"Dune: Part Two" is one of the best movies of 2024 and it actually makes the first "Dune" movie from director Denis Villeneuve even better. So it only makes sense that the Lego set inspired by one of the franchise's signature vehicles is one of the best building brick vehicles they've ever produced.
The Lego "Dune" Atreides Royal Ornithopter set brings the aerial vehicle to life with incredible engineering and an impressive wingspan. Lego Designer Michael Psiaki developed it for over a year before getting in touch with Warner Bros. Pictures about releasing the Lego set, which then allowed him to collaborate with production designer Patrice Vermette to ensure that the Lego vehicle was as accurate as possible in building brick form.
Lego sent over their "Dune" Ornithopter set for us to build ourselves, and with a 31-inch wingspan and deployable landing gear, this Lego set was significantly more challenging to build than I originally anticipated.
The Lego "Dune" Atreides Royal Ornithopter set brings the aerial vehicle to life with incredible engineering and an impressive wingspan. Lego Designer Michael Psiaki developed it for over a year before getting in touch with Warner Bros. Pictures about releasing the Lego set, which then allowed him to collaborate with production designer Patrice Vermette to ensure that the Lego vehicle was as accurate as possible in building brick form.
Lego sent over their "Dune" Ornithopter set for us to build ourselves, and with a 31-inch wingspan and deployable landing gear, this Lego set was significantly more challenging to build than I originally anticipated.
- 4/29/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Now that "Dune: Part Two" has arrived and passed multiple box office milestones, director Denis Villeneuve can claim to have done the impossible and successfully adapted Frank Herbert's "unfilmable" 1965 novel. 2021's "Dune" and the sequel's critical and commercial triumphs are well-earned, too, with Villeneuve and his team delivering a truly epic sci-fi two-parter that immerses viewers in a world that feels at once alien and believably real.
The Oscar-winning effects in "Dune" and its sequel create an impressive sense of scale, but they're also remarkable for achieving such a feat without making the films feel akin to the blockbuster CGI-fests we're used to in the modern age. Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser, and production designer Patrice Vermette managed to craft a world that feels visceral and convincing throughout, despite the heavy use of visual effects. Of course, filming on location in the deserts of Jordan and Abu Dhabi helped a lot in that regard,...
The Oscar-winning effects in "Dune" and its sequel create an impressive sense of scale, but they're also remarkable for achieving such a feat without making the films feel akin to the blockbuster CGI-fests we're used to in the modern age. Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser, and production designer Patrice Vermette managed to craft a world that feels visceral and convincing throughout, despite the heavy use of visual effects. Of course, filming on location in the deserts of Jordan and Abu Dhabi helped a lot in that regard,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
You’ll be able to own Dune: Part Two on a shiny disc in just a few weeks’ time, as its DVD, 4K Uhd and Blu-ray release is set for the 27th May.
If you’ve been wondering when you’ll be able to own a physical copy of Dune: Part Two on disc, then wonder no longer. Warner Bros has announced that Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi extravaganza is out on DVD and Blu-ray from the 27th May. But you probably knew that from the headline.
The film’s digital release was on the 15th April, which is nice if you like downloading things – it saves shelf space and all that – but for those of us who like discs and boxes and that pleasant sound when a DVD or Blu-ray player drawer closes, it’ll be well worth waiting for a few more weeks.
You can pre-order Dune: Part Two...
If you’ve been wondering when you’ll be able to own a physical copy of Dune: Part Two on disc, then wonder no longer. Warner Bros has announced that Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi extravaganza is out on DVD and Blu-ray from the 27th May. But you probably knew that from the headline.
The film’s digital release was on the 15th April, which is nice if you like downloading things – it saves shelf space and all that – but for those of us who like discs and boxes and that pleasant sound when a DVD or Blu-ray player drawer closes, it’ll be well worth waiting for a few more weeks.
You can pre-order Dune: Part Two...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Fans who are eager to experience—or re-experience—Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Two in IMAX will have even further opportunities to view the film in theaters as the critically acclaimed blockbuster extends its run in the format’s top 20 markets across North America. Beginning Friday, April 19, fans will have two additional weeks to see the film in IMAX.
This includes 70Mm IMAX in two locales: Los Angeles’s Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk and New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square 13. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures.
“The incredible response to this film has proven that Denis Villeneuve has crafted an unmissable cinematic experience for audiences, whether they are fans of the first film or discovering this world for the first time through ‘Dune: Part Two,'” said Goldstein.
“The fans have spoken, and we, along with...
This includes 70Mm IMAX in two locales: Los Angeles’s Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk and New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square 13. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures.
“The incredible response to this film has proven that Denis Villeneuve has crafted an unmissable cinematic experience for audiences, whether they are fans of the first film or discovering this world for the first time through ‘Dune: Part Two,'” said Goldstein.
“The fans have spoken, and we, along with...
- 4/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
In narrative time, “Dune: Part Two” starts just three hours after the first “Dune” ends, but the decision to open the film in the middle of an eclipse makes it feel like a completely different world.
During a recent interview for IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve referred to his “idea of the eclipse at the beginning as a tool” to bring an “aesthetic shock” to his sequel. While this choice is motivated by how Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), feel out of place in the desert world of the Fremen, it also gave Villeneuve and his team permission to wipe the color palette clean and choose lighting and camera techniques that cinematographer Greig Fraser called “left of center” in the film’s press notes.
“I was praying that the gods of cinema [would] allow me to do ‘Part Two’ because I knew with...
During a recent interview for IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve referred to his “idea of the eclipse at the beginning as a tool” to bring an “aesthetic shock” to his sequel. While this choice is motivated by how Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), feel out of place in the desert world of the Fremen, it also gave Villeneuve and his team permission to wipe the color palette clean and choose lighting and camera techniques that cinematographer Greig Fraser called “left of center” in the film’s press notes.
“I was praying that the gods of cinema [would] allow me to do ‘Part Two’ because I knew with...
- 3/27/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Even if you're not particularly partial to the bleak blockbuster action of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two," you've got to respect the craft that went into making the sequel and its predecessor. "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two" are impressive technical achievements that maintain a suitably epic and consistently immersive look throughout, but crafting such majestic visuals wasn't easy.
For "Dune: Part Two," for instance, most of the movie takes place in the desert of the arid, unforgiving planet Arrakis. That meant that Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser, and production designer Patrice Vermette spent an ungodly amount of time trudging through the deserts of Jordan and Abu Dhabi in search of the perfect sand dune. As such, creating the planet Arrakis for "Dune: Part Two" left Villeneuve "sand traumatized" — and that wasn't the only tough part of the shoot.
Elsewhere, shooting conditions on "Dune: Part Two" had people passing out left and right,...
