Frank Herbert's "Dune" was long thought to be an unadaptable book. Despite its huge influence on the sci-fi genre, the novel's massive scope, many characters, use of internal dialogue, and rather complex web of political machinations and themes made it hard to distill into a single feature film — let alone one with four-quadrant appeal.
Still, there have been many attempts at making a "Dune" movie — some good, some even great, and some that never made it to the screen. But the absolute best adaptation has been Denis Villeneuve's two-part "Dune" film. Villeneuve makes a lot of changes, but for the most part, they are in service of distilling the epic novel's core message and focusing on its cautionary tale about messianic figures.
One of the changes is that the opening quotes of both movies -- "Dreams are messages from the deep" ("Dune)" and "Power over spice is power...
Still, there have been many attempts at making a "Dune" movie — some good, some even great, and some that never made it to the screen. But the absolute best adaptation has been Denis Villeneuve's two-part "Dune" film. Villeneuve makes a lot of changes, but for the most part, they are in service of distilling the epic novel's core message and focusing on its cautionary tale about messianic figures.
One of the changes is that the opening quotes of both movies -- "Dreams are messages from the deep" ("Dune)" and "Power over spice is power...
- 5/11/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The Met Gala is always about who turned up, what they were wearing — and who didn’t show. This year, there were a number of fashionistas fans missed seeing on fashion’s biggest night.
Rihanna
Surprise! Always one of, if not the most anticipated guest at the Met Gala every year is RiRi. Though many had expected her to attend this year, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that she stayed home due to an unexpected bout with the flu following an appearance in Miami over the weekend for the Formula 1 race. The news, first reported by People, came as a shock and broke late in the night while the carpet was full of stars and photographers. Rihanna had even teased her strategy for this year’s event, telling Extra that she had planned to keep it “real simple.” The flu made it much more complicated.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna...
Rihanna
Surprise! Always one of, if not the most anticipated guest at the Met Gala every year is RiRi. Though many had expected her to attend this year, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that she stayed home due to an unexpected bout with the flu following an appearance in Miami over the weekend for the Formula 1 race. The news, first reported by People, came as a shock and broke late in the night while the carpet was full of stars and photographers. Rihanna had even teased her strategy for this year’s event, telling Extra that she had planned to keep it “real simple.” The flu made it much more complicated.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna...
- 5/7/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: Disney has shared an image of Jeff Bridges taking a look at the Tron: Ares script, and that can be seen at the bottom of this article.
The original article follows:
The long-awaited third entry in the Tron franchise is finally in production. Six years after it was first announced that Jared Leto was in talks to star in a Tron project called Tron: Ares, the movie was all set to start filming last August – but then it had to wait out the writers and actors strikes. With those strikes over, filming is finally underway. Earlier today, we heard a quote from cast member Cameron Monaghan (Gotham), who said this film will “really push forward what can be done, from a visual perspective.” Now, we have another quote about the movie – and this is the one that every Tron fan has been waiting to hear. A quote that confirms...
The original article follows:
The long-awaited third entry in the Tron franchise is finally in production. Six years after it was first announced that Jared Leto was in talks to star in a Tron project called Tron: Ares, the movie was all set to start filming last August – but then it had to wait out the writers and actors strikes. With those strikes over, filming is finally underway. Earlier today, we heard a quote from cast member Cameron Monaghan (Gotham), who said this film will “really push forward what can be done, from a visual perspective.” Now, we have another quote about the movie – and this is the one that every Tron fan has been waiting to hear. A quote that confirms...
- 4/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The filming of Tron: Ares, the third movie in the Tron franchise, is currently underway, as director Joachim Rønning and his cast are preparing for the planned 2025 release. Many details about the upcoming movie are still scarce and things are kept under wraps, but some of the actors have spoken out about the movie and its production, providing us with some very positive comments. On the other hand, while the cast members have been more or less known, their roles (save for the protagonist) are still undisclosed, which means that casting updates will be frequent as more details are revealed.
And while we’ve been expecting some updates on the names of the confirmed cast members, we’ve actually received a pretty amazing scoop instead, as it has officially been confirmed that the series’ legend, Jeff Bridges, is indeed returning to the franchise and will appear in the third movie as well!
And while we’ve been expecting some updates on the names of the confirmed cast members, we’ve actually received a pretty amazing scoop instead, as it has officially been confirmed that the series’ legend, Jeff Bridges, is indeed returning to the franchise and will appear in the third movie as well!
- 4/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Jeff Bridges reveals he is all set to return to the Tron series that he helped to establish all the way back in 1982, for Tron: Ares.
After many years of waiting, Tron: Ares, a sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy, is finally in production. Tron: Legacy's director Joseph Kosinski hasn’t returned and neither have any of the film’s stars – well, apart from one (you can probably guess who it is from the headline). It doesn’t even look like Daft Punk will be returning to give us another memorable score for the third film in the Tron franchise.
It’s not quite all-new though, with reports stating that Jeff Bridges is all set to make an appearance in the film. Bridges himself revealed the news on the Film Comment podcast, stating that he was excited to be working with Jared Leto, the star of Tron: Ares.
“I’m...
After many years of waiting, Tron: Ares, a sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy, is finally in production. Tron: Legacy's director Joseph Kosinski hasn’t returned and neither have any of the film’s stars – well, apart from one (you can probably guess who it is from the headline). It doesn’t even look like Daft Punk will be returning to give us another memorable score for the third film in the Tron franchise.
It’s not quite all-new though, with reports stating that Jeff Bridges is all set to make an appearance in the film. Bridges himself revealed the news on the Film Comment podcast, stating that he was excited to be working with Jared Leto, the star of Tron: Ares.
“I’m...
- 4/30/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Jeff Bridges has confirmed that he will return for the upcoming third installment in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares.
Bridges made the announcement during a recent appearance on the Film Comment podcast, confirming that he will “play a part” in the film. Continuing, he expressed that he has “admired” the work of the new movie’s star, Jared Leto, and is “excited” to work with him. He also spoke about his anticipation to “see what the technology is gonna be all about.”
Bridges starred in the original Tron as video game developer Kevin Flynn and and his program, Clu. He later reprised the role in 2010’s Tron Legacy. Recalling filming Tron: Legacy, he explained that the motion-capture technology used then is now “passé,” and the third movie will have “even less AI stuff,” and will instead use “more actual sets, [which are] beautiful.”
Continuing, Bridges told Film Comment’s host, Devika Girish,...
Bridges made the announcement during a recent appearance on the Film Comment podcast, confirming that he will “play a part” in the film. Continuing, he expressed that he has “admired” the work of the new movie’s star, Jared Leto, and is “excited” to work with him. He also spoke about his anticipation to “see what the technology is gonna be all about.”
