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Sanctuary Visual Entertainment have announced a new two-disc special edition of David Lynch's Dune for release in the UK on April 5th. This Region 0 set will feature a new 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer (the 131-min theatrical cut), remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 audio tracks, "Impressions of Dune" (an all-new 2003 retrospective documentary including interviews with Kyle MacLachlan, cinematographer Freddie Francis, Editor Antony Gibbs, Producer Raffaella De Laurentiis and more), a vintage BBC interview with author Frank Herbert, rare on-set footage featuring David Lynch and Frank Herbert, trailers and a 32-page booklet containing exclusive images and essays by Paul Sammon, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Retail is £19.99. Also due on April 5th is a two-disc Blue Velvet special edition. This set features the Lynch-approved 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track, the all-new 35-min documentary "Strange Desires," an archival review from author J.G. Ballard from the BBC's "Moving Pictures" series, a trailer and a 16-page booklet with two exclusive essays. Retail is also £19.99.
Can't believe they're wasting the plastic on this. Lucky Brits.
Blue Velvet, though, that's something for them to look forward to. Well, that is, if you actually like the film. Leave it to Lynch, though, not to do a commentary when he knows his fans crave it. Blue Velvet is something of a masterpiece compared to Dune. But then again, so is Gigli.
There are some cool scenes in Dune but I agree it should have been a thousand times better. If I heard today David Lynch was going to make Dune I would probably cream my pants several times and some more.
How is the miniseries? I saw it recently for surprisingly cheap but I didn't buy it.
I happened to catch a Director's Special series called The Films Of David Lynch (made in 2003) by Encore. It's about 1 hour on Lynch's career with him and various cast being interviewed from last year. It has Lynch, Mel Brooks, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Kyle Maclachlan, Laura Harring, and Sissy Spacek interviews. It is on Comcast's Video On Demand VOD > Starz On Demand > Series.
In this documentary, David admitted that his biggest failure was with Dune in that he decided to do it even though he didn't feel 100% sure after reading it. In fact not only did he say it was a failure but repeated that it was a nightmare. In his words after praising Dino and cast, "Dune took 3 years to make from start to finish but it was a nightmare and".....David takes a 6 second pause, thinks, and says again......"It was a nightmare". The budget and his salary had to be cut from the original plan and he could not afford the special effects that he wanted to achieve. He did not get the final cut, a decision which he was not happy with.
He told a cool story about how he was given approval for The Elephant Man. Mel Brooks read the screenplay but didn't know anything about DL. When he was told that Mel Brooks was going to screen Eraserhead as an example of his work, he knew he would be rejected. DL was told to show up at the studios at the end of the screening, for some reason. With David waiting behind the doors, Mel rapidly walked out after it was over towards David, embraced him and said, "I love you. You are a madman!". Lynch credits Mel Brooks for "finding" him as a director.
Laura Dern and many other actors have an extremely high respect for Lynch, as I do. Check out this interview out if you get a chance. I have watched it twice now and is very informative b/c there is a lot of DL interviewing.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^.cool thanks....
see you guys lynch shows respect and is w/o arrogance.......
someday the unenlightened will learn of lynch's brilliance
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Sanctuary Visual Entertainment have announced a new two-disc special edition of David Lynch's Dune for release in the UK on April 5th. This Region 0 set will feature a new 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer (the 131-min theatrical cut), remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 audio tracks, "Impressions of Dune" (an all-new 2003 retrospective documentary including interviews with Kyle MacLachlan, cinematographer Freddie Francis, Editor Antony Gibbs, Producer Raffaella De Laurentiis and more), a vintage BBC interview with author Frank Herbert, rare on-set footage featuring David Lynch and Frank Herbert, trailers and a 32-page booklet containing exclusive images and essays by Paul Sammon, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Retail is £19.99.
Hmmm...Digital Bits says it a Region 2 DVD:
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....actually this......isn't as bad as i thought....i have only watched this about three times ......and had hu-hum feelings about Dune..i lied it morre because its Lynch and i'm being honest.....if was directed by someone else i would most likely say yeah it sucks but.......the other day i watched this film subtitled and for me it made the greatest difference b/c i could actually "understand" whats going on ........and for a film like this it helped my overall enjoyment .......i'm not saying this film is perfect by any means but it doesn't deserve the harsh treatment it received.......and still does....OnO.. :wink: .........but i think the films biggesdt problem is that its not long enough and the plot is scattere-shot......
