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Timothée Chalamet has spoken out about the similarities between the political messages of Bob Dylan and Dune.Speaking at a press conference for his Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, Chalamet was asked multiple times what he took from playing the iconic folk singer.Drawing comparisons between Dylan’s subtle political messages and those of Dune writer Frank Herbert, the actor said that both taught him to “be wary of cult-like figures,” adding that it is a sensible philosophy.“I won’t speak for him [Bob Dylan] because he’s alive and well in Malibu, but my interpretation is just be wary of any saviour-like figures,” Chalamet said (via Deadline).He added: “Frank Herbert’s Dune, which was written in the same period of American history, granted, Frank Herbert was on the West Coast, probably doing acid at a typewriter, and Bob Dylan was on the East Coast. But the messaging was still similar.”Also during the press conference, Chalamet was asked about his process for choosing roles, but the actor insisted that he doesn’t have a specific approach.“I’m just trying to find a fantastic director to work with,” he said.

Oscar-winning film composer Hans Zimmer has revealed the imaginary figure he uses as inspiration for his work.For over 40 years, Zimmer has composed scores for the best-known TV shows and movies and is perhaps best known for his work on Gladiator, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, his many collaborations with Christopher Nolan, and the Dune series.His career is celebrated in the new concert film Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, released this week (March 19) in cinemas.“I don’t write for directors, I don’t write for producers, and I certainly don’t write for movie studios,” he said to Deadline while promoting the film. “I have this fictitious figure in my head”.He explained: “She’s called Doris.

Hans Zimmer has called Dune: Part Two‘s disqualification from the Oscars‘ Best Original Score category “stupid”.The composer’s work on last year’s sequel was ruled ineligible for this year’s Academy Awards due to its use of elements of music from the first Dune film.Academy rules state that in “cases such as sequels and franchises from any media, the score must not use more than 20 per cent of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise”.Opening up about the controversy on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Zimmer reflected: “You know something? It’s not really a sore point. It’s just such a stupid point — how can it be a sore point?“I got disqualified because I was using material from the first movie in the second movie, but it’s not a sequel.

Dune film will begin filming this year, with pre-production aiming for a late summer start.Denis Villeneuve adapted the first of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novels, splitting the story into two films about the rise of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), who is thrust into a war for the deadly and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis.While the first part centred on his survival of a coup on his family, the second saw him become the spiritual leader of Arrakis’ desert tribes, known as The Fremen.Released in 2021, Dune was a hit at the box office and with critics, winning six Oscars and making $407.7million worldwide. Last year, its sequel, Dune: Part Two, was equally well-received, making $714.4million and being nominated in five categories at the Academy Awards on March 2, including Best Picture.Villeneuve has expressed interest in making a third film based on Dune Messiah, the second novel in the series, saying that the film would serve as a conclusion to the trilogy.According to a report by Deadline, talent availability is a key factor in the decision to film later in the summer, with star Zendaya particularly busy filming Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, Spider-man 4, and a third season of Euphoria.

Marvel actor David Dastmalchian has revealed his career ambition is to play Batman’s nemesis The Joker.Speaking to Collider at the recent Saturn Awards, the actor confessed he would love to take on the role made famous by Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, and Joaquin Phoenix among others.“I know we’re just kidding around here, but I would love it” he said, before explaining: “I think some people go ‘Hamlet is my life’s quest,’ or ‘Willy Loman is my life’s quest.’ Getting to put on the makeup of the Clown Prince of Crime at some point in my lifetime is up there next to one of my greatest career dreams, which is to be an enemy of James Bond.”Dastmalchian came close to his dream in 2008, when he played a henchman for Ledger’s Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. In Batman TV show Gotham, he also played the character of Dwight Pollard, who was a disciple of Jerome Valeska (Cameron Monaghan), a version of The Joker within the show.A talented character actor, he has played many roles across the Marvel and DC Universes.

Hans Zimmer will be coming to cinemas with a host of famous names in a concert film titled Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond In The Desert.The film features conversations with film luminaries such as Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve; movie stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya; as well as music icons Billie Eilish and Johnny Marr. It will screen in select cinemas across The Americas, Europe, Asia, and United Arab Emirates, with limited screenings beginning March 19.A press release read: “Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena, the star-studded Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai and beyond.

