Sci-Fi Dune

[FVD]

I can't even explain how much nostalgia that video and piece of music brings me. I haven't seen Lynch's Dune for years, I first watched it at a time when I was obsessed with Lynch and Kyle Maclachlan because of Twin Peaks and I've always thought the film was near incomprehensible but still hugely underappreciated because of the beautiful cinematography, score, sets and very unique visual style.

I totally want to watch it again now, I'll have to dig out my DVD.

I've always wanted to check out the Toto soundtrack as I only learned recently that the band composed most of the score not too long ago (next to the band having also recorded most of the music for Michael Jackson's Thriller but that's another story) - and when it finally came time to see the film my was it by far one of the saving graces of that film. And the ending credits along with Steve Lukather's romantic guitar licks just makes me want to listen to it over and over.

I don't know how Denis's film is going to sound but let's hope the new film score will be just as memorable. And I see that Denis also uses the same composer in all his films in Johann Johannson too. I need to take a listen to his music next time I watch each of Denis's films again

Sorry, I meant like younger brother, you figured it out though.
Blunt is definitely another great option for Jessica.

I wouldn't mind Evangeline Lilly having a go as Lady Jessica too.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Sean Bean has to be Gurney. It's the perfect Sean Bean role!

 

[Pink Ranger]

Sean Bean has to be Gurney. It's the perfect Sean Bean role!

Except that Gurney actually survives.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Exactly, you think he dies and then he comes back! It would be amazing!

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Actually that is genius.

 

[Pink Ranger]

In all seriousness, Sean is too handsome to be Gurney (so was Patrick Stewart), unless they're going to mess him up with prosthetics or something. Gurney is like the Groundskeeper Willie of House Atriedes. Rory McCann would be a good choice.

 

[FVD]

How about Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont) for Gurney?

 

[Pink Ranger]

How about Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont) for Gurney?

Ser Friendzone could be okay in that role, but he could be Duke Leto as well.

 

[:eek:]

Villeneuve’s “Dune” Remake Is Ages Away

By
Garth Franklin -

Tuesday, March 7th 2017 4:26 am
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Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has not only received great acclaim for his work, he’s also notable for consistently turning out films. In 2013 he had both “Prisoners” and “Enemy,” in 2015 it was “Sicario,” last year it was “Arrival” and this year it’s “Blade Runner 2049”.
That’s a lot of films in a short space of time, and each one an increasing technical challenge. His next effort is the new film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi saga “Dune” and Villeneuve reveals that he’s taking a brief respite to catch his breath before he begins work on that. He tells Cinema Blend:

“The problem right now, and something I want to change, I worked very fast. I did Prisoners, and then after that, in the past six years I have done five movies — which is not a good idea! It’s too fast. And I learned a lot, I learned so much, for the time now I need just a little time to digest. After Blade Runner, as I’m working on Dune, I would love to just digest and then come back with more energy for Dune with fresh ideas. I need that right now! And so I need distance a little bit.”
​

Villeneuve still has months of post-production work on the new “Blade Runner” so he won’t get much of a break until late into the year. Villeneuve only signed on for the project back in December, but this has long been a passion project of his:

“Dune is a novel that I read when I was a teenager, and I was engulfed. I was [transported] by Dune for years. When I finished Prisoners, when I came to Hollywood I made a movie called Prisoners, and I said to myself, ‘It will be a one shot experience, but I will enjoy it.’ And it went well, and the producers at Alcon [Entertainment] asked me after that, ‘What would you like to do? Is there one thing you’d like to do?’ And I said, ‘Dune.’ Spontaneously. I know there was competition to get the rights, but I always said to myself, and I’m saying it to you, I can’t believe it will be a thing. There’s no screenplay right now, but that will be my dream!”
​

“Dune” remains in the earliest stages of development with no release date yet locked.

 

[FVD]

Villeneuve’s “Dune” Remake Is Ages Away

By
Garth Franklin -

Tuesday, March 7th 2017 4:26 am

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has not only received great acclaim for his work, he’s also notable for consistently turning out films. In 2013 he had both “Prisoners” and “Enemy,” in 2015 it was “Sicario,” last year it was “Arrival” and this year it’s “Blade Runner 2049”.
That’s a lot of films in a short space of time, and each one an increasing technical challenge. His next effort is the new film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi saga “Dune” and Villeneuve reveals that he’s taking a brief respite to catch his breath before he begins work on that. He tells Cinema Blend:

“The problem right now, and something I want to change, I worked very fast. I did Prisoners, and then after that, in the past six years I have done five movies — which is not a good idea! It’s too fast. And I learned a lot, I learned so much, for the time now I need just a little time to digest. After Blade Runner, as I’m working on Dune, I would love to just digest and then come back with more energy for Dune with fresh ideas. I need that right now! And so I need distance a little bit.”
​