Bridges starred in the original Tron as video game developer Kevin Flynn and and his program, Clu. He later reprised the role in 2010’s Tron Legacy. Recalling filming Tron: Legacy, he explained that the motion-capture technology used then is now “passé,” and the third movie will have “even less AI stuff,” and will instead use “more actual sets, [which are] beautiful.”
Continuing, Bridges told Film Comment’s host, Devika Girish,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Jeff Bridges is getting digitized once again. The actor revealed that he will be returning for “Tron: Ares,” the third “Tron” movie set for release in 2015 and will star Jared Leto.
Bridges revealed the news on the Film Comment podcast on Friday, saying that he headed out over the weekend to film a part for the threequel and was even anxious about working with an actor like Leto.
“Jared Leto is the star of this third one. I’m really anxious to work with him. I’ve admired his work,” Bridges said.
Bridges reprised his role as Kevin Flynn in 2010’s “Tron: Legacy” after he first appeared in the groundbreaking 1982 video-game movie. “Legacy” aimed to push another technical visual effects boundary by de-aging his character, with Bridges playing himself and his younger avatar. But Bridges admitted that he wasn’t quite a fan of his de-aged self, though the technology...
Bridges revealed the news on the Film Comment podcast on Friday, saying that he headed out over the weekend to film a part for the threequel and was even anxious about working with an actor like Leto.
“Jared Leto is the star of this third one. I’m really anxious to work with him. I’ve admired his work,” Bridges said.
Bridges reprised his role as Kevin Flynn in 2010’s “Tron: Legacy” after he first appeared in the groundbreaking 1982 video-game movie. “Legacy” aimed to push another technical visual effects boundary by de-aging his character, with Bridges playing himself and his younger avatar. But Bridges admitted that he wasn’t quite a fan of his de-aged self, though the technology...
- 4/29/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jeff Bridges is going back to the grid.
The 74-year-old actor told the Film Comment podcast (via The Playlist) that he is going to appear in “Tron: Ares,” the third film in the long-running sci-fi franchise that Bridges inaugurated with “Tron” in 1982 and reprised with “Tron: Legacy” in 2010. The new film stars Jared Leto as the titular character Ares, with Joachim Rønning (“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”) directing from a script by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne.
“I’m heading off this Saturday to play a part in the third installment of the ‘Tron’ story,” Bridges said. “Jared Leto is the star of this third one. I’m really anxious to work with him. I’ve admired his work.”
“Tron” is best known for pioneering the use of computer generated imagery, which was used to create the digital world of a video game after Bridges’ character, Kevin Flynn, is zapped inside one.
The 74-year-old actor told the Film Comment podcast (via The Playlist) that he is going to appear in “Tron: Ares,” the third film in the long-running sci-fi franchise that Bridges inaugurated with “Tron” in 1982 and reprised with “Tron: Legacy” in 2010. The new film stars Jared Leto as the titular character Ares, with Joachim Rønning (“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”) directing from a script by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne.
“I’m heading off this Saturday to play a part in the third installment of the ‘Tron’ story,” Bridges said. “Jared Leto is the star of this third one. I’m really anxious to work with him. I’ve admired his work.”
“Tron” is best known for pioneering the use of computer generated imagery, which was used to create the digital world of a video game after Bridges’ character, Kevin Flynn, is zapped inside one.
- 4/29/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
1982’s Tron was a gigantic step forward in visual effects in cinema. The Disney film would take the growing popularity of arcades and capitalize on video games’ unique visual cues by integrating live-action elements with groundbreaking computer-generated effects. The result is being transported to a world unlike any that had been seen before. When 2010’s sequel Tron: Legacy was released, it had the opportunity to expand on the world with more advanced technology. It would also be a product of its time, utilizing both IMAX format and being presented in 3D when the movie journeyed into The Grid.
Cameron Monaghan, who will be starring in the upcoming Tron: Ares with Jared Leto, has recently teased how the new installment will also push forward with visual effects. According to Deadline, Monaghan recently gave an interview with the site, Collider, where he stated, “I think this one, in a very similar way,...
Cameron Monaghan, who will be starring in the upcoming Tron: Ares with Jared Leto, has recently teased how the new installment will also push forward with visual effects. According to Deadline, Monaghan recently gave an interview with the site, Collider, where he stated, “I think this one, in a very similar way,...
- 4/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Cameron Monaghan, one of the stars of the upcoming Tron: Ares, has praised its practical sets and visuals, while also reminding us that Tron: Legacy is 14 years old.
Sci-fi adventure sequel Tron: Ares is currently filming, with Joachim Ronning (Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) directing.
Among the starry cast, which also includes Jared Leto and Gillian Anderson, you’ll also find Cameron Monaghan – an actor who looks so much like his character Cal Kestis in the Star Wars Survivor games that seeing photos of him is vaguely jarring. It’s a bit like seeing a videogame protagonist suddenly materialise in the real world – which, funnily enough, is what Tron: Ares is said to be about, with Leto playing Ares, “a fictional character who crosses over from the world of videogames to planet Earth.”
In a new interview with Collider, Monaghan has revealed an intriguing detail about...
Sci-fi adventure sequel Tron: Ares is currently filming, with Joachim Ronning (Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) directing.
Among the starry cast, which also includes Jared Leto and Gillian Anderson, you’ll also find Cameron Monaghan – an actor who looks so much like his character Cal Kestis in the Star Wars Survivor games that seeing photos of him is vaguely jarring. It’s a bit like seeing a videogame protagonist suddenly materialise in the real world – which, funnily enough, is what Tron: Ares is said to be about, with Leto playing Ares, “a fictional character who crosses over from the world of videogames to planet Earth.”
In a new interview with Collider, Monaghan has revealed an intriguing detail about...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Canadian director Denis Villeneuve has done the impossible: turned Frank Herbert's complex and intense sci fi novel Dune into two popular and critically acclaimed films.
The success of the first two movies will probably mean more Dune on the horizon, and there's plenty of material available in Frank Herbert's six books.
However, even Villeneuve couldn't pull off these 5 wild moments from the novels.
The Chairdogs
In the novel Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert introduced a bizarre furniture-animal hybrid. They're called 'chairdogs', and they're exactly what they sound like: a bioengineered combination of a chair and a dog.
The point of chairdogs is that they are designed to massage you while you sit in them, though if that actually sounds appealing to you I have a few questions about your taste (and your criminal history).
It's hard to imagine that Dune 3 will feature chairdogs, not because they're too complicated for...
The success of the first two movies will probably mean more Dune on the horizon, and there's plenty of material available in Frank Herbert's six books.
However, even Villeneuve couldn't pull off these 5 wild moments from the novels.
The Chairdogs
In the novel Heretics of Dune, Frank Herbert introduced a bizarre furniture-animal hybrid. They're called 'chairdogs', and they're exactly what they sound like: a bioengineered combination of a chair and a dog.
