the soundtrack home to many of the world's most iconic films, television shows and games since 2001. View source version on Contacts PRESS CONTACT For David Fleming and John Murphy Thomas Mikuszthomas@ Soundtrack Inquiries Rocco CarrozzaWaterTower
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
SUPERMAN (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available Now
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterTower Music releases today, the highly anticipated Superman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music from composers John Murphy and David Fleming as featured in Superman from director/writer/producer James Gunn and DC Studios, which opens in US theaters July 11. will be starting pre-order of the 2x LP vinyl on July 11 th with 2 different color options: - Blue/ Red / White Spinner - Solid Red / Blue To meet the scale of Superman, James Gunn turned to longtime collaborator John Murphy, who introduced sweeping new themes for Lois and Clark and Lex Luthor, while reimagining John Williams' iconic Superman melody with a striking electric guitar arrangement. Emmy-winning composer David Fleming later joined the project, contributing bold new orchestral arrangements of the Williams theme alongside fresh, character-driven motifs for the Justice Gang, the Daily Planet, and Krypto. Together, their dynamic score ensures Superman soars for a new generation. Murphy shares, "From the start, James and I knew we wanted to honor Superman's legacy while creating something bold and new. There's such purity in the character, and I wanted that reflected in the music - noble, orchestral, timeless, while still finding moments to experiment and push the boundaries." Fleming adds, "There's a deep emotional core to this Superman, and musically it was about tapping into that humanity. Reimagining the iconic theme while building new ones. From The Daily Planet to the Justice Gang, it was a chance to explore his world in a way that felt classic and completely fresh." Superman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Tracklisting: 1. Home - David Fleming 2. Last Son - David Fleming 3. Hammer of Boravia - David Fleming 4. LuthorCorp - John Murphy 5. The Daily Planet - David Fleming 6. Lois & Clark - John Murphy 7. Eyes Up Here - David Fleming 8. Justice Gang vs. Kaiju - David Fleming 9. Intruders - David Fleming 10. The Message - David Fleming & John Murphy 11. Secret Harem - David Fleming & John Murphy 12. The Real Punk Rock - John Murphy 13. Pocket Universe - David Fleming 14. 5 Years Time - Noah And The Whale 15. Something Like a Sun - David Fleming & John Murphy 16. Jailbreak - David Fleming 17. The River Pi - David Fleming 18. Take the T-Craft - David Fleming & John Murphy 19. Your Choices, Your Actions - David Fleming 20. Raising the Flag - John Murphy 21. The Rift - David Fleming 22. Bases Loaded - David Fleming 23. Speeding Bullet - David Fleming 24. Remote Control - David Fleming & John Murphy 25. Upgrade - David Fleming & John Murphy 26. Driven by Envy - David Fleming & John Murphy 27. Look Up - David Fleming 28. Being Human - David Fleming 29. Luthor the Traitor - John Murphy 30. Metropolis - David Fleming & John Murphy 31. Walking on Air - John Murphy 32. Punkrocker (feat. Iggy Pop) - Teddybears 33. The Mighty Crabjoys Theme - The Mighty Crabjoys ABOUT SUPERMAN Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, soars into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original Super Hero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. When Superman is drawn into conflicts both abroad and at home, his actions to protect humankind are questioned, and his vulnerability allows tech billionaire and master deceiver Lex Luthor to leverage the opportunity to get Superman out of the way for good. Will the Daily Planet 's intrepid reporter Lois Lane, together with the aid of Metropolis's other metahumans and Superman's own four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help Superman before Luthor can completely destroy him? DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment/The Safran Company Production, A James Gunn Film, Superman will be in theaters and IMAX ® nationwide on July 11, 2025, and internationally beginning 9 July 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. ABOUT JOHN MURPHY Liverpool born John Murphy began scoring movies at the age of 25. In 2001, following the success of Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, he moved to Los Angeles. Since then he has worked with some of the industry's most respected and luminary filmmakers, including James Gunn, Michael Mann, Danny Boyle, and Guy Ritchie, producing film scores as prominent and diverse as 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Kick-Ass, The Suicide Squad, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. His movie trailers include Captain America, X-Men, Ready Player One, and Avatar, and his music has been featured in advertising campaigns for Nike, Microsoft, Google, and Apple. After Kick-Ass Murphy set up the record label Taped Noise and began work on several non-movie projects. His latest film, Superman, released on July 11, is his fourth collaboration with James Gunn. ABOUT DAVID FLEMING David Fleming is an Emmy-winning American composer who has written music for film and television including most recently, Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us, collaborating once again with Gustavo Santaolalla, and James Gunn's upcoming DC film Superman. David's score for Ron Howard's Jim Henson: Idea Man earned him a Primetime Emmy Award as well as the ASCAP Composer's Choice Award for Documentary Score of the Year, with his work on Amazon's Mr. & Mrs. Smith bringing him a second Emmy nomination. David composed the score for the BBC's acclaimed Blue Planet II alongside Hans Zimmer, which marked the start of a collaborative relationship with the Academy Award-winning composer, encompassing scores for both Dune films and Top Gun: Maverick. David's sweeping orchestral fantasy score for Netflix's Damsel marked his first solo feature, while his dark electronic work alongside Gustavo Santaolla on HBO's The Last of Us won ASCAP's Composer's Choice Award for Television Score of the Year. In addition, David recently composed the score for A24's Eternity and the neo-western Americana, both of which are slated for 2025 releases. ABOUT WATERTOWER MUSIC WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the Warner Bros Discovery companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves. It has been the soundtrack home to many of the world's most iconic films, television shows and games since 2001.
