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Sabtu, 07 Februari 2026

Great News! Blue Lock Anime to be Adapted into a Live-Action Film, Premiering August 2026

World Team Februari 07, 2026 Comment

world.campusnesia.co.id - Great news for Blue Lock fans: a live-action film adaptation is coming in 2026, and based on the trailer, it looks incredibly promising.

For background, Blue Lock (Japanese: ブルーロック, Hepburn: Burū Rokku) is a Japanese shōnen manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yūsuke Nomura. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine since August 2018 and has been collected into 37 tankōbon volumes.

Synopsis

Following Japan's elimination from the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Japan Football Association (JFA) launched a scouting program for high school players to begin training for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Isagi Yōichi, a forward, receives an invitation to join the program shortly after his school loses the Saitama Prefecture regional finals, a defeat that cost them a spot in the national championships.

Every forward in the program competes for the chance to become the national striker for the Japanese team. The program consists of 300 high school forwards from across Japan, all competing to prove they are the best and earn the right to lead Japan's National Football Team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Cast List

Takahashi Fumiya as Yoichi Isagi

Sakurai Kaito as Bachira Meguru

Takahashi Kyohei as Chigiri Hyoma

Nomura Kota as Kunigami Rensuke

Aoki Yuzuru as Igarashi Gurimu

Nishigaki Takumi as Naruhaya Asahi

Tachibana Yuki as Gagamaru Gin

Ishikawa Raizo as Raichi Jingo

Iwanaga Joji as Iemon Okuhito

Asano Junya as Kuon Wataru

Sakurai Yuki as Imamura Yudai

Kura Yuki as Kira Ryosuke

Kubota as Ego Jinpachi (Executive Head and Coach of the Blue Lock Project)

Poster and Trailer

Manga Version

Blue Lock is written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. The series debuted in the 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine on August 1, 2018. Kaneshiro is well-known for his previous works, such as As the Gods Will (Kami-sama no Iu Tōri).

Nomura himself is a former assistant to Hajime Isayama, the creator of Attack on Titan. Isayama has praised Nomura’s work, stating that Blue Lock is "extraordinarily interesting" and recommending it to everyone, whether they are football fans or not. The first volume was published by Kodansha on November 16, 2018.

Minggu, 01 Februari 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Synopsis and Trailer, Releasing May 1 2026

World Team Februari 01, 2026 Comment

world.campusnesia.co.id - One of the most popular drama films of all time from the 2000s, The Devil Wears Prada, is getting a sequel after 20 years. This May 2026, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will hit theaters, bringing back the iconic original cast.

Nearly 20 years after portraying Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nige - Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the luxurious offices of Runway Magazine in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation.

The film reunites the original lead cast with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna. It also introduces an array of new characters played by Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, and Conrad Ricamora. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as "Lily" and "Irv" from the first film.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is produced by Wendy Finerman, with Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt, and Aline Brosh McKenna serving as executive producers. The film premieres exclusively in theaters on May 1st.

Cast List The Devil Wears Prada 2

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly

Anne Hathaway as Andrea "Andy" Sachs

Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton

Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling

Tracie Thoms as Lily

Tibor Feldman as Irv Ravitz

Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband

Simone Ashley

Justin Theroux

Lucy Liu

Patrick Brammall

Caleb Hearon

Helen J. Shen

Pauline Chalamet

B.J. Novak

Conrad Ricamora

Rachel Bloom

Sydney Sweeney

Donatella Versace

Lady Gaga

Synopsis The Devil Wears Prada 2

The story follows Miranda Priestly’s struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst the decline of print media while Miranda nears retirement.

Production Background

In 2013, Lauren Weisberger wrote a sequel titled Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns. For a long time, a film sequel seemed unlikely as the two lead stars showed little enthusiasm. Meryl Streep reportedly stated she wasn't interested in making a sequel, while Anne Hathaway mentioned she would be interested in working with the same team, but it would have to be "something completely different."

