Star Wars, Dune and Denis Villeneuve

Dune director Denis Villeneuve isn’t interested in making a Star Wars movie
The cut joke from Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine that Disney wanted to be removed has been revealed. In the weeks surrounding Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, MCU actor Ryan Reynolds confirmed that there was one planned line of dialogue that Disney asked not to include in the movie. What was the cut Deadpool & […]
Did Star Wars Copy Dune? A Sci-Fi Ripoff Conspiracy Explained
For decades, fans have debated how much George Lucas' "Star Wars" franchise "stole" from Frank Herbert's "Dune." We break it all down for you.
Denis Villeneuve's Childhood Keeps Him From Directing A Star Wars Movie
Honestly, most of us are just grown children, even Award-winning directors. On a recent episode of The Town podcast, Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve allows his intrusive thoughts to win when he explains how his childhood disappointment in Return of the Jedi is still preventing him from ever directing a Star Wars movie, over 40 years later.
‘Dune’ director says ‘no’ to directing ‘Star Wars’: “I wanted to talk to George Lucas — we were so angry!"
Dune' director Denis Villeneuve calls Return of the Jedi "a comedy for kids" and rules out directing a Star Wars movie.
Christopher Nolan Compares Dune: Part Two to Favorite Star Wars Movie
Oscar winner Christopher Nolan has shared his reaction to Denis Villeneuve’s most recent movie Dune: Part Two, praising the sequel for its unique visuals and immersiveness. During its theatrical run,
DUNE Director Denis Villeneuve Feels RETURN OF THE JEDI "Derailed" STAR WARS: "[It's] A Comedy For Kids"
Denis Villeneuve may be a big Star Wars fan, but the Dune director has now explained why he has no desire to helm a movie set in the galaxy far, far
'It All Derailed In 1983': Dune's Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He's Not Interested In Directing A Star Wars Movie
During his conversation with Matthew Belloni on The Town podcast, Denis Villeneuve admitted that he was the “target audience” for Star Wars: A New Hope when it came out in 197
Denis Villeneuve Explains His ‘Star Wars’ Disinterest: “It All Derailed in 1983”
While on The Town podcast, Villeneuve shared that Star Wars blew it after two films, with 1983’s Return of the Jedi, which most fans consider a bit of a step down from 1977’s A New Hope and 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back.
Dune Director Shoots Down Hopes of Star Wars Movie, Says Series “Derailed” With Fan-Favorite Sequel
Denis Villeneuve will not be working on the Star Wars franchise any time soon. The director has naturally been asked about the possibility since his adaptation of Dune has been so beloved. However, in a new interview on The Town podcast,
Dune director blames one Star Wars movie for “derailing” the franchise
Dune may have inspired Star Wars, but despite loving it as a child, Denis Villeneuve has no interest in making a movie of his own.
How science-fiction classics like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Dune’ shape modern technology
Discover how sci-fi classics like 'Star Wars' and 'Dune' influence today's tech advancements, from holograms to space travel.
Christopher Nolan Praises Dune Part 2 With Star Wars Comparison
Dune: Part 2 was a huge hit worldwide, and famous filmmaker Christopher Nolan definitely noticed. He recently gave a lot of ...