David Lynch’s ‘Dune’ is Getting a Feature Packed 4K Boxed Set
The cult favorite is getting a massive box set with a new 4k remaster and a ton of behind the scenes footage.
After Alejandro Jodorowsky’s attempt at adapting Herbert’s novel failed, it went to indie (at the time) director David Lynch. Though it was a box office flop, the movie has since been praised for its vision, production design, and special effects. It has gained a strong fan base over the last several decades.
The year is 10,191, and four planets are embroiled in a secret plot to wrest control of the Spice Melange, the most precious substance in the universe and found only on the planet Arrakis. A feud between two powerful dynasties, House Atreides and House Harkonnen, is manipulated from afar by ruling powers that conspire to keep their grip on the spice. As the two families clash on Arrakis, Duke Atreides’ son Paul (Kyle MacLachlan, in his screen debut) finds himself at the centre of an intergalactic war and an ancient prophecy that could change the galaxy forever.
This limited edition also includes a full-sized poster with new artwork, post-card sized lobby card reproductions, and a 60-page book with crew and cast member interviews. You’ll be able to pick this up on August 31st. Pre-order through Arrow Films is open now.
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Dune’s 4K Blu-ray treatment will arrive on August 31. Check out the full list of limited-edition offerings for the release below.
4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative.
- 60-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Andrew Nette, Christian McCrea and Charlie Brigden, an American Cinematographer interview with sound designer Alan Splet from 1984, excerpts from an interview with the director from Chris Rodley’s book Lynch on Lynch and a Dune Terminology glossary from the original release.
- Large fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dániel Taylor.
- Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions.
- Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dániel Taylor.
DISC ONE – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible).
- Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio.
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
- Brand new audio commentary by film historian Paul M. Sammon.
- Brand new audio commentary by Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast.
- Impressions of Dune, a 2003 documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with star Kyle MacLachlan, producer Raffaella de Laurentiis, cinematographer Freddie Francis, editor Antony Gibbs and many others.
- Designing Dune, a 2005 featurette looking back at the work of production designer Anthony Masters.
- Dune FX, a 2005 featurette exploring the special effects in the film.
- Dune Models & Miniatures, a 2005 featurette focusing on the model effects in the film.
- Dune Costumes, a 2005 featurette looking at the elaborate costume designs seen in the film.
- Eleven deleted scenes from the film, with a 2005 introduction by Raffaella de Laurentiis.
- Destination Dune, a 1983 featurette originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events.
- Theatrical trailers and TV spots.
- Extensive image galleries, including hundreds of still photos.
DISC TWO – BONUS DISC (BLU-RAY)
- The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune, a brand new feature-length documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the making of the film, featuring dozens of new and archive interviews with cast and crew.
- Beyond Imagination: Merchandising Dune, a brand new featurette exploring the merchandise created to promote the film, featuring toy collector/producer Brian Sillman (The Toys That Made Us).
- Prophecy Fulfilled: Scoring Dune, a brand new featurette on the film’s music score, featuring interviews with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro, and film music historian Tim Greiving.
- Brand new interview with make-up effects artist Giannetto de Rossi, filmed in 2020.
- Archive interview with production coordinator Golda Offenheim, filmed in 2003.
- Archive interview with star Paul Smith, filmed in 2008.
- Archive interview with make-up effects artist Christopher Tucker.