For "Dune: Part Two," for instance, most of the movie takes place in the desert of the arid, unforgiving planet Arrakis. That meant that Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser, and production designer Patrice Vermette spent an ungodly amount of time trudging through the deserts of Jordan and Abu Dhabi in search of the perfect sand dune. As such, creating the planet Arrakis for "Dune: Part Two" left Villeneuve "sand traumatized" — and that wasn't the only tough part of the shoot.
Elsewhere, shooting conditions on "Dune: Part Two" had people passing out left and right,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
We are somehow now into the spring season, and while cinemas have been a tad dull, noteworthy new books have arrived at a frantic pace. Here are some that should be on your radar, and please note that our next column will include, among other treats, a lengthy rundown of recent noteworthy novels.
The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)
Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...
The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)
Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...
- 3/21/2024
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
In “Dune: Part Two,” the quiet scenes set on the capital planet Kaitain stand in sharp contrast to the Fremen’s fight on the windswept deserts of Arrakis and the black-and-white fascist world of the Harkonnen on Giedi Prime. It’s a juxtaposition the audience can physically feel. As the film cuts to the world of Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV (Christopher Walken) and his daughter Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh), we absorb the peacefulness of nature and serenity of the Emperor’s grounds.
Production designer Patrice Vermette believes the shooting location — and its original designer and architect Carlo Scarpa — Brion Sanctuary deserves a great deal of credit for those scenes’ power.
“The way the architecture blends with the surrounding nature is pure perfection,” said Vermette of the sanctuary, which he referred to as one of the “most sublime” pieces of architecture he’s ever seen. “It’s the first time that...
Production designer Patrice Vermette believes the shooting location — and its original designer and architect Carlo Scarpa — Brion Sanctuary deserves a great deal of credit for those scenes’ power.
“The way the architecture blends with the surrounding nature is pure perfection,” said Vermette of the sanctuary, which he referred to as one of the “most sublime” pieces of architecture he’s ever seen. “It’s the first time that...
- 3/7/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
“Desert power.” That’s how Denis Villeneuve teases what’s to come at the end of 2021’s “Dune,” as Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atriedes looks out across the desert in awe as he sees a Fremen person riding a sandworm.
And Villeneuve does not disappoint. The director goes full white-knuckle thrill ride in its sequel, orchestrating a glorious sandworm riding sequence that took 44 days to shoot. It was the most complex thing Villeneuve had ever attempted to do. It needed to feel edgy, dangerous, exciting and real.
It took Villeneuve’s most-trusted collaborators to help him pull off the scene, in which Paul uses the thumper for the first time to draw a sandworm out from beneath the surface and mount the creature as Chani (Zendaya), Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and the Fremen look on.
Production designer Patrice Vermette tells Variety, “We call them ‘Methodology Meetings.’ It’s when Denis has...
And Villeneuve does not disappoint. The director goes full white-knuckle thrill ride in its sequel, orchestrating a glorious sandworm riding sequence that took 44 days to shoot. It was the most complex thing Villeneuve had ever attempted to do. It needed to feel edgy, dangerous, exciting and real.
It took Villeneuve’s most-trusted collaborators to help him pull off the scene, in which Paul uses the thumper for the first time to draw a sandworm out from beneath the surface and mount the creature as Chani (Zendaya), Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and the Fremen look on.
Production designer Patrice Vermette tells Variety, “We call them ‘Methodology Meetings.’ It’s when Denis has...
- 3/4/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Timothée Chalamet’s Dune: Part Two evidently lives up to the hype of the first installment in terms of cinematography and production design. The breathtaking views of the arid deserts and the stunning visuals of the architecture are indeed worthy of an Oscar nod.
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune
In fact, French production designer Patrice Vermette, along with set decorator Zsuzsanna Sipos, won the Academy Award for Best Production Design in 2022 for Dune: Part One. Now, the question is – will there be a repeat performance?
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The Oscar-Worthy Production Design Of Dune: Part Two
The scouting for locations and designing set productions are two of the most rigorous parts of filmmaking. Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve shared via Empire that he, Patrice Vermette, and cinematographer Greig Fraser spent an ample amount of time...
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune
In fact, French production designer Patrice Vermette, along with set decorator Zsuzsanna Sipos, won the Academy Award for Best Production Design in 2022 for Dune: Part One. Now, the question is – will there be a repeat performance?
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The Oscar-Worthy Production Design Of Dune: Part Two
The scouting for locations and designing set productions are two of the most rigorous parts of filmmaking. Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve shared via Empire that he, Patrice Vermette, and cinematographer Greig Fraser spent an ample amount of time...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
In a stunning cinematic universe where sand dunes rise like mountains and the fate of galaxies hangs in the balance, Denis Villeneuve’s first voyage into the Frank Herbert’s “Dune” saga clinched six of its 10 Oscar nominations. Yet, in a twist as dramatic as Dr. Wellington killing Duke Leto, Villeneuve found himself overlooked in the best director category — a snub that left fans (and pundits) in disbelief. I dare the Academy’s Directors Branch to make such an omission once again.
As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.
Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...
As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.
Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...
- 3/2/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It took a village of Denis Villeneuve’s most trusted artisans to pull off “Dune: Part Two’s” epic Harkonnen arena fight scene.
As epic as its predecessor, Villeneuve’s sequel raises the bar with striking visuals. None is more jaw-dropping than Feyd-Rautha’s (Austin Butler) celebration sequence. The grand fight occurs early on in the film as the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) and Lady Margot Fenring (Lea Seydoux) join the inhabitants of Giedi Prime to watch. It was up to cinematographer Greig Fraser who shot the sequence on black-and-white infrared to deliver Villeneuve’s vision.
Fraser was no stranger to using infrared lighting.
He had used it on 2012’s “Zero Dark Thirty” and 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” “It’s the same light the security camera uses, and you don’t see it. So, my fascination with infrared started because our eyes can’t see it,...
As epic as its predecessor, Villeneuve’s sequel raises the bar with striking visuals. None is more jaw-dropping than Feyd-Rautha’s (Austin Butler) celebration sequence. The grand fight occurs early on in the film as the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) and Lady Margot Fenring (Lea Seydoux) join the inhabitants of Giedi Prime to watch. It was up to cinematographer Greig Fraser who shot the sequence on black-and-white infrared to deliver Villeneuve’s vision.
Fraser was no stranger to using infrared lighting.
He had used it on 2012’s “Zero Dark Thirty” and 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” “It’s the same light the security camera uses, and you don’t see it. So, my fascination with infrared started because our eyes can’t see it,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Superbly acted and beautiful to look at, Dune: Part Two is 2024’s first truly great multiplex film from director Denis Villeneuve. Here’s our review:
There’s the old saying that by trying to please everybody, you end up pleasing no one. To his credit, director Denis Villeneuve has somehow managed to forge a path through mainstream filmmaking without sacrificing the understated, arthouse sensibility that has marked out his work since the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Dune: Part Two, like its 2021 opening chapter, may be a space fantasy shot on an IMAX scale, but it’s also every bit as personal, human and intimate as Villeneuve’s earlier, more raw films like Polytechnique (2009) or Incendies (2010). It also might be the most darkly enthralling $190m-plus sci-fi film ever made.