SPOILERS.
...there is a montage of sorts in the film when the "ggod" guys are battling the evils ones and during these sences there is a voice over that explains events that takes place over years .......but the film doesn't actually even show them!!!.....it would help if these events were fleshed out......among other events....like i have said part of the films fault is that it lacks a full complete plot narrative .....and it needs to be longer.....but i think thats an issue that concerns lynch not having final cut....there are some great stuff inthis film also....the FX are great......for that time......there montage scenes of Kyle's dream about the baby and spice and his palm are cool......and i actauly like the re-occuring score w/ the cheesy 80's guitar screaming......and jack nance and the fat floating guy, and lynch's cameo.......
Speaking of rocket boys, after we posted the news of that Region 2 Dune: Special Edition yesterday (which, by the way, we hear may be coded Region 0 with video in PAL format). We've also learned from our readers of two more Region 2 DVD releases of the film. We're told that a 3-disc Dune Der Wüstenplanet: Paradise Edition is available in Germany (coded Region 2 and also in PAL format). This set contains the theatrical version in anamorphic widescreen on the first disc, the longer "Alan Smithee" TV version in full frame on the second disc, and a disc of extras that includes 2 trailers, The Making of Dune documentary, a photo gallery, cast & crew bios, "film script information", the Dune Themepark, Cooking with Spice and A-Z of Dune featurettes and an Atreides family tree. There's also another German edition called Dune Der Wüstenplanet: Perfect Collection, which contains 3 discs and a bonus soundtrack CD. It sucks, but you just know that I'm clearly going to have to buy Flash, and one or both of these Dune DVDs. Can anyone out there tell me what language the extras are in on the above discs, and if there are English subtitles? For more information on the Dune discs, visit this link at Dune Info.com.
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From The Digital Bits
Damn... here's a title we wish Universal would get around to releasing on DVD here in the States. You U.K. fans are in for a treat at least. Sanctuary Visual Entertainment is working on a Dune: Special Edition for release in Region 2 (PAL format) on April 5th. The disc will include the film in anamorphic widescreen video with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, the 40-minute Impressions of Dune documentary, an interview with Frank Herbert, a vintage promo featurette, the theatrical trailer and a 32-page booklet. This is a nice release, and is certainly better than we have in Region 1, but it could still be better. Dune is a film that's in desperate dire need of a serious special edition release if ever there was one. Can you imagine if Universal let Criterion do a really nice multi-disc edition, like they did with Brazil? It could have the original theatrical edition, the 'Alan Smithee' television version and the original (and much longer) director's cut. Todd and I would pay a few nickels for that, I'll tell you. So too would a LOT of other fans out there.
What much longer director's cut are we talking about here? Or is that a reference to the Brazil director's cut?
saw Dune tonite for the first time, which ends my journey of catching up on all Lynch films. and even with my newfound love/respect for him i just couldnt bring myself to like this one. i struggled to figure out what the hell was going on through the whole thing adn really just couldnt have been less involved with the story and characters. its too bad, it looked pretty cool, but the storytelling was just a mess.
after reading all these negative comments, it seems like all of you are unaware that Lynch wasn't given final cut.
it's basic knowledge, dude.
Quote from: luzafter reading all these negative comments, it seems like all of you are unaware that Lynch wasn't given final cut.
Quote from: freakerdudeHe did not get the final cut, a decision which he was not happy with.
not to mention the other two posts discussing a multi-disc edition with an "alan smithee" version and a director's cut. both of which imply knowledge of lynch's troubles with the original cut.
so i gotta say, after reading all ur comments, it seems like u hav a stick up ur ass.. and i can say this cos i've actually read all ur comments, i'm not just saying it without any basis.
Quote from: themodernage02saw Dune tonite for the first time, which ends my journey of catching up on all Lynch films.
just out of curiousity ..how would you rank them from best to worse???....
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RE: DUNE >you may find it easier to "grasp" if you subtitle the film...it worked for me...but it may not change your overall opinion of the film....... :(
Dune Special Edition DVD Announced
On May 10, Dune: Extended Edition will be released in a metal snap case (SRP $27.98 ). Two versions of the film will be included... a 137-minute theatrical version, and the 177-minute extended edition. BOTH will be available in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen (which would mark the first time the extended edition was available in widescreen). The theatrical edition will feature both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 audio, while the extended edition will be Dolby Digital 5.1 only. Extras will include never before seen "behind-the-scenes" footage, documentaries on the special effects, visual design and costumes, deleted scenes, original photographs and artwork from the set (newly resurrected from personal collections) and more.
