Author of 45 books (20 of which are bestsellers) and well-known for his ability to `write in someone else`s universe,` Kevin J. Anderson seems the perfect choice of collaborator for Brian Herbert, the son of the late DUNE-creator Frank Herbert. The duo is...
Looking for a big, sweeping epic with familiar characters? You could not do better than DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES, the first of a proposed trilogy of prequels to Frank Herbert`s best-selling novel DUNE. Set approximately twenty years before the birth of Paul A...
...s month’s DUNE miniseries. The full score CD is expected to be released the first week of February. (Incidentally, for those eager to own the whole series, DUNE is due out on VHS in late January, with a DVD following from Artisan on March 23rd.) A re...
On their official website for the DUNE novels, authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have announced that their plan to write a sequel novel to CHAPTERHOUSE DUNE has slightly changed. Instead of DUNE 7 being one volume the concluding story in the epi...
...Herbert’s DUNE series. The problem with many such literary properties is that, by their very nature, they have proven essentially un-filmable over the years - until the recent advent of computer generated special effects, that is. Now it’s possible to ...
...is at the DUNE forums:
“We're getting VERY close to a deal. Heard that news today,” he posted on Friday, following that up with, “Although only rumor, I've heard that "someone" at the studio wants Dune reallllly bad and has...
The SCI FI Channel has, as expected, given the greenlight to a six-hour miniseries adaptation of CHILDREN OF DUNE, the third book in Frank Herbert's DUNE series.The project, which will be produced by Richard Rubenstein and New Amsterdam Entertainment, wil...
Two months after we passed along the rumor that Berg wanted to remake DUNE, the director has officially confirmed it to MTV. He will be remaking the Frank Herbert classic but not until after he films Edwin A. Salt, a spy thriller vehicle for To...
SCI FI Wire notes that parent Sci Fi Channel will air FRANK HERBERT'S CHILDREN OF DUNE at 9pm ET/PT on March 16. The miniseries will cover the ground of the second and third books in Herbert's original Dune trilogy.The series will air over three nights an...
...gging for DUNE’s MusicThe lack of a soundtrack release (thus far) to last week’s DUNE miniseries on the Sci Fi Channel, on top of no score CDs for either PITCH BLACK and TITAN A.E., has left Graeme Revell fans bemoaning. A slight respite may be found ...
Susan Sarandon is talking about her most anticipated role in years (for genre fans at least): that of Wensicia in FRANK HERBERT'S CHILDREN OF DUNE. The mini-series, set to air on the Sci-Fi Channel next year, has Sarandon playing the infamous matriarch fr...
Director Greg Yaitanes began work yesterday to bring CHILDREN OF DUNE to the small screen, with Susan Sarandon, Stephen Berkoff and STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT villainess Alice Krige. Back from the original DUNE is Alec Newman as Paul Atreides and Julie Cox ...
Of the entire Dune oeuvre, probably the toughest roll to play is its principal villain, Baron Harkonnen. In producer Dino De Laurentiis’ movie, he’s played as a sort of malevolent cherub—grossly overweight, vulgar and with boils sprouting all over what li...
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine...
The universe of DUNE is thriving. Almost 40 years after Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic of scheming interstellar feudal lords, giant sandworms, prescient messiahs and a spice that controls the universe was published, there are DUNE mini-series, video games an...
Mounting a convincing adaptation of Frank Herbert’s DUNE, indisputably one of the greatest novels of imagination of all time, has long been a dream just out of reach of contemporary filmmakers. Attempts to film the classic novel were launched as early as ...
From a new fantasy series opener by renowned horror author Douglas Clegg to a De Haven Superman novel and a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tome on the beloved Dune series, this Tuesday brings some red-hot goodies that are sure to burn through the shelves...
When it comes to reinterpreting sci-fi novels from print to screen, it would be hard to find a project more difficult to do than Frank Herbert’s Dune. And when producer Dino De Laurentiis released his theatrical film version of the sci-fi classic 15 years...
P.E.G. Recordings has reissued the rock group Toto’s score to David Lynch’s 1984 DUNE, on CD. The company’s 1997 expanded release of the soundtrack (which originally appeared on CD [PEG015], with dialog tracks included) boasted plenty of unreleased cues a...
.....The new DUNE seriesWe asked you guys to write in your thoughts on the new DUNE books by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson. We received a good mix of opinions.On the positive side: Clint Stone wrote in to say "As far as the new DUNE books are concern...
Just a few months after we found out director Peter Berg was getting his wish to direct an update of Frank Herbert's classic Dune, we have some news hitting the wires today that a screenwriter may have been found to pen the new adaptation. Josh Zetumer is...
You fellow Maniacs have already known this news since before Christmas but Variety is finally confirming it three months later. Director Peter Berg (The Kingdom) is set to direct the next adaptation of Dune, says the latest press release from the trade. P...
