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Dune House Atreides / Dune Mini-Series / God Emperor of Dune

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icbutts
User ID: 0805074 Mar 16th 7:32 PM
Is there going to be "God Emperor of Dune" movie/mini series

Solarisy2k
User ID: 0074284 Mar 16th 7:39 PM
I have been an early advocate of this book for a movie or mini series.
LESBIAN SOLDIERS
THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
MEDIVAL SOCIETY
D WOLFS
MONEO
FACE DANCERS GALORE
A BIG BAD WICKED WORM! LETO ATREIDESII!!!!!

ozzy0
User ID: 6876843 Mar 17th 5:20 PM
keep your fingers crossed

bfniii Mar 18th 2:04 PM
other than the difficulty of creating a huge worm, i think it's the book most adaptable for the screen. also, aside from it being the culmination of the series, it happens to be my favorite because there is so much philosophical musing.

Ripe Coffee
User ID: 9502963 Mar 18th 11:39 PM
It would be a great mini, but I think most of the philosophy would be cut out. If Sci-Fi's handling of Farscape and the now dreadful Taken is any indication of their artistic direction. But, here's to hoping! I didn't really enjoy the first Dune mini, I prefer the film, not so much for the plot, but visually I found it much more interesting. I'm very glad I gave Children of Dune a chance. They did a magnificent job of merging the two books. Well worth the wait.

Afflicted
User ID: 7531403 Mar 19th 8:01 PM
I'm not sure it could be done for TV or a movie. It's true that there is action and adventure but the book is alomost one man's manifesto of religion and phylosophy. I'm not thinking it's marketable to general tv.

icbutts
User ID: 0805074 Mar 20th 10:02 PM
I think the hardest part is conveying the mental images and visions, Leto sees naturally, and eventually the actor James McAvoy, would have to pull off his finest acting skills inside of a huge
Jabba-the-Hut Sandworm suit. The screenwriter would have to keep it a personal struggle to maintain control over the eons, the direction of humankind's evolution along the Golden Path.
I bet he could, he was outstanding.

Jim Mar 29th 12:07 PM
If there is a GEOD mini-series, I hope James McAvoy will play Leto again. Given that so many of us have made the James-Leto connection and the setup courtesy of Ghanima's last lines, I for one, would not be as emotionally touched by another actor.

BaronMoritani
User ID: 9851073 Apr 1st 3:19 PM
Don't forget about the 'raad's new petition for GodEmperor!

Shai-Hulud
User ID: 8297563 Mar 2nd 12:50 PM
What wouod be the use if they cut out the philosophy?

Valie Apr 6th 3:34 AM
I agree that it would be difficult and my biggest fear as that they will eliminate the message of Leto and shoot for the triangle between Duncan, Hwi and Leto. That would really annoy me. As for shooting it, just film the scenes with James McAvoy elevated above the actors, arms and face. They can add the worm digitally. I have no doubts technically they can pull it off, if they wanted to.

Gedca Mar 9th 1:54 AM
They could clump with anther book again.

vandevere Mar 10th 6:52 PM
Not this time...

the next book after "GEoD" is "Heretics of Dune". That takes place thousands of years after "God Emperor"...

Vandevere

Heintje
User ID: 1341734 Mar 18th 4:34 PM
I can see why people without imagination want movies made out of great books. But for those of us who actually enjoy reading the books over and over again, making another movie will only lead to a another dissapointment. The mystery surrounding these books should be cherished instead of exploited!!

alia of the knife Mar 30th 12:04 AM
i went to the scifi channel site and they said they were working hard to put it into a visual work but that due to much of the inactivity and lack of action they were having difficulty translating it into visuals. I am pulling for GEoD so much though. It was a great book and would make a great movie. It represented a very pivotal time in the series

Fido the Chairdog Apr 3rd 5:41 PM
I just hope that if they make it that desert mouse makes another appearance....captivating special effects there that puts The Matrix to shame. You can hardly even tell that it isn't real.

Freakzilla
User ID: 9356783 Apr 4th 2:34 PM
Alia, could you provide a link to where you found that info on the Sci-Fi Channel? I looked but I couldn't find anything like that.

Adam Hellbound
User ID: 8318753 Dec 11th 5:16 AM
fido --

dude. lol 2 tha max. what was with the mickey ears?

Seruna Kanus Dec 11th 6:24 PM
Don't hope for exesive SFX. They tend to lower the greatness. Plot and story make a good show.

Adam Hellbound
User ID: 0053014 Dec 11th 7:23 PM
Guys, let's get serious. The miniseries have been fun so far I guess, despite a few glaring errors that have pissed me off, but I doubt anyone expects them to be "good." Stylistically, they have nothing to do with the books. I say let them make another; it certainly can't be any worse than the original.

