Denis Villeneuve, Dune and Star Wars

Denis Villeneuve Never Stopped Believing in His ‘Dune' Movies. He's Just as Optimistic About Cinema Itself
The blockbuster auteur, who is set to receive the Visionary Award at our 2024 event, tells IndieWire why he sees science fiction as a vessel for hope.
Dune director Denis Villeneuve isn’t interested in making a Star Wars movie
The cut joke from Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine that Disney wanted to be removed has been revealed. In the weeks surrounding Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, MCU actor Ryan Reynolds confirmed that there was one planned line of dialogue that Disney asked not to include in the movie. What was the cut Deadpool & […]
Denis Villeneuve explains why he’s not interested in directing Star Wars film despite once being ‘obsessed’
Denis Villeneuve has revealed why he would never write or direct a Star Wars film. In a podcast appearance, the celebrated filmmaker explained that he believes the franchise got derailed in 1983 with the Richard Marquand-directed Return of the Jedi.
Dune’s Denis Villeneuve Explains Why He Won’t Helm Star Wars Films
Denis Villeneuve, known for directing the Dune films, has made it clear he has no plans to venture into the Star Wars universe.
Denis Villeneuve lost interest in “Star Wars” after “Return of the Jedi”: 'It all derailed in 1983'
Yes, the "Dune" director hated Ewoks that much. "It became like a recipe, and there were no more surprises," he says.
Denis Villeneuve Was Not a "Return of the Jedi" Fan
Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve was born in 1967; his filmography also includes plenty of forays into the futuristic and extraterrestrial. (Plus whatever you’d like to classify Enemy as.) Knowing his age and penchant for ambitious science fiction,
Why Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Refuses to Make a Star Wars Movie
Dune filmmaker had some interesting choice of words to say about Star Wars and why he would never tackle a project in a galaxy far, far away.
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We Can’t Agree More With Denis Villeneuve’s Decision to Never Work with Netflix
Denis Villeneuve believes theaters offer unmatched shared emotional experiences, making them the best place to enjoy movies.
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Denis Villeneuve Is Wrong About 'Star Wars'
Few directors have captured my imagination in recent years like Denis Villeneuve. The visionary filmmaker has brought ...
Don't Hold Your Breath for a Denis Villeneuve Star Wars Movie, Director Reveals He's Not Interested in That IP: "We Were So Angry"
Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve explains his thought process behind why he'd never direct a Star Wars project.
2024 Gotham Awards: ‘A Different Man’ Wins Best Feature as ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Sing Sing’ Each Take Two
A Different Man won best feature at the 2024 Gotham Awards, while Nickel Boys and Sing Sing each won two awards at the ...
Denis Villeneuve rules out directing ‘Star Wars’ movie
Dune' visionary Denis Villeneuve rules out directing a 'Star Wars' movie, although he was formerly a huge fan of the ...
Denis Villeneuve blames the Ewoks
This is per an appearance Villeneuve put in on The Town podcast this week, as he continues to drum up support for the Oscars campaigns surrounding Dune: Part Two. During the chat, Villeneuve makes it ...