"Dune" trailer: Denis Villeneuve dazzles with Timothée Chalamet, sandworms, and more
4 years, 3 months ago

"Dune" trailer: Denis Villeneuve dazzles with Timothée Chalamet, sandworms, and more

Salon  

The first trailer for Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated "Dune" has arrived and it's full of eye-popping set design, breathtaking action, and one jaw-dropping last-minute look at Frank Herbert's infamous sandworms. While "Dune" is similar to "Blade Runner 2049" in that it finds Villeneuve tackling one of the most beloved science-fiction properties of all time, the films could not look more different. Villeneuve's "Blade Runner" was defined by Roger Deakins' eye-popping, neon-infused color palette that made the Hollywood tentpole feel more like an art film than a traditional studio release. As for how Villeneuve's "Dune" will compare to David Lynch's "Dune," an infamous critical and commercial misfire in 1984, the trailer alone makes it clear how different Villeneuve's vision is from Lynch's.

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Christopher Nolan admits he struggled with one part of Dune: Part Two
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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 …

Christopher Nolan praises Dune 2: What a remarkable piece of work
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Quentin Tarantino shares the reason he’s refusing to watch Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Quentin Tarantino shares the reason he’s refusing to watch Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies

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 Quentin Tarantino has railed against remake culture, saying he didn’t watch …

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 …

Denis Villeneuve is happy people laugh at Stilgar from Dune: ‘The idea was to make him loveable’
8 months ago

Denis Villeneuve is happy people laugh at Stilgar from Dune: ‘The idea was to make him loveable’

Hindustan Times  

Denis Villeneuve's Dune 2 was a massive hit upon theatrical release and is enjoying another lease at life after its streaming release. In a new interview with The New York Times, Villeneuve answered a bunch of questions about his movie, the mythology, the character arcs, the creative decision and even some lighter queries, including all about about the loveable Stilgar, …

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 …

Timothee Chalamet- Zendaya starrer 'Dune 3' in works, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve confirms – India TV
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Timothee Chalamet- Zendaya starrer 'Dune 3' in works, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve confirms – India TV

India TV News  

Director Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi movie 'Dune' is a cinematic experience. According to PTI, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is staying in business with Hollywood studios Legendary Entertainment as it has officially given the go-ahead to Dune 3. Villeneuve has time and again expressed a desire to conclude the story of "Dune" with a third part, adapted from "Dune: Messiah" which was …

Kyle MacLachlan interview: ‘I’m drawn to the deep, dark and mysterious’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyle MacLachlan interview: ‘I’m drawn to the deep, dark and mysterious’

The Telegraph  

It is the only question on any self-respecting sci-fi lover’s mind. Who would win in a fight between Kyle MacLachlan, the original Paul Atreides in David Lynch’s 1984 film Dune, and Timothée Chalamet, who plays the warrior and mystic Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s recent reboots of the space opera adventure? “So it would be a battle to the death.” The …

Zendaya has directing potential? 4 best bits from Denis Villeneuve's chat with Steven Spielberg
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Zendaya has directing potential? 4 best bits from Denis Villeneuve's chat with Steven Spielberg

Hindustan Times  

Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve appeared together on DGA's Director's Cut podcast, where the filmmaker behind sci-fi classics Close Encounters of the Third Kind heaped praise on the Dune director for his latest directorial. Dune director Denis Villeneuve reveals Zendaya seems to have an eye for direction Here are the 4 best bits from the chat between the two auteurs: …

‘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 film maestro recalls China influence
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dune film maestro recalls China influence

China Daily  

A scene from Dune: Part Two features a fight between Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothee Chalamet, and his enemy Harkonnen prince, Feyd-Rautha, played by Austin Butler. When Denis Villeneuve, the French-Canadian director best known for his epic sci-fi franchise Dune, visited Beijing earlier this month, he reminisced about his first trip to the country in 1990.Villeneuve, then 22, spent around …

Dune film maestro recalls China influence
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dune film maestro recalls China influence

China Daily  

A scene from Dune: Part Two features a fight between Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothee Chalamet, and his enemy Harkonnen prince, Feyd-Rautha, played by Austin Butler. When Denis Villeneuve, the French-Canadian director best known for his epic sci-fi franchise Dune, visited Beijing earlier this month, he reminisced about his first trip to the country in 1990.Villeneuve, then 22, spent around …

Dune film maestro recalls China influence
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dune film maestro recalls China influence

China Daily  

A scene from Dune: Part Two features a fight between Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothee Chalamet, and his enemy Harkonnen prince, Feyd-Rautha, played by Austin Butler. When Denis Villeneuve, the French-Canadian director best known for his epic sci-fi franchise Dune, visited Beijing earlier this month, he reminisced about his first trip to the country in 1990.Villeneuve, then 22, spent around …

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 …

Should Timothée Chalamet be in Dune: Part Two?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Should Timothée Chalamet be in Dune: Part Two?