However, in July 2024, it was reported that Walt Disney Studios—the parent division of 20th Century Studios—was interested in developing a sequel. Negotiations began that July with Aline Brosh McKenna returning to write the screenplay, alongside Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci reprising their original roles.

Principal photography began on June 30, 2025, with David Frankel returning to direct and Kenneth Branagh joining the cast. In July, it was announced that Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman would return, with Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Rachel Bloom, and Patrick Brammall joining the ensemble.

Streep, Hathaway, and Tucci were spotted filming in New York City during the week of July 21st. Blunt was seen for the first time a week later. Brammall and Hathaway were spotted filming together on August 5th, while Sydney Sweeney was seen on set with Blunt on August 7th. A pivotal airport scene was filmed in Newark on September 10, 2025.

Tucci and Streep filmed at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week event on September 27th. Filming continued in Milan, Italy, from October 6 to 18. During October, Donatella Versace was spotted on set for a cameo appearance, while Lady Gaga was announced to have a role in the film.

Simone Ashley wrapped her scenes on October 17, 2025. Filming officially concluded on October 20, 2025. In November 2025, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and Conrad Ricamora were also announced as part of the cast.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return in The Devil Wears Prada 2, in theaters May 1st. Watch the full trailer now.

Jumat, 30 Januari 2026

Sakamoto Days Live Action Movie Set to Hit Theaters in 2026!

World Team Januari 30, 2026 Comment

world.campusnesia.co.id - Great news for Sakamoto Days fans! The beloved manga and anime series is officially getting a live-action film adaptation in 2026. The second trailer has just been released, and the movie is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on April 2, 2026.

Yûichi Fukuda takes the helm as both director and screenwriter, with support from the original creator, Yuto Suzuki. Fukuda is well-known for his work on Hentai Kamen (2013), Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (2020), and Hentai Kamen: Abnormal Crisis (2016).

The cast features Ren Meguro as the legendary Taro Sakamoto, Takumi Kitamura as Nagumo, Aya Ueto as Aoi Sakamoto, and Yûsei Yagi as Shishiba.

Full Cast List:

Ren Meguro as Taro Sakamoto

Takumi Kitamura as Yoichi Nagumo

Fumiya Takahashi as Shin Asakura

Aya Ueto as Aoi Sakamoto

Keisuke Watanabe as Natsuki Seba

Yûsei Yagi as Shishiba

Mayu Yokota as Lu Xiaotang

Akihisa Shiono as Kashima

Junki Tozuka as Heisuke Mashimo

Meru Nukumi as Osaragi

Miyu Yoshimoto as Hana Sakamoto

Movie Trailer

Movie Poster

Movie Synopsis

After getting married and having a daughter, a retired legendary hitman must protect his family when his past finally catches up to him.

About the Sakamoto Days Manga

SAKAMOTO DAYS is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuto Suzuki. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since November 2020, with 25 tankōbon volumes collected as of December 2025. The manga is published in English by Viz Media and the Manga Plus online platform.

The story follows Taro Sakamoto, an unbeatable legendary hitman who retired to live a quiet, ordinary life as a family man. However, his peaceful days are interrupted when former enemies and old associates return for revenge. To protect his family and loved ones, Sakamoto must use his extraordinary combat skills to face various threats while trying to maintain his "normal" appearance. By December 2024, the manga had over 7 million copies in circulation.

Anime and Manga Plot Details

Taro Sakamoto was once an invincible hitman who achieved legendary status in the underworld. Everything changed when he fell in love, got married, and became a father. Years into retirement, Sakamoto has gained weight and now sports a rounder physique.

Despite now working as a simple grocery store owner, the world of assassins refuses to leave him alone. Alongside Shin, a young telepathic "esper" and employee at his small shop, Sakamoto fights to protect his simple life and his family.

