Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

Dune: Part Two synopsis released as filming officially begins

by

With cameras now officially rolling on Dune: Part Two, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment have unveiled an official synopsis for the concluding chapter of Denis Villenueve’s Frank Herbert adaptation. The synopsis for the follow-up to last year’s acclaimed opening instalment reads: “This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he […]

Dune: Part Two adds Souheila Yacoub to cast

by

As Dune: Part Two is getting ready to begin production, Deadline reports that the sequel has made another addition to its cast as Swiss actress Souheila Yacoub (A Brighter Tomorrow) has joined the film in the role of the Fremen leader Shishakli. Shishakli is a squad leader of the Fremen’s warriors known as the Fedaykin squad leader […]

Comic Book Preview – Dune: The Waters of Kanly #3

by

Boom! Studios releases Dune: The Waters of Kanly #3 on Wednesday, and we’ve got the official preview of the issue for you here; check it out… In the penultimate issue of the exciting expansion to the lore of Dune, Gurney and the smugglers have the opportunity to deal a crucial blow to their bitter enemies. […]

Léa Seydoux joins the cast of Dune: Part Two

by

Denis Villeneuve is once again assembling an impressive cast for the concluding part of his science-fiction opus Dune with the news that Léa Seydoux has joined the cast as Lady Margot.  According to Deadline Crimes of the Future‘s Seydoux is in negotiations to play the crucial role of Lady Margot, who is a vital ally […]

Comic Book Preview – Dune: The Waters of Kanly #2

by

Boom! Studios’ Dune: The Waters of Kanly continues this coming Wednesday with the release of the second issue, and we’ve got the official preview for you here; check it out… House Atreides is all but shattered, forcing Gurney Halleck to lead the survivors in a desperate mission to steal resources vital to their plans for […]

Arrow bringing David Lynch’s Dune to 4K this August

by

Ahead of the new version from Denis Villeneuve later this year, Arrow Films has announced that it is releasing a brand new 4K restoration of David Lynch’s cult 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune this August; check out the cover artwork and details below… A PLACE BEYOND YOUR DREAMS. A MOVIE BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION. Following […]

4K Ultra HD Review – Dune (1984)

by

Dune, 1984. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif, José Ferrer, Linda Hunt, Freddie Jones, Richard Jordan, Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Silvana Mangano, Everett McGill, Kenneth McMillan, Jack Nance, Siân Phillips, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Smith, Patrick Stewart, Sting, Dean Stockwell, Max von Sydow, Alicia Roanne Witt, and Sean Young. SYNOPSIS: David […]

Christopher Walken joins Dune: Part Two as the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV

by

Denis Villeneuve has just found his ruler of the known universe for Dune Part Two. Christopher Walken (Severance) has joined the film as the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV, the main antagonist of Dune who will finally be seen in the sequel. In Dune, Shaddam IV plotted the downfall of House Atreides after Duke Leto was becoming too popular and […]

Comic Book Preview – Dune: The Waters of Kanly #1

by

Boom! Studios launches Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s Dune: The Waters of Kanly this Wednesday, and you can take a look at the official preview here… Go deeper into the Dune universe with this lore-expanding story set during the events of the Frank Herbert classic! In the aftermath of the battle of Arrakeen, legendary House Atreides […]

Dune: Spice Wars hits Early Access, launch trailer released

by

For the first time in two decades, gamers can now venture back to the world of Arrakis as Shiro Games and Funcom invite players to conquer the brutal desert wastes through political manoeuvring and military dominance with the Early Access release of Dune: Spice Wars. Check out the game’s launch trailer here…  Experience the […]