Canadian director Denis Villeneuve has done the impossible: turned Frank Herbert's complex and intense sci fi novel Dune into two popular and critically acclaimed films.
The success of the first two movies will probably mean more Dune on the horizon, and there's plenty of material available in Frank Herbert's six books.
However, even Villeneuve couldn't pull off these 5 wild moments from the novels.
The Chairdogs
In the novel Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert introduced a bizarre furniture-animal hybrid. They're called 'chairdogs', and they're exactly what they sound like: a bioengineered combination of a chair and a dog.
The point of chairdogs is that they are designed to massage you while you sit in them, though if that actually sounds appealing to you I have a few questions about your taste (and your criminal history).
It's hard to imagine that Dune 3 will feature chairdogs, not because they're too complicated for...
The success of the first two movies will probably mean more Dune on the horizon, and there's plenty of material available in Frank Herbert's six books.
However, even Villeneuve couldn't pull off these 5 wild moments from the novels.
The Chairdogs
In the novel Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert introduced a bizarre furniture-animal hybrid. They're called 'chairdogs', and they're exactly what they sound like: a bioengineered combination of a chair and a dog.
The point of chairdogs is that they are designed to massage you while you sit in them, though if that actually sounds appealing to you I have a few questions about your taste (and your criminal history).
It's hard to imagine that Dune 3 will feature chairdogs, not because they're too complicated for...
- 4/28/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
It's a good thing that "Sicario" is often cited as the best Denis Villeneuve movies, seeing as the director, cast, and crew apparently risked their lives to make it. Imagine putting yourself through life-threatening situations just to witness the poor reviews roll in and the almighty Tomatometer bestow an abject splat upon your film. Thankfully, "Sicario" currently stands at a muscular 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the third highest-rated of Villeneuve's films on the website, behind "Arrival" and "Dune: Part Two."
But without "Sicario," those other two blockbusters arguably wouldn't exist. This was the movie that established Villeneuve as a director capable of balancing human drama with large-scale action and set him on a course to shepherd the big-budget movies he's now known for. As "Dune: Part Two" crosses box office milestone after box office milestone, "Sicario" still stands as the movie that made it all possible.
As such,...
But without "Sicario," those other two blockbusters arguably wouldn't exist. This was the movie that established Villeneuve as a director capable of balancing human drama with large-scale action and set him on a course to shepherd the big-budget movies he's now known for. As "Dune: Part Two" crosses box office milestone after box office milestone, "Sicario" still stands as the movie that made it all possible.
As such,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The summer movie season officially kicks off next weekend with the release of the big-budget tentpole flick, The Fall Guy. Pretty soon, theaters are going to be jampacked with megabudget blockbusters, so we want to know what you think is the best movie of 2024 so far. Is it Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two? Or do you prefer more under-the-radar fare like Late Night With the Devil, or even the streaming hit Road House? Take the poll and let us know!
What's the best movie of 2024 (so far)?Dune: Part TwoKung Fu Panda 4Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireMean GirlsThe BeekeeperGodzilla x Kong: The New EmpireThe First OmenImmaculateMadame WebBob Marley: One LoveCivil WarRoad HouseMonkey ManImaginaryNight SwimArgylleArthur the KingMinistry of Ungentlemanly WarfareLove Lies BleedingBook of ClarenceDamselRebel Moon 2: The ScargiverLate Night with the DevilChallengersBoy Kills WorldDrive Away DollsLisa FrankensteinRicky StanickyOtherVote
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What's the best movie of 2024 (so far)?Dune: Part TwoKung Fu Panda 4Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireMean GirlsThe BeekeeperGodzilla x Kong: The New EmpireThe First OmenImmaculateMadame WebBob Marley: One LoveCivil WarRoad HouseMonkey ManImaginaryNight SwimArgylleArthur the KingMinistry of Ungentlemanly WarfareLove Lies BleedingBook of ClarenceDamselRebel Moon 2: The ScargiverLate Night with the DevilChallengersBoy Kills WorldDrive Away DollsLisa FrankensteinRicky StanickyOtherVote
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- 4/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
A pair of Warner Bros. releases have achieved some important box office milestones.
“Dune: Part Two,” the acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert’s monumental sci-fi novel, has passed $700 million worldwide, while “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” the latest installment in the long-running monster franchise, eclipsed $500 million at the global box office. Both films were produced in partnership with Legendary Entertainment.
“We congratulate our partners at Legendary, [‘Dune’ director] Denis Villeneuve, [‘Godzilla x Kong’ director] Adam Wingard, and their casts and crews for bringing these amazing projects to life and to audiences around the world,” Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “We are also very proud of the work our global marketing and distribution teams have undertaken on behalf of ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Godzilla x Kong’ – these box office milestones are a testament to their tremendous efforts.”
As of Friday,...
“Dune: Part Two,” the acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert’s monumental sci-fi novel, has passed $700 million worldwide, while “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” the latest installment in the long-running monster franchise, eclipsed $500 million at the global box office. Both films were produced in partnership with Legendary Entertainment.
“We congratulate our partners at Legendary, [‘Dune’ director] Denis Villeneuve, [‘Godzilla x Kong’ director] Adam Wingard, and their casts and crews for bringing these amazing projects to life and to audiences around the world,” Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “We are also very proud of the work our global marketing and distribution teams have undertaken on behalf of ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Godzilla x Kong’ – these box office milestones are a testament to their tremendous efforts.”
As of Friday,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are the two prominent Hollywood names that stand out above the rest. Having said that, with their inventive storytelling and huge hits, they have collectively transformed the movie business. Indeed, these visionaries have a profound impact on the cinematic universe, but when it comes to handling their beloved creations post-release, their paths diverge like a fork in the Yellow Brick Road.
Steven Spielberg | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While both directors have created some of history’s most iconic flicks, Spielberg and Lucas take very different approaches when it comes to revisiting their earlier work. The former feels that his films should remain true to the era in which they were made, unlike Lucas, who is renowned for updating and improving his works digitally.
Steven Spielberg-George Lucas Dichotomy: What Sets These Directors Apart
When evaluating the best directors of profitable blockbusters, it is difficult to ignore Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
Steven Spielberg | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While both directors have created some of history’s most iconic flicks, Spielberg and Lucas take very different approaches when it comes to revisiting their earlier work. The former feels that his films should remain true to the era in which they were made, unlike Lucas, who is renowned for updating and improving his works digitally.
Steven Spielberg-George Lucas Dichotomy: What Sets These Directors Apart
When evaluating the best directors of profitable blockbusters, it is difficult to ignore Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
- 4/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
While Steven Spielberg had already done 15 short films by the time he was 18, George Lucas’ Thx 1138, which was screened at the University of California, blew his filmography out of the water. Although Spielberg was left a little envious of the Star Wars director’s work, it didn’t take them long to see eye to eye, eventually developing a decades-long friendship,
Since then, the two have remained pretty supportive of each other, and are responsible for pioneering the blockbuster landscape back in the ’70s. But while Lucas helped out the Jaws director on numerous occasions, things went a little south when Spielberg decided to follow in the sci-fi auteur’s footsteps for one of his most beloved gems.
Steven Spielberg Messed up E.T. After Following in George Lucas’ Footsteps
Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope | 20th Century Studios
From assisting Spielberg in adding the finishing touches on Jurassic Park...
Since then, the two have remained pretty supportive of each other, and are responsible for pioneering the blockbuster landscape back in the ’70s. But while Lucas helped out the Jaws director on numerous occasions, things went a little south when Spielberg decided to follow in the sci-fi auteur’s footsteps for one of his most beloved gems.