The point of chairdogs is that they are designed to massage you while you sit in them, though if that actually sounds appealing to you I have a few questions about your taste (and your criminal history).
It's hard to imagine that Dune 3 will feature chairdogs, not because they're too complicated for...
- 4/28/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
With all the buzz around AI, Disney’s timing for a Tron sequel couldn’t be more spot-on. Fans have been craving one for ages, and with today’s tech, Tron: Ares is set to be stunning visually. The Og films had the audiences absolutely hooked back in the day, so naturally, expectations are sky-high. And now, the Shameless actor Cameron Monaghan’s nod to the movie’s progress has the fans feeling even more optimistic. Looks like it’s in good hands!
Joachim Rønning’s director chair on Tron: Ares via @joachimronning on Instagram
Cameron Monaghan Drops a Major Update on Tron: Ares!
Last year’s official announcement of the Gotham actor Cameron Monaghan joining the star-studded cast of the much-hyped Tron: Ares was met with absolute delight from fans. Despite little updates from Disney here and there about the movie’s progress, it’s still not...
Joachim Rønning’s director chair on Tron: Ares via @joachimronning on Instagram
Cameron Monaghan Drops a Major Update on Tron: Ares!
Last year’s official announcement of the Gotham actor Cameron Monaghan joining the star-studded cast of the much-hyped Tron: Ares was met with absolute delight from fans. Despite little updates from Disney here and there about the movie’s progress, it’s still not...
- 4/27/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
While Zack Snyder’s films have the director’s visual and narrative stamp all over them, this is also the reason for him being a pretty polarizing figure among viewers. While his work in the DC franchise as well as in films like 300 and Watchmen have earned him a massive fan base, there are also a significant number of viewers who have been severely critical of his cinematic choices.
Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
In a recent interview, Snyder sat down for a detailed chat to speak about his career, filmography, and other influences in his journey as a director. In the process, he also touched upon the brutal hate campaigns against him. While he remained firmly confident of his creative methods and beliefs, he also warned fans about the dangers of diluting the art form.
Zack Snyder’s Take On Criticisms And The Future Of...
Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
In a recent interview, Snyder sat down for a detailed chat to speak about his career, filmography, and other influences in his journey as a director. In the process, he also touched upon the brutal hate campaigns against him. While he remained firmly confident of his creative methods and beliefs, he also warned fans about the dangers of diluting the art form.
Zack Snyder’s Take On Criticisms And The Future Of...
- 4/19/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Michael Keaton is not new to starring in comic book films. From Batman to Spider-Man: Homecoming, the actor has won over fans with his portrayal of iconic characters over the years. He is very versatile too, and hence can play both a hero and a villain very convincingly.
Keaton is one of the most sought-after stars too, and he has made several interesting cameos throughout his career. However, his appearance in Morbius left fans scratching their heads. Funnily enough, Keaton was as clueless about his role in the film as the fans.
Keaton made a surprising cameo in the Sony film (Source: Morbius)
Michael Keaton reveals he was clueless about his Morbius cameo
Michael Keaton is one of Hollywood’s most desirable actors, with a wealth of talent to his name. He made his MCU debut in Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man: Homecoming, where he played Vulture, one of the best villains seen on screen.
Keaton is one of the most sought-after stars too, and he has made several interesting cameos throughout his career. However, his appearance in Morbius left fans scratching their heads. Funnily enough, Keaton was as clueless about his role in the film as the fans.
Keaton made a surprising cameo in the Sony film (Source: Morbius)
Michael Keaton reveals he was clueless about his Morbius cameo
Michael Keaton is one of Hollywood’s most desirable actors, with a wealth of talent to his name. He made his MCU debut in Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man: Homecoming, where he played Vulture, one of the best villains seen on screen.
- 4/16/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Margot Robbie has delivered impeccable performances in the entertainment world. However, her portrayal as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016) remains one of her best performances, that captivated audiences’ attention. While she nailed the role at its best, one would be surprised to know that her Dceu journey was not an easy feat thanks to her co-star, Jared Leto.
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in a still from Suicide Squad
It’s known to almost everyone that Leto decided to go with method acting for his portrayal of the Crown Prince of Crime. However, his conventional efforts for his role were not an easy ride for everyone. Even the actress had to tackle a lot more while filming the movie apart from her co-star’s weird antics.
Margot Robbie Talks About the Hardest Scene She Filmed for Suicide Squad
In an interview with The Washington Post in 2016, the Barbie actress reflected...
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in a still from Suicide Squad
It’s known to almost everyone that Leto decided to go with method acting for his portrayal of the Crown Prince of Crime. However, his conventional efforts for his role were not an easy ride for everyone. Even the actress had to tackle a lot more while filming the movie apart from her co-star’s weird antics.
Margot Robbie Talks About the Hardest Scene She Filmed for Suicide Squad
In an interview with The Washington Post in 2016, the Barbie actress reflected...
- 4/15/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Welcome back to the Grid, user. Disney is finally following up their cult franchise with a new entry, Tron: Ares. While the new entry in the series does not seemingly feature the Flynn family, at least for now, their legacy will be put into further question as a sophisticated program escapes from the game and ventures into our world. Jared Leto, who had a big swing and a miss with his last franchise attempt, Morbius, is heading up the cast for this continuation. Disney recently unveiled details of Tron: Ares‘ release at last week’s CinemaCon.
Cbr.com has reported on an on-set video taken during a night shoot on the production. The video was posted to social media and seems to show a scene that takes place in a city street with cars stalled in the middle of the road. Jared Leto is seen in full view in his character’s costume.
Cbr.com has reported on an on-set video taken during a night shoot on the production. The video was posted to social media and seems to show a scene that takes place in a city street with cars stalled in the middle of the road. Jared Leto is seen in full view in his character’s costume.
- 4/15/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
For many actors, using grief to their advantage on screen is a well-trod path; however, pretending to be grieving is a whole other story. Method acting has long been seen as a demanding and occasionally contentious way of producing real performances on screen. However, revelations about Aaron Eckhart’s extreme methods to get into character for his role in 2010’s Rabbit Hole have caused a few to gasp and sparked a fresh discussion about the limits of method acting.
The actor attended a support group for parents who had lost their child and even staged his own child’s death in order to prepare for his role. Well, in the past, we’ve heard stories of actors going to great lengths to immerse themselves in their roles, from drastic weight loss to being cut off from the outside world.
But Jared Leto’s tale was nothing short of a nightmare.
The actor attended a support group for parents who had lost their child and even staged his own child’s death in order to prepare for his role. Well, in the past, we’ve heard stories of actors going to great lengths to immerse themselves in their roles, from drastic weight loss to being cut off from the outside world.
But Jared Leto’s tale was nothing short of a nightmare.
