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  • ‘Dune: Part Two’ release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

    By Associated Press

    NEW YORK: The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday.

    Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel had been set to open Nov. 3, but will instead land in theaters March 15 next year. With the actors strike entering its second month, “Dune: Part Two” had been rumoured to be eyeing a move. Variety earlier this month reported Warner Bros. was mulling the delay.

    Warner Bros. is opting to wait until its starry cast can promote the follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning “Dune.” “Part Two” stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Léa Seydoux.

    “Dune: Part Two” is one of the biggest 2023 films yet postponed due to the ongoing strikes by actors and screenwriters. Recent releases have mostly opted to go ahead, despite lacking their stars on red carpets or on magazine covers. SAG-AFTRA has asked its members not to promote studio films during the work stoppage.

    Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” an MGM Studios release starring Zendaya, earlier withdrew from its Venice Film Festival opening night slot and postponed its debut to next April. Sony also pushed its next “Ghostbusters” film from December to next year and removed the early 2024 release “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” from its schedule.

    As part of the “Dune” delay, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are shifting “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” one month, to April 12. Warner Bros.’ “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” will vacate that April date and move to December 2024.

    Warner Bros. didn’t change its other 2023 releases, including “Wonka” (Dec. 15), “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (Dec. 20) and “The Color Purple” (Dec. 25).

    NEW YORK: The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday.

    Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel had been set to open Nov. 3, but will instead land in theaters March 15 next year. With the actors strike entering its second month, “Dune: Part Two” had been rumoured to be eyeing a move. Variety earlier this month reported Warner Bros. was mulling the delay.

    Warner Bros. is opting to wait until its starry cast can promote the follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning “Dune.” “Part Two” stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Léa Seydoux.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2′); });

    “Dune: Part Two” is one of the biggest 2023 films yet postponed due to the ongoing strikes by actors and screenwriters. Recent releases have mostly opted to go ahead, despite lacking their stars on red carpets or on magazine covers. SAG-AFTRA has asked its members not to promote studio films during the work stoppage.

    Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” an MGM Studios release starring Zendaya, earlier withdrew from its Venice Film Festival opening night slot and postponed its debut to next April. Sony also pushed its next “Ghostbusters” film from December to next year and removed the early 2024 release “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” from its schedule.

    As part of the “Dune” delay, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are shifting “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” one month, to April 12. Warner Bros.’ “Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” will vacate that April date and move to December 2024.

    Warner Bros. didn’t change its other 2023 releases, including “Wonka” (Dec. 15), “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (Dec. 20) and “The Color Purple” (Dec. 25).

  • Second trailer of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 out

    By Express News Service

    On Thursday, Warner Bros. Pictures dropped the second trailer of the second instalment of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. Adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune 2 will hit the theatres on November 3.Dune 2 features Timothée Chalamet as the central character, Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani.

    The upcoming film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

    Dune 2 features an ensemble cast including Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin,  Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

    Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Herbert’s novel. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe and Patrick McCormick.

    On Thursday, Warner Bros. Pictures dropped the second trailer of the second instalment of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. Adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune 2 will hit the theatres on November 3.
    Dune 2 features Timothée Chalamet as the central character, Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani.

    The upcoming film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

    Dune 2 features an ensemble cast including Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin,  Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar winner Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Herbert’s novel. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe and Patrick McCormick.

  • Timothee Chalamet will sing for Bob Dylan biopic, says director James Mangold

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: James Mangold, the director of the Bob Dylan biopic fronted by Timothee Chalamet, says the Oscar-nominated actor will do his own singing for the upcoming film.

    The filmmaker spoke to entertainment portal Collider at London’s ‘Star Wars Celebration’ about the much-anticipated movie.

    When asked whether Chalamet will sing for the film, Mangold replied with an emphatic, “Of course!” Based on the book “Dylan Goes Electric” by Elijah Wald, the Searchlight Pictures feature will chart the Nobel laureate’s switch from folk to rock music.

    Mangold described the film as “an interesting true story and about such an interesting moment in the American scene”.