Steven Spielberg Messed up E.T. After Following in George Lucas’ Footsteps
Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope | 20th Century Studios
From assisting Spielberg in adding the finishing touches on Jurassic Park...
- 4/27/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Over the years Zendaya has presented her fans with a few of the most scintillating, jaw-dropping, onscreen romances with her co-stars. But among all, fans unanimously favored her and Tom Holland’s chemistry the most, given their reported relationship in real life.
Zendaya as Tashi Duncan in Challengers
However, on a recent note, fans believe Tom Holland might face a steady competition, after watching Zendaya’s new sports drama Challengers. Filled with raunchy scenes and threesomes, the movie featured a jaw-dropping chemistry between the actress and English actor Josh O’Connor.
Following the sequences, netizens have come to the conclusion that even Holland can’t beat O’Connor’s true romance with the actress.
Zendaya’s Convincing Onscreen Romance With Her Co-Stars
Being a woman of many talents, Zendaya has created an envious career spanning from television series to blockbuster franchises within a few years of her inception. Starting as a Disney kid,...
Zendaya as Tashi Duncan in Challengers
However, on a recent note, fans believe Tom Holland might face a steady competition, after watching Zendaya’s new sports drama Challengers. Filled with raunchy scenes and threesomes, the movie featured a jaw-dropping chemistry between the actress and English actor Josh O’Connor.
Following the sequences, netizens have come to the conclusion that even Holland can’t beat O’Connor’s true romance with the actress.
Zendaya’s Convincing Onscreen Romance With Her Co-Stars
Being a woman of many talents, Zendaya has created an envious career spanning from television series to blockbuster franchises within a few years of her inception. Starting as a Disney kid,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Most of today’s audience, especially the young ones, recognize Matthew McConaughey as a great sci-fi actor mostly due to his performance in Christopher Nolan’s 2014 movie Interstellar. Yes, he was extremely convincing in the role of a strong-willed astronaut who travels through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for humanity.
However, back in 1997, long before starring in Nolan’s masterpiece, the actor took part in a science fiction feature, which gained iconic status among the genre’s lovers. Interestingly, McConaughey doesn’t play an astronaut, like in Interstellar, or some kind of a scientist, no, he’s definitely gonna surprise you with quite an unexpected role.
The movie’s plot revolves around a Seti scientist Dr. Arroway, who finds evidence of extraterrestrial life and then, fighting against skeptics and political games, proves it’s necessary to find a way for communication and further encounter with aliens.
However, back in 1997, long before starring in Nolan’s masterpiece, the actor took part in a science fiction feature, which gained iconic status among the genre’s lovers. Interestingly, McConaughey doesn’t play an astronaut, like in Interstellar, or some kind of a scientist, no, he’s definitely gonna surprise you with quite an unexpected role.
The movie’s plot revolves around a Seti scientist Dr. Arroway, who finds evidence of extraterrestrial life and then, fighting against skeptics and political games, proves it’s necessary to find a way for communication and further encounter with aliens.
- 4/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Luca Guadagnino Says No Movie Should Have ‘90 Takes’ Per Scene: ‘Why Do You Have to Torture People?’
Many film directors, including the likes of David Fincher and Stanley Kubrick, openly believe in capturing endless takes of their actors as a way of giving space to the unexpected. But Luca Guadagnino is coming out against the philosophy. In a recent New York Times interview for “Challengers”, Guadagnino explained why he’s happy to walk away after one or two takes of a scene. “I hate pushing,” he said. “If it’s great, why do you have to torture people?”
“It’s exciting when you observe performance,” Guadagnino continued. “I will quit the moment in which I know that I’m going to be lazy or bored or I don’t have this energy of seeing performance happening — which, by the way, doesn’t need to take 90 takes. I think this movie is an average of one or two.”
In the realm of filmmaking, this is a surprisingly unique perspective,...
“It’s exciting when you observe performance,” Guadagnino continued. “I will quit the moment in which I know that I’m going to be lazy or bored or I don’t have this energy of seeing performance happening — which, by the way, doesn’t need to take 90 takes. I think this movie is an average of one or two.”
In the realm of filmmaking, this is a surprisingly unique perspective,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Director Luca Guadagnino has a new box office record to celebrate this weekend, as his tennis-based romance "Challengers" is on track for an opening weekend north of $15 million -- the filmmaker's biggest debut ever. Admittedly that was quite a low bar to clear, since Guadagnino has built his career in smaller arthouse films with slow rollouts and/or limited releases. His previous biggest opening weekend was the 2022 cannibalism-based romance "Bones and All" ($2.2 million).
Still, "Challengers" has significantly outstripped box office projections, which had it pegged for an opening weekend between $7 million and $12 million. Deadline reports that star and producer Zendaya has been a major driving force behind the movie's performance, with 55% of PostTrak audiences polled saying that she was the main reason for seeing it. That's not too surprising; Zendaya shares the movie's central love triangle with Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, but the marketing team was clearly aware that...
Still, "Challengers" has significantly outstripped box office projections, which had it pegged for an opening weekend between $7 million and $12 million. Deadline reports that star and producer Zendaya has been a major driving force behind the movie's performance, with 55% of PostTrak audiences polled saying that she was the main reason for seeing it. That's not too surprising; Zendaya shares the movie's central love triangle with Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, but the marketing team was clearly aware that...
- 4/27/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Being one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood today, Zendaya is buzzing her way into the box office with her back-to-back blockbusters, like Spider-Man: No Way Home, and the Dune sequels. Currently, the actress is all over the news, for her recently released steamy sports drama Challengers.
Zendaya as Tashi Duncan in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers
While the film already created quite the buzz ahead of its release, due to the star cast and the steamy sequences, the true testament to Zendaya’s success came as Variety revealed the actress’ salary for Challengers. Bagging an eye-watering sum for her titular role in the film, the actress made her previous salaries from Dune 2 and No Way Home cry in the corner.
Zendaya’s Salary for Her Raunchy Tennis Story, Challengers
Navigating her career from her television debut in Disney’s sitcom Shake It Up as Rocky Blue, to her...
Zendaya as Tashi Duncan in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers
While the film already created quite the buzz ahead of its release, due to the star cast and the steamy sequences, the true testament to Zendaya’s success came as Variety revealed the actress’ salary for Challengers. Bagging an eye-watering sum for her titular role in the film, the actress made her previous salaries from Dune 2 and No Way Home cry in the corner.
Zendaya’s Salary for Her Raunchy Tennis Story, Challengers
Navigating her career from her television debut in Disney’s sitcom Shake It Up as Rocky Blue, to her...
- 4/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
This post contains spoilers for the book "Dune: Messiah."
The adaptation of "Dune: Messiah" has already been approved, but we've long wondered just how the hell director Denis Villeneuve is going to pull it off. Not only is there a 12-year time jump, and not only are major characters like Jessica unceremoniously dropped from the narrative, but the book also features a lot of political feuding that will probably have to be cut for the movie to feel even vaguely comprehensible.
For screenwriter Jon Spaihts, however, there are plenty of reasons to stay optimistic. The big one is that "Dune: Part 2" has already made a ton of changes to the narrative to make a better transition into "Messiah," and he thinks those changes are going to pay off big time going forward. As he explained in a recent interview with Mashable:
"I think [author] Frank Herbert came away from...
