On this week's Dune Talk our special guest is Tom Huddleston and we're diving into his new book The Worlds of Dune! This visually-appealing hardcover explores actual locations and people that inspired Frank Herbert, as he created universe of Dune. Garin, Marcus, and Mark have questions on its historical revelations, including a few controversial themes. What did Herbert actually think about eugenics and psychedelics? How did Arabic and Native American cultures inform the Fremen, and are some of those influences being avoided in the movies?

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Introducing Tom Huddleston
• 0:07:14 - Researching The Worlds of Dune
• 0:12:19 - The Worlds of Dune Book Review
• 0:13:17 - Favorite Historical Discoveries
• 0:18:32 - Influences of the Later Books?
• 0:20:58 - Using Real Languages and Names
• 0:23:29 - Eugenics in the Dune Universe
• 0:25:51 - Inspired by Shakespeare's Plays?
• 0:29:01 - Native Americans and Fremen Culture
• 0:32:45 - Herbert's Thoughts on Psychedelics?
• 0:35:48 - Music Influenced by Dune
• 0:38:09 - Denis Villeneuve's Dune Movies
• 0:45:26 - A Fremen Ecological Utopia?
• 0:52:11 - Outro

Dune story covered on this podcast episode:

Book Review – The Worlds of Dune: The Places and Cultures that Inspired Frank Herbert

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

Special guest:

• Tom Huddleston | @TomHuddleston_

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:22 - Hollywood Strike Updates
• 0:08:25 - Dune: Part Two Rated PG-13
• 0:25:36 - Movie Runtime Placeholders?

THE DUNIVERSE

• 0:33:17 - Dune: Spice Wars 1.0 Release
• 0:42:18 - Fall 2023 Book Releases
• 0:51:36 - McFarlane Figures and Lego News
• 1:01:58 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Dune: Part Two Movie Receives PG-13 Rating
• Review – Dune Spice Wars 1.0 Release
• Book Review – A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History
• Book Review – The Spice Must Flow: The Story of Dune, from Cult Novels to Visionary Sci-Fi Movies
• Book Review – The Worlds of Dune: The Places and Cultures that Inspired Frank Herbert

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

Note: Starting from 26:13, discussion includes references to plot points from Dune: Messiah and Children of Dune.

On this week's Dune Talk, we're joined by author and entertainment journalist Ryan Britt for an insightful discussion on The Spice Must Flow. Presenting a fascinating narrative of Dune's rich 60-year history, this new book starts at Frank Herbert's weird journey to publishing Dune and ends at Denis Villeneuve's current movie adaptation. Marcus and Mark have lots of questions and all topics are on the table; including themes of ecology, the expanded books, and tackling claims of "cultural appropriation." What is Dune's lasting legacy on this planet?

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Introducing Ryan Britt
• 0:03:38 - Reading Everything 'Dune'
• 0:05:58 - Covering 60 Years of 'Dune' History
• 0:08:40 - Review of 'The Spice Must Flow' 
• 0:11:20 - Interviewing Kyle MacLachlan
• 0:13:22 - Interviewing Theresa Shackleford
• 0:18:29 - 'Dune's Themes in the Mainstream?
• 0:21:53 - Takeaways for Fans and General Readers
• 0:26:13 - The Three Paul Atreides
• 0:28:46 - Frank Herbert's Ecological Themes
• 0:32:37 - Expanded 'Dune' Canon
• 0:40:48 - Expectations for 'Dune Messiah' Movie?
• 0:46:30 - Is "Cultural Appropriation" a Concern?
• 0:50:01 - What is 'Dune's Legacy?
• 0:55:29 - Outro

Dune story covered on this podcast episode:

Book Review – The Spice Must Flow

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

Special guest:

• Ryan Britt | @RyancBritt

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:00:52 - Empire Magazine's 'Dune' Covers
• 0:01:44 - Director's Promise for 'Dune: Part Two'
• 0:04:54 - 'Part Two' Amps up Action and Romance
• 0:08:25 - Paul Atreides' Transformation
• 0:15:45 - Sandworm Filmed in Real Environments
• 0:21:09 - More House Harkonnen, Featuring Feyd
• 0:26:39 - Lady Fenring and the Bene Gesserit
• 0:31:50 - Gurney Halleck's Baliset Performance
• 0:35:05 - Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Three'?