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icbutts User ID: 0805074	Mar 16th 7:32 PM Is there going to be "God Emperor of Dune" movie/mini series
Solarisy2k User ID: 0074284	Mar 16th 7:39 PM I have been an early advocate of this book for a movie or mini series. LESBIAN SOLDIERS THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MEDIVAL SOCIETY D WOLFS MONEO FACE DANCERS GALORE A BIG BAD WICKED WORM! LETO ATREIDESII!!!!!
ozzy0 User ID: 6876843	Mar 17th 5:20 PM keep your fingers crossed
bfniii	Mar 18th 2:04 PM other than the difficulty of creating a huge worm, i think it's the book most adaptable for the screen. also, aside from it being the culmination of the series, it happens to be my favorite because there is so much philosophical musing.
Ripe Coffee User ID: 9502963	Mar 18th 11:39 PM It would be a great mini, but I think most of the philosophy would be cut out. If Sci-Fi's handling of Farscape and the now dreadful Taken is any indication of their artistic direction. But, here's to hoping! I didn't really enjoy the first Dune mini, I prefer the film, not so much for the plot, but visually I found it much more interesting. I'm very glad I gave Children of Dune a chance. They did a magnificent job of merging the two books. Well worth the wait.
Afflicted User ID: 7531403	Mar 19th 8:01 PM I'm not sure it could be done for TV or a movie. It's true that there is action and adventure but the book is alomost one man's manifesto of religion and phylosophy. I'm not thinking it's marketable to general tv.
icbutts User ID: 0805074	Mar 20th 10:02 PM I think the hardest part is conveying the mental images and visions, Leto sees naturally, and eventually the actor James McAvoy, would have to pull off his finest acting skills inside of a huge Jabba-the-Hut Sandworm suit. The screenwriter would have to keep it a personal struggle to maintain control over the eons, the direction of humankind's evolution along the Golden Path. I bet he could, he was outstanding.
Jim	Mar 29th 12:07 PM If there is a GEOD mini-series, I hope James McAvoy will play Leto again. Given that so many of us have made the James-Leto connection and the setup courtesy of Ghanima's last lines, I for one, would not be as emotionally touched by another actor.
BaronMoritani User ID: 9851073	Apr 1st 3:19 PM Don't forget about the 'raad's new petition for GodEmperor!
Shai-Hulud User ID: 8297563	Mar 2nd 12:50 PM What wouod be the use if they cut out the philosophy?
Valie	Apr 6th 3:34 AM I agree that it would be difficult and my biggest fear as that they will eliminate the message of Leto and shoot for the triangle between Duncan, Hwi and Leto. That would really annoy me. As for shooting it, just film the scenes with James McAvoy elevated above the actors, arms and face. They can add the worm digitally. I have no doubts technically they can pull it off, if they wanted to.
Gedca	Mar 9th 1:54 AM They could clump with anther book again.
vandevere	Mar 10th 6:52 PM Not this time... the next book after "GEoD" is "Heretics of Dune". That takes place thousands of years after "God Emperor"... Vandevere
Heintje User ID: 1341734	Mar 18th 4:34 PM I can see why people without imagination want movies made out of great books. But for those of us who actually enjoy reading the books over and over again, making another movie will only lead to a another dissapointment. The mystery surrounding these books should be cherished instead of exploited!!
alia of the knife	Mar 30th 12:04 AM i went to the scifi channel site and they said they were working hard to put it into a visual work but that due to much of the inactivity and lack of action they were having difficulty translating it into visuals. I am pulling for GEoD so much though. It was a great book and would make a great movie. It represented a very pivotal time in the series
Fido the Chairdog	Apr 3rd 5:41 PM I just hope that if they make it that desert mouse makes another appearance....captivating special effects there that puts The Matrix to shame. You can hardly even tell that it isn't real.
Freakzilla User ID: 9356783	Apr 4th 2:34 PM Alia, could you provide a link to where you found that info on the Sci-Fi Channel? I looked but I couldn't find anything like that.
Adam Hellbound User ID: 8318753	Dec 11th 5:16 AM fido -- dude. lol 2 tha max. what was with the mickey ears?
Seruna Kanus	Dec 11th 6:24 PM Don't hope for exesive SFX. They tend to lower the greatness. Plot and story make a good show.
Adam Hellbound User ID: 0053014	Dec 11th 7:23 PM Guys, let's get serious. The miniseries have been fun so far I guess, despite a few glaring errors that have pissed me off, but I doubt anyone expects them to be "good." Stylistically, they have nothing to do with the books. I say let them make another; it certainly can't be any worse than the original.