The adaptation of "Dune: Messiah" has already been approved, but we've long wondered just how the hell director Denis Villeneuve is going to pull it off. Not only is there a 12-year time jump, and not only are major characters like Jessica unceremoniously dropped from the narrative, but the book also features a lot of political feuding that will probably have to be cut for the movie to feel even vaguely comprehensible.
For screenwriter Jon Spaihts, however, there are plenty of reasons to stay optimistic. The big one is that "Dune: Part 2" has already made a ton of changes to the narrative to make a better transition into "Messiah," and he thinks those changes are going to pay off big time going forward. As he explained in a recent interview with Mashable:
"I think [author] Frank Herbert came away from...
- 4/27/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Denis Villeneuve’s movie, “Dune: Part Two,” released in 2024, is a big success. It’s a sci-fi film based on Frank Herbert’s book, “Dune.” Villeneuve directed and produced it, and he also helped write the screenplay with Jon Spaihts. This movie is the second part of a two-part adaptation of Herbert’s novel.
It continues the story of Paul Atreides, who teams up with the Fremen on the desert planet Arrakis to fight against House Harkonnen.
Due to its popularity, the stars of the show “Dune Part 2” have earned a huge amount of money. If you want to know more about how much they earn, keep reading this article till the end.
You can also find out who the richest stars on the show “Dune Part 2” are, starting from the least wealthy to the wealthiest. So, keep reading this article till the end to find out everything.
Also Read:...
It continues the story of Paul Atreides, who teams up with the Fremen on the desert planet Arrakis to fight against House Harkonnen.
Due to its popularity, the stars of the show “Dune Part 2” have earned a huge amount of money. If you want to know more about how much they earn, keep reading this article till the end.
You can also find out who the richest stars on the show “Dune Part 2” are, starting from the least wealthy to the wealthiest. So, keep reading this article till the end to find out everything.
Also Read:...
- 4/27/2024
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Rian Johnson and Edgar Wright both think “Challengers” is a grand slam.
The two directors took to social media to praise Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy feature starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist as a tumultuous trio of tennis pros who may or may not all be harboring feelings for each other (they are.)
“So I loved loved Loved ‘Challengers’ – didn’t know what to expect, and walked out of the theater totally buzzing,” Johnson tweeted. “It’s smart and sophisticated while still poppy and propulsive, basically ‘Design For Living’ as a kick-ass sports movie. Seriously It’S So Good.”
Meanwhile, Wright shared on Instagram his own praise for the Guadagnino feature.
“Mio amico Luca Guadagnino has a grand slam* of a new movie finally hitting cinemas this week and it’s truly fantastic,” Wright wrote. “Go see the sexy, funny, and thrilling ‘Challengers,’ with the formidable trio of Zendaya,...
The two directors took to social media to praise Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy feature starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist as a tumultuous trio of tennis pros who may or may not all be harboring feelings for each other (they are.)
“So I loved loved Loved ‘Challengers’ – didn’t know what to expect, and walked out of the theater totally buzzing,” Johnson tweeted. “It’s smart and sophisticated while still poppy and propulsive, basically ‘Design For Living’ as a kick-ass sports movie. Seriously It’S So Good.”
Meanwhile, Wright shared on Instagram his own praise for the Guadagnino feature.
“Mio amico Luca Guadagnino has a grand slam* of a new movie finally hitting cinemas this week and it’s truly fantastic,” Wright wrote. “Go see the sexy, funny, and thrilling ‘Challengers,’ with the formidable trio of Zendaya,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As an actress and executive producer, Zendaya is already a multi-hyphenate, but she’s not quite ready to climb into a director’s chair. IndieWire reports (via The New York Times) that the “Challengers” star needs more time before she directs her first project. But when that day comes, Luca Guadagnino will say, “I told you so.”
Read More: ‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya Rules This Love Triangle
“I’m overly conscious of everything else around me,” Zendaya told the publication in an interview for Guada’s new tennis drama, in theaters today. That’s when Guadagnino chimed in, “Because Z is a director. I told you many times, and I repeat it now to The Times.” Zendaya stressed that she’s still “learning,” but given the pedigree of directors she’s worked with recently, like Guadagnino and Denis Villeneuve, she may be further along in her apprenticeship than she thinks.
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Read More: ‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya Rules This Love Triangle
“I’m overly conscious of everything else around me,” Zendaya told the publication in an interview for Guada’s new tennis drama, in theaters today. That’s when Guadagnino chimed in, “Because Z is a director. I told you many times, and I repeat it now to The Times.” Zendaya stressed that she’s still “learning,” but given the pedigree of directors she’s worked with recently, like Guadagnino and Denis Villeneuve, she may be further along in her apprenticeship than she thinks.
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- 4/26/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Zendaya has always been an iconic actress who puts her soul into every project that she stars in. From the Dune franchise to singing alongside Zac Efron in The Greatest Showman, Zendaya has done it all.
In a recent report, the Spider-Man: Homecoming actress is all set for the premiere of her movie titled Challengers. With a controversial trailer, it seems that Zendaya may just have another box-office annihilation at hand!
Zendaya in Dune 2
Zendaya May Have Another Box Office Annihilation At Hand!
Challengers, being a film directed by iconic director Luca Guadagnino, has gotten some high expectations to maintain around the world. The director, known for his earlier works such as Call Me By Your Name, and, Bones And All, has achieved quite the fame for his movies.
Zendaya in Challengers
With Zendaya, Mike Faist, and, Josh O’Connor in the lead roles, Challengers is about romance amidst the hard-hitting sport of tennis.
In a recent report, the Spider-Man: Homecoming actress is all set for the premiere of her movie titled Challengers. With a controversial trailer, it seems that Zendaya may just have another box-office annihilation at hand!
Zendaya in Dune 2
Zendaya May Have Another Box Office Annihilation At Hand!
Challengers, being a film directed by iconic director Luca Guadagnino, has gotten some high expectations to maintain around the world. The director, known for his earlier works such as Call Me By Your Name, and, Bones And All, has achieved quite the fame for his movies.
Zendaya in Challengers
With Zendaya, Mike Faist, and, Josh O’Connor in the lead roles, Challengers is about romance amidst the hard-hitting sport of tennis.
- 4/26/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
This article contains likely spoilers for Dune: Part Three as well as the books Dune Messiah and Children of Dune.
You are not prepared for what is to come. These are the words of promise, or prophecy, in Anya Taylor-Joy’s lone scene in Dune: Part Two. Whether the sequence is a kind of psychic chat room occurring between Paul “Muad’Dib” Atreides (Timothée Chalemet) and his unborn sister, Alia, or an actual vision of a conversation they will have in the future is obscure. Either way, the meeting seems otherworldly, not least of all because Paul and Alia are conversing on a beach. On Arrakis.
“Paul, you are not prepared for what is to come,” Alia warns. “You’ll now learn the truth about our family, and it will hurt you to the core.”
Alia is not unkind in her warning. There appears to be a deep reservoir of...
You are not prepared for what is to come. These are the words of promise, or prophecy, in Anya Taylor-Joy’s lone scene in Dune: Part Two. Whether the sequence is a kind of psychic chat room occurring between Paul “Muad’Dib” Atreides (Timothée Chalemet) and his unborn sister, Alia, or an actual vision of a conversation they will have in the future is obscure. Either way, the meeting seems otherworldly, not least of all because Paul and Alia are conversing on a beach. On Arrakis.
“Paul, you are not prepared for what is to come,” Alia warns. “You’ll now learn the truth about our family, and it will hurt you to the core.”
Alia is not unkind in her warning. There appears to be a deep reservoir of...
