Christopher Nolan admits he struggled with one part of Dune: Part Two
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Christopher Nolan admits he struggled with one part of Dune: Part Two

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Christopher Nolan has praised Dune: Part Two as “miraculous” – though admitted he found one aspect of the sequel difficult to keep up with. “My feeling in watching both films, in particular the second film, is that this was an act of exploring a little further and burrowing into the complications and embracing those and the world building beyond even what’s in the book.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. In March, Spielfberg called the sequel “one of the most brilliant science-fiction films I’ve ever seen”. I don’t need to see a movie that says the word ‘spice’ so dramatically.” “It’s one after another of this remake and that remake,” the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood filmmaker explained.

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Denis Villeneuve explains why he’s not interested in directing Star Wars film despite once being ‘obsessed’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Denis Villeneuve explains why he’s not interested in directing Star Wars film despite once being ‘obsessed’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Denis Villeneuve has revealed why he would never write or direct …

Christopher Nolan praises Dune 2: What a remarkable piece of work
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Christopher Nolan praises Dune 2: What a remarkable piece of work

India Today  

Renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan has expressed his admiration for Denis Villeneuve's film, Dune 2, describing it as 'remarkable'. Nolan said, “If, to me, Dune was like Star Wars, then Dune 2 is The Empire Strikes Back, which is my favorite Star Wars film. Earlier this month, the film's director, Denis Villeneuve told Deadline that he has planned to start filming …

Dune 2 has been blocked out of one key Oscar category it had a big shot of winning
2 months ago

Dune 2 has been blocked out of one key Oscar category it had a big shot of winning

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Zimmer won the Best Score Oscar in 2022 for his work …

Director Denis Villeneuve: 'Dune 3 will be my last film in franchise'
3 months, 1 week ago

Director Denis Villeneuve: 'Dune 3 will be my last film in franchise'

India Today  

Director Denis Villeneuve recently spoke about Dune 3 and said that the movie would be his last film in franchise. The filmmaker had adapted Frank Herbert's generation-spanning epic tale about warring families in Dune and Dune 2, which saw Timothee Chalamet in the lead role. Speaking to Vanity Fair, the director said, "Listen, if Dune: Messiah happens, it will have …

Timothee Chalamet's 'Dune 3' to release in 2026: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Timothee Chalamet's 'Dune 3' to release in 2026: Report

India Today  

While nothing has been confirmed as yet, it is highly likely that the highly anticipated Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya-starrer Dune 3 will be released in the winter of 2026. Various US media outlets reported that Warner Bros recently updated its international release calendar with a title that read, 'Untitled WB/Legendary/Denis Villeneuve Event Film in IMAX.' Dune: Part Two had made …

Dune 3 confirmed to be in development
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune 3 confirmed to be in development

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the first two Dune films starring Timothée …

‘Dune: Part Two’ receives glowing praise from Steven Spielberg
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ receives glowing praise from Steven Spielberg

The Hindu  

In a recent episode of the DGA’s Director’s Cut podcast, Steven Spielberg lauded Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Twoas “one of the most brilliant science-fiction films I’ve ever seen.” The veteran director, known for sci-fi classics like E.T: Extra Terrestrial and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, expressed his admiration for Villeneuve’s world-building prowess, comparing him to cinematic giants like Stanley …

‘Dune: Part Two’ soars toward $500 million global box office milestone, surpasses predecessor’s entire run
9 months ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ soars toward $500 million global box office milestone, surpasses predecessor’s entire run

The Hindu  

Denis Villeneuve sci-fi epic already has raked in a staggering $494.7 million worldwide, with $208 million contributed from North America and an impressive $289.4 million internationally. Industry insiders predict that the film will soon breach the $500 million milestone, a feat seldom achieved in the post-pandemic cinema landscape. Dune: Part Two crossed the $100 million threshold from IMAX screens alone …

Lost in Translation: Does Denis Villeneuve's Dune series live up to Frank Herbert’s vision?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lost in Translation: Does Denis Villeneuve's Dune series live up to Frank Herbert’s vision?

