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Dune, has claimed that its animated version has gone into development despite questions over copyright.The group paid £2.2million – 100 times the estimate – for the book of art, created by director Alejandro Jodorowsky in the 1970s, at auction in November.Following the purchase, Spice DAO said it planned to “make the book public (to the extent permitted by law)” and that it was going to “produce an original animated limited series inspired by the book and sell it to a streaming service”.However, ownership of a copy of a book, no matter how much was paid for it, does not grant any intellectual property rights to either distribute copies of it or to adapt it into another medium.Frank Herbert’s Dune novel has been adapted on screen three times: David Lynch’s 1984 film, a TV mini-series in 2000, and Denis Villeneuve’s version released last year.The announcement by Spice DAO was roundly dismissed as a stunt by social media users who suspect the group’s ultimate plan is to sell the individual pages from the book as NFTs – digital images with ownership rights – especially as there was speculation on a Spice DAO internet forum that the physical book could be burned as a publicity stunt after the NFTs have sold.We won the auction for €2.66M. Now our mission is to:1.

Do the Golden Globes even exist if there isn’t a ceremony televised to the world? Or a red carpet? Or those fabulous parties that were spread out around the Beverly Hilton Hotel? Do these awards mean anything if the winners are not promoted in FYC ads for weeks to come? Well, we’re about to find out. READ MORE: “West Side Story” and “Belfast” top 2022 Critics Choice Awards nominations [Full List] The 2022 Golden Globe Awards were handed out in a private ceremony that focused on the changes the organization has made since coming under fire for its lack of African American or Black members, among other issues, last year.

Javier Bardem is having a busy 12 months. Not only has he already shot a live-action version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” but his Spanish dramedy “The Good Boss” made the shortlist for the Academy Award for International Film (selected over Pedro Almodovar’s critically acclaimed “Parallel Mothers” starring his wife, Penelope Cruz, no less).

Can a film be one of the most surprising as well as one of the most anticipated? If so, then 2021’s “Dune: Part One” is that film. Everyone was eagerly awaiting Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic to see if it could possibly bring Frank Herbert’s classic novel to life.

Do you hear that noise? That’s the sigh of relief across Hollywood for the engineers, mixers, and artists behind the Sound Oscar contenders for 2022. This year’s shortlist included two musicals (“West Side Story,” “tick, tick…BOOM!”), two prestige dramas (“Belfast,” “The Power of the Dog”) and just one super-powered blockbuster (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”).

Are you feeling pretty? Or feeling monstrous? Look no further than the 10 films still in the mix for the 20220 Makeup and Hairstyling Academy Award. “Cruella,” “Dune,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “The Suicide Squad” were expected among the list.

“The movies are back, baby!” went the refrain this summer, up to, during, and continuously after the heavenly 10-day stretch around June where everything looked like it might really go back to normal, actual normal and not “new” normal; “new” normal is in no way preferable to “normal” normal, just like “new recipe” Butterfingers are trash compared to the genuine article.

“The movies are back, baby!” went the refrain this summer, up to, during, and continuously after the heavenly 10-day stretch around June where everything looked like it might really go back to normal, actual normal and not “new” normal; “new” normal is in no way preferable to “normal” normal, just like “new recipe” Butterfingers are trash compared to the genuine article.

Stellan Skarsgård is an actor that has popped up in nearly every recent major franchise. Whether it’s the beloved Eric Selvig of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the dreadful and ominous Baron Harkonnen in “Dune,” you’ve likely seen his face on your screen rather recently.

James Cameron is a director who only makes epic films. This is the guy who was able to turn a tragic boat accident into a must-see blockbuster spectacle in “Titanic.” Obviously, he’s the man who also crafted films such as “T2: Judgment Day,” “Aliens,” and “Avatar.” Point is—this guy knows what makes a film truly epic.

We celebrate the movies at this time of year, and in the wild rush to praise directors and actors for all that nifty directing and acting they did over the last 365 days, we all tend to forget that cinema is about more than just two sets of people. Just read Twitter.

The issue of the exclusive theatrical release has been discussed quite a bit in 2021, especially as we watched Warner Bros. release so many films day-and-date on HBO Max and in cinemas.

We certainly have not resumed full normalcy as we continue to battle this pandemic, but at least we have movies—even more than last year.

Do you hear that? Can you feel it underneath your seat? 2021 finally gave us the chance to return to cinemas, that rare gift where a handful of carefully curated trailers whets our appetites for the year ahead—without having to desperately refresh browser windows with a looming sense of dread with no end in sight.

Now that Denis Villeneuve has proven that “Dune” can be faithfully adapted from its classic source material, film fans are beginning to look back at the earlier attempts with new eyes. And the biggest attempt to get re-examined is David Lynch’s 1984 film version, which has been controversial since its release.

COVID levels thanks to films such as No Time to Die, Dune and Venom.The chain, which is the second-largest in the world, reported big losses due to the pandemic in 2020, though reopened back in May amid an easing of restrictions in the UK.Cineworld has now reported that its October box office and concession revenues in the UK and Ireland had reached 127 per cent of the equivalent month in 2019, before the pandemic began.

There is a common refrain being heard around Hollywood these days and it’s not one that will make the Academy happy (and, no, it’s not about an Academy Museum which has only three floors of exhibits). As more and more AMPAS members screen this year’s crop of Best Picture contenders – and, granted, they are barely getting started – many are verbalizing their concern over the Academy’s decision to stick with 10 nominees this year.

Dune, has been the subject of speculation since 2018 over whether he’s behind YouTube channel ModdedController360 – with an in-depth investigation on Vice outlining all the evidence pointing towards Chalamet’s involvement.Speaking in an interview with YouTuber Nate Hill alongside Dune co-star Zendaya, Chalamet confirmed he is the person behind the channel – stating he made $30 (£22) by selling the modded controllers.The channel itself, which has since ballooned with over 30,000 subscribers, only

After a year of delays and the HBO Max day-and-date release, “Dune” has finally hit theaters and (so far, at least) been a great success for Warner Bros. So much so, Legendary and WB have already greenlit ‘Part Two,’ which will hit theaters in 2023.

It seemed, that the idea that a third film, “Dune: Messiah” could be a good idea, “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve said, casually, in the press tour for “Dune” this fall. But now that “Dune” had an excellent box-office-topping weekend and Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.

is getting a sequel, Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday.  — which hit theaters last Friday and is streaming on HBO Max until Nov.

Well, that didn’t take long. After a box-office weekend of $41 million domestically, the highest-opening Warner Bros.

With “Blade Runner 2049” and definitely “Dune,” Denis Villeneuve has cemented himself in the minds of many as a master filmmaker when it comes to big screen spectacle. That is a description that has also been given to director Christopher Nolan.

With millions of people being exposed to the beauty and majesty of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel, “Dune,” thanks to the new film adaptation from director Denis Villeneuve, folks are learning about the characters that populate the world of Arrakis, including Duncan Idaho (and yes, people have thoughts about that name).

Obviously, when you think of two of the biggest proponents of the theatrical experience, names like Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan come to mind. And in a new interview as part of the Reelblend podcast, Villeneuve is quick to point out just how great Nolan is at the craft and why his films are a must-see on the big screen.

Dune (★★★☆☆), and succeeds on a massive scale. It’s the film’s scale, in beauty and grandeur and impeccable detail, that’s most impressive.