- 4/26/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Angelina Jolie has been a star in the film industry for the vast majority of her life. The actress has appeared in a plethora of films with diverse and well-written roles that would leave a lasting impact in the memories of its viewers, and some of the most iconic roles that she has ever portrayed. From the role of Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted to being the evil fairy witch, Maleficent, she gained immense praise from fans and critics alike, praising her acting range.
Angelina Jolie. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The most talked about role of the Eternals actress is that of Cleopatra, which she was extremely close to portraying. However, the film got canceled. Now, Zendaya is set to portray the Egyptian Queen, and Brian Helgeland, the original scriptwriter of the canceled Cleopatra movie, hopes Denis Villeneuve uses his script.
Scriptwriter of Cleopatra Shares How The Film Featuring Angelina Jolie...
Angelina Jolie. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The most talked about role of the Eternals actress is that of Cleopatra, which she was extremely close to portraying. However, the film got canceled. Now, Zendaya is set to portray the Egyptian Queen, and Brian Helgeland, the original scriptwriter of the canceled Cleopatra movie, hopes Denis Villeneuve uses his script.
Scriptwriter of Cleopatra Shares How The Film Featuring Angelina Jolie...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Zendaya may be an Emmy-winning actress and executive producer, but she’s biding time before stepping behind the camera as a director.
The “Challengers” actress and executive producer told the New York Times that she is still “learning” that craft from auteurs like Denis Villeneuve (“Dune: Part Two”) and Luca Guadagnino (“Challengers”). Villeneuve and Guadagnino think she’s ready today.
“I’m overly conscious of everything else around me,” Zendaya told the New York Times, speaking to a general hyperawareness. Guadagnino jumped in: “Because Z is a director. I told you many times, and I repeat it now to The Times.”
Zendaya revealed in 2022 that she was slated to direct “Euphoria” Season 2 Episode 6 but decided to wait until the now-delayed Season 3. She told the New York Times that she still is not “quite confident enough to step into directing” even two years later, though.
“I love being on set because...
The “Challengers” actress and executive producer told the New York Times that she is still “learning” that craft from auteurs like Denis Villeneuve (“Dune: Part Two”) and Luca Guadagnino (“Challengers”). Villeneuve and Guadagnino think she’s ready today.
“I’m overly conscious of everything else around me,” Zendaya told the New York Times, speaking to a general hyperawareness. Guadagnino jumped in: “Because Z is a director. I told you many times, and I repeat it now to The Times.”
Zendaya revealed in 2022 that she was slated to direct “Euphoria” Season 2 Episode 6 but decided to wait until the now-delayed Season 3. She told the New York Times that she still is not “quite confident enough to step into directing” even two years later, though.
“I love being on set because...
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In Challengers, everyone is obsessed with Zendaya. Or, at least, her character Tashi Duncan. “She’s gonna turn her whole family into millionaires,” says Josh O’Connor’s young tennis champ Patrick Zweig, to old friend and doubles partner Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). “She’ll have a fashion line, a foundation.” It’s easy to see why they’re in awe. Duncan is a world-class player, brand ambassador, and the object of both their affections. And with regards to ambition, ability, and enormous success at a young age, they could just as easily be talking about Zendaya herself – a star who, over the past few years, has been executing her own Tashi-esque world domination. So far, she’s moved from kids’ TV star to being a part of some of the biggest movies on the planet. With Challengers, though, she’s taking things to a whole other level.
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- 4/25/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Renowned for her acting prowess, Angelina Jolie almost portrayed the historical figure Cleopatra in a film, which was ultimately canceled. Following the disastrous reception of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1963 film, numerous filmmakers have expressed interest in bringing their vision of the Egyptian queen to the screen.
Angelina Jolie | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jolie was attached to one such project, with directors like David Fincher and Ang Lee also being involved before its cancellation. Brian Helgeland, the original screenwriter of the film, has recently provided insight into the canceled film, describing it as a love affair epic infused with elements like political thriller, assassinations, and romance.
Inside Angelina Jolie’s Canceled Epic of Cleopatra
Screenwriter and producer Brian Helgeland recently reflected on the canceled Cleopatra film, which was set to star Angelina Jolie. He shared that he was the “very first writer” to work on the film’s script, which aimed to...
Angelina Jolie | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jolie was attached to one such project, with directors like David Fincher and Ang Lee also being involved before its cancellation. Brian Helgeland, the original screenwriter of the film, has recently provided insight into the canceled film, describing it as a love affair epic infused with elements like political thriller, assassinations, and romance.
Inside Angelina Jolie’s Canceled Epic of Cleopatra
Screenwriter and producer Brian Helgeland recently reflected on the canceled Cleopatra film, which was set to star Angelina Jolie. He shared that he was the “very first writer” to work on the film’s script, which aimed to...
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Imax fans turned up in droves to see “Dune 2” on the really big screen, helping the company top analyst earnings estimates for the first quarter of 2024.
Despite the sandworm bump, it was a tough compare with the year-ago period when Imax benefited from the blockbuster success of “Avatar: The Way of Water” in 2023 to deliver its highest-grossing Q1 to date. Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 was $79.1 million, down 9% year over year, while net income was $3.3 million (an adjusted 15 cents per share), up 33%.
During the most recent quarter, Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two” became one of the Top 10 Imax releases of all time. The Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi epic has garnered more than $143 million at the global box office to date on Imax screens — representing 21% of the film’s total gross receipts.
“Our industry-leading momentum is fueled in part by our strategic expansion of the Imax value proposition; increasingly,...
Despite the sandworm bump, it was a tough compare with the year-ago period when Imax benefited from the blockbuster success of “Avatar: The Way of Water” in 2023 to deliver its highest-grossing Q1 to date. Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 was $79.1 million, down 9% year over year, while net income was $3.3 million (an adjusted 15 cents per share), up 33%.
During the most recent quarter, Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two” became one of the Top 10 Imax releases of all time. The Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi epic has garnered more than $143 million at the global box office to date on Imax screens — representing 21% of the film’s total gross receipts.
“Our industry-leading momentum is fueled in part by our strategic expansion of the Imax value proposition; increasingly,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Helgeland has been discussing his script for Sony’s aborted take on Cleopatra which was set to star Angelina Jolie…
Cleopatra is one of those iconic figures that Hollywood seems perpetually interested in bringing to the screen again, even if the vast majority of these projects never seem to get anywhere.
One of the other nearly-ran Cleopatra projects was set to feature Angelina Jolie back in 2011. Writer and director Brian Helgeland has been chatting about his time on the project as the first writer to get a crack at the script. According to the director of Payback and A Knight’s Tale, it would have included some surprising events, apparently rooted in history:
“I was the very first writer on Cleopatra when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said in an interview with Inverse.
“It had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex,...
Cleopatra is one of those iconic figures that Hollywood seems perpetually interested in bringing to the screen again, even if the vast majority of these projects never seem to get anywhere.
One of the other nearly-ran Cleopatra projects was set to feature Angelina Jolie back in 2011. Writer and director Brian Helgeland has been chatting about his time on the project as the first writer to get a crack at the script. According to the director of Payback and A Knight’s Tale, it would have included some surprising events, apparently rooted in history:
“I was the very first writer on Cleopatra when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said in an interview with Inverse.
“It had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
This April sees Zendaya cross a milestone it honestly feels like she should have reached ages ago: a legitamite leading role in a theatrical film. The actor has been one of the biggest stars of Generation Z and a much hyped starlet for years now, and yet a quick glance at her Wikipedia page reveals a shockingly short resume.