About the Sakamoto Days Anime

Announced in May 2024, the anime adaptation is produced by TMS Entertainment. The series is directed by Masaki Watanabe, with scripts by Taku Kishimoto, character designs by Yō Moriyama, and a score composed by Yuki Hayashi.

The anime is scheduled to air on January 11, 2025, on TV Tokyo. It will run for two cours (quarters), with the second cour airing in July 2025.

Opening Theme: "Hashire Sakamoto" (Run, Sakamoto) by Vaundy.

Ending Theme: "Futsū" (Ordinary) by Conton Candy.

Netflix has licensed the series for weekly worldwide streaming starting the same month.

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Miss the Sakamoto Days Live-Action Film

1. A Perfect Blend of Action and Comedy

Much like the manga, the movie promises high-octane fight choreography mixed with the hilarious struggles of a "retired" dad just trying to run a convenience store.

2. Visual Transformation

Fans are eager to see how the film handles Sakamoto’s iconic "chubby" look versus his sleek, "skinny" assassin form during intense battle scenes.

3. Ren Meguro’s Star Power

As one of Japan's most popular idols and versatile actors, Meguro’s portrayal of the stoic yet kind-hearted Sakamoto is highly anticipated.

4. Directed by a Comedy Legend

Director Yûichi Fukuda is the king of live-action adaptations (responsible for Gintama and Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!), so we know the comedic timing will be spot-on.

5. Faithful to the Source

With original creator Yuto Suzuki involved in the script, fans can expect a movie that respects the heart of the Weekly Shonen Jump hit.

Rabu, 02 Juli 2025

Breaking News: Bae Suzy and Kim Sun-Ho are cast in Disney+ drama Delusion

World Team Juli 02, 2025 Comment

Nesianetwork.id - Bae Suzy & Kim Sun-Ho are cast in Disney+ drama series “Delusion.” Drama series is based on webcomic “Hyunhok” by Hongjacga and directed by Han Jae-Rim (“Emergency Declaration“). For Bae Suzy and Kim Sun-Ho they work together again after having starred in 2020 tvN drama series “Start-Up.” In “Delusion,” Bae Suzy will play mysterious Song Jeong-Hwa. She is the owner of a hotel and has not stepped out of her hotel in more than 50 years. Kim Sun-Ho will play unknown painter Yoon Yi-Ho. He is commissioned to paint Song Jeong-Hwa’s portrait. When he meets her, he is surprised that she has the appearance of a young woman.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the year 1935 in Gyeongseong, Yoon Yi-Ho (Kim Sun-Ho) is an unknown painter. One day, he receives a request to paint a portrait of Song Jeong-Hwa (Bae Suzy), who is known as the owner of Nammun Hotel. She has not stepped out of her hotel for more than a half of a century, which has created suspicions about her mysterious life. Once Yoon Yi-Ho gets to Nammun Hotel and faces Song Jeong-Hwa, he becomes confused by her appearance. She looks like a young woman and not an elderly woman. She requests that he paints her portrait as he would imagine her appearance in her 70’s. Yoon Yi-Ho begins to work on her portrait. According to their agreement, he is not allowed to leave the hotel until he finishes the painting. Yoon Yi-Ho feels confusion and fear, being trapped in a hotel that is full of secrets. He gradually becomes captivated by Song Jeong-Hwa.

Senin, 04 Maret 2024

Honest Review Korean Movies The Villagers, When Ma Dong Seok Becomes a Counseling Teacher Reveals the Case of a Missing Student

World Team Maret 04, 2024 Comment

Nesianetwork.id - In 2018, Ma Dong Seok appeared again in a thriller drama genre film with an action flavor. The film titled The Villagers aired on November 7, 2018 with a duration of 99 minutes and managed to get a gross income of US$2.8 million.

The Korean film The Villagers is directed by Im Jin-sun for producer Seo Jong-hae and the screenplay is written by Im Jin-sun.