LANDSRAAD HIGH COUNCIL

• 0:46:20 - First 'Dune: The Sisterhood' Set Photo
• 0:52:12 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Empire Reveals Dune: Part Two Covers, New Denis Villeneuve Interview
• First Set Photo From Dune: The Sisterhood TV Series

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Introducing Max Evry
• 0:07:18 - Writing 'A Masterpiece in Disarray'
• 0:15:52 - Alternative 'Dune' (1984) Casting
• 0:20:31 - Who Was Lynch's 'Dune' Made For?
• 0:26:34 - Wild Merchandising
• 0:32:48 - Highlights From the Interviews
• 0:39:27 - VFX Challenges
• 0:44:11 - Diverging Themes: Book vs. Movie
• 0:49:05 - Spirituality in Lynch's Dune
• 0:52:51 - 'Dune' Production Myths
• 0:56:52 - Unsurpassed Visual Design
• 1:04:01 - Outro

Dune story covered on this podcast episode:

Book Review – A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

Special guest:

• Max Evry | @maxevry

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:41 - Dune: Part Two Delayed to 2024

LANDSRAAD HIGH COUNCIL

• 0:04:25 - Dune Part One: The photography Review
• 0:06:01 - Duncan Drop - Deleted Scene
• 0:13:00 - Jessica Trains Paul - Deleted Scene
• 0:21:34 - Duncan in Corridor - Deleted Scene 
• 0:25:26 - Dr. Yueh and Jessica - Deleted Scene
• 0:29:19 - Jessica Abduction - Deleted Scene
• 0:34:56 - Thufir Captured - Deleted Scene
• 0:36:32 - Harkonnen Technicians - Deleted Scene
• 0:44:25 - Baron Rises From Oil - Deleted Scene 
• 0:47:22 - Gurney's Baliset - Deleted Scene
• 0:51:45 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Dune: Part Two Movie Delayed to March 2024
• New Dune Part One: The Photography Book Incoming (Out Now)

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:55 - Stephen McKinley Henderson and Austin Butler

THE LANDSRAAD

• 0:0:05:55 - Chani's Role Expanded in 'Dune' Movies
• 0:15:05 - Does Chani Believe in the Prophecy? 
• 0:25:37 - Has Villeneuve Changed Chani's Character?

THE DUNIVERSE

• 0:36:29 - 'Dune' Board Game Adds Houses Ecaz and Moritani
• 0:40:56 - 'Dune: Imperium - Uprising' Expansion
• 0:44:11 - 'Dune: Imperium' Video Game Adaptation
• 0:47:29 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Purdue Alum, Actor Stephen McKinley Henderson on Dune: Part Two
• Ecaz and Moritani (Dune: The Boardgame)
• New Projects Announced from Dire Wolf!

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:16 - WB Considers Dune: Part Two Delay
• 0:08:08 - Movie Marketing, Without Its Cast 
• 0:16:59 - Awards Season Perspective

DUNE TV NEWS

• 0:21:53 - Dune: The Sisterhood To Resume Production
• 0:26:05 - Cast and Crew Changes
• 0:35:42 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Rumor: Dune: Part Two Could Move to 2024 Due to Union Strikes
• Dune: The Sisterhood Soon To Resume Production In Hungary Following Winter Hiatus, Will Continue Throughout Strikes

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS (Trailer Breakdown)

• 0:01:53 - Twin Moons and Eclipse
• 0:03:45 - Harkonnens Take Control of Arrakis
• 0:08:31 - Atreides and Fremen Join Forces 
• 0:22:20 - Water of life | Emperor Defeated
• 0:33:55 - Blue Hairband and Leto the Second
• 0:39:35 - The Corrinos and a Wedding?
• 0:44:41 - Giedi Prime Arena | Final Scene
• 0:53:26 - All-out War on Arrakis
• 1:06:41 - Paul's Speech | Chani vs. Irulan
• 1:18:49 - Outro

Dune news story covered on this podcast episode:

Dune: Part Two's Second Trailer Reveals the Emperor

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Special guest:

• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:02:08 - Official Trailer Two: Overall Reactions
• 0:08:11 - Christopher Walken's Emperor Revealed
• 0:14:17 - Giedi Prime Arena Scene
• 0:19:34 - Conflict Escalates on Arrakis
• 0:27:54 - Paul-Gurney Reunion
• 0:31:31 - Sietches and Ornithopters
• 0:38:11 - Water of Life Scenes
• 0:42:35 - Is That Alia?
• 0:54:03 - Outro

Dune news story covered on this podcast episode:

Dune: Part Two's Second Trailer Reveals the Emperor

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Special guest:

• Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:28 - New Steelbook / IMAX Aspect Ratio?

THE DUNIVERSE

• 0:07:50 - Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune Expansion
• 0:19:10 - Behind-the-Scenes With Patrice Vermette
• 0:26:32 - Dune: Awakening Developer Update
• 0:40:47 - First Dune Stuffed Animal
• 0:46:30 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Dune: Part One Coming Back to 4K UHD With New Steelbook
• Fly Dune's Ornithopter in Microsoft Flight Simulator
• Dune: Awakening Exclusive Interview and Gameplay Footage (YouTube)
• Youtooz Dune Movie Collection Drops on June 23rd

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:28 - Dune Part One: The Photography

THE DUNIVERSE

• 0:11:52 - Princess of Dune Book Cover
• 0:20:28 - McFarlane Dune: Part Two Figures
• 0:23:00 - Gurney vs. Rabban Fight in Movie?
• 0:43:05 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• New Dune Part One: The Photography Book Incoming
• Princess of Dune Book Cover Revealed
• New McFarlane Product Listings Pop Up Online

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:29 - 'Dune: Part Two' global release dates
• 0:02:26 - Javier Bardem praises Austin Butler
• 0:05:43 - Black-and-white arena scene
• 0:19:22 - Connections to 'Dune: Messiah'?
• 0:22:16 - How will Alia appear in the movie?
• 0:41:48 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

• Return to Arrakis With Dune: Part Two's Trailer
• When Does the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Movie Release Internationally
• Bald Austin Butler Is an "Amazing Creature to Look At" in ‘Dune: Part Two’, Says Co-Star Javier Bardem

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:01:34 - Opening with Paul and Chani
• 0:03:55 - Irulan, Feyd, and Margot revealed
• 0:12:08 - Striking colors
• 0:16:50 - Feyd in the arena
• 0:21:00 - Sandworm riding sequence
• 0:27:49 - Ornithopters and key relationships
• 0:34:53 - Shishakli, Irulan, and bad tidings
• 0:41:37 - Final battle and roundtable
• 1:03:12 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Return to Arrakis With Dune: Part Two's Trailer

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:02:00 - First Stills and Poster for 'Dune: Part Two'
• 0:04:00 - Official Trailer: Overall Impressions
• 0:23:07 - Standout Scenes
• 0:38:28 - What We Learned From the Trailer

• 0:53:10 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

1. Vanity Fair’s Dune: Part Two Feature Reveals Gorgeous First Visuals
2. Dune: Part Two Unveils Official Movie Poster, Teases Tomorrow’s Trailer
3. Return to Arrakis With Dune: Part Two's Trailer

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Then Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon dive into all of the latest news surrounding Dune: The Sisterhood—the HBO Max TV series is now filming in Hungary—including casting of Mark Strong, Travis Fimmel, and more actors. Finally, there's that teaser trailer for Dune: Awakening and it seems we have a wide range of expectations when it comes to Funcom's upcoming open world survival MMO game.

