Sci-Fi Dune

[kguillou]

That's the worst part, friends. They didnt say when in 2024 its being moved to. Which means theres a possibility it gets pushed a WHOLE YEAR to land back in awards season.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

This seems like a mistake. Dune is going to miss that great IMAX run, momentum, and awards season.

I feel a little less hopeful about Dune Messiah. We'll see, hope it can persevere.

I don't know, honestly. So much of what they are banking on is Timmy and Zendaya's star power with a different demo then those they already have coming in. I can see why they want them out there promoting. That said, you might very well be right.

 

[Man in the Suit]

'Dune 2' Delayed to 2024 Amid Strikes - Variety

 

[Filmfreak]

That's the worst part, friends. They didnt say when in 2024 its being moved to. Which means theres a possibility it gets pushed a WHOLE YEAR to land back in awards season.

They said March 15, in the original Godzilla x Kong date.

 

[Drizzle]

a) Good for The Marvels, as long as it doesn't move.

Has it been confirmed if post production is finished for The Marvels? I'm inclined to believe that it is since it was supposed to be released last month but ever-reliable Wikipedia says that it's still in post. It's so up in the air right now that I could see it going either way.

This seems like a mistake. Dune is going to miss that great IMAX run, momentum, and awards season.

They may not have had a choice if there was still a lot of ADR work to be done. I wouldn't despair too much about its award season prospects. If 2024 looks barren because of the strikes, it can still be a major awards contender. After all, Everything Everywhere All At Once was released in April and that went on to win Best Picture.

If anything, this is fantastic news for Universal since this clears the way for Oppenheimer to be the big contender at the Oscars. At the very least it's now lined up to sweep the technical categories.

 

[Kane52630]

'Dune 2' Delayed to 2024 Amid Strikes - Variety

 

[Spider-Fan]

I am triggered lol

 

[Filmfreak]

Well, a four month delay is a bummer but it's not that much. True it's going to lose a bit on the momentum (ideally is should have been out a year after the first film) but the hype train should get back on track near release.

Also we're talking about a month with (as of now) far less competition than in November this year. I actually think it might help the movie that there won't be that many tentpole films until then and the crowd could yearn for something.

I'm also optimistic about a new IMAX deal. They saw how big Oppenheimer was and they know Dune's potential. It might not be six weeks but if it does well it could get extended. We'll see.

Honestly the biggest loss is the awards season. But let's be real. If the strike lasts til the end of the year how would they push for a successful campaign without the actors anyway? March might not be the best date but if the film is good it could still go to the Oscars. Oppenheimer is already said to be the biggest candidate and it was out in the summer.

By the way I'm saying all this as someone who had Dune by far his most anticipated project for this year.

 

[Drizzle]

David Zaslav is trending on Twitter and...whoa. People are mad.

 

[emielaen]

Lol isn’t Twitter mad about everything everyday

 

[Filmfan93]

Worst decision ever.

I am furious right now.

 

[Sithborg]

This seems like a mistake. Dune is going to miss that great IMAX run, momentum, and awards season.

I feel a little less hopeful about Dune Messiah. We'll see, hope it can persevere.

Given the state of WB's movie slate, I think they will gladly go with a third if this is a mild success.

 

[flickchick85]

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Lol isn’t Twitter mad about everything everyday

The Twitter that isn't incredibly bigoted (which is a lot of it these days), is mostly mad that Twitter sucks now.

 

[Ninjablade]

 

[Primal Slayer]

So Captain marvel now can move into IMAX right?

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Dune fans:

Zaslav:

Dune fans:

 

[Ninjablade]

Given the state of WB's movie slate, I think they will gladly go with a third if this is a mild success.

Will they even have the opportunity to get the third film or will that become a Sony film due to Legendary's new deal?

Might not even be an option for them.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Will they even have the opportunity to get the third film or will that become a Sony film due to Legendary's new deal?

Might not even be an option for them.

Unless they are very stupid, I'm pretty sure they have options on sequels. Like they did with GvK.

 

[Sithborg]

Will they even have the opportunity to get the third film or will that become a Sony film due to Legendary's new deal?

Might not even be an option for them.

WB and Legendary didn't completely sever ties. WB kept the first look deals for Dune and Monsterverse.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Unless they are very stupid, I'm pretty sure they made options on sequels. Like they did with GvK.

WB and Legendary didn't completely sever ties. WB kept the first look deals for Dune and Monsterverse.

 

[Ninjablade]

Good to know. I wasn't sure if the Monsterverse stuff was still apart of the pre-existing deal

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Good to know. I wasn't sure if the Monsterverse stuff was still apart of the pre-existing deal

Smart things done by the last regime. One of the very few.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

 

[antsman41]

I’m so angry.