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Those damned witches and the Fremen

2008-04-26T18:56:18Z

When Lady Jessica replaced the old reverend mother in the movie, wouldn't that mean that the Sisterhood knew of the vast numbers of Fremen on Dune and no one else did?

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Did anyone else notice...

2008-04-26T18:04:34Z

(ok, I'm nitpicking again...)

Did anyone else catch the disparity in Irulan and Wensicia's ages in the Children mini-series? I've been re-reading the prequels and realized that Irulan is the oldest of Shaddam's daughters and that Wensicia is 4 years younger than Irulan. However, her percieved age in the mini-series is older, and I *believe* at one point she refers to Irulan as "little sister"... Now, you could argue that the physical appearance of age settled on Wensicia more, due to Irulan spending many years on Arrakis, and therefor being exposed to greater amounts of spice, preserving her appearance of youth, but methinks that the writers/director simply overlooked the Corrino family timeline...

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Was a green Dune a good idea?

2008-03-04T21:32:12Z

I was wondering, was Liets idea of a green Dune a good idea? or was it actually a set back, I mean the freman become weak and dont use there still suits and stuff, worms die, less spice. But this question begs a bigger question, how does Frank Herbert interpret the passing of events, are historical events good, bad or both? For example the Tyrant is good and bad right? or just one or another? I was just wondering what you guys thought.

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Fear is the mindkiller.

2008-02-06T02:59:44Z

Fear is the little death.

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Are the Bene Gesserit , Kwisatz Haderach related to the Jedi.

2008-02-05T18:17:13Z

During my winter hibernating i have been reviewing the star wars trilogy, and from what i have read its odd how closely related the jedi are to the Bene Gesserit , and the Kwisatz Haderach.

Does the force go as far as the Dune Universe?

What do other people think?

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Hunters of Dune

2007-08-10T06:07:49Z

Will be released August 22nd by Tor Books
www.dunenovels.com

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Sandworms of Dune

2007-05-30T13:48:26Z

Just got the Kevin Anderson flyer promoting the new book coming out soon.
Going to have to visit his blog.

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Iron Maiden's To tame a land from the album "Piece Of Mind"

2006-08-15T04:44:07Z

He is the king of all the land
In the Kingdom of the sands
Of a time tomorrow.
He rules the sandworms and the Fremen
In a land amongst the stars
Of an age tomorrow.
He is destined to be a King
He rules over everything
On the land called planet Dune.
Bodywater is your life
And without it you would die
On the desert the planet Dune.
Without a stillsuit you would fry
On the sands so hot and dry
In a world called Arrakis.
It is a land that's rich in spice
The sandriders and the mice
That they call the Muad'Dib.
He is the Kwizatz Haderach.
He is born of Caladan
And will take the Gom Jabbar.
He has the power to foresee
Or to look into the past
He is the ruler of the stars
The time will come for him
to lay claim his crown,
And then the foe yes
they'll be cut down,
You'll see he'll be the
best that there's been,
Messiah supreme
true leader of men,
And when the time
for judgement's at hand
Don't fret he's strong
and he'll make a stand,
Against evil and fire
That spreads through the land,
He has the power
to make it all end.

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Dune quotes

2006-07-16T06:48:07Z

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Dune

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Gaius Helen Mohiam

2006-06-22T03:05:08Z

I love Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaius_Helen_Mohiam

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More Dune DVD News

2006-06-13T21:23:52Z

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news05/050330b.php

Posted: Wednesday March 30th, 2005 2:45am
Source: The Digital Bits

1984's "Dune" by Director David Lynch to this day remains a hallmark of the sci-fi genre even though the film has gone through numerous cuts without the director's consent. His approved theatrical version to this day however remains heavily criticised for its truncated feel. As a result al sorts of different versions exist on DVD or video, and talk on an "Extended Edition" scheduled to hit May this year drew little excitement.

That's about to change though. The Digital Bits has done some digging with their sources at Universal and have learned the real reason behind their delay of the "Dune: Extended Edition" DVD (it's currently unscheduled) is that after years of saying he would never revisit "Dune", at the 11th hour director David Lynch decided that he wanted to be involved in the new DVD after all. This means that when it's eventually released, not only is the DVD going to include the original theatrical version of the film... it will include a brand new "director's extended cut" edited by Lynch himself.

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DUNE links

2006-04-07T22:28:52Z

Here is a new thread for Dune related links.

DreamersofDune.org = fansite with a great gallery and more...

Gholaforum.zaup.org = liberal-minded fan chat site

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Any Burners on here?

2006-03-11T04:36:28Z

Thought you might be interested...

http://desertpower.tribe.net

=)

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What's the haps with the DVD?

