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4 days ago
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Dune 3 gets an exciting filming update which will reassure fans
Dune fans who are eagerly awaiting the third instalment will be pleased to hear that filming should be underway very, very soon. According to Deadline, filming on Dune 3 will begin in July which tracks with previous reports that the production was aiming for a summer start. Last July Dune 3's release date was confirmed for 18 December, 2026 and hopefully the film should still be on track to come out as planned. Dune 3 will see Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh all returning to the franchise. Pugh's character Princess Irulan is expected to take on a bigger role in the third instalment with director Denis Villeneuve previously comparing her importance to Zendaya's character Chani. Related: Best streaming services in 2025 He told Moviefone: "Of course, if there's a Dune Messiah as we plan, [Irulan will] become one of the prominent characters of that whole series. I'm doing a bit of what I did with Zendaya in the first movie. "I introduced Chani in Dune and then she becomes one of the main characters in Part Two. I do the same with Florence, I just introduced her in Part Two and if there's a Dune Messiah, she becomes one of the main characters." One more surprising name that will also be back is Jason Momoa whose character Duncan Idaho died in the first movie and was not present in the second. Related: Dune 3 will adapt Frank Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah where Momoa's character Idaho is cloned and brought back to life as an artificially created human known as a ghola. The cast of Dune 3 may also have a big name addition as in April it was reported that Robert Pattinson had been offered a role, though his casting has not yet been confirmed. Dune 3 will be released on December 18, 2026. Dune: Part Two is available to buy in the UK from , , and more. Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy in newsagents or , now priced at just £3.99.£99.00 at Amazon£328.00 at at at Audible at EE at at at at £54.98 at at at at EE at at at Amazon£91.40 at at at at at Sky Mobile at at at at at EE£19.00 at Game at Pandora at at at at at at at Game£123.99 at at at at at at Three at Pandora at at at Fitbit£49.99 at at at at at at at at at £1199.00 at AO at at at at at at at at at John Lewis£44.99 at at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at Amazon£44.99 at at John Lewis & Partners at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£119.99 at at Amazon£6.62 at at at at Fitbit$29.85 at at Amazon at Three at at at at Apple at at at Three at at at at at at Amazon£189.99 at at at John Lewis£49.99 at at at at EE at at at at at at at Audible at at at EE at at at Amazon at at at at at Apple£449.00 at John Lewis at at at at Samsung at at Apple at at at John Lewis at Three$365.00 at Microsoft at at at at at Amazon£79.98 at at crunchyroll£449.00 at John Lewis£79.00 at Samsung£1199.00 at AO$365.00 at Microsoft at John Lewis & Partners£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at at at at at at Amazon at at at John Lewis at at John Lewis & PartnersShop now at at at at at Microsoft at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Hungary Implemented Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, but Hollywood Probably Won't Care
Both Europe's most right-wing nation and hottest destination for international shoots, Hungary has shocked the world with its recent ban on LGBTQ+ public events. But Hollywood is not yet ready to give up on the country's generous tax incentives. An amendment to the constitution passed on Monday by the Hungarian parliament codifies a law passed in March that made it an offense to hold or attend events that violate Hungary's 'child protection' legislation, which prohibits the 'depiction or promotion' of homosexuality to minors under 18. More from Variety 'The Brutalist' Sets Max Streaming Release Date Jason Momoa Says He's Returning for 'Dune 3': 'If You Didn't Read the Books, It's Not My Fault' for Spoiling David Cronenberg Says 'The Brutalist' AI Controversy Was a 'Harvey Weinstein Kind Of' Campaign Spurred by 'Other Oscar Nominees': 'We Mess With Actors' Voices All the Time' The Hungarian government will use measures to enforce the ban including the use of facial recognition software to identify those attending LGBTQ+ public events — such as Budapest Pride — and infractions can come with fines of up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546). It's not Hungary's first anti-LGBTQ+ law. Back in 2021, the country's parliament passed a law forbidding the dissemination of content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change. But apart from prompting criticism from leading broadcasters such as HBO, SPI International and A+E Networks, which issued a joint statement denouncing homophobia, the law did nothing to dethrone Hungary as one of the world's top production hubs. In the last few years, the country, which has a 30% production incentive, has hosted high-profile productions including 'Dune: Part Two,' 'The Brutalist' and 'Poor Things.' This time around, the response to Hungary's ban on LGBTQ events has been more muted. Times have changed since 2021 as Hollywood looks to cope with the conservative Trump administration for at least another three and a half years, and some have become jaded when it comes to right-wing policies. 'It won't be an issue,' predicts an independent studio chief. 'Georgia and North Carolina have conservative laws and there's all sorts of production there. You're already seeing the capitulation of media companies to the Trump administration. I don't think they're about to rediscover their moral courage over Hungary.'The studio chief said the only thing that will prevent a film from shooting there is if 'a major filmmaker or an A-list actor refused to shoot a movie there.' Among the Hollywood and international productions shooting now in Hungary are Cold War thriller 'Billion Dollar Spy,' starring Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey; Cold War thriller series 'Ponies' produced for Peacock/Universal TV and starring Emilia Clarke; Ruben Östlund's 'The Entertainment System Is Down,' which features Keanu Reeves and Kirsten Dunst, and 'Matchbox,' starring John Cena and Jessica Biel. One of the biggest shoots slated for later this year is 'Dune 3,' which will be filming soundstage work with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Budapest. Variety has confirmed that other TV series are scheduled to shoot there later this year, including season 2 of Netflix's sci-fi drama '3 Body Problem,' Sony's 'Starship Troopers' and season 2 of HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy.' Also still on track to shoot in Hungary this spring is 'Alpha Gang,' an alien invasion comedy by 'Sasquatch Sunset' filmmakers David and Nathan Zellner which will star Cate Blanchett, Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough and Channing Tatum. Asked by Variety whether LGBTQ+ crew, actors and filmmakers should be concerned about working in Hungary due the homophobic law, the country's film commissioner Csaba Kael said that 'The constitutional amendment adopted by the National Assembly concerns child protection, and the resulting measures do not affect the Hungarian film industry and the work of crews filming in Hungary.' He added: 'LGBTQ+ crew members and actors have no reason to be concerned about working in Hungary; there are no regulations in place that restrict anyone in any way. As the film commissioner, I am not in a position to comment on the various aspects of the constitutional amendment related to child protection.' Critics say the measures are being used to mobilize Orbán's right-wing base ahead of elections and have little to do with the protection of children. 