06-11-2019, 05:33 PM
Dune Reboot Movie To Receive New Spin-Off TV Show
<p>One of 2020's most anticipated movies is Dune, the new adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel, which will be directed by Blade Runner 2049's <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/arrival-and-blade-runner-2-director-confirmed-for-/1100-6447460/">Denis Villeneuve</a>. It has now been reported that there is also a Dune TV show on the way, with Villeneuve set to direct the first episode.</p><p>According to <a href="https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/dune-series-bene-gesserit-warnermedia-streaming-service-1203238799/">Variety</a>, the show will be titled Dune: The Sisterhood, and it is being developed for Warner's upcoming streaming platform. The site states that the new show will focus on the Bene Gesserit, a mysterious order of women with incredible powers. The group have featured across Herbert's Dune book series.</p><p>Villeneuve will direct the opening episode and executive produce the entire run. In a statement he said: "The Bene Gesserit have always been fascinating to me. Focusing a series around that powerful order of women seemed not only relevant and inspiring but a dynamic setting for the television series."</p><p>Warner's streaming platform does not yet have a confirmed launch date, but it is expected to appear later in 2019. According to a recent report in the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-eyes-16-to-17-a-month-streaming-service-in-strategy-shift-11559842992">Wall Street Journal</a>, the service will bundle HBO, Cinemax, and a library of Warner movies and TV shows. Pricing is expected to be in the $16-to $17-a-month range.</p><p>Villeneuve's Dune movie releases in November 2020. The film has assembled an impressive cast over the past few months, including Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/guardians-of-the-galaxy-star-dave-bautista-joins-d/1100-6464231/">Dave Bautista</a>, <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-actor-in-talks-for-dune-reboot-movie/1100-6464672/">Oscar Isaac</a>, and <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dune-reboot-movie-cast-gets-even-better-with-mcu-a/1100-6464290/">Stellan Skarsgård</a>.</p><p>Dune was previously adapted for the big screen in 1984. The lavish movie was directed by David Lynch and starred Kyle McLachlan, Patrick Stewart, and Sting. While it was a commercial failure, it has since gained a cult reputation. The Sci-fi Channel (since re-branded Syfy) also produced a Dune mini-series in the early 2000s.</p>
<p>One of 2020's most anticipated movies is Dune, the new adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel, which will be directed by Blade Runner 2049's <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/arrival-and-blade-runner-2-director-confirmed-for-/1100-6447460/">Denis Villeneuve</a>. It has now been reported that there is also a Dune TV show on the way, with Villeneuve set to direct the first episode.</p><p>According to <a href="https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/dune-series-bene-gesserit-warnermedia-streaming-service-1203238799/">Variety</a>, the show will be titled Dune: The Sisterhood, and it is being developed for Warner's upcoming streaming platform. The site states that the new show will focus on the Bene Gesserit, a mysterious order of women with incredible powers. The group have featured across Herbert's Dune book series.</p><p>Villeneuve will direct the opening episode and executive produce the entire run. In a statement he said: "The Bene Gesserit have always been fascinating to me. Focusing a series around that powerful order of women seemed not only relevant and inspiring but a dynamic setting for the television series."</p><p>Warner's streaming platform does not yet have a confirmed launch date, but it is expected to appear later in 2019. According to a recent report in the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-eyes-16-to-17-a-month-streaming-service-in-strategy-shift-11559842992">Wall Street Journal</a>, the service will bundle HBO, Cinemax, and a library of Warner movies and TV shows. Pricing is expected to be in the $16-to $17-a-month range.</p><p>Villeneuve's Dune movie releases in November 2020. The film has assembled an impressive cast over the past few months, including Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/guardians-of-the-galaxy-star-dave-bautista-joins-d/1100-6464231/">Dave Bautista</a>, <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-actor-in-talks-for-dune-reboot-movie/1100-6464672/">Oscar Isaac</a>, and <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dune-reboot-movie-cast-gets-even-better-with-mcu-a/1100-6464290/">Stellan Skarsgård</a>.</p><p>Dune was previously adapted for the big screen in 1984. The lavish movie was directed by David Lynch and starred Kyle McLachlan, Patrick Stewart, and Sting. While it was a commercial failure, it has since gained a cult reputation. The Sci-fi Channel (since re-branded Syfy) also produced a Dune mini-series in the early 2000s.</p>