2005-11-24T01:02:36Z

I'm curious to see any news that dunies might have about the release of the DVD. Takers?

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Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson in PDX Nov 4-6th

2005-11-04T16:39:38Z

At Orycon 27 (note new hotel)

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, Or 97201
(503) 226-7600

www.orycon.org/orycon27/index.html/

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SF/SF eZine Looking for Writers and/or Photographers

2005-09-22T20:25:54Z

A new online fanzine, SF/SF: Science Fiction/San Francisco, is trying to get coverage of all areas of fandom (science fiction, fantasy, Cosplay, LARP, SCA, science, paranormal, horror, anime, comics, etc.) in the SF Bay Area and would like to find a writer (and/or photographer) or more who would be willing to cover events and do feature articles.

Anyone here interested? If so, drop a line to sfinsf@gmail.com, or you can send me a note and I’ll set you up.

Thanks,
Jean

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dune

2005-09-15T23:59:47Z

hi all. i read the dune series avidly and repeatedly while in college. but i haven't really followed the later interpretations of the herbert universe since lynch's movie. i'm craving immersion in that world again...can anyone fill me in on what has been done since david lynch's attempt, and what might interest me?

thanks,
christopher

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The new one

2005-09-13T12:35:36Z

So has anyone watched the new lynch extended version?

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Is spice worm poo???

2005-08-31T21:03:02Z

Really big worms travelling the deserts, eating whatever it was that they ate would have to leave "deposits".
Mining for poo would really be a mindfuck.

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Battle of Corrin

2005-08-27T05:17:20Z

...comes out on Tuesday. Anyone else gonna check it out?

(dodges tomatoes and other rotten fruit hurled by tribe members)

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interesting read about the orgins of Dune

2005-05-26T17:25:47Z

and "similarities" between Star Wars and Dune

http://www.jitterbug.com/origins/dune.html

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Lynch's Extended Cut DVD release date!

2005-05-10T04:37:06Z

May 10 2005

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=5748

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Sci-fi Channel

2005-04-29T17:25:03Z

They're running the Dune miniseries back to back this Tuesday night. 6 mind numbing hours.

*grabs the drool rag*

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Dune(84) release in May 05

2005-04-07T16:20:16Z

Saw this on a yahoo group.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007PAMR4/ref%3Dpd%5Fecc%5Frvi%5F3/002-0/102-9076064-4784938

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A Dune book I didnt know about

2005-04-06T09:29:55Z

I just came back from Norwescon and saw on display the book "Dreamer of Dune". A book written about Frank by Brian.
Has anyone read this one yet?

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Who was hiding in other worlds

2005-03-01T17:27:01Z

I am still curious who was watching Duncan leaving Bene Gesserit planet, who created Futars and were there robots involved?

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Prana-Bindu Training and the Weirding Way

2005-02-08T20:18:11Z

What modern day psychospiritual technologies come close to what you would associate with "Prana-Bindu" training and the Weirding Way?

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crazy "dune" site

2005-02-02T16:17:50Z

beware. http://www.anycities.com/jahtruth/dune.htm

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Question(s) for y'all

2005-01-12T18:28:49Z

As a piece of preliminary info, I am an aspiring composer of film/tv/game style digital orchestral music. As an excersise and a project of passion, i have decided to follow the lead of some friends who wrote a score for the LOTR books, and compose a score for the first Dune novel.

I am in the preliminary phase of noting where cues should take place, what the feel of said cues should be, and the peripheral stuff of what vocal/spoken word samples should be used/created(i.e: the litany against fear, the "maker's prayer", some of the chapter header quotations, etc.)... I am curently thinking of writing themes for either characters, or houses, and augmenting their basic themes as sections occur where greater clarity is gained, or major action occurs with said characters or houses, but I would really like the input of people here, on the characters, as you see them... particularly Houses Atreides, Harkonnen, and Corrino, and the major players within these. This is a beloved story to me, and I know that I have my own particular interpretation of these characters, their nature and motives, but I would benefit greatly from other perspectives that I hadn't considered... also feel free to weigh in on how you would envision the music corresponding with these characters and various "scenes" from the novel(i.e: Caladan, the arrival of House Atreides on Arrakis, the Harkonnen attack, Paul kills Jamis, Paul summons a worm, etc.). I very much respect and appreciate y'alls passion for this story and universe, as it echos my own... please help me make this project truly great :)

Thanks,

-Drew

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Cable version of Dune

2004-12-21T22:42:24Z

The Sci-Fi Channel remade the first movie and made it into a miniseries. I have yet to see this. Does someone have a copy of it I get for a "donation"?
I really want to see this.

