The only thing more impressive than watching Paul Atreides ride a sandworm in Dune: Part Two is watching director Denis Villeneuve explain how he made it happen. Villeneuve knew the scene was arguably the most memorable and crucial scene in the second half of his adaptation, and he put a mind-numbing amount of time and … Read more
In Herbert’s novel, Thufir is captured by House Harkonnen when they invade the capital city of Arrakis and kill most of House Atreides. Although Baron Harkonnen already has a Mentat in his employ — the Twisted Mentat Piter De Vries — he forces Thufir to work for him. In the second half of the novel, the Harkonnens comb … Read more
Image: Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures Denis Villeneuve’s first Dune managed to become a hit in 2021, even as it came out during the pandemic and with a simultaneous streaming date on HBO Max. After WB and Legendary greenlit Dune: Part Two for 2023 (to the delight of many), anticipation for it has been through the roof, … Read more
When Dune: Part One ended on a breathless cliffhanger, audiences at least knew Dune: Part Two was on the way. Part Two does something similar, and while the odds are good that there will be a sequel, it’s not coming immediately. Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part Two Nevertheless, the movie ends similarly to … Read more
The sandworms we see in Dune: Part Two couldn’t be farther from those we see in the first Dune. Yes, they share the same physical characteristics: a circular mouth, crystalline teeth, thick hide perfect for weathering Arrakis’ brutal desert conditions. But on a narrative level, they serve a different function, shifting from mysterious entities to … Read more
In Villeneuve’s words: “I loved the idea that Harkonnens are a society that doesn’t like hair. […] They remove everything. They want to be as far away from any part of their past as possible, where they are coming from. There’s a will of purity.” Shaving one’s head has long been a purification ritual in … Read more
The press tour for the Dune sequel continues! Dave Bautista and Josh Brolin joined director Denis Villeneuve at the premiere of Dune: Part Two on Sunday (February 18) held at the WB Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Also in attendance was Denis‘ longtime love and fellow filmmaker Tanya Lapointe, who serves as a … Read more
Tue, 20 February 2024 at 3:14 pm Continue Here » Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh pose for Entertainment Weekly‘s new digital cover! The Dune: Part Two co-stars are in full-on promo mode as they continue on their worldwide press tour to promote the upcoming movie sequel, directed by Denis Villeneuve. In their … Read more
The stars of Dune: Part Two are hitting the red carpet in Mexico! Zendaya and Florence Pugh joined Timothee Chalamet at the Dune: Part Two fan event on Tuesday (February 6) held at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico. Fellow cast members in attendance included Austin Butler and Josh Brolin along with director Denis Villeneuve. … Read more
Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring in Dune: Part Two.Photo: Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Barbie—a movie so big it had already won the U.S. box office in August—is also a movie so big that on Friday, it made the leap to IMAX for a one-week run. As usual, Barbie is on the forefront of what’s in … Read more