Tag: Dune
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‘Dune’ Casting Director Francine Maisler on Diversity
When Frank Herbert wrote his science-fiction epic “Dune” in the 1960s, he instinctively made the crucial character of Liet Kynes a white man. But Denis Villeneuve sought a modern, diverse cast and he saw Kynes — who must convey integrity and authority while delicately juggling competing diplomatic interests — differently than Herbert. So in his…
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The Dune Part 2 Script Is Finished, Says Denis Villeneuve
The spice is ready to flow again, sooner rather than later. With “Dune: Part Two” set to hit theaters next year, director Denis Villeneuve says the sequel is in “full prep” with a (mostly) finished screenplay (via Collider). “Dune: Part Two” was greenlit pretty soon after the overwhelming success of “Dune,” which was not only a…
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‘Encanto’: Oscar-Nominated Composer Germaine Franco Talks Magical Realism and Female Empowerment
Composer Germaine Franco has already made Oscar history with “Encanto” as the first Latina and woman from Disney feature animation to be nominated in the original score category. She’s also broken with tradition by bringing magical realism to the Disney animated musical, holding her own against four veteran composers: Hans Zimmer (“Dune”), Jonny Greenwood (“The…
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Jane Campion Wins Top DGA Award for ‘The Power of the Dog’
Jane Campion made history at the DGA Awards on Saturday, becoming the second consecutive woman to win the kudo for theatrical feature film director — and only the third in its history. Campion won for Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog.”.The win gives Campion even more of an edge in the Oscar race as this…
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2022 Directors Guild of America Awards: Complete Winners List (Updating Live)
This weekend is a big one for Oscar watchers, with two awards ceremonies that often predict key categories. Sunday marks the biggest night of the year in British film, with the BAFTAs, whose winners often mirror those of the Oscars, taking place. But first, the biggest names in directing will be coming out tonight for…
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‘Dune: Part 2’ Is Only the Beginning, Says Screenwriter: ‘We Might Not Be Done in This Universe’
“Dune: Part Two” has already made waves during pre-production, with Florence Pugh and Austin Butler being eyed to join the cast, as well as returning star Javier Bardem hinting at a sandworm showdown for his sci-fi hero. The film is expected to begin production by the end of this summer from Legendary Entertainment.But that might…
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Dune Screenwriter Suggests Sequel Will Set Up A Third Movie, Of Course
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” has been nominated for a whopping 10 Academy Awards including best picture, and rightly so. I have a deep and unabashed love for this film, which is interesting since I don’t love the book. I do have great respect for the worldbuilding, but the film just moved me in a way that…
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Costume Designers Guild Awards: ‘Dune,’ ‘Coming 2 America’ and ‘Cruella’ Among Winners
“Dune”, “Coming 2 America” and “Cruella” were the film winners at the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards on Wednesday night.Back in person after the pandemic, the awards recognized excellence in film, TV and short-form costume design and were hosted by Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson.Costume Designers Guild president Salvador Perez discussed the role the awards…
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‘Cruella,’ ‘Dune,’ & ‘Emily In Paris’ Among 2022 Costume Designer Guild Awards Winners
It’s that guild awards time of year. A period where every night Los Angeles has a guild or union handing out their peer-reviewed honors. Happily, this year’s ceremonies have (mostly) returned to in-person events and that was the case for the 2022 Costume Guild Awards where Jenny Beavan looks to propel herself to her third…