David Lynch’s Dune Coming To 4K From Arrow Video This August

David Lynch fans, rejoice! We all get to see Dune in it’s best possible quality this August. The film based on Frank Herbert’s novel, that bombed at the box office, is here. Lynch might not be a fan of the film, but there are plenty of us out there that are. This release is for the United States, UK, and Canada.

We’re getting two different editions with this release: Standard and the Deluxe Steelbook Edition. You can grab these from the Arrow website if you’re in the UK or at other retailers (like Grindhouse Video) here in the US.

The history of Dune on film goes back to the 70’s. Alejandro Jodorowsky attempted a wild imagining of the film, but that didn’t get off the ground. It took until 1984 for David Lynch to bring the book to life. Here’s the plot summary for those who don’t know:

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 center of an intergalactic war and an ancient prophecy that could change the galaxy forever.

Being an Arrow Video release, you know this’ll have all the special features you could ever want.

The Special Features Of All The Editions Of Dune

Standard Edition

• 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 And Two – Feature & Extras (4K UHD 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
• Eleven deleted scenes from the film, with a 2005 introduction by Raffaella de Laurentiis
• Dune Costumes, a 2005 featurette looking at the elaborate costume designs seen in the film
• 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 Three – 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
• Archive interview with production coordinator Golda Offenheim, filmed in 2003
• Brand new interview with make-up effects artist Giannetto de Rossi, filmed in 2020
• Archive interview with star Paul Smith, filmed in 2008
• Archive interview with make-up effects artist Christopher Tucker

Physical Swag

• 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
• 100-page perfect-bound book featuring original pre-production concepts and designs by Anthony Masters and Ron Miller, and an interview with Masters from the film’s press kit
• Large fold-out double-sided poster featuring original theatrical poster artwork
• Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
• Limited edition SteelBook housed in Deluxe rigid packaging, both with original theatrical artwork

Both editions release in the US this August 31st, 2021.

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