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Frank Herbert's Dune AKA Dune (TV) (Blu-ray) (2000)
A three part mini-series based on Frank Herbert's classic Science Fiction novel entailing politics, betrayal, lust, greed and the coming of a Messiah.Director: John Harrison
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Episodes (with "Play All" option; 279:47):
- "Part I: Dune" (91:42)
- "Part II: Muad'Dib" (94:18)
- "Part III: The Prophet" (93:47)
"Dune: The Filmmaker's Vision" documentary (30:04)
"Dune: The Production Story" documentary (31:49)
Trailer (1:48)
Start-up Advert thanking folks for buying or renting (0:46) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The opening credits are in French. This is genuine HD but with upscaled SPFX shots. Extras are in SD.
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Extras:Episodes (with "Play All" option; 291:26):
- "Part I: Dune" (95:30)
- "Part II: Muad'Dib" (98:14)
- "Part III: The Prophet" (97:41)
"Dune: The Filmmaker's Vision" documentary (31:18)
"Dune: The Production Story" documentary (33:07)
Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Remastered transfer.
Available separately and in the 2-disc "Dune Collection" which also includes "Children of Dune". -
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Extras:DISC ONE "Dune"
Episodes (with "Play All" option; 291:26):
- "Part I: Dune" (95:30)
- "Part II: Muad'Dib" (98:14)
- "Part III: The Prophet" (97:41)
"Dune: The Filmmaker's Vision" documentary (31:18)
"Dune: The Production Story" documentary (33:07)
Trailer (1:52)
DISC TWO "Children of Dune"
Episodes
- "Part I: Messiah" (87:29)
- "Part II: The Children" (86:59)
- "Part III: The Golden Path" (87:30)
"Making Dune's Children: VFX Revealed" featurette (13:23)
Storyboard Comparisons with commentary by Greg Yitaines (6:05)
"Visual Effects" featurette (3:28)
DISC THREE
Cast & Crew Interviews
- William Hurt (7:58)
- Vittorio Storaro (8:27)
- John Harrison (20:23)
- Alec Newman (12:01)
- Julie Cox (8:02)
- Saskia Reeves (5:19)
- Barbora Kodetová (5:47)
- Matt Keeslar (2:53)
- Ernest Farino (9:07)
- Richard P. Rubenstein (10:04)
- Mitchell Galin (9:13)
- Miljen Kreka Kljaković (4:38)
Production EPK
- Filming First Unit (9:33)
- Filming Second Unit (4:03)
- Vittorio Storaro Behind the Camera (3:18)
- Camera and Motion Control (1:31)
- Translights (1:36)
- John Harrison on Directing (6:09)
- Set Stage Preparation (1:45)
- Models (2:03)
- Costume and Props Department (2:12)
- Makeup (4:14)
- Studio Set (5:11)
DISC FOUR
Special Features
- "Graeme Revell Reveals" featurette (5:07)
- "Frank Herbert's Dune: The Lure of Spice" documentary (25:38)
- "Science Fiction, Science Future" panel discussion (28:24)
- "Will McNelley on Frank Herbert's Dune" featurette (12:18)
- "Defining the Messiah" featurette (13:06)
- "Vittorio Storaro: The Color Wheel" featurette (12:28)
- "Walking and Talking with John Harrison" featurette (11:12)
"The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune"
- "The Secrets of Frank Herbert's Dune" documentary (47:31)
- Stills Galleries
-- Cast & Characters (8:15)
-- Production Design (5:49)
-- Costume Design (4:54)
-- Special, Mechanical, and Visual Effects (4:05)
-- Cinematography (2:41)
-- Cast and Crew (5:23) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited numbered edition (of 1500 copies) which also includes:
- Exclusive custom designed 750+ brick Facing Shai-Hulud Dune brick set (designed by Jeffy-O) - build your own sandworm! Dimensions 25cm x 11cm x 14cm (*compatible with other leading brick brands)
- Over 250 page hardback book featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes and more
- Custom artwork plinth rigid case by Shannon Trottman
- 8 replica lobby cards
- A3 reversible poster -
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes:
- "Part I: Dune" (95:30)
- "Part II: Muad'Dib" (98:15)
DISC TWO
Episode:
- "Part III: The Prophet" (97:41)
Interview with Uwe Ochsenknecht (7:53) [in German, no subtitles]
"Graeme Revell Reveals" featurette (5:12)
"The Making of Dune: Part 1 – The Filmmaker's Vision" documentary (29:57)
"The Making of Dune: Part 2 – The Production Story" documentary (31:42)
"Frank Herbert's Dune: The Lure of Spice" documentary (25:44)
"Science Fiction, Science Future" panel discussion [moderated by Arthur Cover] (28:29)
"Will McNelley on Frank Herbert and Dune" featurette (12:20)
"Defining the Messiah" featurette (13:08)
"Vittorio Storaro: The Color Wheel" featurette (12:41)
"Walking and Talking with John Harrison" featurette (11:15)
Original Trailer (1:42) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:This is genuine HD but with upscaled SPFX shots. Extras are in SD, in English with burnt-in German subtitles, unless otherwise notified.
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes:
- "Part I: Dune" (95:50)
- "Part II: Muad'Dib" (98:36)
DISC TWO
Episode:
- "Part III: The Prophet" (98:02) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reissued in 2021 as a "3-Disc Special Edition" with extras (no confirmation on whether the transfer is the same or not).
- Specifications to be confirmed
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OVERALL: Draw
The Australian Collector's Edition has the most extras.
The German release has an exclusive German interview.
Three versions are known:
1.) The original (censored) US broadcast version (266 mins NTSC / 256 mins PAL).
2.) The director's cut (297 mins NTSC / 285 mins PAL).
3.) The original (uncensored) International version (292 mins NTSC / 280 mins PAL). -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - International Version (279:47 - 25fps).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - International Version (291:26)
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - International Version (291:26)
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Al!ve AG - No cuts - International Version, with German titles (291:26 - 24fps).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- IMC Vision - Unknown - International Version, possibly cut as per UK DVD (292:28 - 24fps).
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Comparison added by Rick_Curzon on 07/04/17
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 11/12/23UPDATE LOG:
07/04/17: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
29/10/20: Added German release, updated cuts statuses.
25/11/20: Added UK release, updated notes.
15/02/22: Added Australia remastered.
11/12/23: Added Australia 2023.
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