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Denis Villeneuve reveals his thoughts on David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of Dune

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Back in 1984, director David Lynch adapted Frank Herbert’s Dune and starred Kyle MacLachlan, however, the film was released to a mixed reception from audiences and critics alike after the studio was largely involved and ultimately denied him the final cut of the film. Now in an interview with Empire, director Denis Villeneuve, who is helming the […]

New Dune images featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson and Javier Bardem

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Following a look at Empire’s October issue covers featuring the stars of Dune, the publication has now shared three new images from Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sci-fi epic which offer another look at Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), Chani (Zendaya), Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin), Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac), and Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa); check them out here… […]

Kyle MacLachlan shares his excitement for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune reboot

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Kyle MacLachlan, the star of 1984’s Dune movie, says that he is really looking forward to watching Denis Villeneuve’s new adaptation. When it comes to compelling sci-fi films, director Denis Villeneuve really seems to have the recipe down after Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. This certainly makes his adaptation of Dune for the big screen […]

Dune magazine covers feature House Atreides and The Freman, along with a Sandworm tease

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With the first trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sci-fi epic set to arrive online on September 9th, Empire has revealed its Dune covers for its upcoming October issue which feature House Atreides (Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica and Josh Brolin as Gurney Galleck) and The […]

Dune could be the next Lord of the Rings says art director

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Dune’s supervising art director Tom Brown says that it could be the next The Lord of the Rings. There are certain high points in cinema when it comes to blockbuster franchises and in the fantasy realm, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is certainly it. Taking cinema to new places and engrossing audiences of all […]

Zendaya reveals her role in Dune may not be as large as we initially thought

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The upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune from director Denis Villeneuve is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2020 especially with the cast being packed with outstanding talent. However, one member of the cast has revealed her role may not be as large as we initially thought. During an interview with InStyle, Zendaya admitted she […]

Dune is “impossible” to adapt properly says Alejandro Jodorowsky

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Alejandro Jodorowsky, who tried unsuccessfully to adapt Dune for the big screen, says it is “impossible” to do correctly. Fans are currently looking forward to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, scheduled to arrive in cinemas this December. This isn’t the first time someone has attempted to bring Dune to the big screen, however. Before David Lynch’s 1980s […]

Dune director Denis Villeneuve says “it will be a sprint to finish the movie” to meet the release date

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Despite the uncertainty of theatres reopening, Warner Bros. is still scheduling Denis Villeneuve’s Dune to be released this coming December. Now, the director has opened up about how the ongoing global health crisis has impacted his filming schedule. During a recent Montreal-based interview promoting the Shanghai International Film Festival (via IndieWire), Villeneuve revealed that “it will be […]