The line-up of actors and actresses is not overwhelming, there is Ma Dong-seok as Yeok Gi-cheol, Kim Sae-ron as Kang Yoo-jin, Lee Sang-yeob as Ji Sung, Jang Gwang as Ki-tae, Oh Hee-joon as Dong -soo, Jin Seon-kyu as Byung-doo, Shin Se-hwi as Han Soo-yeon. The Villagers movie trailer.

Storyline of the movie The Villagers

Yeok Gi-cheol, played by Ma Dong-seok, has just left his job as a boxing school instructor, he then moves to a relatively remote village and registers for a vacancy as a BK teacher at a female-only high school.

His job was mostly to collect SPP fees from late or unpaid students, until one day he saw bully activity on a girl who was carrying a missing persons poster.

It turns out that the student Kang Yoo-jin played by Kim Sae-ron is also included in the list of late paying SPP, and a name that turns out to be his friend Han Soo-yeon played by Shin Se-hwi who has "left home" for a long time.

Here lies the mystery, did Han Soo Yeon really leave home or was she kidnapped?

The thing that I have to give a thumbs up from The Villagers movie and many Korean movies in general is the many twists in one movie, it's like we are taken to the groove already knowing who is good and bad but then it is diverted with another twist even until the last minute, very interesting.

Poster Korean Movies The Villagers

That's my impression on the film that I initially underestimated with the simplicity of the plot that was developed at the beginning. But getting to the middle and towards the end of the plot twists a lot.

Kang Yoo-jin does not give up to keep looking for where his friend went, the first clue is a logo on the packaging of a match which after being traced is a night club. He was desperate to get in, luckily he was followed by the teacher Yeok Gi-cheol and saved from the gangsters.

The problem gets more complicated, when one of the young teachers who is still an intern at the same school turns out to be a pornography maniac, he installs a hidden camera in the women's toilet and manages to kidnap Kang Yoo Jin under the pretext of helping him find his friend.

The tension became more tense, when it was known that the young apprentice teacher was the son of the school principal, and this school principal was fighting in the local regent election.

There are a lot of things, finally, at the end we know that the perpetrator of Han Soo-yeon's murder is his own school principal. How is the story? one day when he felt he needed money, he joined as an entertainer in a cafe and the guest was the school principal.

He got a sick call from his grandmother, he meant to ask for permission to go home but it was not given, it turned out that he recognized the man as his school principal, not wanting his shame to be revealed he ordered his men to clean up and Han Soo Yeon mysteriously disappeared.

It was only revealed later, when Kang Yoo Jin was also considered dangerous for the school principal who was nominating the regent, he would be eliminated as well, the severity of his son getting involved again. The teacher Yeok Gi-cheol acts with a background as a boxing coach and athlete he managed to save his student.

His proximity to a young police officer who still upholds justice can finally reveal this scandal and mysterious murder. The film The Villagers, which aired on November 7, is one of the 7 Korean films released in November 2018 that are interesting to watch, along with Ode to the Goose (November 8), The Wrath (November 8), Unfinished (November 14), Happy Together ( November 15), Beautiful Days (November 21) and Unstoppable (November 22) which also stars Ma Dong Seok.

Overall, this movie is very good, recommended to watch especially for those of you who are fans of Ma Dong Seok. Happy watching.

Author:

Nandar

Storyline and Ending Explanation of DUNE Movie Part One, Reminds the History of Colonization in Indonesia

World Team Maret 04, 2024 Comment

Nesianetwork.id - One of the most awaited films this year has finally been released, a film that is predicted to be a competitor to the intergalactic saga Starwars and Start Trek, the film I mean is DUNE.

Dune is a 2021 American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Joe Caracciolo Jr. and Denis Villeneuve.

The script for this film was written by Jon Spaihts, Eric Roth and Denis Villeneuve based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem.

The film Dune premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 3 2021 and was shown in Indonesia on October 13 2021 and in the United States on October 22 2021.

