Dune Talk

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Is Dune Messiah Required Reading? | Dune News Roundup with Reading Dune Apr 27, 2022

Show notes

We're back this week with a special episode of Dune Talk! Welcome Caleb Pauls, of the Reading Dune podcast, joining us for a discussion on the importance of Dune Messiah—both its characters and the philosophies explored. While it's the shortest of the six books in Frank Herbert's original Dune saga, the events within have far-reaching ramifications.

That's not all, as our crew—Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon—and special guest have a whole lot of Dune movie, comic, and video game news to cover: Production begins on Dune: Part Two, preview pages are up for Dune: The Waters of Kanly, and Dune: Spice Wars enters Steam Early Access. We also address rumors regarding the upcoming Dune TV series: Sisterhood of Dune: Mindkiller?

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:29 - Dune Movie News:

0:02:31 - Dune: Part Two Pre-production Begins
0:06:00 - Josh Brolin Interviews

0:12:41 - The Duniverse:

0:12:48 - "Sisterhood of Dune: Mindkiller" TV Series Rumors
0:25:30 - Dune: The Waters of Kanly Comic Preview
0:28:29 - Dune: Spice Wars Release Date and Pricing

0:31:10 - Landsraad High Council: Dune Messiah Talk
0:49:49 - Dune Messiah Book Spoiler Discussion
1:10:32 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Pre-Production Has Begun for 'Dune: Part Two' and Filming is Expected to Start on July 19, 2022.
Josh Brolin Confirms Dune: Part Two Appearance
Giant Freakin Robot Reports on 'Dune' TV Series Title Reveal (not verified)
First Look – Dune: The Waters of Kanly Comic #1
Dune: Spice Wars Release Date and Fourth Faction Revealed

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This show's hosts:

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

Special guest:

• Caleb Pauls | @ReadingDune

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.

Dune Movie Wins Six Oscar Awards, Academy Awards 2022 Reactions Mar 31, 2022

Show notes

Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part One movie concludes this year's awards season with a tremendous achievement, as the most-awarded film at the 2020 Academy Awards. Dune dominated the crafts categories, winning six Oscar Awards. It's time to celebrate! On this episode of Dune Talk show, we discuss what this means for the winning crew members and everyone else involved in the movies' production.

Is this the best possible outcome for Dune and its future on the big screen? The crew—Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon—also take some time to address the whole Oscar Awards pre-show controversy, as well as their personal highlights from the event.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:20 - Dune Movie News: Oscar Award Wins Reaction
0:43:18 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Dune Movie Wins Six Oscar Awards

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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.

Casting News: Florence Pugh and Austin Butler in Talks to Join 'Dune: Part Two' Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

On this week's Dune Talk we react to the big movie news: Florence Pugh and Austin Butler are reportedly in talks to join cast of Dune: Part Two, as Princess Irulan Corrino and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen respectively. Are they the right choices for these key roles? What can we expect, based on these actors' past performances? We dive into those questions, alternative casting choices, and touch on reactions from the community.

Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon are also covering the recent awards season, including wins for Dune: Part One at the HCA Film Awards. There's also a newly announced board game to discuss: Arrakis: Dawn of the Fremen is coming this summer, from Gale Force Nine.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:30 - Dune Movie News:

0:01:35 - Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan
0:19:24 - Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha
0:39:03 - Dune Wins Four HCA Film Awards

0:43:43 - The Duniverse:

0:44:06 - Arrakis: Rise of the Fremen Board Game

0:51:30 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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.

News Roundup: 'Dune' Movie Hits $400M | 'Dune: Spice Wars' | New Comic Mar 06, 2022

Show notes

There's been a wave of exciting news in February and we have a lot to discuss on this week’s Dune Talk show, starting with some more Dune movie news: How big of an achievement is $400M at the box office? We're also breaking down a recent Empire interview with Denis Villeneuve, covering the status of Dune: Part Two and the director's thoughts on deleted scenes.

And the “Duniverse”, our expanded news segment, returns! Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon dive into the Dune: Spice Wars gameplay footage trailer and a new comic book mini-series, Dune: The Waters of Kanly, is announced for May 2022.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:05 - Dune Movie News:

0:01:27 - Dune Achieves $400M Box Office
0:10:24 - Villeneuve Interview in Empire

0:24:28 - The Duniverse: Comics and Video Game

0:24:33 - 'Dune: Spice Wars' Footage
0:31:47 - 'The waters of Kanly' Comic Mini-series

0:42:52 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

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

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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' Oscar Nominations and Win Predictions | Denis Villeneuve Omission Feb 16, 2022

Show notes

This Dune Talk show, we’re reacting to all the recent film awards nominations for Dune: Part One: the Oscars, BAFTAs, and more. There's a lot to celebrate, with all this great recognition that the movie is receiving, and we get into some historical perspectives regarding what it all means.