Ahead of Dune: Part Two’s release, there have been some suggestions that it’s possible to watch this film without having seen the first.
There’s the old saying that by trying to please everybody, you end up pleasing no one. To his credit, director Denis Villeneuve has somehow managed to forge a path through mainstream filmmaking without sacrificing the understated, arthouse sensibility that has marked out his work since the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Dune: Part Two, like its 2021 opening chapter, may be a space fantasy shot on an IMAX scale, but it’s also every bit as personal, human and intimate as Villeneuve’s earlier, more raw films like Polytechnique (2009) or Incendies (2010). It also might be the most darkly enthralling $190m-plus sci-fi film ever made.
Ahead of Dune: Part Two’s release, there have been some suggestions that it’s possible to watch this film without having seen the first.
- 3/1/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
At 28, Timothée Chalamet is five years older than he was when he shot Denis Villeneuve’s first iteration of “Dune” (2021), adapted by Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts from Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi saga, which Villeneuve had adored since his early teens and had the sense to split into two parts. That film ran 155 minutes and cost $165 million against a pandemic global gross of $404 million, controversially released day and date by Warner Bros. in theaters and on HBO Max. It scored 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and won six craft categories.
Villeneuve, who mixes the sensitivity of an artist with the drive of an ambitious studio director, revels in big-scale epics like 2017’s “Blade Runner 2049” ($260 million worldwide). This time, with “Dune: Part Two,” he has the chance to smash a global blockbuster. Ten minutes longer than “Part One” and budgeted at $190 million, after strike delays, “Part Two” finally explodes in...
Villeneuve, who mixes the sensitivity of an artist with the drive of an ambitious studio director, revels in big-scale epics like 2017’s “Blade Runner 2049” ($260 million worldwide). This time, with “Dune: Part Two,” he has the chance to smash a global blockbuster. Ten minutes longer than “Part One” and budgeted at $190 million, after strike delays, “Part Two” finally explodes in...
- 2/29/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Denis Villeneuve movies offer some of the most compelling visuals you'll see in modern filmmaking. "Blade Runner 2049," for instance, somehow managed to evoke the immersive atmosphere and tone of Ridley Scott's original movie while making everything feel larger and even more hauntingly dystopian. Of course, it helps when you work with cinematographers of Roger Deakins' caliber, or production designers such as Patrice Vermette, who won an Oscar for his work on Villeneuve's "Dune." But there's no doubt that, even without his esteemed cohorts, Villeneuve has a unique talent for crafting memorable and evocative visuals.
In fact, the visuals are much more important to Villeneuve than pretty much anything else. Prior to "Dune" the director hadn't written one of his own films since breaking into Hollywood with 2013's "Prisoners." Even "Dune" and its sequel "Dune: Part Two" were co-written with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth. All of which...
In fact, the visuals are much more important to Villeneuve than pretty much anything else. Prior to "Dune" the director hadn't written one of his own films since breaking into Hollywood with 2013's "Prisoners." Even "Dune" and its sequel "Dune: Part Two" were co-written with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth. All of which...
- 2/27/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When "Dune" arrived back in 2021, it was released on Warner Bros.' HBO Max streaming service at the same time it debuted in theaters, which means many will have watched from the comfort of their own home and perhaps missed the truly epic scale of Denis Villenueve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal sci-fi novel. Watching from home certainly left me with the sense that while "Dune" was undeniably well-crafted, it was also a little ... bleak. It seems "Dune: Part Two" has maintained the bleakness of the original, but this time, Villenueve's follow-up is getting an exclusively theatrical release. That means that if we want to see the movie when it debuts, we'll have no choice but to witness the grand scale of it in the way the director intended, which should go a long way toward enhancing the experience for many.
This should also mean audiences have a better...
This should also mean audiences have a better...
- 2/27/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Over 15 years since Peter Jackson transported moviegoers to cinematic Middle Earth glory with the triumphant Lord of the Rings trilogy, Denis Villeneuve’s sprawling Dune saga aims to recapture that meticulous world-building spirit and sense of grand fantasy awe. Early reactions indicate March’s Dune: Part Two may achieve just that with the visionary director’s operatic, star-powered sequel earning near-universal raves on par with Jackson’s signature Hobbit highs.
Does Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 Match Lotr Battle Scenes?
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune 2
As per Variety, after mixed responses to his cerebral first Dune chapter, even skeptical critics now hail Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up as a triumph, one Inverse’s Hoai-Tran Bui calls “Two Towers-level mastery of battle sequences.” The film reportedly outdoes its predecessor on every level, realizing the full scope and emotional power of Frank Herbert’s seminal novel through set pieces and...
Does Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 Match Lotr Battle Scenes?
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune 2
As per Variety, after mixed responses to his cerebral first Dune chapter, even skeptical critics now hail Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up as a triumph, one Inverse’s Hoai-Tran Bui calls “Two Towers-level mastery of battle sequences.” The film reportedly outdoes its predecessor on every level, realizing the full scope and emotional power of Frank Herbert’s seminal novel through set pieces and...
- 2/16/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
Dune: Part Two is one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year and for good reason. With Part One, director Denis Villeneuve brought forth a mesmerizing vision of a psychedelic war epic full of action, drama, and tragedy, while remaining faithful to one of the best and most complex sci-fi novels ever published. Frank Herbert‘s world of scheming, manipulations, combat, prophecies, and drug-induced dreaming comes to life in the desert sands of Villeneuve’s movie. But that film ended on a cliffhanger, with Timothy Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, the promised messiah of Arrakis, taking only his first steps toward his destiny.
The sequel, then, is the story of Paul’s rise to power, as he must rally the Fremen for his war against House Harkonnen after the destruction of his own great house. It’s also the story of his love affair with Zendaya’s Chani, who will...
The sequel, then, is the story of Paul’s rise to power, as he must rally the Fremen for his war against House Harkonnen after the destruction of his own great house. It’s also the story of his love affair with Zendaya’s Chani, who will...
- 2/15/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The first reactions are in for the first hugely anticipated movie of 2024: Dune 2.
The long-delayed sequel from director Denis Villeneuve continues the story of author Frank Herbert’s space epic and the initial reactions are extremely enthusiastic, with many calling the film a masterpiece of cinema that is even better than Dune.