    “It’s such an amazing time in American culture and the story of a young, 19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with like two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years — first being embraced into the family of folk music in New York and then, of course, kind of outrunning them at a certain point as his star rises so beyond belief,” the director told the publication.

    Shooting on the biopic was likely to commence in August and that such music figures as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez would be part of the story, he added.

    Dylan is also attached to executive produce the project with Mangold.

    Jay Cocks penned the screenplay.

    Mangold’s next release is “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, which will hit the screens in June.

    LOS ANGELES: James Mangold, the director of the Bob Dylan biopic fronted by Timothee Chalamet, says the Oscar-nominated actor will do his own singing for the upcoming film.

    The filmmaker spoke to entertainment portal Collider at London’s ‘Star Wars Celebration’ about the much-anticipated movie.

    When asked whether Chalamet will sing for the film, Mangold replied with an emphatic, “Of course!” Based on the book “Dylan Goes Electric” by Elijah Wald, the Searchlight Pictures feature will chart the Nobel laureate’s switch from folk to rock music.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Mangold described the film as “an interesting true story and about such an interesting moment in the American scene”.

    “It’s such an amazing time in American culture and the story of a young, 19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with like two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years — first being embraced into the family of folk music in New York and then, of course, kind of outrunning them at a certain point as his star rises so beyond belief,” the director told the publication.

    Shooting on the biopic was likely to commence in August and that such music figures as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez would be part of the story, he added.

    Dylan is also attached to executive produce the project with Mangold.

    Jay Cocks penned the screenplay.

    Mangold’s next release is “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, which will hit the screens in June.

  • It’s a wrap for ‘Dune: Part Two’

    By Express News Service

    The shooting for Dune: Part Two, the sequel of the 2021 science fiction film starring Timothée Chalamet, has been completed; the actor took to social media to reveal the same.

    The actor shared a photo of himself along with his father against the backdrop of a desert in broad daylight, and captioned the photo, “DUNE 2 WRAPPED (with desert dad !!).”

    As Dune: Part Two will move into the post-production phase, the film is set to hit the theatres on November 3, 2023. Based on the 1965 novel by the same name, authored by Frank Herbert, the upcoming film will also be helmed by Denis Villeneuve. 

    Dune is set in a distant future and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis, as the film focuses on Paul Atreides and his family being thrust into a war for the planet.

    Along with Timothée, the film will also see other cast members returning, including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Javier Bardem, among others. Apart from them, the second part will also see additional cast members such as Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, among others.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    The shooting for Dune: Part Two, the sequel of the 2021 science fiction film starring Timothée Chalamet, has been completed; the actor took to social media to reveal the same.

    The actor shared a photo of himself along with his father against the backdrop of a desert in broad daylight, and captioned the photo, “DUNE 2 WRAPPED (with desert dad !!).”

    As Dune: Part Two will move into the post-production phase, the film is set to hit the theatres on November 3, 2023. Based on the 1965 novel by the same name, authored by Frank Herbert, the upcoming film will also be helmed by Denis Villeneuve. 

    Dune is set in a distant future and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis, as the film focuses on Paul Atreides and his family being thrust into a war for the planet.

    Along with Timothée, the film will also see other cast members returning, including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Javier Bardem, among others. Apart from them, the second part will also see additional cast members such as Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, among others.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • ‘It’s hard to be alive now’: Timothee Chalamet talks about impact of social media

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: ‘Dune’ star Timothee Chalamet did not hold back when speaking about the impact of social media on society while promoting his new film at a press conference during the Venice Film Festival.

    According to Fox News, at a press conference for his new movie, “Bones and All,” actor Timothee Chalamet was open and forthright about his thoughts on social media and the harm he feels it has done, saying he is glad he was not a child when social media was really popular.

    “To be young now, and to be young whenever–I can only speak for my generation–is to be intensely judged,” Chalamet said. “I can’t imagine what it is to grow up with the onslaught of social media.”

    His most recent movie is set in the 1980s, a time before social media and before individuals were constantly bombarded with other people’s ideas. Chalamet acknowledged that it was liberating to live a life free of concern about maintaining his online persona.

