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Denis Villeneuve 'Deeply Pleased' With Dune's Oscar Nods - Despite Best Director Snub
Denis Villeneuve insists he's "deeply pleased" with the Oscar nods for 'Dune' - despite his director snub.The 54-year-old filmmaker helmed the first of a planned two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 classic sci-fi novel of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2022
Denis Villeneuve Pays Tribute To Jean-marc Vallee
Denis Villeneuve has paid tribute to late director Jean-Marc Vallée, describing him as "the one who showed us the way". The French-Canadian filmmaker - who has directed movies such as ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and ‘Dune’...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2021
Titane Snubbed In Oscars Shortlists
'Titane' has been snubbed of a mention in the International Feature Film category in the first round of Academy Awards shortlists. The horror movie, which is directed by Julia Ducournau, was widely expected to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 December 2021
Denis Villeneuve To Direct Rendezvous With Rama
Denis Villeneuve is to direct sci-fi movie 'Rendezvous With Rama'. The 'Dune' director looks set to stick with the genre for the time being after he signed up to helm the big screen adaptation of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 December 2021
Dave Bautista In Negotiations For M. Night Shyamalan Project
Dave Bautista is set to star in 'Knock at the Cabin'.The 'Dune' actor is reportedly in negotiations to appear in M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming movie, which the secretive filmmaker will both write and direct, as...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2021
David Dastmalchian Cast In Boston Strangler
David Dastmalchian has joined the cast of 'Boston Strangler'.The 46-year-old actor will star in the new flick alongside Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola and Chris Cooper.The movie is being directed by Matt Ruskin and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 December 2021
Stellan Skarsgard Hated Dune Fat Suit
Stellan Skarsgard admits that it was a nightmare wearing a fat suit in 'Dune'.The 70-year-old star features in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and confessed that he didn't enjoy "dragging around 40...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2021
Timothee Chalamet Hails Zendaya For Dune Performance
Timothee Chalamet found Zendaya's performance in 'Dune' "incredible to witness".The 25-year-old actor plays Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic and hailed the performance of his co-star as Chani, despite criticism at Zendaya's lack of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2021
Zendaya: I Feature Much More In Dune Sequel
Zendaya has told fans that they can expect to see a lot more of her in 'Dune: Part Two'.The 25-year-old star featured in the sci-fi flick as Chani but some viewers were left disappointed by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2021
Dune Sequel Planned For 2023
'Dune' is getting a sequel.The Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi movie was released earlier this month and Legendary Entertainment has already announced plans to launch a sequel in 2023, revealing the news via a Twitter post.The production...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2021
Christopher Nolan Gushes Over Dune
Christopher Nolan has lavished praise on 'Dune'.The 51-year-old filmmaker discussed the making of the new sci-fi blockbuster with director Denis Villeneuve and revealed that he is impressed with the adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel.Speaking on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2021
Denis Villeneuve Needed To Overcome Fear Of Failure To Make Dune
Denis Villeneuve had to overcome his fear of failure to make 'Dune'.The 54-year-old director has helmed the first of a planned two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name and revealed that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2021
Rebecca Ferguson Had Doubts About Dune Role
Rebecca Ferguson had her doubts before taking the part of Lady Jessica in 'Dune'.The 38-year-old actress stars in Denis Villeneuve's new sci-fi epic but admits that she was unconvinced when the director first approached her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2021
Dave Bautista Almost Cried Over Dune Role
Dave Bautista "almost broke down" when he was cast in 'Dune'.The 52-year-old actor spent a long time "pursuing" a part in the long-awaited movie but he was determined not to "capitalise" on his friendship with...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2021
Timothee Chalamet: Dune Is A Spectacle Like Lotr In Places
Timothee Chalamet says Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' is a "spectacle" like 'Lord of the Rings' in some scenes.The 25-year-old actor takes on the leading role of Paul Atreides in the 54-year-old director's adaptation of Frank Herbert's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2021
