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  • Diane Ademu-John Boards HBO Max’s ‘DUNE’ Spin-Off Series As Showrunner

    Diane Ademu-John Boards HBO Max’s ‘DUNE’ Spin-Off Series As Showrunner

    Denis Villeneuve’s Dune just got its second trailer, and the franchise is already expanding. Diane Ademu-John has officially boarded the film’s spin-off series, Dune: The Sisterhood, as its new showrunner. The HBO Max series will explore the universe established in Dune through the eyes of the mysterious Bene Gesserit. The Jedi-like organization of women has achieved a mastery over mind and body, which allows them to meddle in the political landscape of their universe.

    The series will serve as a prequel to Villeneuve’s project, with its story ultimately leading to the famous events on the desert planet Arrakis. Dune: The Sisterhood originally got announced in 2019, but not much has been said about the show since original showrunner Jon Spaihts stepped down in November of that year. The announcement of Ademu-John’s involvement is good news for those who were worried about the series’ future. The project’s newest helmer has a long history working in television, having written for shows like The Haunting of Bly Manor, Empire, The Originals, and The Vampire Diaries.

    The show’s pilot will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, and will most likely be made sometime between Dune and its intended sequel. The sprawling franchise has a lot of content to work with, as series creator Frank Herbert wrote a total of six Dune novels in his lifetime. The Star-studded initial film was going to drop last year. Due to COVID-related delays, it will now release on October 22 in theaters and on HBO Max.

    Source: Variety

  • First Look At “Dune” Funko Pops Leaked

    First Look At “Dune” Funko Pops Leaked

    A recent leak courtesy of anerdydad on Instagram has offered fans their first look at the Funko Pop Vinyl line for the highly anticipated feature film Dune. The lineup includes lead Timothee Chalamets Paul Atreides including a hooded variant. Jason Momoa’s Duncan Idaho, the loyal bodyguard to the Atreides family andOscar Isaac’s Duke Leto Atreides have their figurines. The Vynil line is rounded out with the ghastly Baron Harkonen and Gaius Helen Mohiam.

    The vinyl figures currently have no set release date. It’s unknown if any other retail exclusives will release alongside the wave. There is always the chance that some additional pops are released in a second line to build up hype when the film would eventually release. The film has quite a large cast, so it wouldn’t be too surprising.

    Dune is currently set to hit theaters December 18th, 2020 but that is still uncertain. Tenet‘s recent disappointing performance may have pushed more releases into 2021. Even Sony is deciding not to release any films until the pandemic truly calms down which is still uncertain at this point. Whatever may happen, it will be interesting to keep an eye out for. With the constant delays, it also affects the release of tie-in products. It is also the reason that the Dune Funko Pops haven’t been officially revealed yet.

    Source: Instagram

  • The First ‘DUNE’ Trailer Teases Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Tale

    The First ‘DUNE’ Trailer Teases Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Tale

    The first trailer for the upcoming Dune adaptation has finally made its way to eyeballs of fans! Much anticipated, Denis Villeneuve’s film looks set to deliver on some fairly lofty expectations.

    The film, which stars Timothy Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and many, many more big stars is set for a December 18, 2020 release.

  • ‘Dune’ Teasers Offer Closer Look at Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa’s Characters

    ‘Dune’ Teasers Offer Closer Look at Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa’s Characters

    Tomorrow is finally the official release of the first Dune trailer. We have been antsy until Denis Villeneuve’s next film would finally be revealed. The science-fiction film will adapt to the iconic book series by Frank Herbert. We are only a day away from the official first look at the film. Legendary used this chance to build up some hype with a few teaser trailers. They showcase the faces of the film’s massive cast with an ominous voiceover.

    The end of the teaser, however, offers a good look at Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides facing the desert sand. There is a good chance this sequence is shortly before he is confronted by the Arrakis sandworms. We got our first tease of them two weeks ago with the Empire covers so maybe we get at least one of them in motion once the full trailer is released.

    That is not all, as Jason Momoa also shared the teaser. Yet, his teaser ends differently with a nice surprise. It offers acloser look at his character, Duncan Idaho.

    The tradition of creating teaser trailers for the trailers is a fascinating one. It’s just marketing for more marketing. Still, they sometimes offer those small glimpses that get us excited for the actual full reveal. The wait has already been quite a long one, so I think we will somehow manage for another day before we get our first look at the desert lands of Arrakis in motion.

  • Timothée Chalamet Talks Filming on Location for’Dune’

    Timothée Chalamet Talks Filming on Location for’Dune’

    We are still waiting for the trailer to release to the latest adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s 600-page epic. Dune is already very promising with an incredible cast and Denis Villeneuve taking over directing duties. The story of Paul Atreides will explore the grand deserts of Arrakis. Timothée Chalamet spoke to Empire about shooting in the Wadi Rum desert and what kind of experience it was.