    He disagrees with society’s incessant need to interpret one’s feelings and thoughts in light of social media and what others may be saying about it. “It was a relief to play characters who are wrestling with an internal dilemma absent the ability to go on Reddit, or Twitter, Instagram or TikTok and figure out where they fit in,” he explained.

    While Chalamet acknowledges that some aspects of social media can be helpful, he believes that there are many other aspects of it that will eventually bring about the breakdown of civilization. “I’m not casting judgement,” he added. “You can find your tribe there … [but] I think it’s hard to be alive now. I think societal collapse is in the air. That’s why hopefully this movie will matter.”

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    Taylor Russell, who co-starred with Chalamet in the film, also expressed her concern about the threats social media poses to society and the rising influence it now has over young adults. “I have a little brother who’s 19, 20-ish, and thinking about him in this world, and the self-judgement and judgment of others that people seem so flooded with every day in such a drastic and severe way is so scary, because the hope is that you can find your own compass within all of it and that seems like a difficult task now,” Russell said.

    Chalamet has collaborated twice with director and screenwriter Luca Guadagnino on this movie. Since they collaborated on “Call Me By Your Name,” Chalamet has been itching to work with him again. “I was dying to work with Luca again to tell a story that was grounded like the first story we told,” he said. “Only this time in the American Midwest in the ’80s about people that are disenfranchised in every way possible.”

    The film ‘Bones and All’ is based on the 2015 book of the same name, which centres on a Russell-played teenage girl who adores cannibalism and the romance that develops between her and a reclusive Lee character. It tracks their trip as they move together cross-country. His new movie is set to release on 23 November. (ANI)

    WASHINGTON: ‘Dune’ star Timothee Chalamet did not hold back when speaking about the impact of social media on society while promoting his new film at a press conference during the Venice Film Festival.

    According to Fox News, at a press conference for his new movie, “Bones and All,” actor Timothee Chalamet was open and forthright about his thoughts on social media and the harm he feels it has done, saying he is glad he was not a child when social media was really popular.

    “To be young now, and to be young whenever–I can only speak for my generation–is to be intensely judged,” Chalamet said. “I can’t imagine what it is to grow up with the onslaught of social media.”

    His most recent movie is set in the 1980s, a time before social media and before individuals were constantly bombarded with other people’s ideas. Chalamet acknowledged that it was liberating to live a life free of concern about maintaining his online persona.

    He disagrees with society’s incessant need to interpret one’s feelings and thoughts in light of social media and what others may be saying about it. “It was a relief to play characters who are wrestling with an internal dilemma absent the ability to go on Reddit, or Twitter, Instagram or TikTok and figure out where they fit in,” he explained.

    While Chalamet acknowledges that some aspects of social media can be helpful, he believes that there are many other aspects of it that will eventually bring about the breakdown of civilization. “I’m not casting judgement,” he added. “You can find your tribe there … [but] I think it’s hard to be alive now. I think societal collapse is in the air. That’s why hopefully this movie will matter.”

    ALSO READ | The ugly side of filtered beauty: Unreal standards set by social media

    Taylor Russell, who co-starred with Chalamet in the film, also expressed her concern about the threats social media poses to society and the rising influence it now has over young adults. “I have a little brother who’s 19, 20-ish, and thinking about him in this world, and the self-judgement and judgment of others that people seem so flooded with every day in such a drastic and severe way is so scary, because the hope is that you can find your own compass within all of it and that seems like a difficult task now,” Russell said.

    Chalamet has collaborated twice with director and screenwriter Luca Guadagnino on this movie. Since they collaborated on “Call Me By Your Name,” Chalamet has been itching to work with him again. “I was dying to work with Luca again to tell a story that was grounded like the first story we told,” he said. “Only this time in the American Midwest in the ’80s about people that are disenfranchised in every way possible.”

