Dune is currently in the middle of a heated Oscar race, but that has not stopped its sequel from getting off the ground running, as it looks like Dune 2 has found another new cast member. Deadline reports that Austin Butler is in negotiations to play Feyd-Rautha in the upcoming sequel. Rautha is a fan favorite character from Frank Herbert‘s novel and is expected to … Continue reading ‘Dune 2’: Austin Butler in Talks to Join Sequel!!
One of the hottest young talents in Hollywood working today is Florence Pugh. She has been everywhere from big Marvel projects to cult horror films, and it looks like the young star has found her next major franchise role. According to Deadline, Pugh is in talks for the role of Princess Irulan Corrino in the highly anticipated sequel to Dune. The eldest daughter of … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’: Florence Pugh in Talks to Join Sequel!!
Director Denis Villeneuve gave an update on the production of Dune: Part Two, underlining how the second part of his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel will explore other corners of the universe, showing more of the villainous House Harkonnen. Talking to Empire about Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve also explained the creative process that led him to focus the first movie on Paul Atreides … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’: Sequel Will Contain More of the Villainous House Harkonnen!!
In another sign that things are starting to get back to normal, or at least settle into a new normal, the Oscar nominations are here! The 94th Academy Awards will hopefully look a bit different than last year’s ceremony. But one thing is for sure, the nominees will get us talking for the next few weeks as we theorize about who will win the big … Continue reading Oscar Nominations 2022′ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!
Synopsis – Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. My Take – Despite being an avid fans of American sitcoms, I have never really seen ‘I Love Lucy’, after all it has been 70 years since the show first premiered, way before my time. Running between 1951 and 1957, for 180 … Continue reading Being the Ricardos (2021) Review!!
Dune purists fear not—director Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that Feyd-Rautha, an antagonistic character from Frank Herbert‘s novel, will appear in the Dune sequel. Given the mass of the Dune lore, it would have been a heavy lift to include another character, especially one of such significance, in the first film. The character’s relatives, notably Baron Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and Rabban (Dave Bautista), have a large … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’: Denis Villeneuve Confirms Feyd-Rautha Will Appear in the Sequel!!
On the heels of a new trailer for their upcoming Lucille Ball biopic, Being the Ricardos, Prime Video has released a new poster that gives an up-close look at the two main stars of the film. We’re less than a month away now from the movie’s release, with Being the Ricardos set to premiere in select theaters on December 10 before becoming available to stream … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. Directed – Aaron Sorkin Starring – Nicole Kidman, J.K. Simmons, Javier Bardem Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’: First Trailer Reveals the Biopic from Aaron Sorkin!! Check It Out!!
With Dune: Part Two set for release in October of 2023, it looks like fans and cast members alike will have a little bit of time to brush up on their history of Arrakis and the Bene Gesserit before the film goes into production. Despite reports by director Denis Villenueve that the sequel wouldn’t start filming until the fall of 2022, according to reporter Josh … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’ to Reportedly Start Filming in July 2022!!
Now that Dune officially has a sequel set to hit theaters in 2023, fans of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s best-selling sci-fi novel would probably prefer that Dune: Part Two start filming right away. Unfortunately, it seems that this is not the case, as Villeneuve says the second part of his epic won’t start shooting at least until Fall 2022, giving him less than … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’:Denis Villeneuve Says Filming Won’t Start Before Fall 2022!!
Synopsis – Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. Directed – Aaron Sorkin Starring – Nicole Kidman, J.K. Simmons, Javier Bardem Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’: First Teaser Teases the Biopic from Aaron Sorkin!! Check It Out!!
Warner Bros. has announced it’s moving the HBO Max streaming release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune by a few hours, making the movie available a little earlier than expected. While Dune will be officially released in theaters on October 22, some theaters are already exhibiting the film on the evening of October 21, a move that HBO Max now follows. Villeneuve is not happy about Warner … Continue reading ‘Dune’ to Receive an Earlier Streaming Release on HBO Max!!
Synopsis – Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. My Take – With films like Prisoners (2013), Enemy (2013), Sicario (2015), Arrival (2016) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017) behind him, director Denis Villeneuve has already quite well proven that he is … Continue reading Dune (2021) Review!!
Excitement and anticipation have been building for Dune, which is set for release next month. Warner Bros. and director Denis Villeneuve have now pulled back the curtain just a bit more, tweeting out a behind-the-scenes video that reinforces the chemistry between Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Chalamet portrays Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides, while Zendaya plays his Fremen love interest, Chani. While the video offers little by means … Continue reading ‘Dune’ BTS Video Promises Some Epic Romance!! Check It Out!!