Slate  

On this week’s show, the panel returns to Arrakis! First up, the trio reviews Dune: Part Two, the second part of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction epic. In it, Timothée Chalamet plays Paul Atreides, the supposed “messiah” of Arrakis, a hostile desert planet rich in spice, in a fantastic feat of world building and worm-riding. Then, …

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 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 …

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 review - Heartthrob Timothee Chalamet leads an all-star cast in this marathon sci-fi sequel - just don't forget your sandwiches, writes BRIAN VINER
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune: Part Two review - Heartthrob Timothee Chalamet leads an all-star cast in this marathon sci-fi sequel - just don't forget your sandwiches, writes BRIAN VINER

Daily Mail  

DUNE: PART TWO Rating: Verdict: A sandy spectacular Dune was bursting out all over Leicester Square at the world premiere a couple of weeks ago. On the barren planet Arrakis, with most of his own kinsfolk wiped out, Paul Atreides prepares to lead the beleaguered, disenfranchised Fremen tribe against his and their mortal enemies, the formidably evil House Harkonnen. On …

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 Part Two review: I was a skeptic of the first movie. The new one is sensational.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dune Part Two review: I was a skeptic of the first movie. The new one is sensational.

Slate  

Theocratic authoritarianism, colonial violence, the pitiless economics of resource extraction: These subjects are present in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies, not as vague allegories gestured at between action sequences to add some thematic heft, but as the very substance of the story. With the release of Dune: Part Two, all the meticulous attention Villeneuve paid to building out the first movie’s …

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 …

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 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 …

Pain, sweat and sandworms: In ‘Dune 2’ Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and the cast rise to the challenge
10 months, 1 week ago

Pain, sweat and sandworms: In ‘Dune 2’ Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and the cast rise to the challenge

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler were really looking forward to their fight. Other actors, like Zendaya as a Freman fighter Chani and Dave Bautista as Harkonnen thug Beast Rabban, had barely even scratched the surface of their characters in “Part One.” “That uncertainty was uncomfortable,” said Bautista. “I like challenging my idea of comfort often.” Some were …

Pain, sweat and sandworms: In ‘Dune 2’ Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and the cast rise to the challenge
10 months, 1 week ago

Pain, sweat and sandworms: In ‘Dune 2’ Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and the cast rise to the challenge

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler were really looking forward to their fight. Other actors, like Zendaya as a Freman fighter Chani and Dave Bautista as Harkonnen thug Beast Rabban, had barely even scratched the surface of their characters in “Part One.” “That uncertainty was uncomfortable,” said Bautista. “It’s grueling, but it’s a grueling that I like personally,” …

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 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 …

Denis Villenueve wants to complete ‘Dune’ trilogy with ‘Dune: Messiah’, his last in franchise
1 year, 3 months ago

Denis Villenueve wants to complete ‘Dune’ trilogy with ‘Dune: Messiah’, his last in franchise

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Denis Villenueve has teased a third part in the Dune film franchise and said it would be "the dream" if he succeeds in making a trilogy. His Dune: Part Two, a follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning Dune based on Frank Herbert's book series, is due to hit theatres in March 2024. Villenueve, also known for films such as Arrival, …

‘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 …

‘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 leads star-studded cast in the epic sci-fi sequel, ‘Dune: Part 2’
1 year, 7 months ago

Timothée Chalamet leads star-studded cast in the epic sci-fi sequel, ‘Dune: Part 2’

Hindustan Times  

Warner Bros. Studios and Legendary have finally released the official trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi epic sequel, "Dune: Part 2." In the first ‘Dune’ saga, we followed the journey of Paul Atreides played by Timothée Chalamet as he ventured to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous planet, along with his father Duke Leto Atreides, to secure his family's future. "Dune: …

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, …

Timothee Chalamet's Dune to stream on Amazon Prime Video from March 25
2 years, 9 months ago

Timothee Chalamet's Dune to stream on Amazon Prime Video from March 25

India Today  

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi blockbuster Dune will be available for streaming in India on Prime Video from March 25. The film, adapted from author Frank Herbert's 1965 novel, considered one of the most influential books of the 20th century, will be available on Prime Video in English, Hindi, Tamil Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages, the streamer said in a statement. …

Denis Villeneuve: Zendaya ‘will be much more prominent’ in ‘Dune’s’ second part
2 years, 11 months ago

Denis Villeneuve: Zendaya ‘will be much more prominent’ in ‘Dune’s’ second part

LA Times  

Director Denis Villeneuve first encountered the classic sci-fi novel “Dune” when he was 13. “Dune” is the dream project for the French Canadian director, who has made science fiction a specialty with his last three outings — “Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049” and now “Dune.” Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, the film features an all-star cast led by Timothée Chalamet …

‘Dune’ melds story and image on an epic scale
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Dune’ melds story and image on an epic scale

LA Times  

This scene from “Dune” pits the lives of Paul Atreides and his mother, Lady Jessica, against a gigantic sandworm. Denis Villeneuve’s epic journey “Dune” is rife with interstellar war and slithering monsters. For this sequence, cinematographer Greig Fraser captured the scale and growling undercurrent of the untouched sand dunes of Jordan using IMAX and later finessed by visual effects. Visual …

Dune review: Spectacular sci-fi adaptation is this generation’s Lord of the Rings
3 years, 1 month ago

Dune review: Spectacular sci-fi adaptation is this generation’s Lord of the Rings

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. It’s an oddly accurate way to describe the fate of Herbert’s …

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 …

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