Dune 1984 and 2021 REISSUES

[Danespina]

Dune 2021 is getting a reissue in both regular and IMAX formats starting Friday, February 9th. Tickets are now on sale for Cineplex Theatres here in Canada. It is advertised as coming with a sneak peek of Dune: Part Two.

Dune 1984 will also get some kind of release on February 18 and 19th, but I believe that's only for select US regions.

[Zivouhr]

Both very unique versions of the same story. Dune '84 was better than I kept hearing, though they really tried to fit in as much as possible into a tiny space to tell the full story.
Dune '21 taking its time and very good IMO. I'm very surprised there was a sequel that was greenlit as the profits weren't going to normally fund it, so they must have had the funds already lined up for 2 films, which is cool.

Have both on disc so I'll check out both on my 100" projector screen before the new film soon.

[Just_Discovered_3D]

Any ides which cut will be shown of the 1984 Dune?

Much to my astonishment, the official bluray cut does not include the iconic "The Spice Must Flow!" scene with the Emperor.

[Danespina]

I don't know about the different cuts as I haven't seen the movie, but AMC has the 1984 version listed at 2 hr 27 min.

If that doesn't line up with any of the cuts, note that Dune 2021 is listed as 10 minutes longer than its actual runtime, only because of the Dune: Part Two sneak preview.

[Gacivory]

I feel like there’s a miscommunication with AMC, because Fathom Events website lists the runtime as 2 hours 17 minutes. Maybe AMC added in trailers for the Nü Dune movies or something else that’s the extra 10 minutes.

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...h-anniversary/

[Sommerswerd]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

I feel like there’s a miscommunication with AMC, because Fathom Events website lists the runtime as 2 hours 17 minutes. Maybe AMC added in trailers for the Nü Dune movies or something else that’s the extra 10 minutes.

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/...h-anniversary/

There is a short BTS piece accompanying the film. Perhaps that accounts for the discrepancy.

Exclusive to the Fathom Events presentation is a vintage BTS piece called “DUNE Models”. In the piece, the model unit supervisor Brian Smithies explains the unique challenges of bringing the models to life on DUNE, from the uncomfortable weather conditions to the crude motion control ships.

[Danespina]

If anyone sees 2021 in dual laser IMAX this weekend, can you let me know if it’s showing in 1:43:1, or if they restricted the reissue to 1:90:1?

I need to decide whether I should make a trip to my more capable theatre.

[Fang Zei]

Originally Posted by Danespina

If anyone sees 2021 in dual laser IMAX this weekend, can you let me know if it’s showing in 1:43:1, or if they restricted the reissue to 1:90:1?

I need to decide whether I should make a trip to my more capable theatre.

I don’t know why they wouldn’t if they’re capable.

I caught it in dual-laser in 2021 and it was full 1.43:1 for the Imax scenes.

The only possible exceptions to this are theaters like the TCL Chinese which, if I recall correctly, got a dual-laser upgrade but can’t really do 1.43:1 material without pillarboxing inside the 1.9:1 screen. They might do exactly that for all I know, but it just won’t be as immersive as a true original Imax theater.

[Danespina]

When Oppenheimer came out with additional IMAX screenings, my 70mm IMAX screen which showed it in 1:43:1 on its initial run, for some reason showed the re-screenings in 1:90:1.

That's why I ask. I don't know if limited runs like this, which include an additional sneak preview, will put together a 1:43:1 presentation, or if all theatres get the same digital file.

I admit I'm sounding a little paranoid though.

[Fang Zei]

Originally Posted by Danespina

When Oppenheimer came out with additional IMAX screenings, my 70mm IMAX screen which showed it in 1:43:1 on its initial run, for some reason showed the re-screenings in 1:90:1.

That's why I ask. I don't know if limited runs like this, which include an additional sneak preview, will put together a 1:43:1 presentation, or if all theatres get the same digital file.

I admit I'm sounding a little paranoid though.

That’s a good reason to be paranoid, actually.

I can’t think of a good reason why that would’ve happened other than maybe your 70mm theater only having a single-laser or maybe even the old dual-xenon system, neither of which can do 1.43:1.

Otherwise it shouldn’t be any trouble at all for Imax to send a different file to the theaters capable of showing the movie in its full aspect ratio.

[spider-neil]

I wish they would release the Dune 4K with IMAX scenes restored. I would definitely double dip for that.

[Danespina]

^ I’m surprised to hear that they haven’t…

[Modren]

For anyone who's seen the 2021 movie re-release, does the Part Two preview play before or after the movie?

[Number_6]

Originally Posted by Modren

For anyone who's seen the 2021 movie re-release, does the Part Two preview play before or after the movie?

It plays after the end credits.


So do the ticket sales for these rereleases get added into these films original box office total or are kept separate?

‘84 rerelease I can see being kept separate as it’s a Fathom event and the tickets are steep for (at least in my area) a small regular theater. But the IMAX ticket prices for ‘21 are pretty much what they were 3 years ago.

[Danespina]

Unfortunately Dune 2021 wasn't presented in 1:43:1 despite being in my 70mm IMAX theatre that's capable of it. Was still awesome but doesn't compare to the viewing I had on initial release.

[spf781]

The theater near my house had the 1.43:1 ratio during the IMAX scenes. Incredible.

[Danespina]

Originally Posted by spf781

The theater near my house had the 1.43:1 ratio during the IMAX scenes. Incredible.

What type of IMAX screen was it?
And are you confident the screen opened up to 1:43 and not 1:90?
I ask cause I may send an inquiry to IMAX to see what’s up.

[spf781]

Originally Posted by Danespina

What type of IMAX screen was it?
And are you confident the screen opened up to 1:43 and not 1:90?
I ask cause I may send an inquiry to IMAX to see what’s up.

https://www.jordans.com/imax

If it was 1.9:1, it was the tallest 1.9:1 I have ever seen.

It was 1.43:1

[Danespina]

So basically I messed up.

70mm IMAX screens are capable of 1:43, but because no 70mm prints of Dune were created, my screen automatically defaults to its secondary digital projector which only does 1:90.

[integrafied1]

Saw it at CityWalk AMC at universal studios…. definitely 1.43