    The film ‘Bones and All’ is based on the 2015 book of the same name, which centres on a Russell-played teenage girl who adores cannibalism and the romance that develops between her and a reclusive Lee character. It tracks their trip as they move together cross-country. His new movie is set to release on 23 November. (ANI)

  • Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell play cannibals in ‘Bones and All’

    By Associated Press

    VENICE: Timothée Chalamet was feeling cut off from the world in the early days of the pandemic. Then Luca Guadagnino, whom Chalamet saw as a father figure while filming “Call Me By Your Name,” called with a new possible project. It would be another young romance set in the 1980s. But instead of Italy they’d be going to the American Midwest. And they’d be cannibals.

    The film, “Bones and All” is having its world premiere Friday night at the Venice Film Festival, where it is among the competition titles. Chalamet and Guadagnino gathered before the premiere to discuss the film with the cast.

    It’s a significant departure for the Italian director of films like “A Bigger Splash” and “I Am Love,” marking the first time Guadagnino has made an American film — something he’s wanted to do for some time. Then his longtime collaborator, screenwriter David Kajganich, came to him with an adaptation of Camille DeAngelis’ young adult novel and he saw in it an opportunity to make a film about identity and outcasts.

    “I was dying to work with Luca again and tell a story that was grounded,” said Chalamet, who took a break from filming “Dune 2” to appear in Venice. Swarms of fans gathered around the docks of the Hotel Excelsior to get a glimpse of the star, who even stopped to pose for a few selfies.

    In “Bones and All,” Chalamet did more than just act: He helped take his character Lee from an “alpha jock” to a “broken soul,” which he said was very attractive to him, and got a producing credit on the film as well.

    “Luca is fatherly with me and guided me in that process this time,” he said. “I can’t say that I was helpful organizing schedules or anything like that. But it’s something I want to continue doing.”

    Chalamet’s character is a supporting part to the film’s lead Maren, who is coming to terms with her unsavoury urges. She’s played by “Waves” actor Taylor Russell, a newcomer to the Guadagnino family of regulars like Michael Stuhlbarg, as a creepy cannibal they meet on the road, and Chloë Sevigny.

    “It’s Taylor’s movie, she does an incredible job carrying it,” Chalamet said.

    The discussion of their characters, and the loneliness they feel in the world, led both to think about what it means to be young at the moment.

    “Can’t imagine what it is to grow up with the onslaught of social media,” Chalamet said. “I think it’s tough to be alive now. I think societal collapse is in the air. It smells like it. And without being pretentious, I hope that’s why these movies matter, because the role of the artist is to shine a light on what’s going on.”

    Russell added that, “It’s so scary. The hope is that you can find your own compass within all of it.”

    The film also features a new score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, whom Guadagnino challenged to “find the sound of a road trip” and “the sound of the American landscape.” And it’s full of 1980s music from Joy Division, New Order and even KISS, which were chosen from a box of cassette tapes that Kajganich found from when he was a teenager.

    “The ones that either made me smile or cry made it in the script,” Kajganich said.

    “Bones and All” opens in North American theatres on Nov. 23.

    VENICE: Timothée Chalamet was feeling cut off from the world in the early days of the pandemic. Then Luca Guadagnino, whom Chalamet saw as a father figure while filming “Call Me By Your Name,” called with a new possible project. It would be another young romance set in the 1980s. But instead of Italy they’d be going to the American Midwest. And they’d be cannibals.

    The film, “Bones and All” is having its world premiere Friday night at the Venice Film Festival, where it is among the competition titles. Chalamet and Guadagnino gathered before the premiere to discuss the film with the cast.

    It’s a significant departure for the Italian director of films like “A Bigger Splash” and “I Am Love,” marking the first time Guadagnino has made an American film — something he’s wanted to do for some time. Then his longtime collaborator, screenwriter David Kajganich, came to him with an adaptation of Camille DeAngelis’ young adult novel and he saw in it an opportunity to make a film about identity and outcasts.

    “I was dying to work with Luca again and tell a story that was grounded,” said Chalamet, who took a break from filming “Dune 2” to appear in Venice. Swarms of fans gathered around the docks of the Hotel Excelsior to get a glimpse of the star, who even stopped to pose for a few selfies.

    In “Bones and All,” Chalamet did more than just act: He helped take his character Lee from an “alpha jock” to a “broken soul,” which he said was very attractive to him, and got a producing credit on the film as well.

