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Denis Villeneuve’s Dune receives PG-13 rating

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Although the upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune from director Denis Villeneuve has been delayed to 2021 as a result of the ongoing global health crisis, the film has received its age rating from the MPA. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune has officially been rated PG-13 for “sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images, and suggestive material.” Although the film […]

Brian Herbert says Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is the “definitive film adaptation”

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Although the upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune from director Denis Villeneuve has been delayed as a result of the ongoing global health crisis, it still remains one of the most highly anticipated films of 2021. Now, in an interview with Inverse, Brain Herbert, son of Dune author Frank Herbert, has offered his thoughts on the upcoming […]

Legendary Entertainment to challenge Warner Bros. decision to put Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong onto HBO Max

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Last week, Warner Bros. made a shocking announcement that it is moving its entire 2021 release slate to a simultaneous HBO Max and theatrical release model starting with Wonder Woman 1984. However, it seems like Legendary Entertainment is not in agreement with putting two of their films onto the service. According to Deadline, Legendary Entertainment […]

McFarlane Toys’ Dune action figures unveiled

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Denis Villeneuve’s Dune may have been pushed into 2021, but McFarlane Toys’ line of tie-in action figures are set to go on sale as planned this month, and you can check out some promotional images of the line here which includes 7-inch figures for Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), Duncan Idaho (Jason […]

Warner Bros. sets its entire 2021 slate for hybrid HBO Max and theatrical release model

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In some absolutely huge news coming out of Hollywood today, Warner Bros. has announced that it is moving its entire 2021 release slate to the simultaneous HBO Max and theatrical release model that it is employing for this month’s Wonder Woman 1984. Each of its theatrical releases next year will debut simultaneously on HBO Max […]

First-look preview of Dune: House Atreides #3

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Ahead of its release later this month, Boom! Studios has shared an early preview of Dune: House Atreides #3, which we have for you here; check it out… Young Duncan Idado is given an ultimatum: escape or die. Meanwhile, Leto Atreides is introduced to the hyper-advanced city of Ix where his future will be shaped […]

Jason Momoa explains why he won’t see Dune right away

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Jason Momoa, one of the stars of Dune, says he won’t be seeing the Denis Villeneuve film right away. It has gotten to a point that when Denis Villeneuve decides to make a sci-fi film, people automatically pay attention and expect something special. The Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 director’s next effort Dune, is a […]

Comic Book Preview – Dune: House Atreides #2

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Boom! Studios’ Dune prequel House Atreides continues this week with the release of the second issue; check out the official preview here… The acclaimed prequel to the groundbreaking Dune continues in comic book form for the first time. Pardot Kynes arrives on Arrakis to begin research into terraforming the desert planet, but the merciless Baron […]

First-look preview of Dune: House Atreides #2

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Boom! Studios has unveiled a first look preview of Dune: House Atreides #2 ahead of its release later this month; check it out here… Pardot Kynes arrives on Arrakis to begin research into terraforming the desert planet, but the merciless Baron Harkonnen has plans of his own. Meanwhile, the sadistic Harkonnens brutally test a young […]

Comic Book Preview – Dune: House Atreides #1

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Denis Villeneuve’s Dune may have been delayed well into 2021, but Boom! Studios launches its new comic book series Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson this coming week, and you can check out a preview of the first issue right here… Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula […]