#Film

Final Dune Trailer

Submitted by ionscifi on October 8, 2021 - 08:46

WarnerBros have released the final Dune trailer.

Many sci-fi fans would already be familiar with the story from either books or earlier films so there's nothing surprising in it.

However there is an interesting quote attributed to Collider.com:

The next Star Wars, Lord of the Rings is here.

Earlier films in those franchises were great and big hits but later ones not so much. Was this intended as a favourable comparison?

Russian Film Crew on ISS

Submitted by ionscifi on October 6, 2021 - 15:27

SpacePolicyOnline reports that Russian actress Yulia Peresild and film director Klim Shipenko have reached the ISS where they will shoot The Challenge.

The film's premise is that a Russian cosmonaut loses consciousness in flight and requires immediate surgery.

Title seems accurate.

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Sci-Fi is Bonkers

Submitted by ionscifi on October 5, 2021 - 10:22

According to James McAvoy of Dune and X-Men fame, Claudia Black of Farscape, Stargate and The Nevers fame, reckons that sci-fi is bonkers. James agrees.

So reports Slashfilm when he was asked if he had any advice for Timothee Chalomet of new Dune fame:

Wonder Woman 1984

Submitted by ionscifi on October 4, 2021 - 16:22

Wonder Woman 1984 is now available on Netflix and Binge.

It had previously been available as a rent or buy title on several digital services.

While not as good (critics 59%, audience 73%) as the earlier film (critics 93%, audience 84%), it's still moderately enjoyable.

As with Justice League, 1984 is hampered by DC's poor attempt to capitalise on 80s nostalgia.

Dune Passes 100 Million

Submitted by ionscifi on October 4, 2021 - 12:54

Collider reports that not yet released in the US - which will happen on October 22 - Dune has passed the $100 million (US) mark for international takings.

It currently occupies 28th position for 2021 films. Ranked by international takings it jumps to 20th.

Australians will be able to see it in cinemas on December 2.

Boba Fett Release Date

Submitted by ionscifi on September 30, 2021 - 21:42

Star Wars: Book of Boba Fett will premiere December 29 on Disney Plus.

The story sees Boba (Temuera Morrison) and Fennec Shand (Ming Na-Wen) from The Mandalorian attempt to claim some of Jabba the Hutt's former territory on Tatooine.