    “That part of the Wadi Rum is so awe-inspiring, you might as well be getting chased by that cliff in the background. It wasn’t a green-screen or anything. That’s one of the most thrilling parts of the book and the movie. We had the sketches. That was a lesson for me. On a Call Me By Your Name or Beautiful Boy it can be counterintuitive to see the storyboards because then maybe you limit yourself based on a camera angle or whatever. It’s the opposite [here] because, for a sequence with the sandworm chasing you, I could never imagine that.”

    I actually cannot wait to see the behind-the-scenes for this film. It must’ve been difficult to film in the desert’s heat. Empire also released the following images that show off the amazing costumes that probably didn’t make acting in the desert heat any less easy.

    Dune looks extremely promising and Villeneuve‘s track record is nothing to scoff at. I cannot wait to see the Arrakis sandworms in action and the drama that unfolds as the prospect of war hangs over everyone’s heads. The way Chalamet teases the desert sequences already makes for a promising visual feast once the film releases. the images that have been released so far already look amazing. I cannot wait to see the novel’s adaptation once it releases this November.

    Source: Empire

  • ‘Dune’ Empire Covers Offer First Look at Arrakis Sandworms

    ‘Dune’ Empire Covers Offer First Look at Arrakis Sandworms

    We are all waiting for Denis Villeneuve‘s next project Dune. After a long wait, we finally got a glimmer of life from the project. A description of the official trailer was leaked online and started building hype for the upcoming trailer release. Well, looks like that isn’t all just yet. Empire just revealed brand new covers for the upcoming film. There is one that gives us a look at the House Atreides and another focusing on the Fremen. That is not all, the best reveal is our first official look at the sandworms of Arrakis. A staple of the franchise, it was surprising that we haven’t gotten any promotional material teasing them up until now.

    This was created by Bond’s Jane Yun and Enrique Torres in collaboration with the film’s crew. Empire always had a knack for making some amazing covers but I think they outdid themselves this time. The sandworm in the background as an oblivious Paul Atreides walks desert is a beautiful visual. I am really curious how Villeneuve will use these kaiju-level beasts that hunt the sands throughout the story. His flair for visual spectacle will certainly make them stand out even more.

    Let’s take a minute to just talk about how amazing this cast looks on these covers. Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, and Rebecca Ferguson make up the House Atreides. The indigenous of Arrakis, the Fremen, consist of Javier Bardem, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster. The director went out of his way to make sure this desert story will feature some amazing talent. Here’s hoping the wait for that trailer reveal goes by fast.

    Source: Empire

  • First ‘Dune’ Trailer Description Teases the Deserts of Arrakis

    First ‘Dune’ Trailer Description Teases the Deserts of Arrakis

    Denis Villeneuve has been on everyone’s radar. His work on Arrival transported us into a very unique take on a close encounter of the third kind. Black Runner 2049 was a personal standout with the return to the futuristic Los Angeles and the return of Harrison Ford’s Rick Deckard. Now, we are all anxiously waiting for his take on the iconic franchise Dune. Rumors started bubbling that we would finally get our first look at the film on September 9th. Looks like Inside The Film Room may have gotten an early description of the trailer.

    According to them, it will be around 1 minute and 37 seconds long. They confirm that WB and Legendary will have their logos adapted in the style of the film’s gold-black aesthetic. The start focuses on the Gom Jabbar test. In Frank Herbert’s original novel, this was used to test one’s humanity. In layman’s terms, they used a poisoned needle to see if someone would stay calm or react out of instinct. Timothée Chalament‘s Paul Atreides undergoes this test by placing a hand in a box. Charlotte Rampling appears in a regal black gown and pushes the needle into his neck. If he pulls his hand out of the box, he has failed the test.  This sequence also briefly cuts to shots of the deserts of Arrakis and the various cast members.

    An aircraft opens to reveal Oscar Isaac, who was teased in previous official photos, Rebecca Ferguson and Jason Momoa. Here we are also introduced to Javier Bardem’s Stilgar and Zendaya‘s Chani. She will be climbing rocks with a group of Fremen, who are considered savages by the Imperium of this world.

    They also tease appearances by Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Dave Bautista. He plays Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, who is described as if he was painted white and covered in dust. Also, a character emerging from a tub full of liquid that might be Stellan Skarsgård‘s character. It all builds up to the moment we see Paul among the Fremen. This is then followed by the Dune logo alongside a track that combines drums with synth music.

    Now, we just got a little bonus as some visuals have leaked of the cast that confirms the visuals teased about the characters. Check them out here:

    Now that sounds quite exciting. Villeneuve always had a way of making iconic visuals, so that is something I cannot wait to see. They do describe that the environments look stunning. The Gom Jabbar test is held in a circular room carved with beautiful decorations. They describe the endless desert as a beautiful and bright yellow river. It’s all quite exciting and cannot wait to dive into this new world once the trailer is released online.

    Source: Inside The Film Room, Twitter (Images)