Geek Tyrant
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN: Despite "Sky-Is-Falling" Reports, Warner Bros Is Confident in the DC Film — GeekTyrant
There's been a lot of noise lately regarding James Gunn's Superman after recent test screenings, whispers of trouble, rumors of drastic edits, and the usual panic that swirls around any major franchise reboot. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, despite the 'sky is falling' reports on the film, the studio seems pretty confident in what Gunn is building for the future of the DC Universe. Gunn's Superman is facing an intense level of scrutiny. This is the film that's meant to set the tone for the new DC cinematic universe. Gunn has openly acknowledged the pressure, saying this movie carries the weight of what's to come. So, it makes sense that every detail is getting extra attention, and naturally, when test screenings happen and changes follow, people assume the worst. But from this recent report, that assumption doesn't hold much weight. Here's what actually went down… there were three days of pick-ups. Not reshoots. Not rewrites. Just pick-ups. Think of it like tightening screws before launch. Yes, some changes were made, up to 25 minutes reportedly cut from an earlier version that leaned more into humor, but according to sources, that's par for the course. One insider told THR, 'I'm no defender of Gunn, but none of this is unusual. It's part of honing of the movie. Any movie.' Another added, 'Gunn absolutely tests, he absolutely tinkers. He's not one of those directors who can't take suggestions.' There was also chatter about music changes, and yes, David Fleming was brought in to work alongside composer John Murphy. But again, both of their work is being used in the final product. It's more collaboration than course correction. Meanwhile, Gunn is pushing forward. The final locked cut of Superman is due next Friday, and no one inside the production seems to be sweating, which is a good sign. The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, with Nicholas Hoult stepping into Lex Luthor's shoes. Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane, with a full supporting cast that includes Isabel Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl, who will spin off into Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow . Gunn has been vocal about what this movie means to him. When production wrapped, he wrote: 'God bless our cast and crew whose commitment, creativity, and hard work have brought this project to life. I set out to make a movie about a good man in a world that isn't always so much. 'And the goodness and kindness and love I've encountered on a daily basis on the set has inspired me… The destination has been Superman, but the journey has been the toil and the laughter and the emotions and ideas and magic we've shared together on set—and for that I am forever grateful.' Gunn doesn't sound like he was scrambling behind the scenes. That's someone who feels like they've captured something special. According to the official synopsis, 'In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.' So, despite the internet's tendency to panic, it seems like Superman is right on track. This isn't the disaster some feared, it's just the usual messiness of making a massive big-budget movie. I hope that Gunn pulls off what he's promising!
Forbes
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Insider Reports Indicate The DCU's ‘Superman' Movie Is Good
Superman This summer will mark the official launch of the DCU with Superman. Well, the official launch other than an animated series about murderous monsters (Creature Commandos). The live-action kick-off stars the most iconic hero in the world and early indications seem to be that it's…quite good. There have been some spins that have tried to paint 'troubled production' in Superman's final days, but it has only filmed 'pickups' in Atlanta recently, not actual reshoots. An additional composer was brought in, David Fleming, to join John Murphy, but both have music in the film and it's not as if one erased the other. One big sign that the movie is solid, other than Gunn saying so himself, is that the entire, finished movie is set to be ready to go as of next Friday, according to THR's Heat Vision. Getting that in a full five weeks ahead of release is reportedly a sign of 'studio satisfaction.' Besides that, there are the one-off tweets here and there about leaked test screenings. Here's filmmaker Joe Russo (not that one) on Twitter, retweeting the production news: 'Can confirm. I have a friend who saw it in April and he said it delivers. You might even say James Gunn's SUPERMAN is… super good.' It always seemed likely that Gunn would land the plane when it came to Superman, as all we have to do is look at his other superhero projects and see that he simply has not missed with any of them so far, a big reason he was tapped for the DCU job in the first place. Here's the line-up of his DC and Marvel projects: Not a bad score in there, and with three films above a 90%. Gunn's Suicide Squad is tied as the second-highest-scored DCEU film with Shazam! and just below Wonder Woman's 93%. The point of all this is that it seems pretty unlikely that Superman is bad, whether it clocks in with an 80%, 90% or more. Marketing is starting to spool up for the film, which releases July 11, and a video went viral this week of David Corenswet in costume talking and playing with children on set after filming with them, drawing many comments of 'this is the 'real' Superman' and such. Check it out below, and we'll stay tuned for more news ahead of release. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