Villeneuve still has months of post-production work on the new “Blade Runner” so he won’t get much of a break until late into the year. Villeneuve only signed on for the project back in December, but this has long been a passion project of his:

“Dune is a novel that I read when I was a teenager, and I was engulfed. I was [transported] by Dune for years. When I finished Prisoners, when I came to Hollywood I made a movie called Prisoners, and I said to myself, ‘It will be a one shot experience, but I will enjoy it.’ And it went well, and the producers at Alcon [Entertainment] asked me after that, ‘What would you like to do? Is there one thing you’d like to do?’ And I said, ‘Dune.’ Spontaneously. I know there was competition to get the rights, but I always said to myself, and I’m saying it to you, I can’t believe it will be a thing. There’s no screenplay right now, but that will be my dream!”
​

“Dune” remains in the earliest stages of development with no release date yet locked.

I was just watching a clip of Adam Savage's Tested show on YouTube where he was talking to Richard Taylor at Weta Workshop in Wellington about the Geishas in Ghost in the Shell (they look amazing btw). Couldn't help but notice the hoodie Richard was wearing displaying a Legendary Pictures logo. While it doesn't really mean anything, it still makes me hope that Weta will be approached to handle sets, SFX, makeup and Costume Design for Dune. No doubt they will do a spectacular job making the franchise as epic as possible. And that also kinda makes me hope for a trilogy of that first book now. One film just ain't going to cut it!

 

[FVD]

Okay, in response to my last post. I now have a feeling that Legendary WILL recruit Weta to handle all the set design, etc seeing as they have already worked together on Warcraft and The Great Wall previously, so having them both collaborating again could be quite likely. This does make me excited to see what Weta can do with sets and costuming especially.

 

[FVD]

Okay, so I'm bringing this up again lol.

So, while I'm currently reading through the book and having read a chapter on Fiet Kynes getting lectured by his dead father, I was thinking right away how awesome it would be if Max Von Sydow could cameo as his father. I was using his voice while reading through that chapter too - and it was awesome!

 

[Eddie Dean]

That scene is probably one the first they'll cut, haha.

 

[FVD]

That scene is probably one the first they'll cut, haha.

How about a deleted scene (I'd love to see it though)...

 

[Fallen Angel]

'Forrest Gump' writer Eric Roth will pen Denis Villeneuve's Dune reboot (EXCLUSIVE) http://bit.ly/2lhtVm6

Legendary has tapped veteran scribe Eric Roth to write the “Dune” reboot.
“Arrival” and “Sicario” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is directing the movie.
Legendary closed a deal with the Frank Herbert estate last Thanksgiving for his iconic novel, granting the studio rights to not only films, but also TV projects on the sci-fi property.


The projects would be produced by Mary Parent and Cale Boyter, with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, and Kim Herbert serving as executive producers.


Set in the distant future, “Dune” follows Paul Atreides, whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. As the only producer of a highly valuable resource, jurisdiction over Arrakis is contested among competing noble families. After Paul and his family are betrayed, the story explores themes of politics, religion, and man’s relationship to nature, as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family’s reign.


The novel was also adapted for the 1984 film directed by David Lynch. The movie, which starred Kyle MacLachlan, was initially considered a flop — it was critically panned and grossed just $30.9 million on a $40 million budget — but has recently attained cult status.


Best known for his work on Oscar fare such as “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Munich,” and “Forrest Gump,” which earned Roth his only Academy Award, this movie would mark Roth’s first foray into the world of science fiction. He is currently an exec producer on the TNT drama “The Alienist,” which may have piqued his interest in the genre.

 

[Boom]

EDIT: Damnit, Fallen.

 

[Sithborg]

I have conflicting feelings on this.

 

[Fallen Angel]

EDIT: Damnit, Fallen.

I choose to think we're in sync bro. Drift compatible, Pacific Rim 3 here we come.

 

[Boom]

I choose to think we're in sync bro. Drift compatible, Pacific Rim 3 here we come.

Let's do it. **** it.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I choose to think we're in sync bro. Drift compatible, Pacific Rim 3 here we come.

Let's do it. **** it.

Your jaeger's name is Acid Reflux.

 

[Fallen Angel]

That's good was thinking more like FALLEN BOOM.

 

[TheVileOne]

I still don't think you can make a Dune movie that's appealing to the masses that doesn't radically large swaths of the story.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I don't mind changing parts of the story, or even simplifying some of it. Lord Of The Rings would have been ****ing torture if they followed the book closely. Just don't make **** up, like Lynch did.

 

[TheVileOne]

Like Paul making it rain and making flowers grow and stuff?

 

[Sithborg]

Things will have to be changed, sure. That's part of the adaptation process.