Denis Villeneuve has said he insisted on filming the Dune films in a real desert, despite being offered a Hollywood studio.The director oversaw the 2021 film and its 2024 sequel, both adaptations of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The epic space operas star Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Josh Brolin among others and have collectively made over $1billion worldwide.Speaking to Konbini’s Video Club in French, he explained that he was greatly inspired by David Lean’s 1962 epic Lawrence Of Arabia when visualising the films, and categorically refused to let them be shot in a studio.Instead, he chose to immerse the actors and crew in the Wadi Rum desert landscapes of Jordan and the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi to capture the vast, rolling sand dunes and rugged terrain of Arrakis.Dune: Part Two was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars last week, where it will compete against Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Perez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Wicked.

Gladiator and Dune composer, Hans Zimmer, has been commissioned to write a new interpretation of the national anthem of Saudi Arabia.Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the country’s General Entertainment Authority, announced the news via X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the composer’s live performance in Riyadh on January 24. He shared a picture of himself with Zimmer, and revealed that the title of the piece will be simply ‘Arabia’.Translated from Arabic, the post reads: “Today I met someone who is considered one of the greatest musicians of our time… the legend Hans Zimmer.“We discussed a lot about many future projects that I hope will see the light of day soon… including redistributing the Saudi national anthem with different instruments, as well as making a musical piece called ‘Arabia’ inspired by my dear country, and also making a very large concert with a new idea for the Riyadh season in the coming years”.التقيت اليوم بشخص يعتبر من أعظم الموسيقيين في عصرنا الحاضر…الأسطورة Hans Zimmer …تناقشنا كثيرا في العديد من المشاريع المستقبلية التي أتمنى أن ترى النور قريبا… ومنها إعادة توزيع النشيد الوطني السعودي بآلات مختلفة وأيضا عمل مقطوعة موسيقية بمسمى Arabia مستوحاة من بلدي الغالي… pic.twitter.com/KoI26t4iRl— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 20, 2025Alalshikh also disclosed that Zimmer may be involved in the production of the Saudi film The Battle of Yarmouk, saying they “agreed on the broad outlines of all these projects” and he hoped they “will reach a final agreement on them”.Zimmer is one of the most celebrated film composers of all time, having composed music for over 150 movies including The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar and Dunkirk for Christopher Nolan; as well as animated classic The Lion King.

Steven Spielberg has released a statement paying tribute to David Lynch, after the Twin Peaks creator’s passing was announced yesterday (January 16). He was aged 78.In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the Jurassic Park film-maker said: “I loved David’s films. Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Elephant Man defined him as a singular, visionary dreamer who directed films that felt handmade”.Spielberg then recalled their collaboration on The Fabelmans, Lynch’s last on-screen role.

Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that Dune: Part Threewill definitely be his final film in the series as continuing “would become unhealthy.”The director revealed that even after making the first two films, he’s still eager to go back to the world of Arrakis and doesn’t need the break from it that he thought he would.In an interview with TheWrap, Villeneuve was asked what stood out to him the most when he looks back on his experience of making Dune: Part Two. “I think my biggest surprise about this is that I don’t want to run away from Arrakis,” he said.

Dune: Prophecy is coming.Yesterday (December 19), just days ahead of season one’s finale on HBO and Max, it was confirmed via a virtual press conference that Dune: Prophecy has been renewed for a second season.The saga continues.The HBO Original Series #DuneProphecy has been renewed for Season 2 on Max. pic.twitter.com/hBK8SCrgcG— Max (@StreamOnMax) December 19, 2024A prequel series set over 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune films, Prophecy explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a secretive coven of powerful and cunning witches that pull the strings of politics on Arrakis behind the scenes.It tells the tale of Valya Harkonen (Emily Watson), the leader of the Bene Gesserit and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) as they establish their clan through means that come with consequences that echo through generations.It is inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, the first of the ‘Great Schools Of Dune’ prequel trilogy written by Brian Herbert, the son of Dune’s original author Frank.

Dune actor told the bizarre story in a new interview on Graham Bensinger’s In Depthpodcast after his father James had previously opened up about the incident.“Did he tell you the pig story? What a fucking dick,” Brolin said before adding: “So this story of me raising pigs, this is a horrible story. Oink and Snort, those were their names.

Dune director Denis Villeneuve has explained why he isn’t keen on directing a Star Wars film – find out more below.Speaking on The Town podcast, Villeneuve – who has made a name for himself in the sci-fi space with his Dune films and Arrival – revealed that he was “obsessed” with the Star Wars franchise as a kid.He said: “I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet.