Thanks......

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Orycon 27 Nov 11-13th Portland, OR

2004-12-20T21:16:50Z

OryCon 27
Portland, Oregon's Premier Science Fiction Convention

What's New (last updated December 1, 2004)

Basic Information
What: OryCon 27, Portland's premiere science fiction convention
When: November 11-13, 2005
Where: The Doubletree Hotel Portland Columbia River in Portland, Oregon.
OryCon 27 will be a weaponless convention. Smoking will be allowed in designated areas only.
OryCon offers programming, writers' workshops, small group discussions, an art show, a dealers' room, filking, dances, gaming, a masked ball, the Susan Petrey Scholarship auction, and much more!

Guests of Honor
Guests of Honor: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Special Guest of Honor: Rebecca Moesta
Artist Guest of Honor: Paul Guinan
Special Guest: Anina Bennett
Memberships

Memberships in OryCon 27 will be available at the following rates:
Until 12/31/04: $25.00
Until 4/15/05: $30.00
Until 7/15/05: $40.00
Until 10/15/05: $45.00
At the door: $55.00
Children age 6-12 are half price. Children 5 and under are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a membership.
To register, you can:
Print out the paper membership form, fill it out, and mail it in with a check.
Purchase a membership at Future Dreams Bookstore (2205 E Burnside, Portland OR 97214, tel. 503-231-8311).
Online registration is TBA.
To transfer a membership, send a signed letter to the convention PO box (below) with the new member's name and address.
A $5 handling fee will be charged for membership refunds ($10 after 7/31/05). There is no charge to transfer a membership to someone else.
Hotel
Our hotel is the Doubletree Hotel Portland Columbia River.
The room rate is TBA (plus tax) per night, for up to four people in a room; each additional person adds $15 for rollaways. If you specifically ask for a river-view room you'll pay $15 extra.
The best way to book a room is to call the hotel directly at 503-283-2111.
Online booking is TBA.

For More Information
Discussion group: You can join the [ORYCON] mailing list for discussions about OryCon and conventions in general.
Newsgroup: The sff.net newsgroup sff.cons.orycon is also available.
Contact Us
Postal: OryCon 27, PO Box 5464, Portland, Oregon 97228-5464
http://www.orycon.org/orycon27/index.html

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Remake movie

2004-11-29T07:57:15Z

Do as anybody think that Dune Movie will be remake and be on level of Lord Of The Rings triology?

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3 HR Director's Cut

2004-11-16T16:41:37Z

Has anyone seen this?

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Stewart as Gurney Halleck

2004-11-16T15:46:33Z

I don't know about you guys but...I'm just watching the original Dune movie and I am realizing for the first time that Halleck is played by none other than Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard). I guess it's been a long time since I watched this movie. I think not since I was like eight years old and totally grossed out by the Baron!!! I just wanted to post here to see if any of you had ever had the same realization? I'm thinking that I may have more respect for this version than I ever did, just because he makes such a wonderful Halleck! This is my first post here and I was so glad when I found a Dune tribe. It's like a portal into another world.

My favorite quote from Gurney,

"Moods are for cattle and loveplay, not for fighting!"

I can just hear Stewart's voice saying that!

T

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Alan Smithee version of Dine (or one of them)

2004-08-18T14:50:57Z

Got it in DVD form online. It's not the best, but it is good to have the longplay version. Looks like it was done by Force Video in Australia. At any rate, pretty good quality.

Anyone have any other editions?

mikey d

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rivers on arakis

2004-07-14T14:43:55Z

are far from drie

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Who should play whom?

2004-06-22T04:38:48Z

OK. We know who the bad choices were. You be the casting director. Pick a character. Who would be good?

Nicole Kidman as Irulan
Orlando Bloom as Duncan
Patrick Stewart as Gurney
Judi Dench as a Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam

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any more movies?

2004-06-16T05:47:43Z

Are there any more in the works?

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a future without thinking machines?

2004-06-02T13:13:24Z

Anything is possible.
I wonder what direction we are headed with Artificial Intelligence. Star Trek, Matrix, Terminator, and Dune warn about a future where machines become agressive and expansionist.

How would we safeguard against this? Maybe if we are smart and paranoid, we'd never turn total control over to a computer. So a technological Dune would exist where computers remain as tools and never administrators.

Geez, makes me think that the robotic weapons of the future will have to be strictly monitored.

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Who's Your Fav.?

2004-06-01T18:09:26Z

OK, out of the whole Dune series, who is your Favorite Character?

Mine is Alia.

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was Liet's idea of a green Arrakis a good idea?