Synopsis of the 2021 DUNE film

In the distant human future, Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) accepts stewardship of a dangerous desert planet called Arrakis, also known as Dune, the sole source of the most valuable substance in the universe, the "spice", a drug that can prolong human life. , providing a very high level of human thinking and making travel at the very high speed of light possible.

Even though Leto knows that the opportunity is an elaborate trap set by his enemies, Leto brings along the Bene Gesserit concubine, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), his son and heir to the throne, Paul (Timothée Chalamet), as well as several of Arrakis' most trusted advisors.

Leto takes over a spice mining operation, which is dangerous due to the presence of giant sandworms. A bitter betrayal leads Paul and Jessica to the Fremen, a deep desert home to the native people of Arrakis.

DUNE 2021 Film Cast

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, heir to the throne of House Atreides, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Paul's Bene Gesserit mother and Leto's concubine. Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides, Paul's father and newly awarded stewardship of the dangerous planet Arrakis, a source of spices.

Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, House Atreides weapons expert and one of Paul's mentors, Stellan Skarsgård as Vladimir Harkonnen, Leto's nemesis and former servant of Arrakis. Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban, Vladimir Harkonnen's brutal nephew

Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat, a servant of the Mentat loyal to House Atreides. Zendaya as Chani, a mysterious girl from the Fremen and Paul's lover. Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington Yueh, a doctor from Suk who works for the Atreides family.

Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet-Kynes, Chani's mother and a prominent ecologist and peacekeeper on Arrakis. Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam, Honored Mother of the Bene Gesserit tribe. Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, a swordsman of House Atreides and one of Paul's mentors.

Javier Bardem as Stilgar, chief of the Fremen tribe in Sietch Tabr, David Dastmalchian as Piter De Vries, a servant of the Mentat loyal to Vladimir Harkonnen.

DUNE 2021 Movie Poster

Review and Explanation of the Ending of the 2021 DUNE Film

Many people say that watching the 2.5 hour film Dune makes you sleepy because the story is slow and there are lots of conversations, but I don't think that's the case after watching it yesterday after work.

For those of you who like films by director Denis Villeneuve, you can definitely understand this, such are his characteristics, such as when working on the films Blade Runner 2049, Arrival 2016 and my favorite, Sicario, which was broadcast in 2016.

Predicted to be a contender for the galaxy films Star Wars and Star Trek, it seems from the story side that Dune will be able to compete.

Rather than the exploitation of shootouts or chases in empty space, the intrigue of the struggle for power and politics is very strong in this remake film.

In general, Dune tells the story of how the empire suppressed a kingdom called Atreides, the ruler of a sea-mountain planet that was growing day by day and becoming a threat to the empire.

The way to do this is by giving power to power and getting the task of mining rare and expensive minerals called "spices" on a desert planet called Arrakis.

Previously, for 80 years, this colony was managed by another kingdom called Harkonnen, suddenly this change made Harkonnen not accept it and carried out a coup which was actually predicted by King Atreides.

Unfortunately, the struggle for power occurred with a drama of betrayal from within so that Atreides was not ready to fight with all his strength.

The crown prince, the future successor to King Atrides, named Paul, survived with his mother after successfully escaping from the enemy and meeting the Fremen tribe, native to the planet Arrakis.

The film ends just when the new story starts to get exciting and hot, Paul, who is also mentioned in the prediction of the Fremen tribe to become the leader of "Al Mahdi" or "Lisan Al Ghaib" is living his destiny towards becoming the next leader of the Atreides and Fremen with the aim of regaining power. taken by the Harkonnen and the tyrannical empire.

Hopefully the Dune film will be financially successful, so that the sequel Dune Chapter Two can be produced and answer the audience's curiosity regarding the continuation of Paul's struggle, even though we know this film is based on the best-selling science fiction novel by Frank Herbert.

