Browsing: Dune

It was way back in February when word finally came out that Legenday’s reboot of the classic Dune series had found its director in Denis Villeneuve. At the time he’d had two award-winning back to back films with Sicario and Arrival and this year he added another award contender to his lineup with Blade Runner 2049. […]

Brian Herbert, son of the late, great creator of the ‘Dune’ universe Frank Herbert (bless the Maker and his passing), took up the mantle of finishing his father’s legacy. He’s since become the written voice of Arrakis, continuing the saga of House Atreides and the Fremen, as well as several of his own titles and works. […]

If you’re just catching up, we’d previously reported that Legendary has snapped up the rights to Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction series. Continuing with the new trend in Hollywood, they acquired not only the film rights but also television as well. Leading the overall project will be a film reboot of the first book, Dune. Denis […]

How fucking lucky is Denis Villeneuve right now?  I don’t mean lucky like “he didn’t earn it” lucky, I mean this guy is directing the Blade Runner sequel AND the Dune remake?  Someone played his cards right in Hollywood, and did his job. Brian Herbert, son of Dune creator Frank Herbert, has continued to write in the Arrakis […]

It has been rumored for a while that Legendary Pictures had been courting Sicario and Arrival director Denis Villeneuve for their upcoming Dune reboot. Now in under 140 characters, Brian Herbert (son of Dune author Frank Herbert) has confirmed that the contracts have all been signed, and Villeneuve will be directing. It’s official — Legendary […]

Perhaps the fourth time will be better than the third – Variety is reporting that Legendary Entertainment has secured the film and television rights for the classic science fiction Dune properties from the author’s estate.

Io9 and The Nerdist are reporting that Twin Peaks’s Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle Maclachlan) will be joining Coulson and The Calvary for season 2 of ABC’s Marvel: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! The Nerdist says: According to the site, one of their sources is telling them that the once and eternal Agent Cooper/Mayor of Portland/Muad’dib will […]

Cue up the Toto, we’ve got a scene from the epic sci fi classic Dune done in the medium of delicious. Thanks to the Candywarehouse Flickr stream for this awesomeness. The creators of this delectable chewy scene said: Crafted from a 2-foot-long gummy worm, Haribo gummy bears, black licorice string, yellow sprinkles, and rock candy crystals! The gelatin must […]