- 4/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
During its existence, the DC Extended Universe (Dceu) gave rise to some historic blunders. My personal favorite was when Dwayne Johnson simply refused to accept that his "Black Adam" movie wasn't very good, but the ill-fated shared universe has a plethora of greatest hits when it comes to cinematic slip-ups, from the box office disappointment that was "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" to the box office bomb of super-heroic proportions that was "The Flash."
Look, it's extremely difficult to build a shared cinematic universe. Aside from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the only action franchise that's really achieved anything of note in the last few years is the "John Wick" saga, and even that can't hope to match the historic highs of the MCU. So you can't really fault DC and Warner Bros. for failing to establish an enduring cinematic multiverse — though that hasn't stopped David Ayer from trying.
The director...
Look, it's extremely difficult to build a shared cinematic universe. Aside from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the only action franchise that's really achieved anything of note in the last few years is the "John Wick" saga, and even that can't hope to match the historic highs of the MCU. So you can't really fault DC and Warner Bros. for failing to establish an enduring cinematic multiverse — though that hasn't stopped David Ayer from trying.
The director...
- 4/13/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Ali Abbasi’s Donald Trump drama The Apprentice, Anora, the latest from The Florida Project and Red Rocket director Sean Baker, and Andrea Arnold’s Bird, starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, are among the highlights of this year’s Cannes Film Festival competition.
Abbasi, the Iran-born, Sweden-based director, whose Holy Spider was a sensation of the 2022 Cannes festival, returns with his story of how a young Donald Trump and the notorious lawyer Roy Cohn built up Trump’s real estate business in New York in the 1970s and 1980s. Sebastian Stan stars as Trump, Succession‘s Jeremy Strong plays Cohn and Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) is wife Ivana.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things follow-up Kinds of Kindness will also premiere in the Cannes competition. The film, featuring the Oscar-winning Poor Things star Emma Stone, will be high on every Cannes attendee’s must-see list. The Greek auteur has again...
Abbasi, the Iran-born, Sweden-based director, whose Holy Spider was a sensation of the 2022 Cannes festival, returns with his story of how a young Donald Trump and the notorious lawyer Roy Cohn built up Trump’s real estate business in New York in the 1970s and 1980s. Sebastian Stan stars as Trump, Succession‘s Jeremy Strong plays Cohn and Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) is wife Ivana.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things follow-up Kinds of Kindness will also premiere in the Cannes competition. The film, featuring the Oscar-winning Poor Things star Emma Stone, will be high on every Cannes attendee’s must-see list. The Greek auteur has again...
- 4/11/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The lovable Eddie Munson of Stranger Things, Joseph Quinn, has finally opened up about his Marvel debut in The Fantastic Four. Quinn plays Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch in the film alongside Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Ben Grimm. Quinn joked about going full Method for the preparation of his role in the film.
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn opens up about his casting in The Fantastic Four
Joseph Quinn was among the celebrity guests of the Facts Comic-Con held in Belgium on April 6th. Quinn also shared his excitement about playing the superhero and added that director Matt Shakman has a great vision for the project.
Joseph Quinn Jokes That He Is Willing To Go Method For His Role Hoard actor Joseph Quinn joked about going full Method for his role as Human Torch
Joseph Quinn will begin filming his...
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn opens up about his casting in The Fantastic Four
Joseph Quinn was among the celebrity guests of the Facts Comic-Con held in Belgium on April 6th. Quinn also shared his excitement about playing the superhero and added that director Matt Shakman has a great vision for the project.
Joseph Quinn Jokes That He Is Willing To Go Method For His Role Hoard actor Joseph Quinn joked about going full Method for his role as Human Torch
Joseph Quinn will begin filming his...
- 4/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Dune Awakening is all set to take us back to the merciless landscapes of Arrakis. Recently after Denis Villeneuve raised headlines with his Dune 2, the upcoming survival game will again take us back to the crazy sci-fi world of Frank Herbert. However, this world will be devoid of one of the strangest creations by Frank Herbert- turning into a sandworm by Leto II Atreides.
Dune Awakening
Besides its mesmerizing world, the Dune series is also famous for several bizarre creations. Science fiction novels and films often present us with fascinating weird projects but Frank Herbert went all out with his Children of Dune. There is hardly anything that can top the weirdness of Leto II Atreides’ character.
Dune Awakening will not let fans perform any beastly transformation
Leto II Atreides concept art by Joe Peterson (via CptnSwizzelz)
The fans were blown away when they witnessed the wild transformation of...
Dune Awakening
Besides its mesmerizing world, the Dune series is also famous for several bizarre creations. Science fiction novels and films often present us with fascinating weird projects but Frank Herbert went all out with his Children of Dune. There is hardly anything that can top the weirdness of Leto II Atreides’ character.
Dune Awakening will not let fans perform any beastly transformation
Leto II Atreides concept art by Joe Peterson (via CptnSwizzelz)
The fans were blown away when they witnessed the wild transformation of...
- 4/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
When Tron first appeared in 1982, it became one of the most popular sci-fi films of the era and is now considered a cult classic. A sequel, Tron: Legacy, was released in 2010 and received mixed reviews, but that did not stop Disney from producing yet another sequel. Tron: Ares is set to be the next installment in the series and will serve as a standalone sequel to the two previous movies. Production began in January 2024 and Disney has now confirmed the film’s official theatrical release date, which is going to happen on October 10, 2025!
Plans for a sequel started emerging back in 2010 after Legacy, but several ideas and projects were scrapped along the way and the sequel seemed to be stuck in developmental hell. In 2022, it was confirmed that the movie was still happening and production was set to begin in 2023, but was initially postponed indefinitely due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Plans for a sequel started emerging back in 2010 after Legacy, but several ideas and projects were scrapped along the way and the sequel seemed to be stuck in developmental hell. In 2022, it was confirmed that the movie was still happening and production was set to begin in 2023, but was initially postponed indefinitely due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
- 4/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Our first official look at one of the most anticipated horror movies currently in the works, a new spin on Frankenstein's monster titled "The Bride!", has finally arrived ... and it's nothing like what we were expecting.
Actor/director Maggie Gyllenhaal has long been rumored to be taking a stab at the classic Universal monster(s) and, after the widespread acclaim of 2021's "The Lost Daughter", we most recently had word that the filmmaker had assembled quite an A-list cast of talent for the production. In addition to Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, and Peter Sarsgaard in various supporting roles, none other than Christian Bale will star as Frankenstein's monster while Buckley reunites with her "The Lost Daughter" director to portray the eponymous Bride. This morning, we got our first look at Bale and Buckley as the monstrous duo and, well, believe us when we say you'll probably need to see it to believe it.
