Dune 4K UHD (1984)

[Spud_Almighty]

The movie has so much potential to be great. It really needs to be re-cut and extended.

[UnbelievableMontages]

Does the Lynch cut even exist? Lynch despises the version that exists, so if it's that version. It'll be an easy pass.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by UnbelievableMontages

Does the Lynch cut even exist? Lynch despises the version that exists, so if it's that version. It'll be an easy pass.

Didn't the Arrow CEO say a couple of years ago that he approached a certain filmmaker about doing a director's cut, but the filmmaker said no? Sounds like Lynch to me. He's always rejected the opportunity because he sees the film as compromised from the get-go. I'd love it if Arrow did their own cut similar to Charles de Lauzirika with his assembly cut of Alien³. Who knows, maybe there's a workprint of Dune in the Universal archives.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by UnbelievableMontages

Does the Lynch cut even exist? Lynch despises the version that exists, so if it's that version. It'll be an easy pass.

Not on film to my knowledge. The extended cut is closer to his vision sans the intro, flipped/repeated shots, and incomplete visual effects. If we get an UHD I’m definitely making a custom cut that even Lynch would appreciate. Also, De Laurentis calls all the shots with Dune. Whether Arrow or Universal release this it will only happen with De Laurentis’ approval and knowing them they’ll include the extended cut even if those scenes are still in 1080.

[lgans316]

Is this being released in the UK by Arrow?

[LexInHD]

Originally Posted by UnbelievableMontages

Does the Lynch cut even exist? Lynch despises the version that exists, so if it's that version. It'll be an easy pass.

The Lynch Cut exists on paper, in the form of a script draft that he intended to use as the foundation for his final cut. Due to studio interference, he never had a final cut, according to his own testimony, which is why he has disowned the film entirely and won't speak of it. He was forced by both studios to whittle down and rejigger the film into the theatrical cut, which was too compromised for him to endorse and the extended cut only made it worse, by taking a pile of the excised material and shoving it back in awkwardly, with no massaging or involvement from Lynch, which was the final straw. A recut of Dune could be possible, but there is no intent from the Director to do so and no knowledge about the state of Dune's film assets, beyond the finalized 35mm theatrical cut and whatever the extended cut exists on, so any discussion about is moot unless Lynch and Universal and the surviving DeLaurentis family members come to an agreement, which seems unlikely.

[UnbelievableMontages]

Originally Posted by LexInHD

The Lynch Cut exists on paper, in the form of a script draft that he intended to use as the foundation for his final cut. Due to studio interference, he never had a final cut, according to his own testimony, which is why he has disowned the film entirely and won't speak of it. He was forced by both studios to whittle down and rejigger the film into the theatrical cut, which was too compromised for him to endorse and the extended cut only made it worse, by taking a pile of the excised material and shoving it back in awkwardly, with no massaging or involvement from Lynch, which was the final straw. A recut of Dune could be possible, but there is no intent from the Director to do so and no knowledge about the state of Dune's film assets, beyond the finalized 35mm theatrical cut and whatever the extended cut exists on, so any discussion about is moot unless Lynch and Universal and the surviving DeLaurentis family members come to an agreement, which seems unlikely.

Yeah, I don't expect them to go back and give Lynch the Snyder cut treatment. He most likely doesn't care at this point and has already moved past it.

[Agent Kay]

Nothing gets wish listed anymore lol

[spudeus]

Originally Posted by UnbelievableMontages

Yeah, I don't expect them to go back and give Lynch the Snyder cut treatment. He most likely doesn't care at this point and has already moved past it.

It almost feels like we'll get a Jodorowsky cut before an extended Lynch-endorsed release. The problem (as Villeneuve apparently realizes) is that the novel is really two books in one, each deserving of their own film.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by lgans316

Is this being released in the UK by Arrow?

We will find out when it officially gets announced. Right now it’s just postcards.

[Bourne1886]

Originally Posted by lgans316

Is this being released in the UK by Arrow?

I bloody hope so or it will be an import again if it does get a 4K release.

[Network23]

Ill be happy to see the theatrical and the Alan Smithee TV veraion in 4kUHD, whenever its announced. Can some1 post or link to the Postcards out now

[Wtdk]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Not on film to my knowledge. The extended cut is closer to his vision sans the intro, flipped/repeated shots, and incomplete visual effects. If we get an UHD I’m definitely making a custom cut that even Lynch would appreciate. Also, De Laurentis calls all the shots with Dune. Whether Arrow or Universal release this it will only happen with De Laurentis’ approval and knowing them they’ll include the extended cut even if those scenes are still in 1080.

They asked Lynch at one point for home video as well. He said no then. His stance hasn’t changed. It was a bitter pill for him. He was promised final cut but, like a lot of things Dino did, he elected not to stand behind that promise.

The film certainly has its charms and Lynch adds his characteristic weirdness to it. How Dino thought this was going to become the new “star Wars’ is beyond me. He produced some great films but he was tone deaf about the quality of his film productions. It was about the deal.

[Wtdk]

Originally Posted by happydood

And yet a lot of us like it. Ain't no accounting for anything anymore.

Frank Herbert was happy with the final script as well. I can’t recall his reaction with the final theatrical cut though but, aside from some changes Lynch added that weren’t in the novel, I seem to remember he was generally pleased.

[Wtdk]

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

I actually think it has aged really well. From historic flop at the time of its release to cult favorite now. Personally, I love every minute of it.

It’s not quite as well regarded as Blade Runner but it has its defenders to be sure.

[SeeMoreDigital]

For anyone who's interested: -

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[Filmmaker]

Ordered, but I will switch to BullMoose.com, if this ends up being set for the U.S., too.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by SeeMoreDigital

For anyone who's interested: -

Dune (limited edition) 4K UHD @ Zavvi with Dolby Vision

Release date: Monday 30 August 2021 | Current cost: £29.99

Arrow might be a little annoyed they jumped the gun.

[DAT_JB]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

Arrow might be a little annoyed they jumped the gun.

But Zavvi > Arrow

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by DAT_JB

But Zavvi > Arrow

Truth, to some degree at least. But I don't think that gives them the privilege to jump the official announcement.

I've tweeted Fran. See if he'll offer up some comment.