Hindustan Times  

Most reviews of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two so far have been generous, to say the least. With over six books, Frank Herbert's Dune is a dense universe — far more cerebral than any movie can contain. Chani is a welcome and time-sensitive addition to the plot — I say 'addition' because Chani is more or less perpetually in the …

Dune 2: Hollywood star says they’re ‘heartbroken’ after being brutally cut from blockbuster movie
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune 2: Hollywood star says they’re ‘heartbroken’ after being brutally cut from blockbuster movie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Hollywood star has revealed they are “heartbroken” after being cut …

Dune: Part Two set for release
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two set for release

China Daily  

Poster of sci-fi franchise Dune's latest movie Dune: Part Two, the upcoming epic under the helm of Denis Villeneuve, the iconic director known for his stylish combination of the sci-fi genre with distinctive arthouse flavor, is set to open across Chinese mainland theaters in multiple formats, including IMAX on Friday. Continuing from where it leaves off in the first Dune …

Dune: Part Two set for release
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two set for release

China Daily  

Poster of sci-fi franchise Dune's latest movie Dune: Part Two, the upcoming epic under the helm of Denis Villeneuve, the iconic director known for his stylish combination of the sci-fi genre with distinctive arthouse flavor, is set to open across Chinese mainland theaters in multiple formats, including IMAX on Friday. Continuing from where it leaves off in the first Dune …

Dune: Part 2 movie: A casual fan’s guide.
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune: Part 2 movie: A casual fan’s guide.

Slate  

Dune has been one of cinema’s white whales for decades. But more to the point, Dune is a science-fiction story set 20,000 years in the future, when space travel is enabled by the use of a drug called “the spice.” The conflict centers around House Atreides, which is a dynastic house in a galactic congress, and its heir, Paul Atreides. …

Dune: Part Two crushes Oppenheimer in global Box Office debut, leads with big margin
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two crushes Oppenheimer in global Box Office debut, leads with big margin

Hindustan Times  

Dune: Part Two takes a bite out of Oppenheimer's earnings. Director Denis Villeneuve’s otherworldly sequel has earned $97 million from 71 overseas markets, boosting its global tally to a promising $178.5 million. Dune Part Two box office collection day 2: Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet in a still from the film With this, Dune 2, starring Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and others …

Dune 2 box office collection: Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's film earns ₹7 cr
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dune 2 box office collection: Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's film earns ₹7 cr

Hindustan Times  

Denis Villeneuve’s sequel to his 2021 film Dune, titled Dune: Part Two, released on Friday in India and overseas. The film starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Rebecca Ferguson takes the story forward from where Dune: Part One left the story. Dune Part Two box office collection day 2: Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet in a still from …

Dune: Part Two movie review – Denis Villeneuve's pacier follow-up is effective as long as it harnesses the desert power
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two movie review – Denis Villeneuve's pacier follow-up is effective as long as it harnesses the desert power

Hindustan Times  

Dune: Part Two movie review – Denis Villeneuve spent most of the first part establishing the world, characters, and moral conflict of the story adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 epic science fiction novel. Dune: Part Two movie review -- Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's love story is the beating heart of this film Harnessing the desert power Dune: Part 2 remains …

The power of filmmaking: How Denis Villeneuve created the world of Dune
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The power of filmmaking: How Denis Villeneuve created the world of Dune

Hindustan Times  

One of the most revered texts in the canon of science fiction is Frank Herbert’s Dune. For the first big scene with the sandworm swallowing the mining vehicle, Villeneuve hooked the ornithopter onto a crane and spun it 30 feet over the ground to simulate the flight pattern, using giant fans to create wind and blow sand everywhere. Special Effects …

Dune Part Two: Are two-part movies providing double the enjoyment, or ripping audiences off?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune Part Two: Are two-part movies providing double the enjoyment, or ripping audiences off?

BBC  

Dune Part Two: Are two-part movies providing double the enjoyment, or ripping audiences off? These include Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic Dune, whose second instalment hits screens today; Zach Snyder's own space opera Rebel Moon, with Part One: A Child of Fire released on Netflix last December and Part Two: The Scargiver out in April; and Jon M Chu's upcoming two-part …

Staggering action sequences can't help 'Dune: Part Two' sustain a sense of awe
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Staggering action sequences can't help 'Dune: Part Two' sustain a sense of awe

NPR  

Staggering action sequences can't help 'Dune: Part Two' sustain a sense of awe Enlarge this image toggle caption Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures Dune: Part Two picks up right where Dune: Part One left off. Paul successfully rides the worm, and it's the movie's single most thrilling sequence — one of those rare moments when you can …

Dune: Part Two to Road House: 11 of the best films to watch in March
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two to Road House: 11 of the best films to watch in March

BBC  

Dune: Part Two to Road House: 11 of the best films to watch in March A24 Including Dune: Part Two, Road House and the latest Ghostbusters – this month's unmissable movies to watch and stream. The director, Johan Renck, "mixes absurdist elements with familiar soul-searching themes to bring us one of the most innovative films on the subject," says Linda …