Disney has once again staked their claim to the Memorial Day weekend, as The Little Mermaid will release on May 26, 2023. The live-action remake, which will star Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid Ariel, completed production back in July. Rob Marshall (Chicago, Into the Woods) is directing the musical film based on the hit 1989 animated classic. Cruellawas Disney‘s release of this year’s past … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: Disney’s Live Action Set for May 26 2023 Release!!
With less than two months to go before the premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, IMAX has released a brand-new poster for the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s original sci-fi novel of the same name, and Collider has your exclusive look at the art featuring Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides walking the sands of the spice planet known as Arrakis (aka the titular Dune). Dune will … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Gets an IMAX Poster!! Check It Out!!
Legendary Entertainment has released yet another promotional poster for Dune ahead of its highly anticipated fall release. The film, set to premiere in theaters and on HBO Max this October, has amassed an impressive cast of Hollywood stars, all showcased in the new poster tweeted out by Legendary, captioned simply with, “It begins.” The new poster features eight of the film’s primary characters, including Paul … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. Directed – Denis Villeneuve Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Dune’: Villeneuve’s Ambitious Adaption Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!
New posters for the highly anticipated Dune have been released, and they all set the serious but captivating tone for the upcoming movie. Dune, based on the best-selling science fiction series by Frank Herbert is about a noble’s son who’s entrusted with the protection of the most important asset in the galaxy. This latest adaptation comes from Denis Villeneuve, who has directed other sci-fi films … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!
Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has wrapped production, according to an Instagram post from its star Halle Bailey. Playing the much-coveted role of lovesick mermaid Ariel, Bailey took to Instagram to express her gratitude for her cast, crew, and experience during the shoot, emphasizing how much the experience “has made [her] so much stronger” than she ever thought she could be, and how … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: First Image Teases Disney’s Live-Action Remake!! Check It Out!!
Javier Bardem has been cast in Sony Pictures’ live-action hybrid film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile according to Deadline. While the Oscar-winner is better known for his roles in films like No Country for Old Men and Skyfall, Bardem is no stranger to family-friendly films. He played the villainous Captain Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and is set to play King … Continue reading ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’: Javier Bardem Joins Sony’s Live-action Hybrid Musical!!
Warner Bros. has delayed the release of Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune by several weeks, moving it later in the fall to October 22. Previously slated for October 1, it remains uncertain, at least for the moment, if the upcoming film will arrive exclusively in theaters or also debut simultaneously on HBO Max. Dune‘s delay is part of a larger release date shuffle by Warner Bros. that … Continue reading ‘Dune’s Release Date Moves to Oct 22!!
The rumored world premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune at the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival has been confirmed on Twitter by La Biennale di Venezia, the organization responsible for the event. By premiering at Venice, Dune will be screened for a select group of viewers almost one month before its commercial release. Dune was initially set to have a hybrid release, hitting both … Continue reading ‘Dune’: World Premiere Confirmed as Part of the Venice Film Festival!!
Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune movie will debut only in theaters, as WarnerMedia has reversed its day-and-date decision regarding HBO Max and that particular big-budget title. Deadline reports that the sci-fi movie will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September ahead of an exclusive theatrical release on Oct. 1. Warner Bros. had already reached a deal with Regal Cinemas to restore the 45-day theatrical window in 2022 … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Movie Will Debut in Theaters Only!!
While Aaron Sorkin is currently in the middle of an Oscar campaign for his second directorial feature The Trial of the Chicago 7, cameras are already rolling on his third movie as a director. Amazon Studios announced today that filming has begun on Being the Ricardos, an account of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s relationship starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in the lead roles, … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’: Filming Has Begun on Aaron Sorkin’s Next; Crew and Additional Cast Revealed!!
With Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem already in negotiations to lead Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming drama about the stars of I Love Lucy, the project has now filled the other two important pieces of casting: Fred and Ethel. Kidman and Bardem are in talks to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez, respectively, in the Amazon Studios film called Being the Ricardos, which will chronicle one week of … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’: Aaron Sorkin’s New Movie Adds J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda!!
After helming the true story being The Trial of the Chicago 7 for Netflix in 2020, writer/director Aaron Sorkin will be jumping to the streaming studio of Amazon to bring us another fact-based drama — this time, not unlike his short-lived Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, within the world of television comedy. The stories of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, a real-life couple that formed production company Desilu Productions and brought us … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’: Aaron Sorkin’s Next Directorial to Star Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem!!