Dune: Part Two picks up right after the first installment, as Timothée Chalament’s Paul Atreides joins forces with the Fremen and seeks revenge against the enemies who murdered his family, possibly saving the universe along the way.
The film was originally set to release in November 2023, but because of the actors strike, Warner Bros. and Legendary chose to push it to March 2024, so that its star-studded cast, which also includes Zendaya, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh, would be able to promote it.
Dune 2 is being eyed as a box office savior after an alarmingly...
The long-delayed sequel from director Denis Villeneuve continues the story of author Frank Herbert’s space epic and the initial reactions are extremely enthusiastic, with many calling the film a masterpiece of cinema that is even better than Dune.
Dune: Part Two picks up right after the first installment, as Timothée Chalament’s Paul Atreides joins forces with the Fremen and seeks revenge against the enemies who murdered his family, possibly saving the universe along the way.
The film was originally set to release in November 2023, but because of the actors strike, Warner Bros. and Legendary chose to push it to March 2024, so that its star-studded cast, which also includes Zendaya, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh, would be able to promote it.
Dune 2 is being eyed as a box office savior after an alarmingly...
- 2/15/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dune: Part Two made its world premiere in London today, and the first reactions to the highly anticipated sequel on social media are extremely positive, but I doubt that comes as a surprise to anyone.
In a shock to no one, I absolutely loved #Dune2. Incredible filmmaking. Brilliant score. Entire cast was excellent. My only complaint was I wish it was longer. Not joking around. The movie is 2hr and 40 min(?) and I would have been happy to watch another hour. pic.twitter.com/6PZmfQTEAH
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) February 15, 2024
Dare I say it's a perfect film. Better than the first one. All the character build-up, storyline, & worldbuilding massively pays off in the third act. A third act that left me speechless and in awe. Yeah, I loved it. #Dune2 #FilmTwitter pic.twitter.com/1ga8Oi6StG
— Rosa Parra (@rosasreviews) February 15, 2024
Denis Villeneuve sticks the landing with #DunePartTwo, a fascinating, terrifying...
In a shock to no one, I absolutely loved #Dune2. Incredible filmmaking. Brilliant score. Entire cast was excellent. My only complaint was I wish it was longer. Not joking around. The movie is 2hr and 40 min(?) and I would have been happy to watch another hour. pic.twitter.com/6PZmfQTEAH
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) February 15, 2024
Dare I say it's a perfect film. Better than the first one. All the character build-up, storyline, & worldbuilding massively pays off in the third act. A third act that left me speechless and in awe. Yeah, I loved it. #Dune2 #FilmTwitter pic.twitter.com/1ga8Oi6StG
— Rosa Parra (@rosasreviews) February 15, 2024
Denis Villeneuve sticks the landing with #DunePartTwo, a fascinating, terrifying...
- 2/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” has finally been unveiled and film journalists are showering the highly-anticipated sequel with praise for its incredible ensemble cast, breathtaking visual effects and more. The film, which follow’s 2021’s “Dune,” is being called “masterful,” “damn impressive” and full of battle scenes that rival Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.”
“‘Dune: Part Two’ is damn impressive,” wrote The Playlist’s Gregory Ellwood. “Villeneuve crafts some truly Visionary moments. Austin Butler gives a truly transformative performance (and not talking makeup either). Very moving ending. A wee bit long? Yes. Did I forget I saw it the next day? Yes. Still, gonna be massive.”
Dune: Part Two is damn impressive. Villeneuve crafts some truly Visionary moments. Austin Butler gives a truly transformative performance (and not talking makeup either). Very moving ending. A wee bit long? Yes. Did I forget I saw it the next day?...
“‘Dune: Part Two’ is damn impressive,” wrote The Playlist’s Gregory Ellwood. “Villeneuve crafts some truly Visionary moments. Austin Butler gives a truly transformative performance (and not talking makeup either). Very moving ending. A wee bit long? Yes. Did I forget I saw it the next day? Yes. Still, gonna be massive.”
Dune: Part Two is damn impressive. Villeneuve crafts some truly Visionary moments. Austin Butler gives a truly transformative performance (and not talking makeup either). Very moving ending. A wee bit long? Yes. Did I forget I saw it the next day?...
- 2/15/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune was a miracle – a gorgeous, intelligent blockbuster that took us to a startling new world. Now, as he puts the finishing touches to Dune: Part Two, he tells us how everything’s about to get weirder… and wormier.
On the planet Arrakis — or the deserts standing in for it, at least — three men were searching. Hunting. For the perfect type of sand.
Arrakis, home to the Spice, is felt in every breath of Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel. An inhospitable, barren world, home to humongous worms and winds that can cut metal, its unique character forms the heart of the entire story. Which is why, for Dune: Part Two, director Denis Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette spent an inordinate amount of time trekking through the desert and staring at tiny yellow grains.
“For my mise-en-scène, I’ll want a particular shaped dune.
On the planet Arrakis — or the deserts standing in for it, at least — three men were searching. Hunting. For the perfect type of sand.
Arrakis, home to the Spice, is felt in every breath of Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel. An inhospitable, barren world, home to humongous worms and winds that can cut metal, its unique character forms the heart of the entire story. Which is why, for Dune: Part Two, director Denis Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette spent an inordinate amount of time trekking through the desert and staring at tiny yellow grains.
“For my mise-en-scène, I’ll want a particular shaped dune.
- 2/12/2024
- by James Dyer
- Empire - Movies
Dune: Part Two Pre-Sales To Start Soon; Here’s All You Need To Know About It (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Dune: Part Two makers shared yet another exclusive poster of the upcoming film ahead of the film’s release. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and adapted from Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. After a long wait of about three years, Timothee Chalamet is returning as Paul Atreides, along with others.
The sci-fi film’s first installment was released in 2021 and made a whopping $402.02 million at the worldwide box office. Timothee, along with Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, and others, make up the movie’s ensemble cast and will be back in the sequel. Scroll below to learn everything about the film.
On 24th January, IGN revealed the exclusive poster of Dune: Part Two featuring its entire star cast and an epic battle surrounded by a sand storm. The advance bookings...
Dune: Part Two makers shared yet another exclusive poster of the upcoming film ahead of the film’s release. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and adapted from Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. After a long wait of about three years, Timothee Chalamet is returning as Paul Atreides, along with others.
The sci-fi film’s first installment was released in 2021 and made a whopping $402.02 million at the worldwide box office. Timothee, along with Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, and others, make up the movie’s ensemble cast and will be back in the sequel. Scroll below to learn everything about the film.
On 24th January, IGN revealed the exclusive poster of Dune: Part Two featuring its entire star cast and an epic battle surrounded by a sand storm. The advance bookings...