Dune Part Two box office prediction: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya-starrer expected to make $80 million in first weekend
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune Part Two box office prediction: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya-starrer expected to make $80 million in first weekend

Hindustan Times  

Dune Part Two box office prediction: Director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, the sequel to his hit 2021 film Dune, will be released in theatres on March 1. The film, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya in the lead roles, is targeting $80-90 million at the worldwide box office at 70 markets on its opening weekend, according to Variety. Dune Part …

Dune: Part Two sees Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya getting dark and dusty as they head into all-out war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two sees Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya getting dark and dusty as they head into all-out war

ABC  

Fast facts about Dune: Part Two What: The highly anticipated second chapter in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel. The conflict between destiny and rebellion, between religion and humanism, is the dark, unresolved heart of Dune: Part Two — the latest chapter in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic space opera. Much like the opening chapter, …

Before Dune Part Two, here are 5 movies you must watch by master director Denis Villeneuve
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Before Dune Part Two, here are 5 movies you must watch by master director Denis Villeneuve

Hindustan Times  

Denis Villeneuve is a filmmaker whose name commands respect in the world of modern cinema. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a mesmerizing dual performance, and Villeneuve's masterful direction keeps you on the edge of your seat as you try to unravel the film's enigmatic mysteries. Denis Villeneuve's direction is nothing short of masterful, imbuing the film with a sense of wonder and …

Dune author Frank Herbert’s son offers glowing verdict on new movie sequel
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune author Frank Herbert’s son offers glowing verdict on new movie sequel

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The son of Dune author Frank Herbert …

Dune 2 review – audacious, intimate, and menacing like no other blockbuster in existence
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune 2 review – audacious, intimate, and menacing like no other blockbuster in existence

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in ‘Dune: Part Two’ Anyone turned off …

Movie Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ sustains the dystopian dream of ‘Part One’
10 months ago

Movie Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ sustains the dystopian dream of ‘Part One’

Associated Press  

Three firm thumps into the Arrakis sand is all you need to summon a sandworm in Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two.” It’s almost as easy as hailing a cab or calling for the check. Javier Bardem, returning as the Fremen leader Stilgar, alone seems to want to breathe a little laughter into all the fiery red sands and mammoth machinery …

Dune: Part Two review: Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction sequel is jaw-droppingly weird
10 months ago

Dune: Part Two review: Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction sequel is jaw-droppingly weird

BBC  

Dune: Part Two review: Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction sequel is jaw-droppingly weird Warner Bros The romance between Paul and Chani is key to the story Denis Villeneuve's epic science-fiction sequel abandons logic and clarity – but ends up being one of the oddest pieces of art-house psychedelia ever to come from a major studio, light years away from the average Hollywood …

Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ stirs its sands darkly, deepening a sci-fi masterpiece in our midst
10 months ago

Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ stirs its sands darkly, deepening a sci-fi masterpiece in our midst

LA Times  

It takes chutzpah to restart your years-in-the-making sci-fi epic in the womb, but after a quick prologue, that’s basically where “Dune: Part Two” begins. He widens our eyes with big action hugeness — the products of an army of visual effects experts — but then asks us, as he did with 2016’s “Arrival,” to interpret and connect the dots. Austin …

'Dune: Part Two' nails the dismount in the conclusion(?) of the sweeping sci-fi saga
10 months ago

'Dune: Part Two' nails the dismount in the conclusion(?) of the sweeping sci-fi saga

NPR  

'Dune: Part Two' nails the dismount in the conclusion of the sweeping sci-fi saga Enlarge this image toggle caption Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures It's been three years since Denis Villeneuve brought his twin directorial passions to bear on Frank Herbert's beloved 1965 sci-fi novel/spice-opera. Part Two begins where it left off – with Paul making the acquaintance of …

Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and others made fashion statement at Dune Part Two premiere: Who wore what
10 months, 1 week ago

Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and others made fashion statement at Dune Part Two premiere: Who wore what

Hindustan Times  

London hosted the world premiere of Dune: Part Two, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 box office blockbuster Dune: Part One, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Best Red Carpet Looks from Dune Part Two premiere Zendaya's see-through robot suit US actress Zendaya poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the World premiere of the film "Dune: Part Two" in …

Dune 2 first reactions: Villeneuve's futuristic vision earns rave reviews, deemed Sci-Fi legend
10 months, 1 week ago