'This whole endeavor which we see launched by the government, it has nothing to do with children's rights,' Dánel Döbrentey, a lawyer with the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, told AP, calling it 'pure propaganda.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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Alycia Debnam-Carey Latest To Join Legendary's New Monsterverse Movie
EXCLUSIVE: Australian actress Alycia Debnam-Carey (Apple Cider Vinegar) is the newest addition to the cast of the still-untitled new Monsterverse movie from Legendary. Character description is under wraps. The project reunites Debnam-Carey with Kaitlyn Dever, with whom she just starred in the hit Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar. As previously announced, others in the ensemble include Jack O'Connell, Matthew Modine, Delroy Lindo, and Dan Stevens, who reprises his role as veterinarian Trapper Beasley from last year's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the highest-grossing installment in the franchise. More from Deadline 'Dune 3': Legendary Circling Robert Pattinson For New Role In Upcoming Installment – The Dish Harry Melling Joins Barry Keoghan & Riley Keough In Kantemir Balagov's 'Butterfly Jam' 'A Minecraft Movie' Mushrooms To $163M, Higher Than 'Barbie's Opening & Record For Video Game Pic As Warner Bros Brings Box Office Back - Update Grant Sputore (I Am Mother) is directing from a script by Shang-Chi's Dave Callaham. While plot specifics are fuzzy, we're told the film features several new human characters alongside Titans Godzilla and Kong, as they face off against a cataclysmic world-ending threat. Sputore took over the directorial reins from Adam Wingard following his work on The New Empire and Godzilla vs. Kong. Launched with Godzilla in 2014, Legendary's Monsterverse franchise also includes Kong: Skull Island and Godzilla: King of the Monsters, as well as Netflix's animated spin-off Skull Island and the Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The films, released by Warners, have collectively grossed over $2.5B worldwide. In addition to Apple Cider Vinegar, Debnam-Carey has recently been seen starring in It's What's Inside, the high-concept horror comedy that Netflix acquired out of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, in the splashiest deal of that year. Prior to that starring in all eight seasons of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, the actress has also been seen on shows like The 100 and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, among others. She is represented by UTA, Entertainment 360, Australia's United Management, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic Jonathan Majors' Film And TV Roles - Photo Gallery
Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Robert Pattinson is reportedly being eyed for major role in 'Dune 3'
As Denis Villeneuve gears up for the next chapter of his sci-fi epic, Dune: Messiah, it looks like a major Hollywood star might be joining the sand-swept saga. According to Variety, Robert Pattinson is reportedly being eyed for a key role in Dune 3. While no official offer has been extended yet, insiders suggest there is significant interest from the filmmakers in casting Pattinson, who would star alongside returning leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Pattinson's recent collaboration with Zendaya in A24's upcoming film The Drama only adds fuel to the excitement. Currently, Pattinson is busy filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and preparing for his return as Bruce Wayne in The Batman Part II, slated for release in 2027. If he accepts the alleged offer, Pattinson would reportedly take on the role of Scytale, a shape-shifting Face Dancer and a key antagonist from Frank Herbert's Dune: Messiah novel. Scytale is a member of the secretive Bene Tleilax, a society skilled in genetic engineering and deception. His mission in Dune: Messiah sets the stage for political upheaval and conflict against Paul Atreides, a decade after the events of Dune: Part Two. Fans are particularly excited at the prospect of seeing Pattinson embrace a darker, more sinister character in the sprawling Dune universe—a stark contrast to his recent heroic roles. With Dune: Messiah promising even more political intrigue, betrayal, and philosophical depth, the potential addition of Robert Pattinson would only heighten the already sky-high anticipation for Villeneuve's next installment. Would you like to see Robert Pattinson in the Dune universe?
Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Robert Pattinson in Talks for Villain Role in Dune 3 as Scytale
Robert Pattinson may be headed to Arrakis. According to sources close to the production, The Batman star is in early talks to join Dune 3, the final chapter in director Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed sci-fi saga. While no official offer has been made, Legendary is reportedly eyeing Pattinson for the key role of Scytale, a villainous shapeshifter from the Bene Tleilax. Villeneuve is currently finalizing the script, with plans to begin filming Dune 3 this summer. The project follows the massive success of Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, which together grossed over $1.12 billion worldwide and earned a total of 15 Oscar nominations, including back-to-back Best Picture nods. The returning ensemble includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh. With several new roles still to be cast, the franchise continues to draw high-profile talent eager to join the award-winning universe based on Frank Herbert's classic novels. If confirmed, Pattinson would join the franchise after recent projects like The Drama (with Zendaya), Lynne Ramsay's Die, My Love (opposite Jennifer Lawrence), and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which he is currently filming. Dune 3 will mark Villeneuve's final entry in the series, though the Dune universe continues to expand, including HBO's Dune: Prophecy, a prequel series set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' rise. Robert Pattinson is represented by WME, 3 Arts Entertainment, Curtis Brown Group, and attorney Robert Offer.