In the advent of the Sci-Fi Channel`s Dune mini-series, there is only one question that`s now been left begging. To wit: Why did this TV version work—with notably one fifth the total budget—when the Dino De Laurentiis production fell flat on its face? For...
...stselling DUNE prequels novels as well as several STAR WARS expanded universe books.When the site contacted Marvel for a comment on the Anderson book bio, the company denied to say whether it was true or false.The Starjammers are a group of intergalact...
...a seventh DUNE novel.Here's the deal... before Frank Herbert's death, he apparently made no mention of a seventh book, so no one knew to look for it. Years later Frank's son Brian Herbert was surprised to just happen across literally stacks of notes ab...
TOR Books recently announced a signing and discussion tour to support their new novel DUNE: THE BUTLERIAN JIHAD. The book is the latest in a series of novels by original DUNE author Frank Herbert's son Brian Herbert. Working with his partner Kevin J Ander...
Keep your eye out for this one. We will: In a short item reporting the wrap of the CHILDREN OF DUNE mini-series shoot in Prague (plan your party now) VARIETY is reporting the powers that be with the Sci-Fi Channel and the DUNE mini-series production are c...
...ticipated Dune mini-series. In it, she plays the enigmatic Princess Irulan, who`s diaries are the core of the original Frank Herbert novel. Beyond her involvement, what`s perhaps most interesting about this eclectic cross-section of productions is that...
To hear director John Harrison`s take on Alec Newman, it was almost a miracle that he ever hired the young actor to play Dune`s Paul Atreides. `I had set out very early on to look for somebody that was a brilliant young actor to do the role,` said Harriso...
...ig-screen DUNE remake on the horizon, Kevin J. Anderson’s collaboration with Frank and Brian Herbert, The Road to Dune, is also hittin’ stands this week to bring a comprehensive account of the series’ formation to the airwaves.
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Last week we spoke to Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson about their decision to partner on a new series of books based on the late Frank Herbert's legendary DUNE novels. This week we chat with them about the new release DUNE: THE BUTLERIAN JIHAD"In many ...
Artisan Home Video has announced a special edition of the SciFi Channel's massive mini-series, DUNE. The two disc set will contain more extras than the stripped down edition released shortly after the series broadcast on the cable station.According to the...
After landing Oscar winner William Hurt for a major in the last DUNE mini-series, the Sci-Fi channel has landed another major coup by getting Susan Sarandon to join the sequel mini, CHILDREN OF DUNE.The mini-series, set to hit the air next year, begins sh...
Brian Herbert, son of legendary DUNE author Frank Herbert, had been contacted many times over the years by science fiction authors asking permission to write the concluding volume in the DUNE series."My father had a final book of DUNE planned in his head,...
...unters of Dune, Brian Herbert & Kevin Andersen (Tor Books)
Based directly on Frank Herbert’s final outline, which lay hidden in a safe-deposit box for a decade, Hunters of Dune will finally answer the urgent questions Dune fans have ...
...cience of Dune, Ed. by Kevin R. Grazier (Benbella Books)
With Sandworms of Dune—the last title in the bestselling Dune science fiction series—due to be released in August 2007, sci-fi fans wanting to brush up on their Dune trivia a...
...e copy of DUNE: Extended Edition courtesy of Universal. To win, put "DUNE X" in the subject. May the Spice be with you! SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK The pace of this movie seemed really rushed when I first saw it. But I guess that was because that wasn't all ...
...HERBERT'S DUNE and CHILDREN OF DUNE. Newman also recently made a guest appearance on another WB series, that being none other than ANGEL. Irony indeed.The remaining cast members include Marley Shelton as Victoria Winters; Ivana Milicevic as Angelique W...
...ILDREN OF DUNE). Goldsmith wrote the score in late December, recorded during early January and only recently revealed in London that he had just completed his final tasks for the film in early March. TIMELINE the movie is now due for release in Novembe...
...ILDREN OF DUNE, night one. In the press room Applegate noted that her character speaks before she thinks and doesn't edit her words. Applegate was also a presenter and handed out Emmys for Outstanding Choreography to SMUCKER'S STARS ON ICE and the Outs...
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSAustralian émigré Graeme Revell steps aside from sci-fi and horror scoring (THE CROW, RED PLANET, DUNE, PITCH BLACK, TOMB RAIDER, DAREDEVIL, FREDDY VS JASON, etc) to derive a very likable and rhythmic score for Carl Franklin's c...
...HERBERT'S DUNE), Luke Goss (BLADE 2) and Julie Delpy (KILLING ZOE). That show will be directed by Kevin Connor and lens in Austria and Slovakia.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us!
