Dune Talk

Premieres of Dune: Part Two may still be five months away—with an actors' strike currently underway—but things haven't been quiet. On this week's DUNE TALK we address the PG-13 rating and what this means for the movie. Plus, there are different runtime figures listed - which is right? Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon also offer a rundown of recent Dune releases: Dune: Spice Wars 1.0, t...

Note : Starting from 26:13, discussion includes references to plot points from Dune: Messiah and Children of Dune. On this week's Dune Talk , we're joined by author and entertainment journalist Ryan Britt for an insightful discussion on The Spice Must Flow. Presenting a fascinating narrative of Dune 's rich 60-year history, this new book starts at Frank Herbert's weird journey to p...

On this week's Dune Talk, Garin, Marcus, Mark, and Simon dive into Empire's interview with Denis Villeneuve, regarding what we can expect from Dune: Part Two . The director has spoken of his current Dune film adaptation as the realization of a childhood dream, however his ambition extends beyond this second movie. Villeneuve repeats his intention to (eventually) film Dune Messiah , complet...

On today's Dune Talk, the crew are joined by Max Evry, author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History . The film journalist spent two years interviewing dozens of people involved in 1984’s Dune movie and uncovering new behind-the-scenes insights. Marcus, Mark (DuneInfo), and Simon have many questions! Would a certain Top Gun star have made a good Paul Atreides? And, h...

With the release of Part One: The Photography it's time for a deleted scenes breakdown on Dune Talk ! Chiabella Jame's beautiful behind-the-scenes photos offer new insights into footage cut from the final movie, and Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Mark (DuneInfo) are going through these in chronological order. Plus, we address the Dune: Part Two release date change... Is there any silver lining...

From first meeting of Zendaya's Chani and Timothée Chalamet's Paul—towards the end of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part One movie—readers noticed changes in former character's portrayal, compared to the book. Continuing our Dune Talk trailer analysis of Chani's scenes, we debate the (expected) differences. Will these benefit the movie's story? Garin, Johnny, and Marcus also dis...

This week on Dune Talk , we're addressing those rumors that Dune: Part Two may get shifted to 2024 as a result of the ongoing labor union strikes in Hollywood. What scenario is most probable and how could a release date change impact the movie's success? Johnny, Marcus, and Simon also discuss long-awaited news for Dune: The Sisterhood and how this TV show's production is moving ahead....

We're celebrating fifty (!) episodes of Dune Talk as we continue our dive into that stunning second trailer for the Dune: Part Two movie, with a scene-by-scene breakdown. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, Mark (DuneInfo)—returning for this special show—and Simon have thoughts on revelations from this action-packed three-minute trailer. What signs of prophecy are being referred to and are there hints of a...

It's time! Yes, on this week week's Dune Talk , we're reacting to the action-packed Dune: Part Two "Official Trailer Two". Our regulars—Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon—are joined by Mark (DuneInfo) for an excited exploration of highlights from the movie's new footage, including introduction of Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV (Christopher Walken). More is revealed, as all-out wa...

There's been some exciting news for fans, including the announcement of Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune Expansion and a developer's update for Dune: Awakening at past week's video game showcases. On today's Dune Talk we dive into those stories, in addition to tackling a frequent question regarding IMAX aspect ratio (or lack thereof) on the first movie's Blu-rays. And finally,...

This week on Dune Talk show we dive into recent rumors regarding Gurney and Rabban in the Dune: Part Two movie. How will the bitter Atriedes-Harkonnen kanly play out on the big screen? Plus, Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon explore the movie's photography—following comments from Chiabella James regarding its production—and a cover reveal for the upcoming prequel novel, Princess of Dune . Segme...

In just a few minutes, the Dune: Part Two trailer has brought exciting revelations, while raising intriguing questions. On this week's Dune Talk , we're tackling the mystery of a key character who has yet to be shown... How exactly will the movie portray Paul's younger sister, Alia? Johnny, Marcus, and Simon also continue their discussion of that black-and-white arena scene on Giedi Pr...