Dune: Prophecy is now under way, but how does the series relate to the feature films and what book is it based on? Read on for all the info.The first episode of the show aired on HBO on Sunday (November 17), with the remaining five instalments set to arrive on a weekly basis, culminating on December 22. UK viewers can watch it on Sky Atlantic and NOW.The show has been developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker and tells the story of the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a powerful order of women who are skilled in politics, influence and physical conditioning.It specifically follows Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) as they combat forces that threaten the future of humanity, who ultimately establish the Bene Gesserit sect.In a four star review of the new show, NME wrote: “It’s nice to see a show about magic actually solve problems with magic, while the fear felt by students at The Sisterhood as things start to dissolve into chaos should hopefully inspire the upcoming Harry Potter remake.

John Travolta once healed Marlon Brando’s injured leg using a Scientology exercise, according to Josh Brolin.The Dune actor, who is the stepson of Barbra Streisand, recounted how the incident happened at one of her star-studded dinner parties in his memoir From Under the Truck.“It should have been a joke, but it turned out to be this amazing collective experience that I got to witness from afar,” Brolin told Variety. “At the time, I was like, ‘What the fuck is going on?’ Now I look back on it and go, ‘That was such a sweet moment.’”He continued: “Scientology has nothing to do with it.

Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve believes Hans Zimmer’s score should be considered for an Oscar.Zimmer returned to score the epic Dune: Part Two after working on the first film but earlier this year, it was reported that an independent review had questioned whether the score would be eligible for an Oscar because it reuses elements of his Dune score.According to the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences, “in cases such as sequels and franchises from any media, the score must not use more than 20 per cent of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise. Many believe Zimmer’s score for Dune: Part Two exceeds that.However, Variety has reported that Warner Bros. have submitted the score for an Oscar anyway, with their For Your Consideration page updated to include Dune: Part Two’s score.

Quentin Tarantino has lamented remake culture in a new interview, saying he refuses to watch series like Shōgun and Ripley or films like Dune, saying: “I’ve seen the story.”The Pulp Fiction director shared his thoughts on remake culture during an interview on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. When asked if he thought Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was the best film of the year, Tarantino replied that he didn’t know because he hadn’t watched it – and doesn’t intend to.He explained: “I saw [David Lynch’s] Dune a couple of times. I don’t need to see that story again.

Denis Villeneuve has offered an update on Dune 3, suggesting that the final film in the trilogy may arrive sooner than previously thought – and he could start work on it in 2026.The director told Deadline that his “break” is over and he’ll be returning to film the third instalment of Dune sooner than he expected.“I’m in the writing zone right now,” he said about Dune 3, or Dune: Messiah, while he also said he’ll “go back behind the camera faster than I think.”He said, “Let’s say, that I thought that after Part Two that I will take a break, that I will go back in the woods and stay in the woods for a while to recover. But the woods weren’t really suiting me, and I would go back behind the camera faster than I think.

HBO Max‘s upcoming series Dune: Prophecy has been released – watch it below.Last night (October 17), Max shared the first official trailer for its upcoming Dune prequel series, which is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), as a gathering of Harkonnen women plot to establish a new covenant known as the Bene Gesserit.Along with the epic new trailer comes a release date for Dune: Prophecy, which is now confirmed to premiere on the streaming platform on November 17. The season will consist of six episodes, and will be released every Sunday on a weekly basis.In the new trailer for Dune: Prophecy, we get a new look at a pair of sisters played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, who conspire to form the Bene Gesserit in order to combat an unknown force that threatens the demise of the universe, and to keep the Harkonnens and the other Great Houses in check.Watch the trailer for Dune: Prophecy below.Dune: Prophecy serves as a prequel series to the Denis Villeneuve films, and is based on the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J.

Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that Dune: Messiah will be his final film for the franchise – see what the acclaimed director had to say below.Speaking to Vanity Fair for a new interview, the filmmaker – who led 2021’s Dune and this year’s Dune: Part Two – revealed that his time on Arrakis will come to an end with the franchise’s third film, Dune: Messiah.However, the director’s also said that despite Messiah being his third film, it’s not to be considered a trilogy, as Dune and Dune: Part Two made up the first book in the series, and Messiah will be a sequel – effectively rendering it two entries across three films.Villeneuve said to Vanity Fair: “It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That’s done and that’s finished.

Jenna Ortega reckons she once auditioned for a role in Dune.The Wednesday star said in a new interview that she went in for the role of Chani, which eventually went to Zendaya, in a secret audition when she was 15.Ortega, who is now 21, told BuzzFeed: “I think it was Chani, I think it was Zendaya’s. But they weren’t saying that, everything was very secret.”The actress added that she remembers being “really excited” at the audition because director Denis Villeneuve “is one of my favourite filmmakers.”Along with Zendaya, the critically acclaimed first instalment of the sci-fi series went on to also star Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard and Dave Bautista.