- 1/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
“Saltburn,” “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Barbie,” “Poor Things,” and “Asteroid City” all earned nominations from the Critics Choice Awards for Best Production Design. That bodes well for each film’s Oscar chances this year. But before we get too ahead of ourselves by predicting who might win this category, let’s take a look back at the last 10 Oscar winners for Best Production Design.
We’re going to take a look at the academy’s tastes here to see what type of films in what type of setting they nominate most. Then, we’ll try to apply those findings to this year’s race as we scrutinize the movies hoping for a nomination in this design category. Here we go.
These 10 winners seem like totally different movies but a closer look does show some similarities. Firstly, seven out of the 10 are set in the real world. “The Shape of Water...
We’re going to take a look at the academy’s tastes here to see what type of films in what type of setting they nominate most. Then, we’ll try to apply those findings to this year’s race as we scrutinize the movies hoping for a nomination in this design category. Here we go.
These 10 winners seem like totally different movies but a closer look does show some similarities. Firstly, seven out of the 10 are set in the real world. “The Shape of Water...
- 12/21/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Warner Bros Pictures’ new Dune: Part Two trailer begins with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) experiencing yet another terrifying nightmare. In this nightmare, Paul sees explosions and massive fights – but it’s all just fragments. The full story hasn’t been made clear to him yet.
In addition to Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name), Dune: Part Two stars Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Oscar winner Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Dave Bautista as “Beast” Rabban Harkonnen, Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat. Joining the cast are Oscar nominee Austin Butler (Elvis) as the notorious Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and Christopher Walken (Severence) as the Emperor. Florence Pugh is Princess Irulan, Léa Seydoux is Lady Margot Fenring, and Souheila Yacoub plays Shishakli.
TIMOTHÉE Chalamet as...
In addition to Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name), Dune: Part Two stars Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Oscar winner Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Dave Bautista as “Beast” Rabban Harkonnen, Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat. Joining the cast are Oscar nominee Austin Butler (Elvis) as the notorious Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and Christopher Walken (Severence) as the Emperor. Florence Pugh is Princess Irulan, Léa Seydoux is Lady Margot Fenring, and Souheila Yacoub plays Shishakli.
TIMOTHÉE Chalamet as...
- 12/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The hotly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two is coming to theaters on March 1, 2024, and Warner Bros. has unleashed Official Trailer 3 this afternoon. Check it out below.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent...
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent...
- 12/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
[The following story contains spoilers from Foe.]
In Garth Davis’ new genre mashup, Foe, the future of the planet — and a relationship — hinges, in part, on the possibilities around artificial intelligence in response to climate change.
The Amazon Studios film, which is set to release globally on Oct. 6, is based on author and co-writer Iain Reid’s 2018 novel of the same name. Set in the near, climate-devastated future, one couple living on a remote farm becomes a test subject for humanity’s survival.
The book has garnered a wide range of genre descriptors — psychological thriller, horror, science fiction, to name a few — and the film aims to live in each one, sometimes simultaneously. Yet, for writer-director Davis, who spoke about the making of the film in a post-screening discussion at the 2023 New York Film Festival, he not only found “the book completely compelling in its mystery” but was ultimately attracted to the relationship between Saoirse Ronan...
In Garth Davis’ new genre mashup, Foe, the future of the planet — and a relationship — hinges, in part, on the possibilities around artificial intelligence in response to climate change.
The Amazon Studios film, which is set to release globally on Oct. 6, is based on author and co-writer Iain Reid’s 2018 novel of the same name. Set in the near, climate-devastated future, one couple living on a remote farm becomes a test subject for humanity’s survival.
The book has garnered a wide range of genre descriptors — psychological thriller, horror, science fiction, to name a few — and the film aims to live in each one, sometimes simultaneously. Yet, for writer-director Davis, who spoke about the making of the film in a post-screening discussion at the 2023 New York Film Festival, he not only found “the book completely compelling in its mystery” but was ultimately attracted to the relationship between Saoirse Ronan...
- 10/2/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As much as we here at /Film like to climb up on our soapboxes and carry on about the limits of The Volume and the StageCraft technology (which generate virtual settings using LED video walls), we also get why filmmakers have been flocking to use them in recent years. When you shoot outside on-location, you're inevitably subject to the whims of the natural environment. That means, for example, having to spend hours waiting for rainstorms or a cloudy sky to clear up just so you can get the precise lighting you need for a scene. It's even worse if you're filming in the desert. All it takes is a huge sandstorm to swoop in, and you may find yourself having to rebuild most of your sets.
Shooting in the desert can present other complications too, as director Denis Villeneuve discovered while bringing the desert world of Arrakis to life for "Dune.
Shooting in the desert can present other complications too, as director Denis Villeneuve discovered while bringing the desert world of Arrakis to life for "Dune.
- 9/8/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Denis Villenueve’s Dune was a miracle – a gorgeous, intelligent blockbuster that took us to a startling new world. Now, as he puts the finishing touches to Dune: Part Two, he tells us how everything’s about to get weirder… and wormier
Read an extract of Empire's world-exclusive Dune: Part Two cover feature from our October 2023 issue below, or see the full piece here.
On the planet Arrakis — or the deserts standing in for it, at least — three men were searching. Hunting. For the perfect type of sand.
Arrakis, home to the Spice, is felt in every breath of Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel. An inhospitable, barren world, home to humongous worms and winds that can cut metal, its unique character forms the heart of the entire story. Which is why, for Dune: Part Two, director Denis Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette spent an inordinate...
Read an extract of Empire's world-exclusive Dune: Part Two cover feature from our October 2023 issue below, or see the full piece here.
On the planet Arrakis — or the deserts standing in for it, at least — three men were searching. Hunting. For the perfect type of sand.
Arrakis, home to the Spice, is felt in every breath of Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel. An inhospitable, barren world, home to humongous worms and winds that can cut metal, its unique character forms the heart of the entire story. Which is why, for Dune: Part Two, director Denis Villeneuve, cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette spent an inordinate...
- 9/7/2023
- by James Dyer
- Empire - Movies
The hotly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two had been scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 3, 2023, but Warner Bros. has announced that the date has changed.
Amid much speculation about whether or not Dune: Part Two would remain in 2023, we’ve learned this week that the sequel will now arrive in theaters on March 15, 2024.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding,...
Amid much speculation about whether or not Dune: Part Two would remain in 2023, we’ve learned this week that the sequel will now arrive in theaters on March 15, 2024.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding,...
- 8/25/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Christopher Nolan’s biopic “Oppenheimer” has already grossed over $270 million domestically, setting a number of records both for the filmmaker and in general. There’s been a lot of talk about its Oscar potential next year, so it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty in the below-the-line crafts categories where it is likely to get nominations, as well as its primary competition in those races.