The Oakland born star’s adult film career, after a childhood in the Disney Channel machine leading sitcoms like “Shake It Up” and “Kc Undercover,” really only started in 2017, with a brief supporting turn in Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Opposite her eventual real-life boyfriend Tom Holland, she only had a scant 10 minutes or so of screentime as the sarcastic teen Mj — hardly a star is born moment, despite what the advertising for the film would have you expect.
Zendaya would reprise her role in future Spider-Man films, and her screentime increased with each installment.
The Oakland born star’s adult film career, after a childhood in the Disney Channel machine leading sitcoms like “Shake It Up” and “Kc Undercover,” really only started in 2017, with a brief supporting turn in Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Opposite her eventual real-life boyfriend Tom Holland, she only had a scant 10 minutes or so of screentime as the sarcastic teen Mj — hardly a star is born moment, despite what the advertising for the film would have you expect.
Zendaya would reprise her role in future Spider-Man films, and her screentime increased with each installment.
- 4/25/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Hollywood has been trying to get another Cleopatra movie off the ground for quite some time, and one of those iterations was set to star Angelina Jolie as the iconic Egyptian Queen.
Brian Helgeland was the first writer to take a stab at Angelina Jolie’s Cleopatra movie, and he shared a few details while talking with Inverse. “I was the very first writer on Cleopatra when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said. “I don’t have anything to do with the current version unless they call me and want to use my draft.“
Helgeland continued, saying the movie “had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex,” but at its heart, it was an epic split between Cleopatra’s love affairs with Caesar and Mark Antony. “Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it. For example,...
Brian Helgeland was the first writer to take a stab at Angelina Jolie’s Cleopatra movie, and he shared a few details while talking with Inverse. “I was the very first writer on Cleopatra when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said. “I don’t have anything to do with the current version unless they call me and want to use my draft.“
Helgeland continued, saying the movie “had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex,” but at its heart, it was an epic split between Cleopatra’s love affairs with Caesar and Mark Antony. “Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it. For example,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Angelina Jolie’s scrapped “Cleopatra” movie was part romance epic and part “political thriller with assassinations and sex,” according to the movie’s original screenwriter Brian Helgeland. The Oscar-winning actor was set to play the Egyptian queen in a tentpole for Sony Pictures that once courted director David Fincher to helm. It never got off the ground.
“I was the very first writer on ‘Cleopatra’ when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said in an interview with Inverse. “It had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex, but it’s an epic that’s divided between her love affairs with Caesar and Marc Antony. Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it.”
“For example, the day Caesar was assassinated — the Ides of March and all that stuff — she was in Rome,” he continued. “They were leaving for Egypt,...
“I was the very first writer on ‘Cleopatra’ when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said in an interview with Inverse. “It had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex, but it’s an epic that’s divided between her love affairs with Caesar and Marc Antony. Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it.”
“For example, the day Caesar was assassinated — the Ides of March and all that stuff — she was in Rome,” he continued. “They were leaving for Egypt,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
“Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has a lot of options for what he could make next, and one of them could be his long-gestating “Cleopatra” movie based on the Stacy Schiff novel “Cleopatra: A Life” for Sony Pictures.
Before that, however, some may remember the era when filmmaker David Fincher had a version of the movie set up at Paramount, circa 2012, that would have starred Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie (long before the competing Gal Gadot incarnation with Patty Jenkins and Kari Skogland).
Continue reading Brian Helgeland Shares Details On David Fincher’s Unmade ‘Cleopatra’ Film Almost Starring Angelina Jolie at The Playlist.
Before that, however, some may remember the era when filmmaker David Fincher had a version of the movie set up at Paramount, circa 2012, that would have starred Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie (long before the competing Gal Gadot incarnation with Patty Jenkins and Kari Skogland).
Continue reading Brian Helgeland Shares Details On David Fincher’s Unmade ‘Cleopatra’ Film Almost Starring Angelina Jolie at The Playlist.
- 4/24/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Zendaya is pretty much okay doing intimate scenes in films and television series, but what makes her feel uneasy is when people specifically ask her about those scenes. Fans have witnessed kissing and love scenes in many shows, and they have become a very normal part of the business, but when it comes to Zendaya, there is an odd amount of attention.
Zendaya in Challengers (2024)
The actress expressed frustration over this matter and claimed it is part of her work like everybody else. She also said it was not her first time doing these types of scenes.
Zendaya On Fans Always Asking About Her S*xy Scenes
Zendaya shared via Jake’s Takes on YouTube that she finds it quite bizarre how people keep asking about her intimate scenes in Challengers when she is an actress just portraying a role. She feels like there is a hidden agenda behind this motive,...
Zendaya in Challengers (2024)
The actress expressed frustration over this matter and claimed it is part of her work like everybody else. She also said it was not her first time doing these types of scenes.
Zendaya On Fans Always Asking About Her S*xy Scenes
Zendaya shared via Jake’s Takes on YouTube that she finds it quite bizarre how people keep asking about her intimate scenes in Challengers when she is an actress just portraying a role. She feels like there is a hidden agenda behind this motive,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Hollywood couple Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s Golden Globes appearance had everyone talking about their relationship, with many noting their apparent deep connection. However, ever since then, rumors of a breakup have surfaced, particularly following their appearance at the Oscars, and have persisted the following month.
Timothée Chalamet | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite the rumors, it appears that the couple is still together and simply opting to keep a low profile to avoid excessive attention on their relationship, especially amid the release of one of the biggest projects of the Oscar-nominated actor, Dune: Part Two.
Timothée Chalamet And Kylie Jenner Reportedly Keeping it Low Profile Due to Dune 2
Following the rumors of an alleged split, insiders have dismissed such claims, asserting that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are still together despite their recent absence from the public eye. According to sources cited by Daily Mail, the couple intentionally chose to maintain a low profile.
Timothée Chalamet | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite the rumors, it appears that the couple is still together and simply opting to keep a low profile to avoid excessive attention on their relationship, especially amid the release of one of the biggest projects of the Oscar-nominated actor, Dune: Part Two.
Timothée Chalamet And Kylie Jenner Reportedly Keeping it Low Profile Due to Dune 2
Following the rumors of an alleged split, insiders have dismissed such claims, asserting that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are still together despite their recent absence from the public eye. According to sources cited by Daily Mail, the couple intentionally chose to maintain a low profile.
- 4/24/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve on Dune 3 & Zendaya’s Chani ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; IMDb )
Dune 2 turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2024 so far. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the sci-fi epic fiction film stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Stellar Skarsgard, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Christopher Walken. It’s a sequel to the 2021 film, based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name. Earlier, Denis confirmed Dune 3, which will be his last movie for the franchise.
Since Denis Villeneuve confirmed Dune 3, fans can’t wait to see how the story moves forward. In Dune 2, Timothee Chalamet’s Paul Atreides transforms into a completely different person as he embodies the ‘Lisan al Gaib’ title. The shift in his personality, which becomes darker, shocks Zendaya’s Chani to the core. So, how exactly will it impact the threequel? Denis revealed how Chani’s rage...
Dune 2 turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2024 so far. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the sci-fi epic fiction film stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Stellar Skarsgard, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Christopher Walken. It’s a sequel to the 2021 film, based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name. Earlier, Denis confirmed Dune 3, which will be his last movie for the franchise.
