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‘Dune: Part Two’ Guide: 9 Details to Know Right Now About Denis Villeneuve’s Sequel
It’s no surprise: All signs were pointing to a “Dune” sequel by the time Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel opened in U.S. theaters. On October 26, came official confirmation from Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. that “Dune: Part Two” was officially a go.As Villeneuve himself announced in a statement: “I just received news […]
Continue readingDenis Villeneuve Is Here to Explain Why Duncan Idaho Is ‘the Best’ Name, Internet Be Damned
Google the name Duncan Idaho and you’ll get entire articles devoted to fans joking, mocking, and celebrating the character name following the release of Denis Villeneuve’ “Dune” in theaters and on HBO Max. It appears everyone has an opinion on the name Duncan Idaho. The character, played by Jason Momoa in Villeneuve’s movie, is the […]
Continue readingDune Part 2: Release Date, Cast, And More
(Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)”Dune” ranked as one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2021, and it didn’t disappoint the majority of moviegoers who visited the spice-laden sands of Arrakis. […]
Continue readingThe Best Characters In Dune Ranked
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” is a triumph that’s been decades in the making. Published in 1965 and long considered unfilmable by its many fans, Jodorowsky’s unhinged, acid-fueled first attempt to create a movie landscape inspired by what he thought of the novel changed the future of science fiction at the cost of an unrealized film. Villeneuve’s […]
Continue readingDune Proves That A Faithful Adaptation Doesn’t Always Make A Great Movie
“They have tried to take the life of my son!”These are the words angrily spoken and repeatedly brooded over by the Duke Leto Atreides at a pivotal moment relatively early on in author Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” Paul, Leto’s son and heir, has just narrowly survived an assassination attempt by a poison-tipped “Hunter-Seeker” drone, mere days […]
Continue readingDirector Denis Villeneuve and Warner Bros. Want to Make ‘Dune: Part II.’ So Why Hasn’t the Sequel Been Announced Yet?
Years ago, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve had agreed to adapt “Dune,” Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel, under one condition: the sweeping saga about warring political dynasties that clash over access to a vital planet could not be confined to only one movie.“The story is so rich and complex that, in order to be faithful to the […]
Continue readingTwo Cannes Favorites Debut Outside the VOD Top 10, While an Indie Western Thrives
With no official word on “Dune” viewership on HBO Max, the world of home movie viewing still belongs to “Free Guy” (Disney/$5.99). Shawn Levy’s non-franchise (so far) action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds is the first film to take the #1 spot for four weeks on all VOD charts we follow. At Apple TV/iTunes and GooglePlay, […]
Continue readingDune Succeeded At The Box Office, But A Sequel Might Be Riskier
Film fans around North America rejoiced this weekend as the much-anticipated “Dune” finally hit theaters, in addition to being released on HBO Max. Despite the hybrid release, which has seemingly hampered the earning potential for other Warner Bros. releases, this year, director Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel defied expectation, taking […]
Continue reading‘Dune’ Is the First Time Denis Villeneuve Shot with Multiple Camera Units: ‘Not the Best Way to Work’
Just how big is Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” adaptation? It forced the Oscar-nominated director to use more than one camera unit for the first time in his career. Villeneuve revealed as much in a conversation with Christopher Nolan for the DGA’s “The Director’s Cut” podcast. The production requirements for “Dune” outweighed any of Villeneuve’s previous directorial […]
Continue readingWill There Be A Dune Part Two? Here’s What We Know
Denis Villeneuve’s big movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune” has finally premiered, both in theaters and living rooms on HBO Max, and it’s doing quite well. The sci-fi epic set a record for a Warner Bros. day-and-date release on HBO Max on top of its $40.1 million opening weekend at the domestic box office. […]
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