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Maisie Williams on Arya's Big 'Game of Thrones' "The Long Night" Moment
Alia of the Knife in Denis Villeneuve's Dune for Legendary.) "I thought, 'Hmm, if I see Arya running then I know she's going to do something.'" director Miguel Sapochnik explained "So it's about almost losing her from the story and then have her come in as a surprise and pinning all our hopes on Jon being the guy going[...]
Daily 'Dune': Josh Brolin
Pictures' upcoming Dune adaptation from Oscar nominated visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve While Brolin's recent stop by Jimmy Kimmel Live is short on any kind of details, we do learn why we haven't seen any more on-set updates from his Instagram. Also, Brolin's wife says Jason Momoa (also starring in Dune) is a god[...]
Daily 'Dune': Legendary CEO Says Yes, 2 'Dune' Movies!
Goodness are we happy to report that the powers that be at Legendary Pictures are on board with director Denis Villeneuve's desire to do at least 2 Dune films. "Dune" concept art by Henrik Sahlstrom Back in March of 2018, the multi Oscar-nominated filmmaker let it be known that his plan was to do "at least 2" films to[...]
Daily 'Dune': Simon Goinard Designed 2 Different Sandworms for 2020 Film
Pictures and Legendary's upcoming Dune adaptation from director Denis Villeneuve We may not know much about how things are going to look for this new film version of Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction story, but, we have an idea of the possibilities from concept artist Simon Goinard. "Dune- Fremen" by Simon Goinard Goinard has some of >this< writer's favorite pieces[...]
Jason Momoa Shaves For First Time Since 2012
In this case, it's for a pretty great cause. In a video Momoa posted to his Instagram, the actor walks barefoot through a sea of trash in what sure looks like Wadi Rum in Jordan, where Legendary is currently filming Denis Villeneuve's Dune Momoa is playing character Duncan Idaho, and he'll apparently be clean shaven. The shaving comes about to[...]
dune sandworms
Peterson is currently working on Legendary Pictures upcoming Dune adaptation for Oscar nominated director Denis Villeneuve. Peterson created the spoken languages of Dothraki and High Valyrian on the hit HBO series, and we're pretty glad he'll be [theoretically] building Azhar for the Bene Gesserit or Chakobsa for the Fremen (among others) He also just spoke with i09[...]
Josh Brolin Teases The Weirding Way of Becoming Gurney for 'Dune'
As you may have noticed, we get pretty excited about anything pertaining to Denis Villenuve's upcoming Dune reboot for Legendary Pictures around here As one of our favorite science fiction novels, we have super high hopes for what the Oscar nominated filmmaker will present to the world. Also, the assembled cast is pretty damn impressive, and thankfully,[...]
Gale Force Nine Games Re-Releasing Classic 'Dune' Board Game!
When it was announced that Gale Force Nine Games had been awarded the license to create new tabletop and gaming products based in the world of Frank Herbert's creation Dune, we were super excited for all the possibilities It never occurred to us that the deal might mean a re-release of the classic board game "Frank[...]
Dune reboot
We are absolutely THRILLED to share the news that Hans Zimmer will be composing the upcoming Legendary Pictures adaptation of Dune from director Denis Villeneuve Who BETTER to create the sounds of Arrakis (other than you know, Toto) and the vast space scapes we'll need to tell the story of Muad Dib and co?! Hans Zimmer by Brinson Banks[...]
Dune Reboot Film Closes in on Casting for Dr. Yueh
The cast of the upcoming Dune reboot continues to grow It seems that Warner Bros and Legendary are sparing no expense when it comes to the Denis Villeneuve adaptation of the classic novel They are giving it a prime-time fall of 2020 release date and have brought on some of the biggest names in Hollywood[...]
Dave Bautista is Awesome, As Proven in This Interview
… I want to be in Dune I want to work with Denis Villeneuve I want to work with Sam Mendes and Jodie Foster I want to work with Academy Award winners I'm proud to be a character actor I want that respect and credibility and education." We truly can't wait to see what he brings to[...]
dune sandworms
Our dreams of riding worms on Arrakis with our friends is closer to being a reality, as Funcom has just partnered with Legendary Pictures to create new games based on Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction novel, Dune. The official press release reads: Funcom has entered into an exclusive partnership with Legendary Studios to develop games based on the works[...]
Javier Bardem's Enthusiastic Response to Joining 'Dune'
There is not a day that goes by where we don't think about the upcoming film adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction work Dune over at Legendary Pictures from visionary director Denis Villeneuve With perhaps one of the most interesting assembled casts this side of Rian Johnson's Knives Out, each week brings a new face to[...]
Hennessy X.O '7 Worlds' Short by Sir Ridley Scott is the 'Dune' of Our Dreams
Pair the visionary filmmaker with a company with an interesting take on their product, like Hennessy and their X.O, the results are beyond imagining. Take a gander at 7 Worlds, a short film by Scott to celebrate the seven individual "taste scapes" Hennessy X.O exhibits; sweet notes, rising heat, spicy edge, flowing flame, chocolate lull, wood[...]
Daily 'Dune': David Dastmalchian to Play Harkonnen Mentat
The remaining roles of Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction novel Dune at Legendary Pictures are finally filling up, with an important piece of the Harkonnen puzzle fitting into place. Actor David Photo by Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com According to Deadline, David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man, Almost Human) has joined the film as Piter De Vries, Mentat in the service of Baron Vladimir[...]