Since Denis Villeneuve confirmed Dune 3, fans can’t wait to see how the story moves forward. In Dune 2, Timothee Chalamet’s Paul Atreides transforms into a completely different person as he embodies the ‘Lisan al Gaib’ title. The shift in his personality, which becomes darker, shocks Zendaya’s Chani to the core. So, how exactly will it impact the threequel? Denis revealed how Chani’s rage...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Who loves Zendaya? Show of hands? Well if you do, and Amazon MGM Studios is betting that plenty of 18-24 olds do, you can watch the Euphoria Emmy winner in Imax in Amazon MGM Studio’s Challengers this weekend, then sit around and watch her again in Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two.
The R-rated menage a trois tennis romantic comedy, Challengers, finally steps on the court this weekend after being pushed from its Sept. 15 release date due to the actors strike, with an eye at a $15M domestic opening at 3,400 locations, give or take. The pic will serve as a testament to Zendaya’s box office drawing power sans any attachments to major IP, read Dune or Spider-Man. Already working in the favor of the Luca Guadagnino directed, Amy Pascal produced movie are excellent reviews at 95% certified fresh. If this movie can truly breakout, it’s a win...
The R-rated menage a trois tennis romantic comedy, Challengers, finally steps on the court this weekend after being pushed from its Sept. 15 release date due to the actors strike, with an eye at a $15M domestic opening at 3,400 locations, give or take. The pic will serve as a testament to Zendaya’s box office drawing power sans any attachments to major IP, read Dune or Spider-Man. Already working in the favor of the Luca Guadagnino directed, Amy Pascal produced movie are excellent reviews at 95% certified fresh. If this movie can truly breakout, it’s a win...
- 4/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Long live Queen Cleopatra, even if her film adaptations have been plagued for more than half a century.
After Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1963 “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor made history as one of the biggest box office disasters ever, a long-gestating adaptation was set with Angelina Jolie attached to star (and directors like David Fincher and Ang Lee being attached at different times). “A Knight’s Tale” and “Man on Fire” writer Brian Helgeland wrote the script, and while the film was “almost made,” it eventually fell by the wayside.
Now, Helgeland is recalling the details of the scrapped project in a new interview with Inverse. “I was the very first writer on ‘Cleopatra’ when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said. “It had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex, but it’s an epic that’s divided between her...
After Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1963 “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor made history as one of the biggest box office disasters ever, a long-gestating adaptation was set with Angelina Jolie attached to star (and directors like David Fincher and Ang Lee being attached at different times). “A Knight’s Tale” and “Man on Fire” writer Brian Helgeland wrote the script, and while the film was “almost made,” it eventually fell by the wayside.
Now, Helgeland is recalling the details of the scrapped project in a new interview with Inverse. “I was the very first writer on ‘Cleopatra’ when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said. “It had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex, but it’s an epic that’s divided between her...
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Timothée Chalamet is currently at the peak of his career with back-to-back huge hits Wonka and Dune: Part Two. The actor has been making waves in the industry over the last few years and is now in his greatest phase. Chalamet is currently shooting the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two
Aside from his films, fans have also consistently followed his personal life and the various affairs he has had over the years. His relationship and public appearances with Kylie Jenner were the talk of the town, most recently at the Golden Globes, after which they both went quiet. Amidst the breakup rumors that are swirling, a since-deleted photo featuring Jenner has sparked another discourse on the internet.
Kylie Jenner’s New Photo Sparks Pregnancy Rumors Amidst Break-Up Chatter Kylie Jenner in the music video for Cardi B’s Wap...
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two
Aside from his films, fans have also consistently followed his personal life and the various affairs he has had over the years. His relationship and public appearances with Kylie Jenner were the talk of the town, most recently at the Golden Globes, after which they both went quiet. Amidst the breakup rumors that are swirling, a since-deleted photo featuring Jenner has sparked another discourse on the internet.
Kylie Jenner’s New Photo Sparks Pregnancy Rumors Amidst Break-Up Chatter Kylie Jenner in the music video for Cardi B’s Wap...
- 4/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
IMOTHÉE Chalamet and Director/Writer/Producer Denis Villeneuve on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Dune: Part Two,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release: Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Denis Villeneuve isn’t just the guy who directed Dune...he’s been a diehard fan of the books since he was a kid. His Dune movies – both huge hits, with Part Two rocking that 93% Rotten Tomatoes score – are way more than just work for him. This is personal. (Click on the media bar below to hear Denis Villeneuve.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denis_-Villeneuve_Dune_Part_two_Visiom_Childhood_.mp3 Experience Villeneuve’s Dune the way it was meant to be seen – on the big screen! Dune: Part Two is still in theaters.
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- 4/23/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
This year’s edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is set to present a retrospective on Franz Kafka and his influence on cinema, dubbed The Wish To Be A Red Indian: Kafka and Cinema. It will examine how the influential Czech writer has impacted filmmakers from Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, Ousmane Sembene, Jan Nemec and Steven Soderbergh.
This June will mark the centenary of the final moments of Kafka, who passed away at a sanatorium in the Austrian town of Kierling. Kviff, which kicks off on June 28, will launch this strand in honor of the writer featuring films such as Soderberg’s noir mystery Kafka, Welles’ The Trial, Scorsese’s After Hours as well as Roman Polanski’s The Tenant among others.
The festival will also be honoring casting director Francine Maisler, who has worked with directors such as Denis Villeneuve, Terrence Malick and Alejandro González Iñárritu and whose credits include The Revenant,...
This June will mark the centenary of the final moments of Kafka, who passed away at a sanatorium in the Austrian town of Kierling. Kviff, which kicks off on June 28, will launch this strand in honor of the writer featuring films such as Soderberg’s noir mystery Kafka, Welles’ The Trial, Scorsese’s After Hours as well as Roman Polanski’s The Tenant among others.
The festival will also be honoring casting director Francine Maisler, who has worked with directors such as Denis Villeneuve, Terrence Malick and Alejandro González Iñárritu and whose credits include The Revenant,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival and Variety have teamed up to honor Francine Maisler, one of the world’s most respected casting directors, whose recent credits include “Dune: Part Two,” “The Bikeriders,” “Challengers,” “Civil War” and “Joker: Folie à Deux.”
Maisler has worked on more than 70 feature films and is a recipient of 15 Artios Awards from the Casting Society of America, including for “Marriage Story” in 2020 and “Don’t Look Up” in 2021. As well as working with director Denis Villeneuve on “Dune: Part Two,” “Dune,” “Arrival” and “Sicario,” her other films include Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life” and “Knight of Cups,” and Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” and “Birdman.” In 2022, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on HBO’s “Succession.”
As part of its homage, Karlovy Vary will hold a special screening of one of the films which Maisler worked on. Maisler will also give a public master class,...
Maisler has worked on more than 70 feature films and is a recipient of 15 Artios Awards from the Casting Society of America, including for “Marriage Story” in 2020 and “Don’t Look Up” in 2021. As well as working with director Denis Villeneuve on “Dune: Part Two,” “Dune,” “Arrival” and “Sicario,” her other films include Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life” and “Knight of Cups,” and Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” and “Birdman.” In 2022, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on HBO’s “Succession.”
As part of its homage, Karlovy Vary will hold a special screening of one of the films which Maisler worked on. Maisler will also give a public master class,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Anya Taylor-Joy’s acting career has never flourished so much like this year — after making a surprising appearance in Denis Villeneuve’s highest-grossing blockbuster Dune: Part 2, the actress is now heading to the Cannes Film Festival for a big premiere of her brand new adventure film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
While Taylor-Joy yet has to prove her deserved takeover of the role that in all senses belonged to Charlize Theron, new details about the upcoming movie keep emerging — and, as it turns out, Furiosa features a vital scene that took more than two months to shoot.