The presence of “Dune: Part Two” — unless Warner Bros. moves it due to the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes — hangs over “Oppenheimer” like a dark Oscar cloud. The first “Dune” won six Oscars in early 2022, all in craft and technical categories, only missing out on two of its nominations there for Best Costume Design (which went to “Cruella“) and for Best Makeup and Hairstyling (which went to “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”). It’s fairly safe to presume that the finale of Denis Villeneuve...
The presence of “Dune: Part Two” — unless Warner Bros. moves it due to the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes — hangs over “Oppenheimer” like a dark Oscar cloud. The first “Dune” won six Oscars in early 2022, all in craft and technical categories, only missing out on two of its nominations there for Best Costume Design (which went to “Cruella“) and for Best Makeup and Hairstyling (which went to “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”). It’s fairly safe to presume that the finale of Denis Villeneuve...
- 8/21/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Below-the-line categories at the Oscars just don’t get the attention they deserve. The artistry on display helps to bring to life a movie. Visual effects are such a key part of the storytelling of “A New Hope.” Costume design is vital to the storytelling of “Phantom Thread.” And production design is so key in “Parasite,” “Avatar,” and “The Lord of the Rings” in so many different ways.
With that in mind, let’s take a look a closer look at some of the below-the-line categories, starting here with Best Production Design. We’re going to look at the last 10 winners in this category to work out if there is a pattern in the way the academy awards certain winners. They love biopics in the acting categories, for example, so what are they partial to in Production Design? Take a look at the below chart.
These 10 winners seem like totally...
With that in mind, let’s take a look a closer look at some of the below-the-line categories, starting here with Best Production Design. We’re going to look at the last 10 winners in this category to work out if there is a pattern in the way the academy awards certain winners. They love biopics in the acting categories, for example, so what are they partial to in Production Design? Take a look at the below chart.
These 10 winners seem like totally...
- 8/16/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The Oscars for design — Costume Design, Production Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling — are often awarded together to reward movies that have excelled in their costume creations, set building, and distinct makeup work. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” won all three while “Black Panther” won both Costume Design and Production Design. Those two are fantasy films, which is a leading genre in the design categories. But period pictures, historical epics, sci-fi flicks, and even distinct contemporary films have also done well in these races.
With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of the eight films we expect to be the strongest contenders across the three categories.
“Barbie”
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way. The trailers have flaunted pretty pastels and plastics in both the sets and the costumes and the full film does not disappoint. The legendary Jacqueline Durran is in...
With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of the eight films we expect to be the strongest contenders across the three categories.
“Barbie”
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way. The trailers have flaunted pretty pastels and plastics in both the sets and the costumes and the full film does not disappoint. The legendary Jacqueline Durran is in...
- 7/24/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
“I am Paul Muad’dib Atreides! Duke Of Arrakis! Long Live The Fighters!”
Warner Bros. Pictures has released a thrilling new trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two.
“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The film is slated for a November 3, 2023 worldwide release from Warner Bros. Pictures.
The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning “Dune.
Warner Bros. Pictures has released a thrilling new trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two.
“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The film is slated for a November 3, 2023 worldwide release from Warner Bros. Pictures.
The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning “Dune.
- 6/29/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Long live the fighters. The hotly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two will arrive in theaters on November 3, 2023, and the second official trailer has been released this afternoon.
Ride a sandworm and taste the spice by watching the Dune: Part Two trailer below.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous...
Ride a sandworm and taste the spice by watching the Dune: Part Two trailer below.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous...
- 6/29/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first trailer for Dune: Part Two has landed.
The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on “Dune: Part Two,” the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast.
The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning “Dune.” The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux (the “James Bond” franchise and “Crimes of the Future”), with Stellan Skarsgård, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani...
The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on “Dune: Part Two,” the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast.
The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning “Dune.” The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux (the “James Bond” franchise and “Crimes of the Future”), with Stellan Skarsgård, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani...
- 5/3/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Wow, what an incredible trailer and well worth the wait. Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ official trailer for Dune: Part Two is an intense two-minute peek into what’s in store for Paul Atreides and the Fremen. The trailer even offers our first look at Paul (Timothée Chalamet) riding a sandworm!
In addition to Chalamet, Dune: Part 2 stars Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Oscar winner Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Dave Bautista as “Beast” Rabban Harkonnen, Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat. Joining the cast are Oscar nominee Austin Butler (Elvis) as the notorious Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and Christopher Walken (Severence) as the Emperor.
Florence Pugh (Black Widow) is Princess Irulan, Léa Seydoux (Crimes of the Future) is Lady Margot Fenring, and Souheila Yacoub (No Man’s Land series) plays Shishakli.
In addition to Chalamet, Dune: Part 2 stars Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, Oscar winner Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Oscar nominee Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Dave Bautista as “Beast” Rabban Harkonnen, Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat. Joining the cast are Oscar nominee Austin Butler (Elvis) as the notorious Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and Christopher Walken (Severence) as the Emperor.
Florence Pugh (Black Widow) is Princess Irulan, Léa Seydoux (Crimes of the Future) is Lady Margot Fenring, and Souheila Yacoub (No Man’s Land series) plays Shishakli.
- 5/3/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Long live the fighters. The hotly anticipated sequel Dune: Part Two will arrive in theaters on November 3, 2023, and the official trailer has arrived this afternoon.
Ride a sandworm and taste the spice by watching the Dune: Part Two trailer below.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in...
Ride a sandworm and taste the spice by watching the Dune: Part Two trailer below.
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin will return for Dune: Part Two, which is once again directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune).
Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson and Christopher Walken also star in Dune: Part Two, making for one hell of an ensemble cast.
Released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021, Dune opened to $41 million domestically, ending its run with $108 million domestically and $400 million worldwide.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in...
- 5/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Dune: Part Two is coming into focus, with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya showing off a new trailer for the Warner Bros. and Legendary sequel at CinemaCon Tuesday.
“Part One is more of a contemplative movie. Part Two is an action-packed, epic, war movie. It is much more dense. We went to all new locations,” said Villeneuve. “I didn’t want a feeling of repititon. It’s all new sets. Everyting is new.”
He also said that while 40 percent of the first film was shot in Imax, 100 percent of this film was shot in Imax.
“In the first movie, Paul is a student,” said Chalamet of his character, Paul Atreides. “We really see Paul Atrides become a leader … become a redeemer of the Fremen people in a sense.”
The epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune, with returning stars like Chalamet (Paul...
“Part One is more of a contemplative movie. Part Two is an action-packed, epic, war movie. It is much more dense. We went to all new locations,” said Villeneuve. “I didn’t want a feeling of repititon. It’s all new sets. Everyting is new.”
He also said that while 40 percent of the first film was shot in Imax, 100 percent of this film was shot in Imax.
“In the first movie, Paul is a student,” said Chalamet of his character, Paul Atreides. “We really see Paul Atrides become a leader … become a redeemer of the Fremen people in a sense.”
The epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune, with returning stars like Chalamet (Paul...
- 4/25/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From its opening narration, it is clear that Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" is not going to be like the previous adaptations. From dialogue choices to strong visuals and a change in focus from the political to the more intimately emotional, this is a film that is both meticulously faithful and also unafraid to reinterpret what's on the page.
It is perhaps the visuals that truly make this movie stand out among the other adaptations of Frank Herbert's "Dune" — and also the many, many sci-fi movies inspired by it. Villeneuve's film is one of exquisitely lavish production design that is intricate in detail and vibrant in imagination. From the massive sets to the look of the sandworm and the many ships, which don't look like anything we've seen before. This last bit was particularly tricky since we've already seen countless adaptation attempts, from Lynch's movie to the Sci-Fi...
It is perhaps the visuals that truly make this movie stand out among the other adaptations of Frank Herbert's "Dune" — and also the many, many sci-fi movies inspired by it. Villeneuve's film is one of exquisitely lavish production design that is intricate in detail and vibrant in imagination. From the massive sets to the look of the sandworm and the many ships, which don't look like anything we've seen before. This last bit was particularly tricky since we've already seen countless adaptation attempts, from Lynch's movie to the Sci-Fi...
- 4/23/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
“Elvis,” “Babylon,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Top Gun: Maverick” are among the films nominated by the Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800).
The guild announced the nominations for its 27th Excellence in Production Design Awards in motion pictures, television, commercial and music video categories.
Winners will be named at the Adg Awards ceremony on Feb. 18 at the InterContinental Hotel Los Angeles Downtown Hotel.
The Adg divides live-action features into three categories. “All Quiet on the Western Front, “Babylon,” “Elvis, “The Fabelmans” and “White Noise” were nominated in the period feature film category.
“The Batman,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Nope” earned recognition in the fantasy feature film category.
Rounding out the contemporary feature film nominations were “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, “Bullet Train,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, “Tár” and “Top Gun: Maverick.
The guild announced the nominations for its 27th Excellence in Production Design Awards in motion pictures, television, commercial and music video categories.
Winners will be named at the Adg Awards ceremony on Feb. 18 at the InterContinental Hotel Los Angeles Downtown Hotel.
The Adg divides live-action features into three categories. “All Quiet on the Western Front, “Babylon,” “Elvis, “The Fabelmans” and “White Noise” were nominated in the period feature film category.
“The Batman,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Nope” earned recognition in the fantasy feature film category.
Rounding out the contemporary feature film nominations were “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, “Bullet Train,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, “Tár” and “Top Gun: Maverick.
- 1/9/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Tim Blake Nelson has joined the cast of “Dune: Part Two,” the follow-up to 2021’s Oscar-winning sci-fi epic, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Details about Nelson’s role are being kept under wraps.
Denis Villeneuve will return to adapt the second half of Frank Herbert’s novel for the Legendary and Warner Bros. film, with Jon Spaihts returning to co-write the screenplay.
Also Read:
Everything We Know About ‘Dune: Part Two’ So Far
Other newcomers to the cast include Florence Pugh, who will play the Emperor’s daughter Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as House Harkonnen member Feyd-Rautha, Christopher Walken as the devious Emperor Shaddam IV, and Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot.
“Dune” won six Oscars during the 2022 ceremony, and brought Best Picture, Directing and Adapted Screenplay nominations for Villeneuve. With a global box office total of 400 million, it is also Villeneuve’s highest grossing film.
“Dune: Part Two...
Details about Nelson’s role are being kept under wraps.
Denis Villeneuve will return to adapt the second half of Frank Herbert’s novel for the Legendary and Warner Bros. film, with Jon Spaihts returning to co-write the screenplay.
Also Read:
Everything We Know About ‘Dune: Part Two’ So Far
Other newcomers to the cast include Florence Pugh, who will play the Emperor’s daughter Princess Irulan, Austin Butler as House Harkonnen member Feyd-Rautha, Christopher Walken as the devious Emperor Shaddam IV, and Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot.
“Dune” won six Oscars during the 2022 ceremony, and brought Best Picture, Directing and Adapted Screenplay nominations for Villeneuve. With a global box office total of 400 million, it is also Villeneuve’s highest grossing film.
“Dune: Part Two...
- 1/6/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
After a sequel to “Dune” was greenlit in Oct. 2021, sci-fi fans will be pleased to know that production has officially begun this month. “Dune 2,” which follows Paul as he continues his training under the guidance of the Fremen, has teased a larger role for Zendaya and several new cast members.
Here’s everything we know so far about the sequel to the sci-fi epic:
Paul’s romance with Chani will be a larger part of the film
According to the film’s logline, Paul will deepen his relationship with Chani (Zendaya) and face challenges that force him to reassess his priorities.
“This follow-up film explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family,” the logline reads, “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe,...
Here’s everything we know so far about the sequel to the sci-fi epic:
Paul’s romance with Chani will be a larger part of the film
According to the film’s logline, Paul will deepen his relationship with Chani (Zendaya) and face challenges that force him to reassess his priorities.
“This follow-up film explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family,” the logline reads, “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe,...
- 7/23/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Denis Villeneuve is back on Arrakis as filming is finally underway on “Dune: Part Two.” The film is already slated for a November 2023 worldwide theatrical release from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Villeneuve is filming the sequel on location in Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Jordan and Italy.
The official “Dune: Part 2” synopsis from Warner Bros. and Legendary reads: “This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”
Warner Bros. and Legendary have also confirmed the returning cast, headlined by Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides. The Oscar nominee will once again be joined by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin,...
The official “Dune: Part 2” synopsis from Warner Bros. and Legendary reads: “This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”
Warner Bros. and Legendary have also confirmed the returning cast, headlined by Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides. The Oscar nominee will once again be joined by Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin,...
- 7/18/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Against all odds and projected failures, "Dune" made a huge splash in 2021, partially due to how gorgeous its scenery was. Thanks to folks like production designer Patrice Vermette and special effects supervisor Paul Lambert, the dreary and sand-filled worlds of Arrakis were brought to life in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation. Believe us: it's an overwhelming experience.
Cinematographer Greig Fraser was another important figure that helped bring "Dune" to life, securing his first Oscar for Best Cinematography in 2022 for the film. Using real locations for the movie's shooting, he was tasked to find the perfect balance between making Arrakis and Caladan feel...
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Cinematographer Greig Fraser was another important figure that helped bring "Dune" to life, securing his first Oscar for Best Cinematography in 2022 for the film. Using real locations for the movie's shooting, he was tasked to find the perfect balance between making Arrakis and Caladan feel...
