Movies and TV So....Dune 2020. Cool? - Page 18

Amnorix · 08-19-2019, 03:03 PM

I learned today for the first time that a remake of the awesome book (and decidedly less awesome early 80s movie) Dune is being made, and is currently in post-production with a release date of December 18, 2020.

The cast includes many I don't know, but the ones I do know seem excellent for their roles. It's damn near a Marvel reunion...

Jason Mamoa as Duncan Idaho (the swordmaster of House Atreides)

Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck (weaponsmaster of House Atreides, played memorably (and surprisingly) by Patrick Stewart in the original movie

Stellan Skarsgard as Baron Harkonnen

Dave Bautista (better known as Drax the Destroyer) as "Beast" Rabban, the nephew of Harkonnen

The most critical guy -- the one playing Paul is unknown to me. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3154303/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3

This film is also only going to cover the first half of the book, which is good. It's really not possible to cover the whole thing in one 2 or 3 hour movie.

Anyway -- I love the book and a really good film would be great. What say you about all this news? Or am I just the last to known (as would be typical, to be honest!)

Hammock Parties · 10-25-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Why are the Harkonnens such assholes

the only time baron vladimir harkonnen got pussy in recent memory was when he had to rape that old bag that made paul put his hand in the box (i'm not going to tell you the result of this rape because it's a huge spoiler)

this act gave him a disease resulting in his appearance in the film

he's also an impotent gay pedophile who's own nephew tried to kill him

pretty sure you'd be an asshole too

keg in kc · 10-25-2021, 05:58 PM

Nothing set in stone yet, but it's looking really, really good for part 2. From what I've read on various sites, they went into the weekend with box office expectations hovering around 30 million, and got 35, and then another 1.9 million families/households watched the on HBO Max. Really, really positive numbers...

mr. tegu · 10-25-2021, 06:05 PM

How are earnings determined for views from HBO?

unlurking · 10-25-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Nothing set in stone yet, but it's looking really, really good for part 2. From what I've read on various sites, they went into the weekend with box office expectations hovering around 30 million, and got 35, and then another 1.9 million families/households watched the on HBO Max. Really, really positive numbers...

$41m opening weekend...
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/releas...?ref_=bo_hm_rd

Apparently that 1.9m Max viewers was also their highest day/date release too...
https://variety.com/vip/data-dune-op...ts-1235096964/

unlurking · 10-25-2021, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mr. tegu

How are earnings determined for views from HBO?

https://variety.com/vip/data-dune-op...ts-1235096964/

**Baby Lee** · 10-25-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

For anybody who is confused by something they saw in the movie, I have a suggestion.

READ THE BOOK.

Dune is widely regarded as one of the best science novels ever written. If you like science fiction and haven't read it, you're doing yourself a disservice.

Even less effort. . .

BWillie · 10-26-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Nothing set in stone yet, but it's looking really, really good for part 2. From what I've read on various sites, they went into the weekend with box office expectations hovering around 30 million, and got 35, and then another 1.9 million families/households watched the on HBO Max. Really, really positive numbers...

Still don't get HBO Max, man. I love it but movie execs, actors and actresses have got to hate it. I would have shelled out $60 bucks this weekend to watch Dune in theaters. Instead my GF and a couple friends all watched it. They lost out on $120 bucks from my household alone.

Graystoke · 10-26-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

For anybody who is confused by something they saw in the movie, I have a suggestion.

READ THE BOOK.

Dune is widely regarded as one of the best science novels ever written. If you like science fiction and haven't read it, you're doing yourself a disservice.

This!
In my opinion it would be very difficult to go into this movie without the background knowledge from reading the novel.
That of course is a double edged sword because those of us who have read the novels are wondering why the F did they leave X, Y and Z out.

BWillie · 10-26-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

the only time baron vladimir harkonnen got pussy in recent memory was when he had to rape that old bag that made paul put his hand in the box (i'm not going to tell you the result of this rape because it's a huge spoiler)

this act gave him a disease resulting in his appearance in the film

he's also an impotent gay pedophile who's own nephew tried to kill him

pretty sure you'd be an asshole too

ahhh so he ran out of boners

**Baby Lee** · 10-26-2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Graystoke

This!
In my opinion it would be very difficult to go into this movie without the background knowledge from reading the novel.
That of course is a double edged sword because those of us who have read the novels are wondering why the F did they leave X, Y and Z out.

There is a reason this has long been notorious as among the most difficult of novels to film.

The prose is so detailed and flows so smoothly, that it really creates a world. But you can't put an entire world, a universe actually, on film.

Films are for narratives and visuals. Dune has a strong narrative, but it shines in world-building, the comprehensiveness of the detail, but those details are still subjective so everyone's visualization is unique, every detail has it's own gravity for the reader.

Digesting it at your own speed with your own imagination will always pale in comparison to someone else's vision, no matter how grand or well-pitched their vision.

burt · 10-26-2021, 11:34 AM

I haven't seen a movie in the theaters for 8+ years. I found a time that worked for me...and put it on my schedule. I was kind of shocked by the price but damnit, it was Dune!!! Until that movie, I had no idea what THX was. And that movie didn't need the help. I was glued!

Oh, and....your and idiot.

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Originally Posted by Beethoven

This movie was boring as shit.

unlurking · 10-26-2021, 01:08 PM

Up to 13th worldwide gross, China dropped ~$22M last weekend on it.
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/w..._=bo_nb_rl_tab

Looks like Part 2 is a go...
https://gizmodo.com/dune-part-2-is-o...023-1847938646

Fish · 10-26-2021, 01:16 PM

‘Dune’ Sequel Greenlighted By Legendary & Warner Bros; Pic Will Get Theatrical Window In October 2023

**srvy** · 10-26-2021, 03:45 PM

Hot damn cant wait. Hope this sparks a whole series of movies from Herberts Dune books.

Mennonite · 10-26-2021, 03:51 PM

I didn't think this was very good. Wrong choice in director and in lead actor. Stick with the book, imo.

08-19-2019, 03:03 PM
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	So....Dune 2020. Cool? I learned today for the first time that a remake of the awesome book (and decidedly less awesome early 80s movie) Dune is being made, and is currently in post-production with a release date of December 18, 2020. The cast includes many I don't know, but the ones I do know seem excellent for their roles. It's damn near a Marvel reunion... Jason Mamoa as Duncan Idaho (the swordmaster of House Atreides) Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck (weaponsmaster of House Atreides, played memorably (and surprisingly) by Patrick Stewart in the original movie Stellan Skarsgard as Baron Harkonnen Dave Bautista (better known as Drax the Destroyer) as "Beast" Rabban, the nephew of Harkonnen The most critical guy -- the one playing Paul is unknown to me. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3154303/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3 This film is also only going to cover the first half of the book, which is good. It's really not possible to cover the whole thing in one 2 or 3 hour movie. Anyway -- I love the book and a really good film would be great. What say you about all this news? Or am I just the last to known (as would be typical, to be honest!)
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10-26-2021, 03:45 PM	#269
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1411250	Hot damn cant wait. Hope this sparks a whole series of movies from Herberts Dune books. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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10-26-2021, 03:51 PM	#270
Mennonite Veteran Join Date: Jun 2014 Casino cash: $10258572	I didn't think this was very good. Wrong choice in director and in lead actor. Stick with the book, imo.
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