Rebecca Ferguson Took Dune Role To 'Challenge Herself'
Rebecca Ferguson wanted to "challenge herself" by starring in 'Dune'.The 37-year-old actress plays Lady Jessica in Denis Villeneuve's hotly-anticipated sci-fi epic and explained that she was aware of the "fine lines" that makes her alter...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2021
Denis Villeneuve Wants To Make A James Bond Film
Denis Villeneuve wants to direct a 'James Bond' film.The 54-year-old filmmaker admits it would be a dream come true to helm a movie in the long-running spy franchise as he has had a "massive affection"...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2021
Denis Villeneuve 'Flirted With Disaster' Making Blade Runner 2049
Denis Villeneuve says he "flirted with disaster" making 'Blade Runner 2049' - and he's surprised he still has a career in movies.The 'Dune' director has admitted it was "sacrilegious" to helm the 2017 sequel to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2021
Jason Momoa Desperate For Dune 2
Jason Momoa has admitted he's desperate to start work on the 'Dune' sequel.The 42-year-old actor - who plays Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming big screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 epic science fiction novel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2021
Denis Villeneuve Praises Zendaya For 'Believable' Dune Audition
Denis Villeneuve felt like he met Chani for the first time when Zendaya auditioned for 'Dune'.The 53-year-old director - who is at the helm for the adaptation of Frank Hertbert's iconic space novel - revealed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2021
Dune 2 Could Shoot Next Year, Says Denis Villeneuve
'Dune 2' could film as early as next year.Denis Villeneuve, the director behind the new sci-fi epic, has revealed that the sequel could shoot in 2022, provided the second part of the franchise gets the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2021
David Dastmalchian Urges Dune Fans To Read Book Before Seeing Film
David Dastmalchian has advised audiences to read Frank Herbert's book before watching 'Dune'.The 44-year-old actor will star in Denis Villeneuve's long-awaited sci-fi movie and has urged fans to read the book, as well as watch...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 August 2021
Denis Villeneuve Has Dune Trilogy Plan
Denis Villeneuve has a plan to make a 'Dune' trilogy.The 53-year-old director has been tapped to adapt Frank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name into two separate movies and is now determined to bring...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 August 2021
Denis Villeneuve Compares Streaming Dune To Driving 'Speedboat In A Bathtub'
Denis Villeneuve has compared watching 'Dune' on TV to driving a "speedboat in your bathtub".The movie's director - who has been critical of Warner Bros.' decision to drop its 2021 catalogue of films out both...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2021
Denis Villeneuve Teases Dune Part 2
Denis Villeneuve has teased part two of 'Dune'.The 53-year-old director's adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic is not even in cinemas yet, but the filmmaker is already eager to work on the second half, which...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2021
Chloe Zhao Was 'Blown Away' At Dune Screening
Chloe Zhao was "blown away" after seeing a screening of 'Dune'.The Oscar-winning filmmaker explained that she has watched Denis Villeneuve's hotly anticipated sci-fi movie and was very impressed, although she fears that audiences may not...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 August 2021
Dune Might Not Have Been Made If Timothee Chalamet Didn't Agree To His Role
Denis Villeneuve says 'Dune' might not have been made if Timothee Chalamet hadn't agreed to play Paul Atreides.The 53-year-old director's adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic sees the 25-year-old actor portray the leading role, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2021
Dave Bautista Stunned By Dune Role
Dave Bautista was "taken aback" when he was offered a part in 'Dune'.The 52-year-old actor will play the role of Glossu Raban in Denis Villeneuve's long-awaited sci-fi movie, which covers the first part of Frank...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2021
Dune Co-writer Eric Roth Teases 'Spectacular' Movie
'Dune' co-writer Eric Roth thinks the upcoming movie will be "spectacular".The 76-year-old screenwriter has contributed to the script for Denis Villeneuve's remake of the film based on Frank Herbert's novel and he found his experience...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2021
Jason Momoa Felt Like 'Imposter' When He Landed Dune Role
Jason Momoa felt "like an imposter" when he landed a part in 'Dune'. The 'Game of Thrones' actor will play master swordsman Duncan Idaho in the hotly-anticipated film, which is based on Frank Herbert's 1965...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2020
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