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Buying ‘Dune: Part Three’ IMAX 70mm tickets is harder than riding a sandworm

Buying ‘Dune: Part Three’ IMAX 70mm tickets is harder than riding a sandworm

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Tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings of Dune: Part Three, including early showings, went on sale on Aug. 18. What followed was chaos. SEE ALSO: ‘The Odyssey’ has made IMAX 70mm a status symbol On social media, fans scrambling to buy tickets online lamented that sites like Fandango and AMC were crashing. If you were actually able to make it onto a site, chances are you were met with a virtual queue with a long wait time, as if you were waiting to snag Taylor Swift concert tickets on Ticketmaster instead of plan a night at the movies. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. In a statement on X, AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron addressed the “crushing volume” that caused AMC’s online ticketing systems to glitch, saying that ticketing traffic “reached levels approximately three times higher than what we experienced during the Spider-Man: …

Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?

Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?

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The conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune trilogy is still four months away, but the anticipation was palpable on Tuesday, the first day of ticket presales. Theater chain apps suffered apparent outages as moviegoers waited in long virtual lines, hoping to finally glimpse a seat map with some empty spots left on it. In Manhattan, those who have grown mistrustful of this unreliable tech found time on a weekday morning to line up around the block at AMC Lincoln Square—hours before the box office opened. It was the third frenzied rush for blockbuster tickets in a few short weeks, following sky-high demand for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Destin Daniel Cretton’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Customers have been particularly keen to see these films on IMAX screens, with Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey also available in the even more exclusive IMAX 70mm format. Only 25 theaters in the US are capable of showing a film this way. While directors and studios have embraced such premium screenings for tentpole releases (not least because those tickets …

Dune: Part Three teaser trailer shows off key book character as special early screening tickets go on sale

Dune: Part Three teaser trailer shows off key book character as special early screening tickets go on sale

Published by Daniella Wilson

There are still four months to go before film fans can return to the desert planet of Arrakis – but the first tickets have now gone on sale for the third entry in Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune trilogy. The news was announced with a brand new teaser yesterday (Tuesday 20 August), which revealed that tickets for premium large format screenings, including 70mm IMAX, have now been made available. The 30-second teaser also gave us a glimpse of a key character in Frank Herbert’s source novels, the Spacing Guild navigator Edric, whose voice we hear for the first time. “Tell me what lies ahead,” we hear Florence Pugh’s Irulan request of him, against a backdrop of some suitably dramatic Hans Zimmer music. “The end,” comes his ominous response. Check out the trailer below: Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow YouTube and its required …

7 Scenes Actors Flat-Out Refused To Film

7 Scenes Actors Flat-Out Refused To Film

Published by Sam Flores

In a job where a regular day of work might involve bunching your genitals into a drawstring bag or spending 12 hours in a sweaty costume (not all of which allow you to pee easily), actors are pretty used to unusual requests. Even among the most seasoned pros, however, some scenes are a step too far. Some actors will never go nude for a role, for instance, while others won’t co-star alongside certain other big names. Often, the reasons are unique to a specific script or storyline. Here, we rounded up seven scenes actors flat-out refused to film: 1. Charlotte Rampling allegedly left her first Dune adaptation because of a mass poop scene Charlotte Rampling stars as Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam in Denis Villeneuve’s recent Dune movies. But the actor had previously been pitched the role of Paul Atreides’ mother, Lady Jessica, in director Alejandro Jodorowsky’s doomed ’70s adaptation. His version lasted 14 hours and was meant to have a star-studded cast including Salvador Dalí, Orson Welles and Mick Jagger, though it never got …

Zendaya’s Best Red-Carpet Looks From Her ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Press Tour

Zendaya’s Best Red-Carpet Looks From Her ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Press Tour

Published by Sam Flores

After legendary promotional tours for Dune, Challengers, The Drama, and The Odyssey, it was hard to imagine how Zendaya could top herself at her next premiere. The Euphoria star swung from ancient Greece and straight into the Marvel universe for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and that hard work has paid off, as that movie has made a jaw-dropping $1.67 billion globally, as of this writing. Can we credit some of those ticket sales to her spider-themed red carpet looks, expertly assembled by image architect Law Roach? How can we not? The duo’s secret can be summed up in two words: method dressing, that is, the narrative art of tailoring one’s appearances to the project or role at hand. Zendaya and Roach are widely credited with popularizing this approach, leveraging the well-established power of clothing as a tool for communication. When it comes to method dressing, the 29-year-old newlywed—a fashion icon perched on her high heels—makes masterful use of that tool. For the promotional tour for Spider-Man’s latest adventure, Roach juggled archives from major fashion houses, …

