I think it's time we have a thread for this.

As @Alexandros has posted in the Random News thread, Denis Villeneuve has been confirmed as director to the Dune remake.

Link to prove I'm not making this up

So let's talk about Arrakis, past and present. I love the extended cut of David Lynch version because even though the special effects are not quite finished, it makes the story easier to understand. I hate the Dune mini-series because it's really really bad but I love the sequel, Children of Dune which is much better.

When I first heard about a remake, I was very much against it. I was expecting another disaster and there's nothing I hate more than seeing a beloved book being made into a disastrous movie. But now Denis Villeneuve is directing and he can do no wrong so I'm more than willing to give him a chance. However, we still have to see the Blade Runner sequel...

Who do you see in the cast? I think Kyle MacLachlan will be hard to replace; so will be Brad Dourif and Dean Stockwell.

What about Kyle MacLachlan as Leto? Too gimmicky?

I've read all the books, by the way. Several times. I just love them.

So let's have at it!