And of course, we're going to address the major omission that’s on everyone’s on minds: How can you not nominate Denis Villeneuve in the directing category? Then it's time for Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon to share their Oscars win predictions, as we look forward to the awards ceremony on March 27, 2022.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:50 - BAFTA and Oscar Nominations
0:23:43 - Denis Villeneuve Directing Snub?
0:41:48 - Oscar Awards Win Predictions
1:02:18 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

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

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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 4K Blu-ray Review | Behind-the-Scenes Special Features Jan 29, 2022

Show notes

For this week's Dune Talk show we're back with the full crew and excited to review the 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray release of Dune: Part One—out now in many regions, including the U.S., and arriving in the U.K. on January 31, 2022. We share overall reactions and discuss how home video quality compares with our earlier theatrical and steaming movie experiences.

Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon discuss favorites from the hour of behind-the-scenes features, included on the physic disc (and some digital copies), revealing new insights into the creation of the movie—from concept to final cut. It's a great release, but what was missing? We share our thoughts on what we would have liked to see and wishes for future editions.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:27 - Dune Movie Home Video Review
0:20:10 - Blu-ray Extras: Behind-the-Scenes Insights
0:47:00 - Roundtable: What was Missing?
0:57:37 - Outro

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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.

Interview With Kara Kennedy, Author of 'Women's Agency in the Dune Universe' Jan 16, 2022

Show notes

We're back for our first release of 2022! On this Dune Talk show we're joined by Dr. Kara Kennedy (Dune Scholar) for an insightful interview about Women’s Agency in the Dune Universe: Tracing Women’s Liberation through Science Fiction, the new book based on her PhD and years of research. She goes in-depth into the Bene Gesserit—and female characters in general—focusing on their abilities and influence throughout the entirety of the Dune saga by Frank Herbert.

Kara's study places Dune within the context of the time period when the series was first published, including second-wave feminism, the new wave science fiction, and other key influences. We discuss how Frank Herbert's writing the Bene Gesserit's strengths in Dune speaks to key themes of women's agency both in history and today's current issues. What are Kara's thoughts on the movie? She shares her critique and reactions to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One, and its portrayal of women.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:18 - Interview: Kara Kennedy's New Book on Women in 'Dune'
0:24:17 - Female Characters in 'Dune: Part One' movie
0:38:03 - Bene Gesserit and Themes in Later Books (Spoilers)
1:08:07 - Outro

This episode focuses on the new book by by Kara Kennedy, PhD: 'Women’s Agency in the Dune Universe: Tracing Women’s Liberation through Science Fiction'. For more information, see our report on the website.

For details on how to purchase a hardcover copy, while supporting Kara, visit her publications page on Dunescholar.com.

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

Special guest:

Kara Kennedy | @DuneScholar

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.

Interview With Richard Carter, Harkonnen Trooper in 'Dune: Part One' Dec 26, 2021

Show notes

For this holiday recording of the Dune Talk show, we're happy to present an exclusive interview with one of the actors you've seen in Dune: Part One. Richard Carter, who plays Harkonnen Trooper #2, offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at shooting the movie at Origo Studios in Budapest, Hungary.

You'd be surprised by just how much effort went into filming this scene where the Harkonnen soldiers kidnap Paul Atreides and Lady Jessica. Richard, piloting the ornithopter, shares his experience working on the ultra-realistic sets of Dune, together with the truly passionate and detail-oriented Denis Villeneuve. How was the audition process? How was it like to act together with stars Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson? We cover all of that on this week's episode.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:37 - Interview: Richard Carter, Harkonnen Trooper #2
0:57:00 - Outro

We'll also be adding the written transcript of this interview to our website.

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi

Special guest:

Richard Carter | @Richard85480828

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.

News Roundup: Film Awards | Dune Survival Game | Comic One-shot Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

The Dune movie has now premiered across all planned territories—finally including Australia and New Zealand on December 2—however the news doesn't end there. On this week's show, Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon return to discuss latest developments: HCA Film Awards, a long-awaited update on Funcom's open-world video game, and Dune: A Whisper of Caladan Seas, upcoming comic book one-shot.

What makes Dune different compared to other well-known science-fiction stories, like Star Wars for example? The crew share some quick thoughts, looking ahead to all of the potential of Frank Herbert’s enduring saga, as it's adapted into further movies, TV shows, and other media formats.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:05 - Dune Movie News:

0:01:11 - Box Office Updates
0:12:11 - HCA Film Awards Nominations

0:33:50 - The Duniverse: Comics and Video Games

0:25:54 - Dune Survival Game
0:33:54 - A Whisper of Caladan Seas Comic

0:46:10 - What makes Dune unique?
0:54:15 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

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

This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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 Review #6: Conclusion (Spoiler Discussion) Dec 04, 2021

Show notes

We've arrived at the final part or our scene-by-scene analysis of the Dune: Part One movie, on Dune Talk show! This week's discussion kicks off as Paul and Jessica leave the stilltent and we meet the desert's cutest inhabitant. Within the last act of the movie there's so much to breakdown, whether it's Paul's death/rebirth, his complex relationship with Chani, and more insights into the Fremen culture.

The full team—Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon—is here to share their in-depth thoughts on the film's ending and what's coming next. As with earlier parts of this movie review sub-series, these talks contains spoilers for the movie and first book.

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:19 - Dune Movie News: Digital Release Date
0:02:49 - Dune Movie Review: Muad'Dib Rises
1:35:52 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Home Video Release Dates Confirmed for Dune: Part One

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNet
Simon Daoudi | @sdaoudi
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 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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