2004-06-01T10:33:26Z

JUst wondering i feel a little disturbed bout the power of Liet in the passing of history in Dune. What signifigance at all did Liet have aside from the grandfather of God. Did a green Dune really make sense or did it set hstory behind....

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if you were to write a Dune book....

2004-05-31T17:19:01Z

what time period and topic(s) would you cover?

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Children of Dune ST

2004-05-19T23:01:36Z

I just picked up the soundtrack to the second mini series.

Amazing...

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butlerian jihad finally finished

2004-05-17T05:03:39Z

man and it was a really long time coming....but it was terrific...so i go to two bookstores today only to find out that machine crusade is sold out at both and has been since feb!! ack!! so i bought "pimp" by iceberg slim to read until the paperback version of crusade hits the stores in august....

yay me!

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Spongebob

2004-05-09T05:06:57Z

so in this episode of spongebob squarepants yesterday, there is a giant worm terrorizing bikini bottom...sandy the squirrel goes out to hunt the worm....in front of an ominous cave, sandy reaches down on the sand and says "WORM SIGN!" and holds up a tiny wooden sign that says "worm" on it.....i of course start laughing hysterically and my friends look at me as though i am insane....

i love that story...

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What do you think of the prequel books?

2004-04-15T04:06:09Z

To me they are a gift horse, satifying my craving for more Dune.
The authors aren't Frank, but they ain't all bad and I think Frank would approve.

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Hey Everyone

2004-04-08T15:54:43Z

Vermillions Hells. I just finished reading the prequel
books and found this tribe.

Just wanted to say "hey".

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A.I. in the news...

2004-04-05T20:35:26Z

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/chi-0403280359mar28,0,4395528.story?coll=sfla-home-headlines
Science on verge of new `Creation'

Labs say they have nearly all the tools to make artificial life

By Ronald Kotulak
Tribune science reporter
Posted March 28 2004

More than 3.5 billion years after nature transformed non-living matter into living things, populating Earth with a cornucopia of animals and plants, scientists say they are finally ready to try their hand at creating life.

If they succeed, humanity will enter a new age of "living technology," where harnessing the power of life to spontaneously adapt to complex situations could solve problems that now defy modern engineering.

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Non-Dune books by F.Herbert

2004-04-03T02:35:36Z

What non-Dune books have you read by Frank?
I think I've read all of them. Ones that I loved
Eye - a collection of short stories with great Dune illustrations
The Green Brain - a story about insects which have managed to organize to destroy human civilization.
Hellstrom's Hive - agents infiltrate a "cult" of humans who model their life much like insects.
The Dragon under the sea - great story about a futuristic subarine sent to the artic to steal oil from the enemy. A must for anyone who enjoys submarine fiction.

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the original movie

2004-03-28T00:59:32Z

Does anyone else like this one? I just couldn't get into the sci-fi movies because I can't get past the actors I know from the original not being there. Probably silly of me, but I just can't.

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The Machine Crusade..

2004-02-19T08:13:19Z

I just finished reading this, now what? I've pretty much
read all of the books twice. I need my fix!

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The Stimulating Spice

2004-02-19T02:52:05Z

It is by Caffeine alone that I set my Mind in motion.
It is by the Beans of Java that the Thoughts acquire speed,
The Hands acquire Shakes, the Shakes become a Warning.
It is by Caffeine alone that I set my Mind in motion.

(Can't remember where I found this one; on the Internet somewhere...)

~Sam

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The Littainy against ignorance about Dune

2004-02-18T03:41:18Z

I must loan Dune.
Dune is the mind-expander.
Dune is the big-difference that causes speculation for the reader.
I will buy new copies of Dune.
I will permit my friends to discuss what reading Dune means with me...and in front of the un-initiated.
And when many of my new friends have gotten past the first book...I will turn them on to Dune Messiah and Children of Dune in order for them to stay on the path.
Where my copy of Dune has gone there will be nothing but spice awareness.
Only Dune will remain.

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I talked to Frank...

2004-01-22T17:12:36Z

from beyond the grave yesterday. He said you are all deadbeats with nothing interesting to say. I told him you all are just shy.

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New Book I discovered!!!!

2003-12-13T06:25:03Z

Was at the airport killing time and discovered a new one written after the prequel trilogy...it's called the Butlerian Jihad and I'm a third way through...so far so good...it says another one was coming out this year called the Thinking Machines or something like that...kinda reminds me of the Matrix...hmmmmmm.

T!

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stillsuits

2003-11-12T05:08:37Z

I was wondering if anyone has ever made a stillsuit costume for Halloween. I think I'll do that for 2004.

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