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‘Dune’ Has Been Pushed All the Way Back to Late 2021

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Surprising absolutely nobody, we’ve learned today that Denis Villeneuve‘s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune will not be releasing in theaters this December, as planned.

Instead, Collider notes, Dune will now release on October 1, 2021. Warner Bros. and Legendary had up until this week been sticking to their December 18, 2020 release plan.

At this point it’s become pretty clear to studios, theater chains and audiences alike that the rest of 2020 is a wash on the theatrical front. So expect no more big releases this year.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

The cast includes Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides, Josh Brolin‘s Gurney Halleck, Oscar Isaac‘s Duke Leto, Rebecca Ferguson‘s Lady Jessica, Javier Bardem‘s Stilgar, Zendaya‘s Chani, Sharon Duncan-Brewster‘s Liet-Kynes and Jason Momoa’s Duncan Idaho.

Villeneuve directed Dune from a screenplay he co-wrote with Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts.

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‘Mountain Man’ – Joe Manganiello Will Battle Zombies in Upcoming Horror Movie

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Pictured: Joe Manganiello in 'Archenemy'

Keith C. Blackmore’s book series Mountain Man is headed to the screen, with Deadline reporting today that Joe Manganiello (“True Blood”) is on board to star in the film adaptation.

The actor will also produce the upcoming zombie movie.

Mountain Man tells the story of Gus, a lonely post-apocalyptic survivor facing isolation and the ever-present specter of a zombie attack, who struggles with alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts until he discovers another survivor, a captivating woman who poses another threat altogether.”

John Lee (False Positive) will direct Mountain Man from a script by Matt Deller.

“John is a brilliant creative mind. We’ve been looking for the right thing to do together since we filmed Pee Wee’s Big Holiday and it’s finally here,” 3:59’s Joe and Nick Manganiello told Deadline. “Very excited to get to work on such weird, wild project with him.”

Film Bridge International is launching sales on the project in Cannes.

Blackmore’s Mountain Man series features 7 books, the first one published in 2011.

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