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Irulan and Chani, Two Years Before DUNE | Princess of Dune Book Review Jan 21, 2024

Show notes

It's our first Dune Talk of 2024! We're exploring the lives of Irulan and Chani, key characters in the forthcoming Dune: Part Two movie. What challenges did Imperial princess and young Fremen warrior face, two years before House Atreides arrived on Arrakis? Princess of Dune, a recent prequel novel, answers that question. Marcus and Mark are joined by Rachel, for today's lively book review discussion. And as bonus content, we've got Spacing Guild cosplay and lore!

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:33 - Spacing Guild Rep Cosplay

THE DUNIVERSE

0:04:22 - Overall Reactions to Princess of Dune
0:11:48 - Characterization of Chani and Irulan
0:17:46 - Expanded 'Dune' Books
0:23:42 - A Military Officer's Marriage proposal
0:29:07 - Guild Funeral and Tleilaxu Plotting
0:40:14 - Bene Gesserit Lore
0:46:12 - Harkonnens on Arrakis
0:47:54 - Wensicia, the Second Daughter
0:51:42 - Being a True Fremen
0:58:04 - Highlights From the Book
1:04:43 - Book Review Conclusion
1:10:15 - Outro

Dune news story covered on this podcast episode:

Book Review: Princess of Dune

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo
Rachel | @darth_rachel (IG)

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

Shot-By-Shot Breakdown of 'Dune: Part Two' Trailer 3 (Spoilers) Dec 23, 2023

Show notes

Join Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Mark for an in-depth analysis of the third trailer for Dune: Part Two. Remember, we're in full-spoiler mode this week.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS (Trailer Breakdown)

0:01:17 - Paul's Visions
0:05:49 - Spice Harvester Raid
0:09:11 - Noble Lineages and Fremen Equality
0:15:02 - Paul and Chani's Relationship
0:18:34 - A Prophet and The Emperor
0:23:42 - Introducing Feyd-Rautha
0:26:54 - Endless Future Paths
0:28:55 - Enter the Sandworms
0:31:47 - Ceremony on Giedi Prime
0:33:59 - Emperor's Ship / A Devastating Loss
0:38:45 - Gathering of Tribes / Reverend Mother
0:41:17 - Harkonnen Attack on Sietch
0:44:06 - Paul's Voice / The Final Battle
0:49:04 - Chani Challenges the Prophecy
0:55:23 - All-Out War, An Epic Finale
0:59:13 - Paul Walks Into the Desert
1:04:49 - Outro

Dune news story covered on this podcast episode:

Third Dune: Part Two Trailer Teases Epic Finale

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This show's hosts:

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

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

'Dune: Imperium' Interview, With the Game's Designers Dec 20, 2023

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On this mid-week edition of DUNE TALK, we're joined by special guests Scott Martins and Paul Dennen, from Dire Wolf, to discuss all things Dune: Imperium! With a digital adaptation now in early access on Steam and launch of Dune: Imperium - Uprising—a brand-new standalone release—for tabletop, the game is more accessible than it's ever been. Marcus and Mark have questions on design, gameplay, and lore. How was it like working on a tie-in to Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies? What can we expect, in the future, for the game's community and competitive play?

Segments:

0:00:00 - Introducing Dire Wolf Team
0:04:15 - Dune: Imperium in a Nutshell
0:06:37 - Origins of the Game
0:08:23 - Influences From Other Games
0:10:56 - Incorporating Dune'sStory
0:14:11 - Balancing Gameplay and Lore
0:16:21 - App-Supported Play and AI
0:20:05 - Tying Into the Dune Movie
0:22:47 - Developing Dune: Imperium Uprising
0:28:09 - Dune: Imperium Digital Launch
0:29:18 - Creating New Characters
0:32:16 - Community and Competition
0:38:31 - Expansions and Roadmap
0:42:12 - Outro

Dune stories covered on this podcast episode:

Review – Dune: Imperium Digital Early Access
Dune: Imperium - Uprising Released on November 16

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo

Special guests:

Scott Martins, Founder/President at Dire Wolf
Paul Dennen, Creative Director at Dire Wolf

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

Reactions to Third DUNE: Part Two Trailer | Enter the Sandworms Dec 17, 2023

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A fresh trailer is finally here, and DUNE TALK is back for reactions! Join the regulars—Garin, Johnny, and Marcus—who just can't wait to discuss this first new footage for Dune: Part Two in over six months. We're covering that epic final battle, relationship of Chani and Paul, and further reveals for the characters of Feyd and Irulan. Plus, should fans be concerned about the movie's more action-focused narrative?

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro

DUNE MOVIE NEWS

0:01:20 - Official Trailer 3: Overall Reactions
0:05:46 - Epic War Movie, With Ornithopters
0:10:07 - Could Action Detract From Story?
0:18:28 - The Final Battle / Desert Power
0:27:15 - Events on Kaitain and Giedi Prime
0:42:02 - Evolution of Paul Atreides
0:49:07 - Chani's Prophecy Concerns
0:56:02 - Outro

Dune news story covered on this podcast episode:

Third Dune: Part Two Trailer Teases Epic Finale

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This show's hosts:

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

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Facebook or 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.

Real-World Influences of Frank Herbert's DUNE | Interview With Tom Huddleston Oct 22, 2023

Show notes

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_

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Facebook or 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.

DUNE: Part Two Movie Gets Rated! | Fall 2023 Roundup: Books, Games, and Toys Oct 15, 2023

Show notes

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:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
Johnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczak
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 Facebook or 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.

DUNE's Fantastic Journey to Page and Screen | Interview With Ryan Britt Oct 01, 2023

Show notes

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

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Facebook or 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.

Denis Villeneuve's Dune Movie Trilogy Dream | Director Talks Part Two and Three Sep 24, 2023

Show notes

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:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @MarcusIsWriting
Garin Granata | @DuneCompanion
Mark / DuneInfo | @DuneInfo
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 Facebook or 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.

Was Lynch's 'Dune' a Masterpiece? Interview With Max Evry Sep 14, 2023

Show notes

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

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Facebook or 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.

Dune Movie Deleted Scenes - Photography Breakdown | 'Dune: Part Two' Delayed Sep 03, 2023

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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:

Visit https://dunenewsnet.com/ for more features and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to be the first to hear exciting Dune announcements and movie news.

This show's hosts:

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

Do you have a question or suggestion for a future episode of Dune Talk? Tweet out to @DuneTalkShow, reply to our posts on Facebook or 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.

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