Dune‘s theatrical release could be saved by a lawsuit from Legendary. The studio financed 75% of the film, and they also own the rights to the novel. When Warner Bros. announced that the film would be hitting HBO Max and theaters the same day, along with the rest of the studio’s 2021 slate, Legendary was less than pleased with the announcement. They’ve toyed with the idea … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Could Get Traditional Theatrical Release Following Legendary’s Lawsuit!!
It seems the spice won’t flow until next year, as Warner Bros. and Legendary are moving Denis Villeneueve‘s Dune off its December release date and will unveil the epic sci-fi movie on Oct. 1, 2021, Collider has exclusively learned. The big-budget adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic novel boasts an all-star ensemble including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård and … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Sees Release Date Moved to Oct 2021!!
Synopsis – Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. Directed – Denis Villeneuve Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Jason Momoa Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Dune’ Trailer Reveals Villeneuve’s Ambitious Adaption!! Check It Out!!
Two new images from Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune have been released ahead of the official trailer reveal on September 9. Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s novel of the same name (the first in a Dune series) boasts an incredible cast led by Timothée Chalamet and also stars Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, and many more. The hype is slowly and steadily building for Dune as we approach the movie’s mid-December … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Gets Two More New Images!! Check It Out!!
As we get closer to the release of Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune, it appears that Warner Bros. has been happy to let the spice flow. And by spice, I mean spicy new images from the highly anticipated film based on Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel. Last week, we got an exciting new look at the sandworm, but this time we get to see more of the people … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Gets New Images!! Check It Out!!
Three months ahead of its scheduled release date, Empire Magazine has now offered fans a closer look at some of Dune‘s characters and their outfits, along with a first look at the upcoming film’s threatening sandworms. The reveals come in the form of three exclusive covers for the publication. The first depicts the House Atreides, featuring an ensemble of Timothée Chalamet’s protagonist Paul Atreides, Oscar … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Empire Magazine Covers Offer First Look at the Sandworms!! Check It Out!!
Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune is getting ready to head back to additional photography, but don’t worry. It sounds like the highly-anticipated, star-studded adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s beloved sci-fi novel is still on track to hit its December release date. Well, as much as anything, anywhere can be on track, at all, in these times. But for now, Hollywood’s filmmakers and distributors are looking to get back … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Set for Additional Photography in August!!
Warner Bros. has unveiled a new image from the Dune adaptation from director Denis Villeneuve. The new image arrives just one month after a slew of exciting images featuring Dune‘s cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jason Momoa, were also released for us to feast our eyes on. On Monday, Empire magazine debuted a new image from the Warner Bros. sci-fi epic featuring Chalamet as Paul Atreides and … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Villeneuve’s Adaption Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!
This has been a big week for Dune as Warner Bros. made the first marketing push on Denis Villeneuve‘s epic sci-fi adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s beloved novel. We got the first images and now the title treatment has been posted on Warner Bros’ press site. The story is set in the distant future and follows young prince Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he navigates the … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Gets a New Title Treatment!! Check It Out!!
On the heels of yesterday’s first image from Denis Villeneuve‘s adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s sci-fi novel Dune, we now have images of the rest of the cast. For those unfamiliar with the book, the story is set in the distant future and follows young prince Paul Atreides as he navigates the various forces at work trying to control his planet’s valuable resource, Melange, which allows … Continue reading ‘Dune’: New Images Further Reveal Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Epic!! Check Them Out!!
When it was announced that Arrival, Sicario, and Blade Runner 2049 filmmaker Denis Villeneuve would be tackling Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic Dune, fans were ecstatic. Villeneuve has a knack for atmosphere and digging into characters in a thematically resonant way, not to mention collaborating with some of the world’s most brilliant cinematographers to create stunning imagery. But the news got even better when we learned … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Denis Villeneuve Explains Why the Sci-Fi Epic Will Be Split into Two Movies!!
Everything may be kind of terrible right now, but here’s a genuinely good piece of news that also serves as a reminder that movies will return at some point: our first look at Denis Villeneuve’s Dune! Indeed, the Sicario and Blade Runner 2049 filmmaker signed on to tackle an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science-fiction epic, and principal photography was completed last year. Now, with a … Continue reading ‘Dune’: New Image Provides First Look at Timothee Chalamet’s Lead!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Sally Potter’s film follows a day in the life of Leo (Javier Bardem) and his daughter, Molly (Elle Fanning), as he floats through alternate lives he could have lived, leading Molly to wrestle with her own path as she considers her future. Directed – Sally Potter Starring – Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Roads Not Taken’ Trailer Reveals the Javier Bardem led Drama!! Check It Out!!
Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic Dune has been going strong for decades, but although it’s been adapted several times — notably by David Lynch in the ’80s and Syfy in the 2000s — there has yet to be a version that really captures what makes the book great, and breaks through to the wider audience we know is out there. That could change this year, when Denis Villeneuve’s movie version … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Denis Villeneuve’s Sci Fi Epic Gets a New Logo!! Check It Out!!
The cast of Disney’s live-action take on The Little Mermaid is shaping up. The film, directed by Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns), already stars Halle Bailey (Grown-ish) as mermaid princess Ariel under the sea with Melissa McCarthy as evil aunt Ursula. Also among the oceangoing characters are Javier Bardem‘s kindly but powerful King Triton and Daveed Diggs as singing (we hope) crab, Sebastian. But as … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: Jonah Hauer-King Cast as Prince Eric!!
It looks like Legendary and Warner Bros. are quietly lining up a sequel to Denis Villeneuve‘s forthcoming Dune adaptation. The news was an integral part of the announcement that Jon Spaihts had been removed as showrunner of HBO Max/Dune spinoff Dune: Sisterhood and moved over to the sequel as the screenwriter. If The Hollywood Reporter‘s write-up is anything to go by (and I certainly think it is), there seemed … Continue reading ‘Dune 2’: A Sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Film Is Already Being Written!!
Hamilton star Daveed Diggs is in talks to play Sebastian the crab in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, Collider has confirmed. Halle Bailey will star as Ariel, the mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human, while Melissa McCarthy is set to play her evil aunt, Ursula. Elsewhere, Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have closed deals to play Flounder and Scuttle, respectively, while Oscar winner … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: Disney’s Live-Action Casts Daveed Diggs as Sebastian!!
Well, it turns out that Harry Styles won’t be going “under the sea” after all, as he has turned down the role of Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, Collider has confirmed. Last month, Collider and the Hollywood Reporter simultaneously broke the news that Styles was “in early talks” to tackle the role after missing out on the plum part of … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: Harry Styles Turns Down Prince Eric Role in Disney’s Remake!!!
Warner Bros. has delayed Dune by one month, moving Denis Villeneuve‘s starry epic from Nov. 20, 2020 to Dec. 18, 2020. The studio has also confirmed an IMAX release for the film. As of now, that puts Dune on a collision course with Sony’s Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland, Steven Spielberg‘s musical West Side Story, and Paramount’s Eddie Murphy comedy Coming 2 America, which will … Continue reading Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Delayed as WB Sets Elvis Presley Movie for 2021!!
Oscar winner Javier Bardem is in talks to play Ariel’s father, King Triton, in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, Collider has confirmed. Halle Bailey, the young singer who represents half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, is set to star as Ariel, the rebellious mermaid who longs to live on dry land. Harry Styles is in talks to play Prince Eric, as … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’: Javier Bardem in Talks to Play Ariel’s Father in Disney’s Remake!!
Hold on to your sandworms and huff your spice—I’m sorry, I’ve never read Dune—because Oscar-nominee Denis Villeneuve is going to be expanding Frank Herbert‘s iconic sci-fi novel even further. According to THR, Villeneuve will direct the pilot for Dune: The Sisterhood, a female-focused spinoff series with Legendary Television for WarnerMedia’s still-unnamed streaming service. Prometheus co-writer Jon Spaights, who also collaborated on the script for Villeneuve’s … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Denis Villeneuve to Also Direct TV Series for WarnerMedia!!!
When it was first announced that Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 helmer Denis Villeneuve was turning his attention to Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi epic Dune, it was said that the big screen adaptation would span two movies. However, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures announced just one release date, and there was no mention of a second film when the official synopsis and cast list was … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Legendary Pictures Confirms Two Films!!
Production is now firmly underway on Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s ambitious adaptation of the iconic sci-fi novel Dune. The film hails from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment and is based on the Frank Herbert novel of the same name, with Timothée Chalamet filling the lead role of Paul Atreides, a young man born into destiny who must travel the most … Continue reading ‘Dune’: Filming Begins on Denis Villenueve’s Film as Hans Zimmer Joins to Score!!!