    “Luca is fatherly with me and guided me in that process this time,” he said. “I can’t say that I was helpful organizing schedules or anything like that. But it’s something I want to continue doing.”

    Chalamet’s character is a supporting part to the film’s lead Maren, who is coming to terms with her unsavoury urges. She’s played by “Waves” actor Taylor Russell, a newcomer to the Guadagnino family of regulars like Michael Stuhlbarg, as a creepy cannibal they meet on the road, and Chloë Sevigny.

    “It’s Taylor’s movie, she does an incredible job carrying it,” Chalamet said.

    The discussion of their characters, and the loneliness they feel in the world, led both to think about what it means to be young at the moment.

    “Can’t imagine what it is to grow up with the onslaught of social media,” Chalamet said. “I think it’s tough to be alive now. I think societal collapse is in the air. It smells like it. And without being pretentious, I hope that’s why these movies matter, because the role of the artist is to shine a light on what’s going on.”

    Russell added that, “It’s so scary. The hope is that you can find your own compass within all of it.”

    The film also features a new score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, whom Guadagnino challenged to “find the sound of a road trip” and “the sound of the American landscape.” And it’s full of 1980s music from Joy Division, New Order and even KISS, which were chosen from a box of cassette tapes that Kajganich found from when he was a teenager.

    “The ones that either made me smile or cry made it in the script,” Kajganich said.

    “Bones and All” opens in North American theatres on Nov. 23.

  • Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ sequel commences shoot

    By Express News Service

    The sequel to the 2021 sci-fi epic Dune starts filming today. The announcement was made through the official Twitter handle of the film franchise. Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, has a star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Issac, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, David Bautista, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgård.

    The Dune film series is being adapted from Frank Herbert’s book series of the same name. Widely considered a sci-fi classic, the first Dune book was earlier adapted on screen by David Lynch in 1984. Known for its extensive world-building and futuristic setting, Dune follows Paul Atreides as he travels to a desert planet and finds himself in the middle of the socio-political issues that grip the planet and its people. 

    Dune: Part One was well received by the critics and the public alike. It went on to collect Oscar Awards for best music, best production design, best film editing, and best sound design. Composer Hans Zimmer and cinematographer Greig Fraser are returning for the sequel along with most of the cast from the original. Joining the original cast are Léa Seydoux, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler, playing key characters from the book. The film is currently slated to release on 17 November 2023.

    The sequel to the 2021 sci-fi epic Dune starts filming today. The announcement was made through the official Twitter handle of the film franchise. Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, has a star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Issac, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, David Bautista, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgård.

    The Dune film series is being adapted from Frank Herbert’s book series of the same name. Widely considered a sci-fi classic, the first Dune book was earlier adapted on screen by David Lynch in 1984. Known for its extensive world-building and futuristic setting, Dune follows Paul Atreides as he travels to a desert planet and finds himself in the middle of the socio-political issues that grip the planet and its people. 

    Dune: Part One was well received by the critics and the public alike. It went on to collect Oscar Awards for best music, best production design, best film editing, and best sound design. Composer Hans Zimmer and cinematographer Greig Fraser are returning for the sequel along with most of the cast from the original. Joining the original cast are Léa Seydoux, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler, playing key characters from the book. The film is currently slated to release on 17 November 2023.

  • Florence Pugh in talks to join Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ sequel

    By Express News Service

    British actor Florence Pugh is in talks to join the much-anticipated sequel of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi film “Dune”. The actor is in talks to play the role of Princess Irulan Corrino, a popular character from author Frank Herbert’s original novel of the same name. The first part, which was released in October 2021, followed the story of Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people.

    If Pugh is cast in the film, the project will reunite the actor with Chalamet. The two earlier starred together in Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed 2019 movie Little Women. The second part of “Dune” is expected to begin production later this year and is currently slated for a release on October 20, 2023. 

    The sequel will bring back original cast members, including Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem. Meanwhile, Pugh, who was most recently seen reprising her role as Yelena Romanoff for the Marvel series Hawkeye, will be seen next in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling and Sebastian Lelio’s The Wonder.

