Frank Herbert's Dune (Season 0)

One man. One planet. One destiny.

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

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    The Lure of Spice (Episode 1)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: This is a behind the scenes featurette on the production of Dune and it features a number of short sound bytes of the cast.

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    Science Future/Science Fiction (Episode 2)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: Writers roundtable discussion about science fiction becoming reality at UCLA. Harlan Ellison, Ray Kurzweil, Octavia Butler, John Harrison, Michael Cassutt.

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    Defining the Messiah (Episode 3)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: Various religious scholars from around the world weigh in on what makes up a messiah. Also includes a Jungian psychologist to give a non-spiritual take

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    John Harrison (Episode 4)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: Interview with director John Harrison about adapting Dune novels.

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    Willis McNelly (Episode 5)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: The origins of the Dune story.

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    Graeme Revell (Episode 6)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: Revell briefly talks about the musical score of Dune, including the various themes and tones used for the different houses and settings.

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    Vittorio Storaro (Episode 7)

    Runtime: 95 min

    Overview: Subtitled interview with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro about color palette choices made.

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    The Making of, part 2 - The Filmmakers' Vision (Episode 8)

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Focussing on Dune the book, this thirty minute extra contains behind-the-scenes footage, soundbites from the main cast and crew, and letter-boxed clips.

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    The Making of, part 1 - The Production Story (Episode 9)

    Runtime: 31 min

    Overview: In the style of a 'making of' documentary, this extra also contains behind-the-scenes footage, soundbites from the main cast and crew, and letter-boxed clips.

Frank Herbert's Dune

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