Nothing has been said about specific details of the scene, but the movie’s producer Doug Mitchell has recently revealed that the 15-minute-long sequence required 78 days of shooting and “close to 200 stunt people working on it daily.”
Apparently, the crew had to work on the scene so much that the latter, for everyone’s convenience,...
While Taylor-Joy yet has to prove her deserved takeover of the role that in all senses belonged to Charlize Theron, new details about the upcoming movie keep emerging — and, as it turns out, Furiosa features a vital scene that took more than two months to shoot.
Nothing has been said about specific details of the scene, but the movie’s producer Doug Mitchell has recently revealed that the 15-minute-long sequence required 78 days of shooting and “close to 200 stunt people working on it daily.”
Apparently, the crew had to work on the scene so much that the latter, for everyone’s convenience,...
- 4/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
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“Have you ever had a dream about your first ride?” Zendaya’s Chani asks Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides in the trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Since its premiere earlier this year, Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has become the top-grossing film of 2024, per Variety — making it likely that fans can expect a Part Three in the future. The sequel even had its own collectible popcorn bucket...
“Have you ever had a dream about your first ride?” Zendaya’s Chani asks Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides in the trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Since its premiere earlier this year, Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has become the top-grossing film of 2024, per Variety — making it likely that fans can expect a Part Three in the future. The sequel even had its own collectible popcorn bucket...
- 4/22/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Dune Part Three is a go! And just in time to try out the new 2nd generation of IMAX film cameras. Part One was shot on the Alexa Lf. Part Two was shot on the Arri 65. Thus, Part Three must be shot on the new and advanced IMAX film cameras. Don’t you think?
Dune and the new IMAX film camera Dune Part Three is a go
Dune: Part Three is coming sooner than audiences think after the thrilling conclusion of Dune: Part Two, Director Denis Villeneuve has revealed that he’s already writing the third movie, based on the novel Dune: Messiah. “The screenplay’s in progress, and I’m very happy where it’s going, but it’s not finished, and I don’t know how healthy it’ll be to go straight to ‘Messiah’ right away. It would be healthy to do something in between. Also, I...
Dune and the new IMAX film camera Dune Part Three is a go
Dune: Part Three is coming sooner than audiences think after the thrilling conclusion of Dune: Part Two, Director Denis Villeneuve has revealed that he’s already writing the third movie, based on the novel Dune: Messiah. “The screenplay’s in progress, and I’m very happy where it’s going, but it’s not finished, and I don’t know how healthy it’ll be to go straight to ‘Messiah’ right away. It would be healthy to do something in between. Also, I...
- 4/22/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Babs Olusanmokun only had a brief scene in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021), but his role and the fate of his character propelled the story forward. He played the Fremen warrior Jamis who died after dueling with Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.
Timothée Chalamet and Babs Olusanmokun in Dune
The figure perished in the first movie, but it was a surprise that the actor returned to Dune 2 to play dead. They initially planned to use a dummy for the scene, but the director wanted to make it look more real.
Babs Olusanmokun On His Short Stint In Dune
During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Babs Olusanmokun revealed Denis Villeneuve asked him to return in Dune: Part Two to play his deceased character.
“Believe it or not, I actually did a whole body cast that they were going to use for that, but Denis, in his infinite wisdom, was like,...
Timothée Chalamet and Babs Olusanmokun in Dune
The figure perished in the first movie, but it was a surprise that the actor returned to Dune 2 to play dead. They initially planned to use a dummy for the scene, but the director wanted to make it look more real.
Babs Olusanmokun On His Short Stint In Dune
During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Babs Olusanmokun revealed Denis Villeneuve asked him to return in Dune: Part Two to play his deceased character.
“Believe it or not, I actually did a whole body cast that they were going to use for that, but Denis, in his infinite wisdom, was like,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Celebrities often have different lives before they make their way to Hollywood, to the shining light of fame and glory with flashing lights of cameras and reflection of confetti. Legendary actor Christopher Walken was among those who had a scary past, but for him, it was a cakewalk.
Christopher Walken in A View to a Kill
Walken’s legacy in Hollywood is glorious with over five decades being in the industry with his iconic voice that makes him distinguished. But before his showbiz glory and accolades, Walken was a lion tamer— it’s a job that screams terrifying for any common person.
Christopher Walken’s Past Job Was Terrifying
Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV in Dune 2
Christopher Walken was a lion tamer before he was a movie star. Of course, Walken has walked through different genres in Hollywood with his signature appeal and his iconic voice. In a chat with IndieWire,...
Christopher Walken in A View to a Kill
Walken’s legacy in Hollywood is glorious with over five decades being in the industry with his iconic voice that makes him distinguished. But before his showbiz glory and accolades, Walken was a lion tamer— it’s a job that screams terrifying for any common person.
Christopher Walken’s Past Job Was Terrifying
Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV in Dune 2
Christopher Walken was a lion tamer before he was a movie star. Of course, Walken has walked through different genres in Hollywood with his signature appeal and his iconic voice. In a chat with IndieWire,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire might not be a critical darling. But the Adam Wingard directorial has become a fan favorite among the audience. The most recent installment in the MonsterVerse franchise is their fifth presentation, after 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong.
A scene from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
After being released last month, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has now become the second-highest-grossing movie of the year. It has even surpassed the recently released animated blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda 4.
MonsterVerse Races Ahead of Kung Fu Panda 4 With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
A scene from Kung Fu Panda 4
Even though the Jack Black voiced movie was released before the kaiju feature, it could not hold on to the lead. And now, after Denis Villeneuve’s directorial epic, Dune: Part 2, Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire is at the second highest position.
A scene from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
After being released last month, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has now become the second-highest-grossing movie of the year. It has even surpassed the recently released animated blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda 4.
MonsterVerse Races Ahead of Kung Fu Panda 4 With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
A scene from Kung Fu Panda 4
Even though the Jack Black voiced movie was released before the kaiju feature, it could not hold on to the lead. And now, after Denis Villeneuve’s directorial epic, Dune: Part 2, Godzilla x Kong : The New Empire is at the second highest position.
- 4/22/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Dune 2 Box Office Collection (Worldwide) Updates!(Photo Credit –Facebook)
Dune 2, led by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, is on rampage mode. On a favorable note, the epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve has concluded its eighth weekend in the overseas markets. It is now all set to enter the $700 million club. Scroll below for the latest box office update!
Dune: Part Two is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. It revolves around Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) uniting with the people of Frenmen people of Arrakis to battle House Harkonnen. Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem have reprised their characters from the first film. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub joined the bandwagon in the second installment.
Dune 2 Box Overseas Office Collection
According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Timothee...
Dune 2, led by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, is on rampage mode. On a favorable note, the epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve has concluded its eighth weekend in the overseas markets. It is now all set to enter the $700 million club. Scroll below for the latest box office update!
Dune: Part Two is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. It revolves around Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) uniting with the people of Frenmen people of Arrakis to battle House Harkonnen. Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem have reprised their characters from the first film. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub joined the bandwagon in the second installment.
Dune 2 Box Overseas Office Collection
According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Timothee...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Having directed the brilliant Arrival (2015), Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and the two Dune movies (2021 and 2024), Denis Villeneuve has already inscribed his name in cinematic history as the acclaimed sci-fi filmmaker.
Here are 7 movies, recommended by the director and available for watching on Prime Video, that guarantee a superior sci-fi experience.
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
It comes as no surprise that this iconic Old Hollywood masterpiece is in Villeneuve’s list. According to his own admission, Kubrick’s epic space opera was his first "cinematic shock" that became his most favorite movie, inspiring him for his own science fiction works.