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- 6/15/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
The end of the final full day of the 2022 Banff World Media Festival saw the Canadian confab reward barrier-breaking projects and honor a departed genius.
Tonight’s Rockie Awards Gala handed out the Program of the Year Award and the Grand Jury Prize to CBC sitcom Sort Of and Channel 4’s Jodie Comer-Stephen Graham pandemic TV movie Help, respectively. As was previously announced, the Jully Black-hosted Banff ceremony also posthumously awarded the Canadian Award of Distinction to Jean-Marc Vallée. The Montreal-born Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and Big Little Lies director died late last year.
‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette Pays Tribute To Late Jean-Marc Vallée In Oscar Speech
Back for an in-person festival up in the stunning Alberta mountains for the first time since 2019, Banff honored Netflix Global TV boss Bela Bajaria with the Rockies’ Impact Award and Vivica A. Fox with the 2022 Inclusion Award. See...
Tonight’s Rockie Awards Gala handed out the Program of the Year Award and the Grand Jury Prize to CBC sitcom Sort Of and Channel 4’s Jodie Comer-Stephen Graham pandemic TV movie Help, respectively. As was previously announced, the Jully Black-hosted Banff ceremony also posthumously awarded the Canadian Award of Distinction to Jean-Marc Vallée. The Montreal-born Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and Big Little Lies director died late last year.
‘Dune’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette Pays Tribute To Late Jean-Marc Vallée In Oscar Speech
Back for an in-person festival up in the stunning Alberta mountains for the first time since 2019, Banff honored Netflix Global TV boss Bela Bajaria with the Rockies’ Impact Award and Vivica A. Fox with the 2022 Inclusion Award. See...
- 6/15/2022
- by Dominic Patten and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Hans Zimmer is starting to hint at his work on the score to “Dune: Part Two.”
During awards season, director Denis Villeneuve would often joke how Zimmer would continue to send him music long after fellow Oscar-winner editor Joe Walker had finished working on the film. Said Villeneuve: “[Joe] didn’t hear from Hans for a long time. He took a long time to experiment.” Then, during editing, “we started receiving tons of music for weeks. It was like a big creative rush. It became a storm. When the movie was totally finished, Hans was still sending me music.”
When the director told him the project was over, Zimmer would reply, “I know! But there will be a second part! You need music for the second part! Listen to this!”
Speaking with Variety recently about his work on “Prehistoric Planet” and “The Survivor,” Zimmer reveals of “Dune: Part 2”: “I am just getting going.
During awards season, director Denis Villeneuve would often joke how Zimmer would continue to send him music long after fellow Oscar-winner editor Joe Walker had finished working on the film. Said Villeneuve: “[Joe] didn’t hear from Hans for a long time. He took a long time to experiment.” Then, during editing, “we started receiving tons of music for weeks. It was like a big creative rush. It became a storm. When the movie was totally finished, Hans was still sending me music.”
When the director told him the project was over, Zimmer would reply, “I know! But there will be a second part! You need music for the second part! Listen to this!”
Speaking with Variety recently about his work on “Prehistoric Planet” and “The Survivor,” Zimmer reveals of “Dune: Part 2”: “I am just getting going.
- 6/14/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for the first three "Dune" books, as well as all of "Star Wars."
During the filming of "Dune," director Denis Villeneuve came into some mild conflict with J.J. Abrams, who was filming "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." With "Rise of Skywalker" including scenes in the desert planet of Tatooine, and with "Dune" taking place almost entirely on the desert planet of Arrakis, both movies did a lot of filming in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. Villeneuve and his production designer Patrice Vermette arranged a meet-up with some of the "Star Wars" film crew to work things out. Vermette told The Hollywood Reporter:
"We...
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During the filming of "Dune," director Denis Villeneuve came into some mild conflict with J.J. Abrams, who was filming "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." With "Rise of Skywalker" including scenes in the desert planet of Tatooine, and with "Dune" taking place almost entirely on the desert planet of Arrakis, both movies did a lot of filming in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. Villeneuve and his production designer Patrice Vermette arranged a meet-up with some of the "Star Wars" film crew to work things out. Vermette told The Hollywood Reporter:
"We...
The post Denis Villeneuve's Dune Had To Solve A Star Wars Problem appeared first on /Film.
- 6/8/2022
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
In 2018, director Denis Villeneuve and his production designer Patrice Vermette wanted a bird's eye view of Jordan's Wadi Rum desert as part of a scouting mission for their sci-fi epic, "Dune." As their helicopter ascended over the barren landscape, they spotted a caravan of black SUVs making their way through the craggy rock formations (via The Hollywood Reporter). While their guide from Jordan's film commission told them that no other film crews were shooting at the moment, one could very well bump into another Hollywood production in what has become the Middle East's backlot.
Since 1962's "Lawrence of Arabia," the Wadi Rum...
The post The Real-Life Desert Used For Dune Had Already Made Hollywood History appeared first on /Film.
Since 1962's "Lawrence of Arabia," the Wadi Rum...
The post The Real-Life Desert Used For Dune Had Already Made Hollywood History appeared first on /Film.
- 6/8/2022
- by Leigh Giangreco
- Slash Film
Exclusive: UTA has signed almost a dozen senior production figures to its Production Arts division in the wake of the Oscar telecast snub to several major categories, including those who’ve worked on Dune, You and Bombshell.
The likes of Oscar-winning Dune VFX supervisor duo Brian Conner and Tristan Myles have been snapped up in the past few weeks alongside Bombshell hair designer Anne Morgan, Kings Man producer David Reid and Pennyworth/You exec producer Matthew Patnick.
UTA clients won four Oscars this year including The Eyes of Tammy Faye’s Justin Raleigh for Makeup and Hairstyling, Dune’s Greig Fraser for Best Cinematography and the same film’s Patrice Vermette for Achievement in Production Design. Many were influenced by UTA-repped Paul Lambert, the Oscar-winning Dune visual effects supervisor, to join UTA, according to the agency.
Speaking exclusively to Deadline, UTA Head of Production Pete Franciosa, who oversees the L.
The likes of Oscar-winning Dune VFX supervisor duo Brian Conner and Tristan Myles have been snapped up in the past few weeks alongside Bombshell hair designer Anne Morgan, Kings Man producer David Reid and Pennyworth/You exec producer Matthew Patnick.
UTA clients won four Oscars this year including The Eyes of Tammy Faye’s Justin Raleigh for Makeup and Hairstyling, Dune’s Greig Fraser for Best Cinematography and the same film’s Patrice Vermette for Achievement in Production Design. Many were influenced by UTA-repped Paul Lambert, the Oscar-winning Dune visual effects supervisor, to join UTA, according to the agency.
Speaking exclusively to Deadline, UTA Head of Production Pete Franciosa, who oversees the L.
- 4/28/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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