... the same dune on the Lars homestead where Luke watched the twin suns set in A NEW HOPE. Hayden Christensen as Anakin produces perhaps the most revelatory performance in any WARS film, allowing us into the wrenching transformation of Anakin from a boy ...
It looks like the Sci-Fi Channel wasn't able to start a DUNE-like ratings fire with its sequel mini-series FIRESTARTER: REKINDLED.Despite being pushed heavily by Sci-Fi's marketing arm for weeks, the film only snagged eyes in 1.6 million homes, compared t...
...e hopping dune buggy is used to get out to an island by leaping across chasms one of the jaw-dropping "that's so cool" moments in the game.The desert wasteland driving missions work a lot better than the in city missions of JAK 2. I thought they felt ...
... like the Dune, the Herbert books, the Asimov, Edward Rice Burroughs they would all be available still today in other editions."The collection, valued at $250,000 Canadian (about $160,600 U.S.), was sold to U.S. book dealer L. W. Curry for $140,000 Ca...
...cLachlan (DUNE); Neal McDonough (who appeared as Lieutenant Hawk in STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT) and his wife; Joe Cortese (the upcoming AGAINST THE ROPES); and Tim Allen who was desperately trying to nail down the "Vulcan" peace sign all night.
...ILDREN OF DUNE, is in the stores this week from Varese Sarabande Records. His score for DARKNESS FALLS came out on Varese last month, THE HUNTED came out last week, and he will soon be scoring the Universal film THE IMMORTALS.La-La-Land Records has iss...
... Keeslar (Dune) and Natalie Morales (CSI: Miami) discuss the bizarre world of The Middleman. Based on the graphic novels by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, The Middleman follows the surreal life of twenty-something Wendy Watson as she gets recruited by a top s...
...e Velvet, Dune, Lost Highway, Eraserhead and Twin Peaks). If not then dig right on in and have some fun.
Artistically this show is something else. The animation is very plain and simple but it is highly effective and creates the mood perfectly. Most ...
...Honoka, a dune runner for hire in a post-war desert world. This particular world was rescued from the brink of destruction by a three-eyed race called, creatively enough, The Third; to prevent mankind from repeating its near-destruction, The Third hav...
Director Peter Berg is about to have a lot of work on his hands. At the same time that he is supposed to be revising Frank Herbert's Dune, the latest is that he will also be in charge of putting a new Hercules into theaters. Universal Pictures has Berg pr...
... six-hour DUNE miniseries seem sharp and crisp in comparison.In fact, it seems almost ironic that the core stories behind both DUNE and MISTS deal with engineered breeding programs. However, there are two major differences between them. The first deals...
...-voice in Dune) tended to get drowned by the "translated" words. So much so, in fact, that casual viewing/viewers may simply take it for granted that Verg was just speaking English. The same occurs for the homily delivered by the initial wave of Okumas...
...the Demon Dune, for which she needs some of Keith\'s fluid to use in the ritual, so she has her way with him. It all goes downhill from there as Keith realizes what\'s really going on.
What Keith tries to do in each episode is to find his way back to ...
... Platinum Dune of the Texas Chainsaw remake fame, details are still sketchy on this one. Rumor has it that Jason will don the old hockey mask and may possibly hang around Camp Crystal Lake. Producer Brad Fuller notes that this version will blaze a dif...
...include a dune buggy with figure, a robot vehicle, and various groups of people, including a band and a rescue team. The Deluxe is the second most expensive. These sets are all a figure and something the figure can ride. My favorite o...
... the best Dune Runner in the world. Such ambition requires strict obedience to a client's request, which takes Honoka to some strange places.
Not quite strange enough, though. The Earth has been decimated by a huge war that left great swaths ...
...dworms of Dune, Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Tor)
The Margarets, Sheri S. Tepper (Eos Books)
Dogs, Nancy Kress (Tachyon Publications)
The Cthulu Mythos Encyclopedia, Daniel Harms (Elder Signs...
Heist by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Tue 03-13-2001)
Virgin Interactive Europe (responsible for the famous Dune) decided to return to the market with an interesting game named Heist. There have been a lot of games recently that dealt with the criminal "underworld" Games like Grand Theft Auto or the somewhat...
...ildren of Dune, Frank Herbert (Macmillan Audio Unabridged)
The bestselling science fiction series of all time continues! In this third installment, the sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered and fertile. Old Paul Atreides, who led the...
...sequel to DUNE, CHILDREN OF DUNE, as well as an adaptation of the video game MYST. The channel also announced plans to bring Roger Zelazny's THE CHRONICLES OF AMBER to the channel, as well another mini set in the year 2850, about a group of freedom fi...
...director (DUNE, CHILDREN OF DUNE). The CD will contain Harrison's original soundtrack music to CREEPSHOW (same content as the 1983 Varese Sarabande LP but newly remastered; the music was only issued on CD in Japan in 1991). Digitally remastered, offici...