Actor/director Maggie Gyllenhaal has long been rumored to be taking a stab at the classic Universal monster(s) and, after the widespread acclaim of 2021's "The Lost Daughter", we most recently had word that the filmmaker had assembled quite an A-list cast of talent for the production. In addition to Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, and Peter Sarsgaard in various supporting roles, none other than Christian Bale will star as Frankenstein's monster while Buckley reunites with her "The Lost Daughter" director to portray the eponymous Bride. This morning, we got our first look at Bale and Buckley as the monstrous duo and, well, believe us when we say you'll probably need to see it to believe it.
- 4/4/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Jared Leto and Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak played an April Fool’s Day prank on the show’s audience and contestants on Monday night by having Leto temporarily host the show.
Instead of Sajak walking on set arm-in-arm with co-host and presenter Vanna White, it was Jared Leto — who proceeded to then carry on hosting the show as normal.”All right everybody, grab those devices, it’s time to give away some money,” said Leto in host-mode. “A $1000 in our first toss-up, the category is on the map.”
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Eventually, Sajak stepped back in to hosting duties, but neither Sajak nor Leto acknowledged the swap. Jared Leto shared the televised clip of his entrance on Instagram, writing “How’d I do?” as he and Vanna White made their way onstage. Watch the clip of Leto hosting the beloved game show below.
April Fools’ prank or none,...
Instead of Sajak walking on set arm-in-arm with co-host and presenter Vanna White, it was Jared Leto — who proceeded to then carry on hosting the show as normal.”All right everybody, grab those devices, it’s time to give away some money,” said Leto in host-mode. “A $1000 in our first toss-up, the category is on the map.”
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Eventually, Sajak stepped back in to hosting duties, but neither Sajak nor Leto acknowledged the swap. Jared Leto shared the televised clip of his entrance on Instagram, writing “How’d I do?” as he and Vanna White made their way onstage. Watch the clip of Leto hosting the beloved game show below.
April Fools’ prank or none,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Wheel of Fortune set up a double-whammy April Fools’ Day prank in anticipation of the annual joke fest. The show’s contestants were the first to be fooled during the pre-taping of Monday night’s episode, and audiences watching from home were the final targets of the prank. Wheel of Fortune played out as it normally does, with Vanna White stepping out arm-in-arm with the show’s host — except this time, Jared Leto appeared in place of longtime host Pat Sajak.
“Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,...
“Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Wheel of Fortune viewers tuning into Monday’s (April 1) episode got a surprise when the show’s long-time announcer, Jim Thornton, told everyone to welcome “the stars of our show… Jared Leto and Vanna White.” The Oscar-winning actor then walked onto the stage, arm-in-arm with White, as they greeted the studio audience. Regular host Pat Sajak was nowhere to be seen. “Have a great show, and see you soon,” Leto told White as he left the stage and joined the three contestants at the wheel. “Alright, everyone, grab those devices. It’s time to give away some money,” the House of Gucci star continued before introducing the game’s first puzzle. “A $1000 in our first toss-up, the category is On The Map.” After the puzzle was solved, Leto disappeared, and Sajak stood in his place as if nothing had ever happened. For the rest of the episode, the show didn...
- 4/2/2024
- TV Insider
Like so many of the comic-book supervillains that populate it, writer-director Vera Drew’s The People’s Joker arrives with an origin story. An “autobiographical transgender coming-of-age story,” the film stars Drew herself as Joker the Harlequin, an aspiring trans comedian who moves to a dystopic Gotham City and finds herself navigating both her own transition and the world of illicit underground comedy. The characters and settings are largely parodies drawn from DC Comics, but Warner Bros. wasn’t in on the joke, and after the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival back in 2022, the studio sent Drew a letter threatening legal action, and all future screenings were canceled.
After a long period of further delays and secret screenings of the film as Drew sought to make sure that she was fully protected from legal action under fair use has allowed for a fully legal release—complete...
After a long period of further delays and secret screenings of the film as Drew sought to make sure that she was fully protected from legal action under fair use has allowed for a fully legal release—complete...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brad Hanford
- Slant Magazine
Pulling down the curtains on the brand new video game Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, on February 2, 2024, Rocksteady Studios stunned fans with their bizarre take on The Joker. Not only does DC’s most famous villain join the game, but he becomes the new playable member of the Suicide Squad.
Jared Leto as The Joker in Suicide Squad (2016)
Well, that’s not even the worst part, for fans are more fixated on the version of The Joker used in the video game series. Previously digging at Jared Leto’s Joker from Suicide Squad, people thought his version was the bottom of the barrel. But after witnessing Rocksteady Studios’ version of Joker, fans have concluded that Leto was far better compared to this.
Rocksteady Studios’ Introduction of Joker in Suicide Squad Video Game
Right after Rocksteady Studios offered a sneak peek to the gamers at the future of the Suicide...
Jared Leto as The Joker in Suicide Squad (2016)
Well, that’s not even the worst part, for fans are more fixated on the version of The Joker used in the video game series. Previously digging at Jared Leto’s Joker from Suicide Squad, people thought his version was the bottom of the barrel. But after witnessing Rocksteady Studios’ version of Joker, fans have concluded that Leto was far better compared to this.
Rocksteady Studios’ Introduction of Joker in Suicide Squad Video Game
Right after Rocksteady Studios offered a sneak peek to the gamers at the future of the Suicide...
- 3/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It has been eight years since Jared Leto first essayed the role of the Joker in Warner Brothers’ Suicide Squad, and then again in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, but audiences still cannot get over the fact that the Joker of the Dceu was morbidly underwhelming, despite the slew of inspirations that it drew from.
Jared Leto in Suicide Squad (2016)
Despite the criticism that is being hurled at the actor for the portrayal of the character, David Ayer has come to the defense of Leto’s performance, tweeting out in his support. Time and time again, the director has made it known that his vision for the film was not what the studio allowed him to finally release, and it seems to have been the case with his actors too.
David Ayer called Jared Leto’s Joker ‘amazing’
Jared Leto in Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Taking to X to...
Jared Leto in Suicide Squad (2016)
Despite the criticism that is being hurled at the actor for the portrayal of the character, David Ayer has come to the defense of Leto’s performance, tweeting out in his support. Time and time again, the director has made it known that his vision for the film was not what the studio allowed him to finally release, and it seems to have been the case with his actors too.
David Ayer called Jared Leto’s Joker ‘amazing’
Jared Leto in Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Taking to X to...
- 3/19/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It has been three full years since Zack Snyder’s mammoth 4-hour version of Justice League came out. The film was initially plagued by controversy when the director stepped back midway to allow Joss Whedon to take over the reins. This move did not work well on many levels with regard to Whedon’s association with the narrative and the cast, which then prompted Snyder to complete the film in his original vision.
Zack Snyder on the sets of Justice League
To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of his labor of love, the Watchmen director uploaded a dark and edgy image of Jared Leto who played Joker in the film. But judging from the reactions of fans on social media, this version of the DC villain wasn’t appreciated then, and is continuing to garner some negative responses.
Fans Troll Zack Snyder For Plugging Jared Leto’s Photo As Joker
In many ways,...
Zack Snyder on the sets of Justice League
To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of his labor of love, the Watchmen director uploaded a dark and edgy image of Jared Leto who played Joker in the film. But judging from the reactions of fans on social media, this version of the DC villain wasn’t appreciated then, and is continuing to garner some negative responses.
Fans Troll Zack Snyder For Plugging Jared Leto’s Photo As Joker
In many ways,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
It’s been only a few weeks since ‘Madame Web’ was released and the box office as well as the reception don’t look good at all. This is what led many critics and fans alike to draw parallels with ‘Morbius’ a movie so bad it’s good, and whose popularity depended solely on the fact that it gave rise to numerous popular memes and catchphrases the most notable being “It’s Morbin’ time.”
In fact the movie was so hilariously received that Sony re-released it in Theaters. The viewers were not the only ones confused with the ‘Morbius’ however as some actors now, two years after release are looking back at their role and thinking “What was that about.”
Josh Horowitz had the pleasure of discussing ‘Morbius’ with Keaton (among many other things) and Keaton admitted that he had no idea what he was doing in the movie, and...
In fact the movie was so hilariously received that Sony re-released it in Theaters. The viewers were not the only ones confused with the ‘Morbius’ however as some actors now, two years after release are looking back at their role and thinking “What was that about.”
Josh Horowitz had the pleasure of discussing ‘Morbius’ with Keaton (among many other things) and Keaton admitted that he had no idea what he was doing in the movie, and...
- 3/12/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
After winning a staring contest against Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, Michael Keaton is opening up about his bizarre cameo in Sony’s 2022 Spider-Man spin-off film Morbius. Among the film’s many cinematic crimes is Keaton’s post-credits guest spot as Adrian Toomes, aka The Vulture. Despite the opinion that adding Michael Keaton to any film makes it better, fans scratched their heads in confusion when Toomes appeared. Some fans suggest this scene is another attempt to tease a Sinister Six film in Sony’s live-action Spider-Verse franchise, but we’ve heard that song before. Eventually, you must either clarify your intentions or scrap the project entirely.
On the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Keaton admitted he’s just as confused as everyone else about his Morbius cameo, saying, “No, no idea. None. Zero,” Keaton said. “I mean, they said ‘Okay’… and even they couldn’t quite explain it.
On the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, Keaton admitted he’s just as confused as everyone else about his Morbius cameo, saying, “No, no idea. None. Zero,” Keaton said. “I mean, they said ‘Okay’… and even they couldn’t quite explain it.
- 3/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Dune: Part Two is currently ruling the cinemas and is expected to win big at the next award season. Everyone from Timothée Chalamet to Josh Brolin to Rebecca Fergusson did extremely well in their roles and the audience just can’t seem to get over them. Undoubtedly, Dune: Part Two has not only lived up to its predecessor’s hype but has even surpassed it. However, the one thing we missed in the sequel was Oscar Isaac’s Duke Leto Atreides.
Oscar Isaac in Dune (2021)
Oscar Isaac played the role of the father of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in Dune. Unfortunately, the film saw him meeting his demise and thus, the actor was not a part of Dune: Part Two. Having Oscar Isaac on the set of the first film must have been a hoot, though, as the actor knows how to have fun. Remember when he brutally roasted Josh Brolin during an interview?...
Oscar Isaac in Dune (2021)
Oscar Isaac played the role of the father of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in Dune. Unfortunately, the film saw him meeting his demise and thus, the actor was not a part of Dune: Part Two. Having Oscar Isaac on the set of the first film must have been a hoot, though, as the actor knows how to have fun. Remember when he brutally roasted Josh Brolin during an interview?...
- 3/10/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
This post contains spoilers for "Dune: Part 2."
It's been a rough couple of movies for the "Dune" villain Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård). First, he nearly died from Leto Atreides' poison gas-filled tooth, and now he's been stabbed to death by his own grandson. The poor guy has met his painful demise, all simply because he killed and tortured a bunch of people for decades on end. Not fair! But if it's any consolation for him, the Baron Harkonnen from the books didn't end on a graceful note either. Instead of being killed by his known enemy Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the book version of Baron was slain by a hyper-intelligent knife-wielding toddler.
In order to explain this, we must first explain the movie's other major departure from its source material. Whereas the movie version of Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) stays pregnant throughout the entire runtime, talking with her fetus...
It's been a rough couple of movies for the "Dune" villain Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård). First, he nearly died from Leto Atreides' poison gas-filled tooth, and now he's been stabbed to death by his own grandson. The poor guy has met his painful demise, all simply because he killed and tortured a bunch of people for decades on end. Not fair! But if it's any consolation for him, the Baron Harkonnen from the books didn't end on a graceful note either. Instead of being killed by his known enemy Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the book version of Baron was slain by a hyper-intelligent knife-wielding toddler.
In order to explain this, we must first explain the movie's other major departure from its source material. Whereas the movie version of Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) stays pregnant throughout the entire runtime, talking with her fetus...
- 3/5/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Dune: Part Two was recently released on 1st March, and audiences and critics alike have been raving about the second installment of the intended trilogy. Denis Villeneuve has created the world of Dune from Frank Herbert’s novel extraordinarily, and Timothée Chalamet and team has made sure to bring all the characters to life perfectly with the two movies so far. With such an expanded source material, it is no surprise that Villeneuve has not been able to touch upon every single plot point from the books.
Timothée Chalamet and Josh Brolin in Dune: Part Two
The story of the movies have been moving forward with certain distinct points from the source so far. Given Villeneuve’s fascination and love for the Bene Gesserit, the movies mainly focused on the sisterhood along with the story of Paul Atreides. The first movie was Paul’s introduction to Arrakis and the Fremen,...
Timothée Chalamet and Josh Brolin in Dune: Part Two
The story of the movies have been moving forward with certain distinct points from the source so far. Given Villeneuve’s fascination and love for the Bene Gesserit, the movies mainly focused on the sisterhood along with the story of Paul Atreides. The first movie was Paul’s introduction to Arrakis and the Fremen,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Frank Herbert's "Dune" novels and their cinematic adaptations impressed two things upon pop culture consciousness that exist well beyond the franchise. One is that "the spice must flow," referring to the eternal need for spice melange, an incredibly powerful powder that powers starships and gives the Bene Gesserit their psychic abilities. The other is that sandworms, while terrifying, are also supremely cool. The idea of riding them around the desert like the galaxy's biggest, freakiest surfboards is even cooler. So it makes sense that one of the most epic scenes in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" features Paul Atreides (Timothy Chalamet) going through the Fremen rite of passage and catching a ride on his very first sandworm.