This week on Dune Talk we're doing our scene-by-scene breakdown of the Dune: Part Two official trailer and the discussion contains SPOILERS for events in the original Dune novel. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon each share their insights regarding this new movie footage and together explore its more intriguing revelations—whether it's the black and white color palette on Giedi Prime or Pri...

Dune Talk returns for an upbeat reaction show, following a remarkable week for Dune and movie fans everywhere. Our full crew—Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon—are excited to share overall impressions of the Dune: Part Two Official Trailer and discuss highlights of this first footage. We also touch on what this reveals, so far, about the movie. And there's even more to come on our next episodes,...

This is the year, when Dune: Part Two arrives in theaters! It's 2023 and the full Dune Talk crew is finally back together. On this show, we're sharing our reactions to the Tim Blake Nelson casting announcement. Is he playing that certain character, hmm? And with the movie having completed production this past December, we discuss the lead-up to its release. Then Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and...

We're back! For today's Dune Talk show, we're happy to bring you this interview with Dominic J. Nardi and N. Trevor Brierly. Our special guests are the editors of Discovering Dune: Essays on Frank Herbert’s Epic Saga (2022), a collection of academic essays that brings together 14 insightful perspectives on the rich themes of Dune —including politics, religion, ecology, and philosophy—a...

Following the crew's trip to FanX, Dune Talk show is back! It's another packed episode, with tons of movie and TV updates! The biggest news is Dune: The Sisterhood , with multiple major casting announcements and production slated to begin next month. Movie or TV series, which is more important for the future Dune ? And, of course, production of Dune: Part Two is still in full-swing. Garin,...

We're all back for this week’s Dune Talk show and have several big movie, TV series, and gaming updates to get into. Production is ongoing on Dune: Part Two —with cast members making their presence known in Budapest—and it's far from over, with months of filming ahead. So, we have that second movie to look forward to next year, but what does all the recent Warner Bros. Discovery and Legend...

While the Dune Talk crew members come back from summertime leaves, we’re excited to present this interview—our first show covering collectibles and toys—on this first wave of Dune ReAction Figures by Super7. Josh Herbolsheimer, VP of Design, is joining us to share all the details of their new toys based on 1984’s Dune movie. We get to see several behind-the-scenes images, including concepts and mo...

The production on Dune: Part Two is fully underway! Director Denis Villeneuve and key cast members—Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, among others—have arrived in Budapest, Hungary, where the movie is currently being filmed. This week on  Dune Talk , Garin, Johnny and Marcus break down the latest news, including the official synopsis of the movie and confirmation that the...

It has begun! The second movie has officially completed its first days of shooting. On Dune Talk this week, we're discussing everything we know so far about the production of Dune: Part Two at the Brion Tomb in Italy, including the appearance of Florence Pugh. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon also break down the movie's new release date. And, of course, we have our usual round-up of all th...

The movie casting news continues to flow! This week on Dune Talk, we discuss the newest addition to the cast of Dune: Part Two : Léa Seydoux is expected to take the role of Lady Margot Fenring. Can the reveal of Count Hasimir Fenring be far behind? Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon share some of their picks for the latter. And, there's yet more movie news. What was Denis Villeneuve doing in Ita...

On this Dune Talk show, we interview two members of the Shiro Games team: community lead James Croucher and developer Tom Georgin. Dune: Spice Wars , the new 4X real-time strategy video game, arrived on Steam this past April to very positive reception from the community. The game is currently in Early Access, which means there are major updates to come—including the highly-demanded multiplayer mod...

It's been a break for the Dune Talk show, however there has been plenty of exciting news the past month. This episode we're reacting to the confirmed casting of Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV in the Dune: Part Two movie, as well interviews with cast members regarding the movie’s script and their preparations. There have also been some major rumors surrounding Dune: The Sisterhood...

What a time it is to be a Dune fan! On top of the movies, and plenty of other great content, we'll soon have a Bene Gesserit TV series to enjoy on HBO Max. We're back with Dune Talk , to cover the latest Dune: The Sisterhood updates: Johan Renck, Emmy-award winning director of Chernobyl , is set to direct the opening episodes. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon discuss persistent rumors surr...