...nbsp; The Dune TV mini-series as well the TV show Dead Zone will also be making their way onto Blu-ray this coming year. Warner has also announced the Matrix films and the Harry Potter series will also be available on Blu-ray.
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...rilogy to DUNE. Expect a full review later on this month, but it stands to reason that the dark and bloody Harkonnens will make for good Halloween reading.And what could be scarier than...well, how about the title of Sharyn McCrumb`s latest mystery fea...
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The Dune Chronicles: Children of Dune, Frank Herbert (Ace)
Very Hard Choices, Spider Robinson (Baen)
Confederation: Valor’s Trial, Tanya Huff (DAW)
The Prefect, Alastair Reynolds (Ace)
New in Paperback:
Mistborn: The Well of Ascen...
...rthcoming DUNE miniseries in an article by Jeff Berkwits at the SciFi.com web site. - Among `It`s not a simple Star Wars-type story, and I didn`t want that type of musical feeling,` adds John Harrison, screenwriter and director of Dune. `I didn`t want...
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5.) Dune: This movie ‘tis the rad. Rival families, The Atreides and The Harkonnens are battling out for control of the spice mining operations on Planet Arrakis. When the Harkonnens pull off a semi-successful assassination attempt on Hou...
According to Beyond Hollywood, actress Megan Fox (TRANSFORMERS) has been cast in the Rogue distributed horror movie, HALF TO DEATH. This does make some sense because Dune is helping produce this upcoming flick and Dune was co-founded by Michael Bay h...
...dworms of Dune, Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Andersen (Audio Renaissance)
At the end of Frank Herbert’s final novel, Chapterhouse: Dune, a ship carrying a crew of refugees escapes into the uncharted galaxy, fleeing from a terrifying, mys...
...pider-Man dune buggy. The Spider-Man handbook isn’t to be taken too serious, hopefully. Leave the superheroes to the comics and the movies. The book is pure entertainment, mixed with a few solid bits of common sense for the right o...
...s classic Dune and an abridged narration of Karen Traviss’s Sacrifice installment of the Star Wars: Legacy of the Force series. Also released today on audiobook is The Light of Other Days, another heady, temporally-displaced thriller churned out ...
...otapes of Dune and Ishtar, this isn't Animaniacs). Yahiko rides a blast above Henya and imitates Kenshin's moves to take him down. Misao and Kaoru deal with the cross dresser as well, in the end beating him. But, as the rest of the Juppongatana flee, a...
...he crazy "dune buggies" the pirates drive and the train itself looks to have alot of thought put into it. The character design is more of the same, you've got the villian with quite possibly the strangest head in the series so far in the first episode....
... brother, Dune or better know as Folken. Folken is the person who calls Hitomi to the magically world.
These two borthers are both descendants of the dragon. Van, the last King of Adom, was selected to be king over his brother, who has kept this gru...
...Herbert's DUNE, with his handling of political machinations in a science-fiction context. Soon, however, trouble arises from the fact that the audience is well ahead of the characters. We already know that Senator Palpatine is the 'phantom menace' of t...
...the Demon Dune, for which she needs some of Keith\'s fluid to use in the ritual, so she has her way with him. It all goes downhill from there as Keith realizes what\'s really going on.
What Keith tries to do in each episode is to find his way back to ...
...the Demon Dune, for which she needs some of Keith\'s fluid to use in the ritual, so she has her way with him. It all goes downhill from there as Keith realizes what\'s really going on.
What Keith tries to do in each episode is to find his way back to ...
...ling sand dunes, green mountains dotted with cactus and farms layed out in geometric order with terracotta colored earth. I want you all to see what I see, so I'll upload some pics later when I can connect my camera to my laptop. Also, I'm attaching a ...
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Dune Messiah, Frank Herbert (Ace)
With millions of copies sold worldwide, Frank Herbert's magnificent Dune novels stand among the major achievements of the human imagination as one of the most significant sagas in the history of literary sci...
...lease, no Dune jokes). The Constans corporation has no idea what to do, and begins an evacuation, but Inez is familiar with the enemy and leads the team to take out the core of ?The Sleeper.?
Bounty Dog sets itself on the moon, but it?s mainly a setti...
...the Demon Dune, for which she needs some of Keith\'s fluid to use in the ritual, so she has her way with him. It all goes downhill from there as Keith realizes what\'s really going on.
What Keith tries to do in each episode is to find his way back to ...
... MARS and DUNE, is for TOMB RAIDER, a project that was at one time slated for Jerry Goldsmith. A score CD is supposedly forthcoming from Elektra.THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATION[IMG2R]Varese Sarabande has issued a `Deluxe Edition` recording of James Horner’...