  • ‘Dune’ sequel officially greenlit, to be released in 2023

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is returning to direct the part two of his “Dune” series as Legendary and Warner Bros announced the sequel that will be released theatrically on October 20, 2023.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, lead star Timothee Chalamet will also reprise his role of Paul Atreides for the follow-up, based on author Frank Herbert in his 1965 classic novel “Dune”.

    Set in the distant future, “Dune” follows Paul Atreides, whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis, which is the only known location of the galaxy’s most vital and mind-altering mineral called “spice”.

    After Paul and his family are betrayed, the story explores themes of politics, religion, and man’s relationship to nature, as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family’s reign.

    Villeneuve, who has previously said he wanted to tell the story of “Dune” in two parts due to the complexity of the source material, expressed his gratitude to the makers for making his dream come true.

    “I just received news from Legendary that we are officially moving forward with Dune: Part Two. It was a dream of mine to adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune and I have the fans, the cast, and crew, Legendary and Warner Bros to thank for supporting this dream. This is only the beginning,” the director said in a statement.

    Villeneuve’s “Dune” arrived in theatres and on WarnerMedia’s streamer HBO Max simultaneously on October 22.

    The film earned a commendable USD 40.1 million in its domestic debut, the biggest of Villeneuve’s career as well as the biggest opening of the year for Warner Bros.

    It was Legendary’s call to move forward with a sequel or not.

    Legendary said the banner is pleased to officially move forward with “Dune: Part Two”.

    “We would not have gotten to this point without the extraordinary vision of Denis and the amazing work of his talented crew, the writers, our stellar cast, our partners at Warner Bros, and of course the fans! Here’s to more Dune,” the production house said.

    Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros Pictures Group, said the team is looking forward to continuing the journey of “Dune” with Villeneuve and his team.

    “Denis Villeneuve has crafted a film that is both visually extraordinary and emotionally transporting, as evidenced by its global success both critically and at the box office.

    We are thrilled to continue on this journey with Denis and his cast and crew, and our partners at Legendary, and can’t wait to bring the next chapter of this epic tale to theaters in October 2023,” Emmerich added.

    Villeneuve adapted the book in collaboration with Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts.

    The first “Dune” also starred Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin and Zendaya.

    The novel was previously adapted by veteran filmmaker David Lynch into a 1984 movie which made news back then for the director’s frequent clashes with the producers.

  • Timothee Chalamet comments on Armie Hammer’s sexual assault allegations

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Actor Timothee Chalamet has opened up about the ongoing widely publicised sexual assault controversy revolving around his ‘Call Me by Your Name’ co-star Armie Hammer.

    Variety quoted Chalamet’s statements from one of his latest interviews where the ‘Dune’ actor was asked to address the scandal of his ‘Call Me by Your Name’ co-star Hammer.

    “I totally get why you’re asking that, but it’s a question worthy of a larger conversation, and I don’t want to give you a partial response,” Chalamet said.

    Hammer, was dropped from several movies including the much-anticipated ‘The Offer’, Jennifer Lopez’s action-comedy ‘Shotgun Wedding’, the thriller drama ‘Billion Dollar Spy’ and the Broadway show ‘The Minutes’ in January after several women accused him on social media of sending them explicit messages about rape and cannibalism.

    After losing several roles in the wake of alleged social media misdemeanour, the Golden Globe nominee was also accused of ‘violent’ rape by a woman named Effie, who claimed to be Hammer’s ex-girlfriend. She claimed during a press conference in March that Hammer had ‘violently’ raped her in 2017 for over four hours.

    The rape accusation led to an investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. He has strongly denied the claim and all other sexual abuse allegations against him, but his career has faced irreparable fallout since then.

    In June, the actor also rechecked himself into a rehabilitation centre in Florida to get treatment for several addiction issues, amid several months of sexual abuse allegations.

    For the unversed, Chalamet and Hammer co-starred in the 2017 Oscar-winning romantic drama ‘Call Me by Your Name’, which gave the ‘Wonka’ star his breakthrough role.

    As per Variety, there were speculations about a sequel to the movie, but filmmaker Luca Guadagnino never penned a script.