Villeneuve has compared sandworm travel to "a very, very intense Uber," though I'm pretty sure Uber drivers don't generally turn around and try to swallow you whole.
We get to see...
Villeneuve has compared sandworm travel to "a very, very intense Uber," though I'm pretty sure Uber drivers don't generally turn around and try to swallow you whole.
We get to see...
- 3/3/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
When adapting a novel as dense and convoluted as Frank Herbert's "Dune," you will unfortunately have to cut major elements from it, even if you're splitting the book in two. The first "Dune" movie cut out a significant amount of the book's mystery storyline, where nearly everyone in House Atreides suspected someone else of being a Harkonnen spy. This cut made a lot of sense: in order to do it justice, director Denis Villeneuve probably would've had to add an extra hour to the runtime. Still, that doesn't lessen the blow for fans who loved the book's early paranoid atmosphere.
Although "Dune: Part Two" covers a slightly smaller page count than the first movie, it too needed to make some major omissions to keep the pacing sharp. This meant cutting the novel's two-year time jump, and unfortunately it also meant cutting out poor Tim Blake Nelson. A well-known actor...
Although "Dune: Part Two" covers a slightly smaller page count than the first movie, it too needed to make some major omissions to keep the pacing sharp. This meant cutting the novel's two-year time jump, and unfortunately it also meant cutting out poor Tim Blake Nelson. A well-known actor...
- 3/3/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was released earlier this week to overwhelmingly positive reviews with many calling it the director’s masterpiece. The film starred Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Stellan Skarsgard, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and more. The film continues the story of Paul Atreides and his quest to be the Lisan al Gaib.
The two-part Dune franchise by Villeneuve is an extensive adaptation of the first novel by Frank Herbert and chronicles the Atreides House’s shift from their home planet of Caladan to the desert planet of Arrakis, where they face threats from the evil Harkonnens. A pivotal scene between Baron Harkonnen and Duke Leto was turned into a joke by social media as they compared it to the FX series The Bear. Spoilers ahead.
Pivotal Dune: Part One Scene Turns Into The Bear Joke Oscar Isaac in Dune: Part One
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune...
The two-part Dune franchise by Villeneuve is an extensive adaptation of the first novel by Frank Herbert and chronicles the Atreides House’s shift from their home planet of Caladan to the desert planet of Arrakis, where they face threats from the evil Harkonnens. A pivotal scene between Baron Harkonnen and Duke Leto was turned into a joke by social media as they compared it to the FX series The Bear. Spoilers ahead.
Pivotal Dune: Part One Scene Turns Into The Bear Joke Oscar Isaac in Dune: Part One
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune...
- 3/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Victims, aren’t we all? Well, Eric Draven is at least, and we’re not talking about his Devil’s Night death. When the first look at Bill Skarsgård’s version of the character arrived earlier this week, the reception was poor to say the least. One peek at this new Eric Draven and pretty much one thing came to everybody’s mind: Jared Leto as The Joker. Complete with a tattoo above the eyebrow and one that even let his left nipple stand in for an eyeball, the look has been widely blasted by fans and even those directly linked to the 1994 cult favorite. Now, someone tied very closely to Leto’s Joker, David Ayer, has chimed in…although his dig is a little more subtle than most.
Responding to a post showing Skarsgård as Eric Draven in the upcoming reboot, David Ayer said nothing, only laying down a sly side-eye emoji.
Responding to a post showing Skarsgård as Eric Draven in the upcoming reboot, David Ayer said nothing, only laying down a sly side-eye emoji.
- 3/2/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Dune: Part Two is now available in theaters, and the highly anticipated film is an epic, visually stunning tale with a rich story that unambiguously captivates viewers, as expected. Denis Villeneuve’s second film in the science fiction saga, which has already received widespread acclaim, picks up right where the first left off.
Having said that, readers of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune have been familiar with the plot of the science-fiction epic for years. But those who haven’t yet seen the Timothée Chalamet-starrer films are a bit confused about the ending of the second installment. Not to mention the series’ future.
There are major spoilers for Dune: Part 2 in this article!
Timothée Chalamet’s impactful scene in Dune 2
Well, fans of the beloved book series are actually left with mixed emotions when it comes to the conclusion and the character of Chani, played by Zendaya.
Having said that, readers of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune have been familiar with the plot of the science-fiction epic for years. But those who haven’t yet seen the Timothée Chalamet-starrer films are a bit confused about the ending of the second installment. Not to mention the series’ future.
There are major spoilers for Dune: Part 2 in this article!
Timothée Chalamet’s impactful scene in Dune 2
Well, fans of the beloved book series are actually left with mixed emotions when it comes to the conclusion and the character of Chani, played by Zendaya.
- 3/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"When I finished the novel. I was just knocked out." Those are the words of filmmaker David Lynch, of "Twin Peaks" and "Eraserhead" fame. The director said this in 2021 reflecting on reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" for the first time. That is, in no small part, why he decided to sign on to direct an adaptation of the novel that had been kicking around Hollywood for years. Unfortunately, for various reasons, Lynch's version was doomed to fail.
"I'd seen 'Star Wars,' of course; but to be honest, I wasn't all that crazy about it," Lynch, who had been eyed to potentially direct "Return of the Jedi," said in that same interview. "Dune was different; it had believable characterizations and depth.
"When I finished the novel. I was just knocked out." Those are the words of filmmaker David Lynch, of "Twin Peaks" and "Eraserhead" fame. The director said this in 2021 reflecting on reading Frank Herbert's "Dune" for the first time. That is, in no small part, why he decided to sign on to direct an adaptation of the novel that had been kicking around Hollywood for years. Unfortunately, for various reasons, Lynch's version was doomed to fail.
"I'd seen 'Star Wars,' of course; but to be honest, I wasn't all that crazy about it," Lynch, who had been eyed to potentially direct "Return of the Jedi," said in that same interview. "Dune was different; it had believable characterizations and depth.
- 3/2/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Almost all of the best sci-fi movies are sparked from devastating tragedy. Whether it's the death of Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru setting Luke Skywalker off on his journey to learn the ways of the Force alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi or Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) losing his father Leto (Oscar Isaac) and watching House Atreides come crashing down in "Dune," many of our favorite characters have to endure heartbreaking hardships before they embrace their future as heroes. While the hurdles are still only just beginning for Paul Atreides when "Dune: Part Two" opens, thankfully, director Denis Villeneuve kept one more hard-hitting catastrophe in "Dune" author Frank Herbert's source material from manifesting on the big screen.
While longtime "Dune" fans took the appearance of a certain blue scarf in the trailer for "Dune: Part Two" as a hint that Paul and the Fremen-bound concubine Chani (Zendaya) would give birth to a son,...