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:02:55 - Tim Blake Nelson Joins Dune: Part Two
• 0:13:08 - Dune: Part Two Movie Wraps Production
• 0:23:33 - Box Office Prospects in 2023

DUNE TV NEWS

• 0:26:32 - Dune TV series Casting News
• 0:35:11 - Dune: The Sisterhood Starts Filming

THE DUNIVERSE

• 0:42:08 - Dune: Awakening Teaser Trailer
• 0:54:19 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

1. Dune: Part Two Reveals Tim Blake Nelson Casting
2. Dune: Part Two Wraps Production, Timothée Chalamet Confirms
3. Dune: The Sisterhood Casts Five Series Regulars, Including Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
4. Travis Fimmel Joins Dune: The Sisterhood Series
5. Dune: The Sisterhood TV Series Begins Filming, Reveals Two New Cast Members
6. Mark Strong Plays the Emperor in Dune: The Sisterhood
7. Dune: The Sisterhood TV Series Casts Josh Heuston and Edward Davis
8. First Look at Dune: Awakening In-Game Footage

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

Garin and Marcus bring their questions regarding "Political Prescience" and "A Critical Moment", the respective essays that Dominic and Trevor contributed. How is the paradox of prescience handled in Frank Herbert's works? How is religion portrayed in the Dune books? We also get into the state of scholarship on Dune and why the authors hope this new publication will inspire readers to continue their own exploration of this fascinating saga.

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:05:50 - Discovering Dune
• 0:26:35 - Paradox of Prescience
• 0:35:31 - Religion
• 0:44:50 - Key Takeaways
• 0:49:46 - Outro

Show notes:

This episode featured Discovering Dune: Essays on Frank Herbert’s Epic Saga, edited by Dominic J. Nardi and N. Trevor Brierly, a new collection of 14 scholarly essays published by McFarland. For further information see our earlier announcement.

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

Special guests:

• Dominic J. Nardi | @nardiviews
• N. Trevor Brierly | @ntbrierly

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

And, of course, production of Dune: Part Two is still in full-swing. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon break down all of the latest updates from filming, as well as the movie’s new release date. 

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

• 0:02:52 - Movie Completes 12 Weeks of Filming
• 0:16:38 - 'Dune: Part Two' Release Date Moves Up

DUNE TV NEWS

• 0:29:17 - 'Dune: The Sisterhood' Casting News
• 0:38:42 - TV Series Starts Filming Next Month
• 0:50:12 - Based on 'Sisterhood of Dune' Novel?
• 1:00:51 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

1. Dune: Part Two Premiere Moves Forward Two Weeks
2. Leads Cast for Dune: The Sisterhood TV Series
3. Indira Varma Joins Dune: The Sisterhood Cast, Filming Starts November

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

On the TV series front, there's also been some uncertainty recently. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon do have some reassuring news to discuss for Dune: The Sisterhood. Finally, after years of waiting, Funcom's "open world survival MMO game" has an actual title and new cinematic trailer. Each of the hosts has their own perspectives, when it comes to Dune: Awakening.

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:04:02 - Dune: Part Two Filming Schedule
• 0:16:54 - Legendary Explores New Studio Options
• 0:35:18 - Dune: The Sisterhood TV Updates 
• 0:46:16 - Dune: Awakening MMO Game
• 1:01:19 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

1. Dune: Part Two Expected to Film in Hungary Through Early October
2. Legendary Entertainment Eyeing Rival Studio Options With Warner Deal Over 
3. Dune: The Sisterhood Will Reportedly Film in Ireland and Hungary
4. Dune: Awakening Open World Survival MMO Announced by Funcom

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This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
• Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
• Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.

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

We get to see several behind-the-scenes images, including concepts and molds, from the design of these Dune ReAction Figures. We ask Josh about Super7's creative process and what to expect from the future of this product line. The interview also branches out into the pop-culture design house’s other creations and how they interact with collectors.

Segments:

• 0:00:00 - Introduction / Josh Herbolsheimer
• 0:05:42 - Creating 'Dune' ReAction Figures
• 0:11:52 - Future Super7 Releases
• 0:16:55 - Toy Design: Inspiration and Favorites
• 0:24:03 - Creative Process and Dream Projects
• 0:32:44 - Community Inputs
• 0:36:37 - Outro

Dune collectibles and toys story covered on this podcast episode:

Super7 Releases Vintage Dune ReAction Figures

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Thanks to our special guest Josh Herbolsheimer, and the team at Super7, for this insightful interview, covering their new Dune toys product line and other projects. To shop for these Dune ReAction figures, or learn more about all their unique creations, head over to the Super7 website.

This show's hosts:

• Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
• Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Instagram, or email us at DuneTalkPod 'at' gmail 'dot' com.

Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.