Dan Harmon on Trump Influence, Rick and Morty Movie

Dan Harmon on Trump Influence, Rick and Morty Movie

Published by Daniella Wilson

President Curtis is getting sworn into the Rick and Morty universe. Veteran actor Keith David voices the titular commander in chief on President Curtis, the Rick and Morty spinoff that premiered Sunday on Adult Swim following the season nine finale for the flagship series. Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash round out the cast for the new project that centers on the leader of the free world and his quirky staff as they navigate an array of unusual crises. David originated the role of President Andre Curtis during a season two episode of Rick and Morty back in 2015 and has continued to return periodically throughout the series. President Curtis co-creator James Siciliano recalls talk of a spinoff happening as a natural extension of the Rick and Morty team working on the Thanksgiving episode for season five, with Rick seeking a presidential turkey pardon. “We started to see a more dialed-in world for Curtis there, with spider-FDR, the French assassin hidden in the Statue of Liberty — the National Treasure element of that stuff,” Siciliano, a …

Zendaya’s Best Press Tour Looks, From Dune to Challengers to The Drama

Zendaya’s Best Press Tour Looks, From Dune to Challengers to The Drama

Published by Daniella Wilson

The actress and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, have become modern pioneers of “method dressing,” in which they match fashion to her film and television roles during their respective press tours. Published on July 21, 2026 Zendaya for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Challengers’ and ‘The Drama’ press tours. Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images One thing about Zendaya: She and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, are always going to deliver on a red carpet. The pair has become known for fully committing to a theme, specifically when it comes to dressing for a film or television show’s press tour. They’ve become modern pioneers of “method dressing,” where they match Zendaya’s wardrobes on the red carpet to her projects’ themes and narratives. From the Dune films to Challengers to the Spider-Man movies and The Odyssey, the actress has turned promotional opportunities into high-fashion moments with archival looks, bold outfits and designs that align with her characters. Below, The Hollywood Reporter ranks Zendaya’s press …

Dune Director Lays Out Exactly What Makes Part Three Such A Different Film

Dune Director Lays Out Exactly What Makes Part Three Such A Different Film

Published by Sam Flores

Denis Villeneuve arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has shared how the much-anticipated third instalment in the Dune franchise will differ from the previous two movies. The third and final film in the sci-fi trilogy picks up almost two decades after Dune: Part Two, with Timotheé Chalamet’s Paul Atreides now a not-so-benevolent ruler of the known universe. Speaking at a Q&A event on Wednesday, the Canadian director explained that he didn’t want to rest on his creative laurels after the success of the second Dune film, and as a result, Part Three is quite different. “I said to myself, it’s a good idea to come back to this world, not by nostalgia but by urgency,” he explained. “And to go there with a critical eye and the idea not to be self-indulgent.” The Oscar nominee – who is set to helm the next film in the James Bond franchise – continued: “I want us to bring the audience …

Dune: Part Three teaser trailer shows off key book character as special early screening tickets go on sale

Dune: Part Three unveils ominous new trailer and confirms IMAX preview attached to The Odyssey

Published by Daniella Wilson

An epic new trailer for Dune: Part Three has been released, and it shows Paul Atreides at his darkest yet. The new film sees Oscar-nominated superstar Timothée Chalamet reprise his role as the protagonist, Paul Atreides, one final time, with the character now the tyrannical emperor of the known universe, as his Fremen followers wage war across the universe. The footage makes it clear that this is a very changed Paul – not least with those long curls shaved off – as he also clashes with his true love Chani (Zendaya) in emotional scenes. The new trailer – which follows the first earlier this year – also focuses on the return of an old face – with Jason Momoa returning from Part One as Hayt, a reimagined version of Paul’s old swordmaster, Duncan Idaho. Others who appear in the trailer include Anya Taylor-Joy as Paul’s unsettling all-seeing sister, Alia Atreides and the new antagonist Scytale (Robert Pattinson), who plots Paul’s downfall with his political bride, Irulan (Florence Pugh). The film also sees the return of …

The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more

The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more

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My biggest pet peeve with meeting apps is that each one has a different shortcut for muting your mic or turning off your webcam. It’s hard to remember which keys do what when you’re mid-meeting and trying to make a point or ask a question. I always wanted a physical, universal button for mute and camera control — something I could hit without thinking. Project Mirage’s Dune, a tiny, three-key aluminum keypad — about the size of a stick of gum — that plugs into your MacBook’s USB-C port, does just that. The $119 gadget has three buttons, and it changes context based on what app you are looking at. For instance, in meeting apps and sites, it could be toggle mic, toggle video, and bring window to the front. For Excel or Sheets, it could be copy, paste, and undo. For Chrome, it could be refresh, jump to URL bar, and paste. You get the gist. Developers can also use it with apps like VS Code or GitHub to merge, approve, or close a …