While longtime "Dune" fans took the appearance of a certain blue scarf in the trailer for "Dune: Part Two" as a hint that Paul and the Fremen-bound concubine Chani (Zendaya) would give birth to a son,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
In the wild world of Dune, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen is a seriously scary dude. One thing that freaks people out is his knack for flying. Yeah, you heard it right. It’s got folks hooked and freaked out at the same time. In Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga, especially in Dune 2, everyone’s buzzing about how this Harkonnen takes to the skies.
Dune villain Baron Harkonnen
Now, let’s get down to it: What’s this villain’s freaky ability, and how the heck does he pull off flying? Is he into Superman’s secrets or what? Digging into this weird skill is like peeling back the layers of a mystery.
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Dune 2 fans have been scratching their heads over one...
Dune villain Baron Harkonnen
Now, let’s get down to it: What’s this villain’s freaky ability, and how the heck does he pull off flying? Is he into Superman’s secrets or what? Digging into this weird skill is like peeling back the layers of a mystery.
SUGGESTEDDune 2 Actors’ Salary: Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa Earned Way More Money Than Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson For Dune In Dune 2, What’s Baron Harkonnen’s Flying Secret?
Dune 2 fans have been scratching their heads over one...
- 3/1/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
First ‘Tron: Ares’ photo
Disney’s released the first official photo from Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron franchise. The first photo came without a detailed description of what we’re seeing but with a short statement from director Joachim Rønning.
“I’m excited to be part of the Tron franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world. Tron: Ares builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology, and storytelling. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid,” said Joachim Rønning.
Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) leads a cast that includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger serve as producers. Russell Allen is executive producing.
“Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is...
Disney’s released the first official photo from Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron franchise. The first photo came without a detailed description of what we’re seeing but with a short statement from director Joachim Rønning.
“I’m excited to be part of the Tron franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world. Tron: Ares builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology, and storytelling. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid,” said Joachim Rønning.
Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) leads a cast that includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger serve as producers. Russell Allen is executive producing.
“Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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Fans of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga Dune can finally see the Denis Villeneuve-directed blockbuster’s second chapter, which hits theaters nationwide this weekend. But if you want to catch Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, and an all-star cast in the 2021 Oscar-nominated film before heading to the theater, moviegoers...
Quick Answer: Viewers can watch Dune online on Max, Prime Video, and on Netflix.
Get Max From $9.99/month
Fans of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga Dune can finally see the Denis Villeneuve-directed blockbuster’s second chapter, which hits theaters nationwide this weekend. But if you want to catch Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, and an all-star cast in the 2021 Oscar-nominated film before heading to the theater, moviegoers...
- 2/29/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
We've known that Tron: Ares, Aka the third movie set on the Grid following the original and 2010's Tron: Legacy, has been shooting since January. Joachim Rønning is in the director's chair and the first look at Jared Leto suited up as the title character is online — see it lower down the page.
Ares follows Leto's character, who is dispatched from the digital world into our own on a vital mission, leading to humanity's initial encounter with AI beings (which does make us wonder what happened to Olivia Wilde's Quorra from Legacy).
Alongside Leto, the cast also includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan and Gillian Anderson.
"I’m excited to be part of the Tron franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world," says Rønning. "Tron: Ares builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology and storytelling.
Ares follows Leto's character, who is dispatched from the digital world into our own on a vital mission, leading to humanity's initial encounter with AI beings (which does make us wonder what happened to Olivia Wilde's Quorra from Legacy).
Alongside Leto, the cast also includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan and Gillian Anderson.
"I’m excited to be part of the Tron franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world," says Rønning. "Tron: Ares builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology and storytelling.
- 2/29/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
We are officially in a bold, new future, folks. No, I'm not talking about how it feels like we're just one misguided billionaire's whims away from actually entering the grid and ending up in some dystopian era where we're literally living through the plot of "Tron" and its follow-up, "Tron: Legacy." I'm referring to the fact that legacy sequels to legacy sequels are now in vogue and here to stay for good. But you can't argue with what the people want and what they want is as simple as it gets: more Daft Punk.
After years and years of viewers demanding a third movie in the "Tron" franchise, Disney is making that wish into a reality. It's been a little over a year since we first found out that the project had been officially green-lit and would proceed under the title "Tron: Ares." Today, we've finally received our first look at the threequel and,...
After years and years of viewers demanding a third movie in the "Tron" franchise, Disney is making that wish into a reality. It's been a little over a year since we first found out that the project had been officially green-lit and would proceed under the title "Tron: Ares." Today, we've finally received our first look at the threequel and,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Wonder what happened to the long-in-the-works “Tron: Ares,” the next chapter in the “Tron” franchise (and maybe a sequel to “Tron: Legacy”? That’s unclear), especially as the film was delayed last year due to the strikes? Well, good news on that front: it went into production in January in Vancouver and is scheduled for a 2025 release, and today, Disney released a first look at the film.
Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’ First Look: The Jared Leto Starring Film Will Be Released In 2025 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’ First Look: The Jared Leto Starring Film Will Be Released In 2025 at The Playlist.
- 2/29/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Disney on Thursday unveiled the first still from Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron sci-fi franchise, which went into production in Vancouver in January. Check out the pic below.
Starring Jared Leto, the film follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. It’s directed by Joachim Rønning, who helmed both Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil for Disney following his breakout with 2012’s Kon-Tiki, with Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson rounding out the cast.
Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne wrote the script, with Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger producing alongside executive producer Russell Allen. The film is slated for release...
Starring Jared Leto, the film follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. It’s directed by Joachim Rønning, who helmed both Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil for Disney following his breakout with 2012’s Kon-Tiki, with Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson rounding out the cast.
Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne wrote the script, with Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger producing alongside executive producer Russell Allen. The film is slated for release...
- 2/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Dune world that filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has brought to life is unarguably nothing short of incredible. For what it’s worth, it’s at least ten times better than the first live-action adaptation of the novel series of the same name back in 1984. This is why it’s only understandable that fans don’t want this newly established saga to end so soon with Dune 3 being the last part.
The flawless Dune universe
If the movie does end up in a trilogy, as Denis Villeneuve said, then Dune 3 will inevitably conclude Timothée Chalamet’s story as Paul Atreides if going by the book, Dune: Messiah. And as heartbreaking as it may be to admit it, Villeneuve’s Dune saga needs to be wrapped up with the third film because the next books in order aren’t the best for live-action adaptations.
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The flawless Dune universe
If the movie does end up in a trilogy, as Denis Villeneuve said, then Dune 3 will inevitably conclude Timothée Chalamet’s story as Paul Atreides if going by the book, Dune: Messiah. And as heartbreaking as it may be to admit it, Villeneuve’s Dune saga needs to be wrapped up with the third film because the next books in order aren’t the best for live-action adaptations.
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- 2/28/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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