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i saw this in the theaters the other day. everytime sting came on screen, the audience would clap and laugh. i liked the part where he puts his hand in the box. and the part where i got confused.
"walk without rhythm, and you won't attract the worm."
Quote from: Digital BitsThis just in: We've gotten word that Universal has delayed their Dune: Extended Edition DVD until further notice. The title had been expected to street on 5/10. Unofficial word from our sources is that the delay will be several months at least, but there's no word as to why.
Quote from: Digital BitsOh man... have we got some GREAT news for you Dune fans today! We've done some digging with our sources at Universal, and we've learned the real reason behind their delay of the Dune: Extended Edition (previously announced for 5/10, but then pulled "indefinitely" with no explanation given). Those of you who are familiar with the film know that there's a longer version that's been shown on TV, credited to director Alan Smithee (a pseudonym used by directors when they want to distance themselves from a project for whatever reason). Well get this... after years of saying he would never revisit Dune, at the 11th hour director David Lynch decided that he wanted to be involved in the new DVD after all. Which means that when it's eventually released, not only is the DVD going to include the original theatrical version of the film... it will include a brand new "director's extended cut" edited by Lynch himself! No kidding.
How cool is THAT?! We can't wait to see what Lynch does with the film!
This made me yip out loud with happiness. I got some odd looks here at the office.
Lynch denies he's working on Director's Cut of Dune
In the chat room at davidlynch.com, Lynch was asked a couple of questions about the new Dune dvd, and the reports from digitalbits about a new Director's Cut. He seemed to deny any such thing was happening. Here's the exact statement from the chat:
"SkAteAleX1 [7:37 PM PST]: David you have to give me some news on if the rumors are true about the Dune dvd ;).
DAVIDLYNCH [7:38 PM PST]: I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT DUNE SK8
cinemalover [7:38 PM PST]: There were rumors again David - that you were doing a directors cut of Dune
DAVIDLYNCH [7:39 PM PST]: I HAVE HEARD THOSE RUMORS BUT NOT FOR A LONG TIME"
So either someone at Universal is misspeaking, or Lynch is trying to keep things a secret.
DAVID LYNCH IS ON MY WAVELENGTH
Quote from: Digital BitsWe've followed up with our Universal sources and have now been told that director David Lynch's participation in the Dune: Extended Edition isn't a done deal yet. It IS the reason the title was delayed, but the details about Lynch's involvement are apparently still in discussion. So we're going to suggest that our previous post is best considered Rumor Mill-worthy for the time being, until things are more official.
New Release Date For Dune Extended Edition
Universal Home Video has announced the new release date for the Dune Extended Edition DVD. The disc will be released on January 31 and has a list price of $19.98. As expected, it looks like Lynch had no involvement with the disc. They still list the extended version as being widescreen, but I'd take that with a grain of salt until the actual disc is released. Thanks to Mark Bennett of duneinfo.com for passing along the info. Here are the disc specs:
Dune
Extended Edition
Release Date: 01/31/2006
Packaging: Metal Snap Case Price: $19.98
Disc 1
Original Theatrical Version
Run Time: 2 Hours 17 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Bonus Materials
Deleted Scenes with Introduction by Raffaella De Laurentiis
Designing Dune
Special Effects
Models & Miniatures
Wardrobe Design
Photograph Gallery
Production Notes
Technical Information
Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Captions: English
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Picture: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)
Color
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Disc 2
Extended Version
Run Time: 2 Hours 57 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated Technical Information
Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Captions: English
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Picture: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)
Color
So how long do we think it'll take for this to be pushed back again?
One for the Lynch mob
Source: Moviehole
The Dune Novel Forums via CHUD hints that a remake - well, not really, since it's origins lie in literary form - of David Lynch's cult-clusterfuck"Dune" could be in the works. And no, Eraserhead's pop won't be calling the shots this time.
In January, one of the site's head-honcho's, Byron Merritt (he's related to Frank Herbert) noted that they're talking about getting a new movie off the ground.
