Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:24PM - By Damon Houx
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After four years and at least two attached directors, the attempt to bring Dune – Frank Hebert’s science fiction classic (and first of a series) – to the big screen again have crumbled, reports Deadline Hollywood. Both Peter Berg and Pierre Morel were attached to direct during the course of development. Deadline’s story features a hopeful producer, and (at least) a $100 Million dollar plus price tag for the film. The film was in development at Paramount, and is now looking for a new production house.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 12:30PM - By Krystal Clark
If you weren’t aware, Pierre Morel’s remake of the classic sci-fi film Dune is still happening and it’s landed a new screenwriter. According to THR, Paramount has found the person who’s going to revamp the classic story for a new generation. His name is Chase Palmer, and he’s been hired to rework the script of the original screenplay that was written by Josh Zetumer.
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Monday, January 4, 2010 4:17PM - By Krystal Clark
Breaking news has just been released regarding the unwanted remake of the sci-fi film, Dune. After director Peter Berg jumped ship last October, Paramount was put in the uncomfortable situation. The film was left in limbo until they could find someone to properly take over the project, and according to Entertainment Weekly they have.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:25PM - By Krystal Clark
Do you feel the shock waves flowing through the geek kingdom right now? I do, and their all stemming from the reports that director Peter Berg has dropped out of the highly anticipated remake of Dune. The film has been in development for a very long time, and there haven’t been that many production updates since it’s announcement a while ago. With Berg off the case, who will they get to take over a film of this magnitude?
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