Dune 2 first reactions: Villeneuve's futuristic vision earns rave reviews, deemed Sci-Fi legend

Hindustan Times  

Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated Dune: Part Two has landed, and its arrival has been met with a chorus of thrilling first reactions. Dune 2 first reactions: Villeneuve's futuristic vision deemed Sci-Fi legend Dune: Part two storyline and review The highly anticipated sequel, Dune: Part 2, faced major delays due to the Hollywood SAG-Aftra strike. As per Hollywood Reporter, Dune: Part …

In 'Dune: Part Two', filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realises a lifetime dream
10 months, 1 week ago

In 'Dune: Part Two', filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realises a lifetime dream

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles, Feb 10 Denis Villeneuve doesn't feel like he came back to Arrakis for “Dune: Part Two”. Villeneuve finally got his chance at one of the more turbulent times in Hollywood history, facing two delayed releases, an historic shift to streaming and zero guarantee that he would get a “Part Two” at all. “And that confidence quickly eroded.” “Dune: …

In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Denis Villeneuve doesn’t feel like he came back to Arrakis for “Dune: Part Two.” In his mind, he never left. “And that confidence quickly eroded.” Denis Villeneuve “Dune: Part Two” would be much more technically challenging, with at least seven major action sequences compared to two in the first. This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows …

Dune: Part Two - Introducing the latest addition in Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's space opera
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two - Introducing the latest addition in Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's space opera

Hindustan Times  

Following two years of eager anticipation, character revelations, and breathtaking glimpses, Dune: Part Two has solidified its release date for 2024. Dune Part 2 Dune: Part Two Motion Poster Unveiled A fresh motion poster featuring all the main characters alongside a new addition to the ensemble cast was recently released. Souheila Yacoub's Role in Dune: Part Two While concrete details …

‘Dune 2’ release moved up by two weeks
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Dune 2’ release moved up by two weeks

The Hindu  

Looks like Dune: Part Twois arriving a little sooner than expected! Variety has reported the Denis Villeneuve directorial’s new release date which will see the film clashing with Kung Fu Panda 4 and the Blumhouse horror film Imaginary. Dune 2’s release date was earlier fixed keeping in mind the SAG-AFTRA strike which might have prevented its ensemble cast from promoting …

‘Dune: Part Two’ release delayed to spring 2024 amid Hollywood strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ release delayed to spring 2024 amid Hollywood strikes

LA Times  

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani in “Dune: Part Two.” When it comes to “Dune” content, it looks like 2023 will be as dry as the deserts of Arrakis. Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday that the highly anticipated sequel, “Dune: Part Two,” has been delayed to 2024. “Dune: Part Two” reunites stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave …

‘Dune: Part Two’ eyeing 2024 release date as studios shuffle calendars
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ eyeing 2024 release date as studios shuffle calendars

The Hindu  

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel, Dune: Part Two might get pushed all the way to 2024. Amidst two contentious labour strikes in Hollywood, Warner Bros. Film Group is seriously considering the possibility of postponing the release of the Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya starrer. Warner Bros. is currently evaluating alternative release dates for two highly anticipated films – the movie …

‘Dune: Part Two’ new trailer: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya brace for battle
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ new trailer: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya brace for battle

The Hindu  

A newer, longer and more explosive trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was released by Warner Brothers Pictures on Thursday. Dune: Part Two focuses on the concluding portions of Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel. Besides Paul and his mother Lady Jessica, characters like Princess Irulan and House Harkonnen heir Feyd-Rautha will be instrumental in settling the fate of Arrakis …

What will happen in Dune: Part Two?
1 year, 7 months ago

What will happen in Dune: Part Two?

Daily Mail  

After Dune's big box office success, fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of its hotly-anticipated sequel - and now they have finally had their first look at the upcoming movie with the release of its first trailer. Since part one covered the first half of the 1965 novel Dune, part two is poised to cover the second half. Since …

‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer: Paul’s revenge, Dune’s rise
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer: Paul’s revenge, Dune’s rise

The Hindu  

Riding fan expectations like the back of a giant sandworm, the trailer of Denis Villeneuve’s hotly anticipated Dune: Part Two was released on Wednesday night. Adapted from Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel, Dune: Part Two catches up with Paul after the violent erasure of house Atreides in the first film. A visual surprise of Dune: Part Two is the black-and-white …

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return to Arrakis in first official ‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer
1 year, 7 months ago

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya return to Arrakis in first official ‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer

CNN  

CNN — Prepare to be transported back to the desert planet of Arrakis in the new “Dune: Part Two” trailer, where Paul Atreides and Chani are together at last. Director Denis Villeneuve promised the audience during the Warner Bros. Studios presentation at CinemaCon last week that “Dune: Part Two” is much more “action-packed” and an “epic war movie,” following the …

‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer teases more Zendaya — finally — and a bald Austin Butler
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ trailer teases more Zendaya — finally — and a bald Austin Butler

LA Times  

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani in “Dune: Part Two.” What are you dune on Nov. 3? Warner Bros. on Wednesday released the first official preview for the highly anticipated follow-up to Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. And it appears Villeneuve has made good on his promise to elevate Zendaya’s character, Chani, to co-protagonist …

How ‘Dune’ went from ‘unfilmable’ to a major Oscars player
2 years, 8 months ago

How ‘Dune’ went from ‘unfilmable’ to a major Oscars player

LA Times  

Adapted from Frank Herbert’s beloved book, the sci-fi epic “Dune” was a movie many never expected they’d see. Others tried to bring Herbert’s complex world to the screen, but it was director Denis Villeneuve who finally delivered a critical and commercial success. “Dune” earned 10 nominations for the 2022 Oscars: cinematography, costume design, film editing, makeup and hairstyling, original score, …

How these filmmakers looked to Frank Herbert’s spirit to keep ‘Dune’ human
2 years, 10 months ago

How these filmmakers looked to Frank Herbert’s spirit to keep ‘Dune’ human

LA Times  

A novel as dangerous as the desert planet it’s named for: deep and strange. “Dune” is one of the most-read novels in science fiction — with a worldwide fan base many millions strong. Herbert’s de-emphasis of gadgets and technology helps “Dune” feel surprisingly modern, where a lot of its sci-fi contemporaries have come to feel dated. Another reason “Dune” feels …

Dune: Part Two gets go-ahead from Warner Bros, movie gets release date of October 2023
3 years, 1 month ago

Dune: Part Two gets go-ahead from Warner Bros, movie gets release date of October 2023

Hindustan Times  

Warner Bros has announced Dune: Part Two. Dune: Part Two will be released exclusively in movie theatres, news agency Reuters reported, quoting Warner Bros. Hollywood Reporter quoted Denis, “I just received news from Legendary that we are officially moving forward with Dune: Part Two. Set in a future where noble families rule planetary fiefs, the story follows Paul Atreides, whose …

Warner Bros greenlights Dune sequel; film likely to have theatres-only release in 2023
3 years, 1 month ago

Warner Bros greenlights Dune sequel; film likely to have theatres-only release in 2023

Firstpost  

“This is only the beginning,” said Denis Villeneuve in a statement on Dune: Part II announcement Dune isn’t done. Legendary Entertainment announced Tuesday that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, which adapts the first half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 science-fiction epic, will get a sequel. Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich said the studio will release Dune: Part II in October 2023. Arguing that …

‘Dune’ to get sequel, with theater-only release set for 2023
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Dune’ to get sequel, with theater-only release set for 2023

Associated Press  

Legendary Entertainment announced Tuesday that Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune,” which adapts the first half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 science-fiction epic, will get a sequel. Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich said the studio will release “Dune: Part II” in October 2023. Arguing that “Dune” belonged to the big screen, Villeneuve had protested passionately when Warner Bros. turned to hybrid releases for all …

‘Dune’ movie review: Denis Villeneuve serves up awe-inspiring, yet morose epic
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Dune’ movie review: Denis Villeneuve serves up awe-inspiring, yet morose epic

The Hindu  

It is finally here, after seeing the trailers forever, it is glorious fun to watch Denis Villeneuve’s spectacular imagining of the iconic Frank Herbert science-fiction novel Dune. In the ‘70s Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky proposed a version with Salvador Dali playing the Emperor and psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd providing the music. Dune Director: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca …

Dune movie review: Denis Villeneuve brings the thrill of a theme park and also the emotional depth of it
3 years, 2 months ago

Dune movie review: Denis Villeneuve brings the thrill of a theme park and also the emotional depth of it

Hindustan Times  

It’s almost blinding, the effect that Greig Fraser’s sprawling visuals in Dune have on you. With Dune, Denis Villeneuve took on the behemoth task of bringing Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi epic to the big screen. Denis also takes his sweet time to build his world, with ambient royal ceremonies by the lake, lingering scenes of deadly futuristic mosquitoes’ attack and …

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