"We're just in the talking stages, trying to hammer out an agreeable contract", says a poster. "That takes time. More time than I ever imagined. Entertainment attorneys love to drag out these negotiations because they make big bucks (our's makes $600/hour. "It's all financial right now; how much they'll pay for the rights mostly. Once we sign over the rights, that's it, we won't have any (or at least much) say in who's cast, who directs, etc", he said, adding that the film would be budgeted in the $100 million range.
Last week, he revealed that they're very close to closing the deal.
"Although only rumor, I've heard that "someone" at the studio wants Dune reallllly bad and has been a fan of the novel for "years." They're not saying who this is (and it might just be hype) but I'm holding out hope that whoever this might be is a big enough fan that he/she will do the book justice. Supposedly it's some director."
First of all, it may be as messy as a cat's litter tray and a bitch to sit through in one sitting, but I like Lynch's "Dune". It's not a no-brainer you can watch over and over again in the "Stakeout" or "Lost Boys" sense – but it's definitely got its moments and is not without merit. For starters, the production design on the film is amazing. And the cast were terrific. Go read the IMDB listing for "Dune" and you'll see what I mean – there's at least ten good names in there. The film must have had something to attract them to it in the first place.
Thing is, Lynch should never have gotten to make "Dune". It's not his type of film. He's a man with abstract and dissimilar tastes that doesn't appeal to the masses. "Dune", for all intents and purposes, is a family movie disguised as a science-fiction yarn. It's the furthest thing from Lynch's tastes and, well, capability. "Mulholland Drive"... now that's classic Lynch. "Dune"... that's what Lynch's "Return of the Jedi" would've been like (true, he was offered the chance to direct "Jedi"). It's an amazing car crash that you don't want to look away from.
In recent years, they did "Dune" again as a TV mini-series. Tried watching it, but didn't get into it. Heard that fans of Uncle Frank's book were happy with the adaptation though.
I don't know that "Dune" would be an easy film to make – I think it makes much more sense in paper form than it ever would on film. It's a bit like a Tom Clancy novel – smart as shit, very detailed and totally gripping but adapt one of them into a movie and they suddenly become light and fluffy blockbusters with only a touch of depth. Some things are just difficult to not only condense but transfer.
And as CHUD reminds us, who the fuck would wanna greenlight a blue-balled project like "Dune", something that's going to take at least twelve months to do, in these frightening pre-strike times? Wouldn't a Japanese anime version do just fine?
So my girlfriend Jen and I just watched Lynch's theatrical version of Dune (she'd never seen it) on the recent two-disc release. I started watching the first of the extra features (the one with Rafaella DeLaurentis talking about unused footage)...and Jen thought she heard Dennis Hopper's voice on one of the deleted scenes...I rewound the scene...it's about three or four minutes into the extra feature...it's a scene of an older, hooded priest walking backward in front of Kyle Maclachlan's Paul Atreides...it begins with the priest saying "We sense that you may be the voice from the Outer World..." The priest's face is hooded and in shadow. Jen swears it's Dennis Hopper...I'm not so sure, but it damn well may be him...anyone have any info about this? Is it him? Can't find anything on the internet or in any of my books on Lynch. Interesting implications if it is; I thought Hopper and Lynch had never met (or at least never worked together) until Blue Velvet...
CONFIRMED: Peter Berg Will Direct 'Dune,' Talking With Tom Cruise About 'Edwin A. Salt'
Source: MTV
Ladies and gentlemen, the next huge sci-fi franchise has a director. During an interview with "The Kingdom" director Peter Berg, he confirmed the rumor that "Dune" is coming and that he's the one that will helm it. Calling the plans for him to direct "a done deal," Berg told me that "if it weren't for the writer's strike, we'd be in it right now."
Berg says that while there's no script yet, they have a list of writers they plan to go out to once the strike settles. The helmer called himself "a huge fan of the book" and when asked about the scale of the film, he simply replied, "big big big."
As any fan of the Frank Herbert classic knows, "Dune" received the big screen treatment once before in a divisive David Lynch film. Berg said that while he's "a big fan of Lynch," he believes "that interpretation has left the door wide open for a remake."
Meanwhile, Berg also confirmed that even before "Dune," he's likely to direct Tom Cruise in his next film. Berg called the script about a CIA agent on the run after being accused of being a spy "great" and "a great role for Tom."
Berg described the story as an "action thriller" and that "the audience is trying to figure out whether this character is good or bad. He's claiming one thing and we're not sure up until the very end."
When asked if he's met with Cruise himself yet, Berg said "we've been talking."
That is the most quote-happy article I have ever read.