Denis Villeneuve's Dune Snags a Fall 2020 Release Date
The big screen adaptation of Dune finally has an official release date For the better part of 2018 and 2019, one of the movies that everyone has been keeping an eye on is Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the science fiction classic, Dune Warner Bros has been sparing no expense when it comes to the cast with[...]
Daily 'Dune': Jason Momoa May Be Duncan Idaho
Okay, this is the first bit of casting news from Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune for Legendary Pictures that has us asking "really?" According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Momoa is currently "in talks" to play Atreides man and sword master, Duncan Idaho. Jason Momoa, photo by Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com We're not sure how we feel[...]
Josh Brolin to Play Gurney Halleck in Legendary 'Dune'
Today in "What's happenin on Arrakis"- yet another interesting casting announcement for the upcoming Denis Villeneuve adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune for Legendary Pictures. Josh BrolinPhoto by Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com No stranger to Marvel Studios fans, it would appear that Josh Brolin (aka Thanos) is joining Dune to play Atreides man Gurney Halleck, so says The Wrap. The big question is- DOES HE[...]
Kyle MacLachlan's Advice to New 'Dune' Muad'Dib Timothée Chalamet
Such is the case with Kyle MacLachlan, who played the character of Paul Atreides in David Lynch's 1984 film version of Dune by Frank Herbert. Filmmaker David Lynch, actor Kyle MacLachlanphoto by Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com We've got a new version of the film coming from Oscar-winning filmmaker Denis Villenueve at Legendary Pictures, which will star two-time Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet as Paul. MacLachlan[...]
SHAI HULUD: Javier Bardem Joins 'Dune' as Fremen Leader Stilgar
It's been an exciting week for casting news for Denis Villeneuve's upcoming Dune adaptation at Legendary Pictures, with Harkonnen, Atreides, and Fremen being named. Today, it's news that Javier Bardem will be playing Fremen leader Stligar, who becomes one of the most trusted Arrakis persons in Paul Atreides/Muad Dib (Timothee Chalamet) Fedaykin circle. Javier BardemPhoto by BAKOUNINE / Shutterstock.com So far, Villeneuve's Dune has[...]
Timothée Chalamet Calls Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' "Grounded"
Things are finally gearing up production-wise for Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation for Legendary Pictures Casting is nearing completion (we think), and star Timothée Chalamet had some interesting things to say about the Arrakeen saga. Timothée ChalametPhoto by DFree / Shutterstock.com Chalamet, two-time Oscar nominee, will be playing Paul Atreides aka Usul, aka Muad Dib, the Kwisatz Haderach[...]
Zendaya Photo by Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com
It would appear that the role of Chani in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming Dune adaptation for Legendary Pictures may be filled. According to our friends over at Collider, "multiple sources" have confirmed to them that Zendaya is being eyed for the role of the young Fremen warrior who catches the eye of Paul Atreides. ZendayaPhoto by Kathy Hutchins /[...]
Oscar Isaac In Talks to Play Duke Leto Atreides for Legendary's 'Dune'
AND FOR THE FATHER….NOTHING. We've been talking a lot recently about who we'd like to see take on the role of Caladan's Duke Leto Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming Dune adaptation for Legendary Pictures, and it seems like it may just be Oscar Isaac. Oscar IsaacPhoto by Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com According to Variety, Issac has entered "talks" (read:[...]
'Dune': Rebecca Ferguson Talks "Calm Empowerment" of Bene Gesserit
Things are moving faster than a Spacing Guild highliner over at Legendary Pictures for Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction work, Dune Some of the main cast has been assembled to head to Arrakis; minus some pretty big roles- Duke Leto Atreides, Stilgar, Chani, the rest of the Atreides household, the Mentants, etc.- you get[...]
'Dune' Casts Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
Legendary Pictures upcoming Dune adaptation from two-time Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve is finalizing the cast list with another important addition, the Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam, Truthsayer to the Paddishaw Emperor Shaddam IV. Charlotte RamplingPhoto by Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com It would appear that Charlotte Rampling (OBE) will be playing the Bene Gesserit who comes to Caladan to test Paul Atreides (played[...]
Dave Bautista
According to multiple sources, Denis Villeneuve's upcoming Dune reboot for Legendary Pictures just landed a former Replicant- Dave Bautista. Actor Dave BautistaPhoto by Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com Bautista worked with Villeneuve on Blade Runner: 2049, and we're pretty darn excited to find out what side of the Arrakis saga he ends up on. Could be possibly be a Harkonnen? The Beast Rabban[...]
'Dune' Updates: Chani Casting Rumors, Roger Deakins Exits
Sounds like things are moving along on Legendary Pictures upcoming Dune reboot project with director Denis Villeneuve, with one or two notable updates. The first being that it appears cinematographer and longtime Villeneuve collaborator Roger Deakins will NOT be the eye behind the lense on this project Deakins picked up an Oscar for his most recent collab with[...]
Brian Herbert Asks Fans to Rank 'Dune' Characters
How well do you know "Dune" characters, and do you think you could accurately rank them by levels of importance to the story? This is what Brian Herbert, son of "Dune" author Frank Herbert [and author in the Arrakis universe himself] asked fans about a week ago. Ranking of DUNE characters in order of importance to[...]
One of Eric Roth's 'Dune' Scripts for Legendary was 200 Pages
Frank Herbert's science fiction epic "Dune" is not a short novel, nor is the series a 'quick read' Understandably, such a tome would then be translated to the silver screen in a lengthy script, and possibly more than one film. We do know that director Denis Villeneuve is already planning for his take on Dune for Legendary Pictures to be[...]