2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Steven Spielberg’s classic drama movie affected not only the 1980’s genre’s features, but also the Dune director’s cinema taste, entering him the world of the French New Wave by assembling Francois Truffaut in its cast, and, obviously, his love for sci-fi films.
3. Blade Runner...
Here are 7 movies, recommended by the director and available for watching on Prime Video, that guarantee a superior sci-fi experience.
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
It comes as no surprise that this iconic Old Hollywood masterpiece is in Villeneuve’s list. According to his own admission, Kubrick’s epic space opera was his first "cinematic shock" that became his most favorite movie, inspiring him for his own science fiction works.
2. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Steven Spielberg’s classic drama movie affected not only the 1980’s genre’s features, but also the Dune director’s cinema taste, entering him the world of the French New Wave by assembling Francois Truffaut in its cast, and, obviously, his love for sci-fi films.
3. Blade Runner...
- 4/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Box office sands continue to flow for “Dune: Part Two,” which is nearing $700 million worldwide.
Director Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic has grossed $276 million in North America and $419 million overseas, bringing its global tally to $695.8 million after eight weeks of release. It’s an impressive benchmark in post-covid times; only five movies in 2023, eight in 2022 and five in 2021 managed to cross the $700 million mark.
At this point, “Dune 2” is the highest-grossing movie of 2024 at the domestic and worldwide box office. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, the biggest markets are the U.K. ($48.8 million), China ($48.5 million), France ($42.6 million), Germany ($39.7 million) and Australia ($22.5 million).
“Dune: Part Two” has far outgrossed its predecessor, 2021’s “Dune,” which generated $433 million while landing simultaneously on HBO Max. The sequel’s impressive staying power is thanks to several factors, including glowing word-of-mouth, an A-list ensemble led by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, and interest in Imax and other premium formats.
Director Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic has grossed $276 million in North America and $419 million overseas, bringing its global tally to $695.8 million after eight weeks of release. It’s an impressive benchmark in post-covid times; only five movies in 2023, eight in 2022 and five in 2021 managed to cross the $700 million mark.
At this point, “Dune 2” is the highest-grossing movie of 2024 at the domestic and worldwide box office. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, the biggest markets are the U.K. ($48.8 million), China ($48.5 million), France ($42.6 million), Germany ($39.7 million) and Australia ($22.5 million).
“Dune: Part Two” has far outgrossed its predecessor, 2021’s “Dune,” which generated $433 million while landing simultaneously on HBO Max. The sequel’s impressive staying power is thanks to several factors, including glowing word-of-mouth, an A-list ensemble led by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, and interest in Imax and other premium formats.
- 4/21/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Acting in a Marvel movie is not easy, for the actors pretty much are supposed to act against a green screen with imaginary characters. The fan expectations and pressure coupled with the monotonous set environment add to the troubles, and hence, many actors describe having a terrible time shooting Marvel flicks.
Dave Bautista (Image: The Tonight Show)
Dave Bautista, who starred as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers movies, described how different the process is while filming an MCU flick. Especially compared to his latest box office blockbuster, Dune, the actor revealed one crucial difference that made it easier for him to shoot the Denis Villeneuve sci-fi flick.
Dave Bautista Compares Filming Dune to Marvel Movies
Dave Bautista as Drax in the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
It is a no-brainer that Marvel relies heavily on CGI and special effects to make its blockbuster superhero movies.
Dave Bautista (Image: The Tonight Show)
Dave Bautista, who starred as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers movies, described how different the process is while filming an MCU flick. Especially compared to his latest box office blockbuster, Dune, the actor revealed one crucial difference that made it easier for him to shoot the Denis Villeneuve sci-fi flick.
Dave Bautista Compares Filming Dune to Marvel Movies
Dave Bautista as Drax in the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
It is a no-brainer that Marvel relies heavily on CGI and special effects to make its blockbuster superhero movies.
- 4/21/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
This post contains spoilers for Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" films.
When the Atreides first arrive in Arrakis in "Dune: Part One," we get our first glimpse of the mystical sandworms from the aerial perspective of a roving ornithopter. Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac) notices the steady advent of the creature beneath the sand, the disturbance caused by its hidden scale leading up to an awe-inspiring scene: a gigantic, bottomless mouth swallowing one of the spice harvesting machines. As the Atreides do not know much about the Fremen and their relationship with Shai Hulud at this point, this first introduction feels even more intriguing, with a decided air of danger encircling the mysterious worm-like creatures.
Denis Villeneuve maintains the mystique surrounding the sandworms in "Part One" with the aid of a simple, yet effective strategy, where small glimpses of the creatures are peppered throughout to build up to the stunning reveal when...
When the Atreides first arrive in Arrakis in "Dune: Part One," we get our first glimpse of the mystical sandworms from the aerial perspective of a roving ornithopter. Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac) notices the steady advent of the creature beneath the sand, the disturbance caused by its hidden scale leading up to an awe-inspiring scene: a gigantic, bottomless mouth swallowing one of the spice harvesting machines. As the Atreides do not know much about the Fremen and their relationship with Shai Hulud at this point, this first introduction feels even more intriguing, with a decided air of danger encircling the mysterious worm-like creatures.
Denis Villeneuve maintains the mystique surrounding the sandworms in "Part One" with the aid of a simple, yet effective strategy, where small glimpses of the creatures are peppered throughout to build up to the stunning reveal when...
- 4/21/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
As the prophesied hero turned brutal ruler of the Freman, Paul Atreides is the face of "Dune" -- and thanks to Denis Villeneuve's recent blockbusters, Timothée Chalamet is the face of Paul Atreides. The actor, who earned his first Oscar nomination at the tender age of 22, puts in a fantastic performance as the multi-faceted Muad'Dib in 2021's "Dune" and this year's "Dune: Part Two," but at one point, the film's casting department wasn't certain he was the right man for the job. The reason? He was too old.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2021, "Dune" casting director Francine Maisler spoke about the challenge of assembling the right cast for the sci-fi epic and admitted that during the casting process, there was some "discussion" about Chalamet's age in relation to Paul in the original book. "All the ['Dune'] actors wanted to work with Denis Villeneuve, and some...
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2021, "Dune" casting director Francine Maisler spoke about the challenge of assembling the right cast for the sci-fi epic and admitted that during the casting process, there was some "discussion" about Chalamet's age in relation to Paul in the original book. "All the ['Dune'] actors wanted to work with Denis Villeneuve, and some...
- 4/20/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" films are an embarrassment of riches. With a strong ensemble cast, gorgeous visuals, an arresting story, and production design to die for, the filmmaker's take on Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi saga is firing on all cylinders. The movies also have fantastic effects makeup; a talented team is responsible for turning Austin Butler into a scowling, pale villain, etching runes onto the faces of the Bene Gesserit, and making everyone generally look both hot and windswept.
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Donald Mowat is credited as head of the makeup department on both 2021's "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," but in 2020, he told Inside The Film Room that he nearly didn't get to work on the movies after all. Mowat previously collaborated extensively with Daniel Craig, doing his makeup on films like "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" before joining the Bond franchise for "Skyfall" and Spectre.
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Donald Mowat is credited as head of the makeup department on both 2021's "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," but in 2020, he told Inside The Film Room that he nearly didn't get to work on the movies after all. Mowat previously collaborated extensively with Daniel Craig, doing his makeup on films like "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" before joining the Bond franchise for "Skyfall" and Spectre.
- 4/20/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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