The technological side displayed is also interesting, sophisticated, combining futuristic and ancient sides at the same time.

The Plot of the Film Dune Reminds the History of Colonization in Indonesia

While many people associate the film Dune with terms in Islam and the Middle East, after the film ended what came to my mind was the history of colonialism in Indonesia.

The planet Arrakis is like an archipelago with its wealth of spices. Countries came that initially wanted to trade, then wanted to rule and colonize, then a collective consciousness began to emerge to fight and fight for independence.

Arrakis as a planet and the Fremen as its local population could only be seen and exploited by the invaders who came and went, the empire, the Harkonnen and the Atreides.

Similar to the archipelago and Indonesia, which at least in historical records was colonized by 6 countries because of its spice and natural wealth.

1. Portuguese

Portugal became the first country to colonize the Indonesian archipelago. The Portuguese colonized Indonesia for approximately 86 years from 1509 to 1595.

2. Spain

Spain became the second country to colonize Indonesia. Spain collaborated with the Tidore kingdom under the guise of trading spices which were very abundant in Indonesia at that time.

Spain colonized Indonesia for quite a long time, namely from 1521 to 1962.

Overall, Dune is a drama film set in the future and space war, which is interesting and recommended to watch, so you don't get sleepy, stay enthusiastic and provide coffee.

3. Netherlands

The Dutch were the country that colonized Indonesia the longest, for almost 3 and a half centuries they controlled Indonesia. The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia from 1602 to 1942.

4. France

France became the 4th country to colonize Indonesia, but France did not take as long as the previous countries that colonized Indonesia. France only colonized Indonesia for 5 years, starting from 1806 to 1811.

5. England

England became the 5th country to colonize Indonesia after France left Indonesia. The British colonized Indonesia from 1811 to 1816.

6. Japan

Japan was the last country to colonize Indonesia. And the fastest was just three and a half years, namely 1942 to 1945.

However, even for a short time, Japan was the cruelest in colonizing Indonesia compared to the previous five countries.

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Nandar

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Senin, 26 Februari 2024

Plot Dune: Part Two Movies Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya

World Team Februari 26, 2024 Comment

Nesianetwork.id - According to wikipedia.org, Dune: Part Two is a 2024 American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts. The sequel to Dune (2021), it is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert, and follows Paul Atreides as he unites with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem reprise their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux joining the ensemble cast.

Development began after Legendary Entertainment acquired film and television rights for Dune in 2016. Villeneuve signed on as director for the film in 2017, with the intention of making a two-part adaptation of the novel due to its complexity. Production contracts were only secured for a first film, with the second film having to be green-lit based on the first's success.

Though Villeneuve was concerned about the sequel's certainty after the first film had a simultaneous theatrical and HBO Max release, Warner Bros. Pictures assured him the sequel would happen if it performed well on HBO Max. After the critical and commercial success of the first film, Warner Bros. and Legendary green-lit Dune: Part Two in October 2021. Most of the new cast members were announced in 2022, followed by Tim Blake Nelson a year later. Principal photography took place in Budapest, Italy, Jordan and Abu Dhabi between July and December 2022.

Dune: Part Two had its world premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on February 15, 2024. It is set to be released in the United States on March 1, 2024, after being delayed from a late-2023 release due to the Hollywood labor disputes.

Plot Dune: Part Two Movies Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya

Princess Irulan Corrino secretly journals that Paul Atreides may still be alive, while her father, Emperor Shaddam IV, is dispirited after the fall of House Atreides. En route to Sietch Tabr on Arrakis, Stilgar's Fremen troop, including Paul and Jessica, faces a Harkonnen ambush but successfully overcomes it. At the Sietch, suspicions arise about Jessica and Paul being spies. Some Fremen have faith in Paul and Jessica, believing in the prophecy of a mother and son bringing prosperity to Arrakis.

Stilgar informs Jessica that their Reverend Mother is dying, coercing her into becoming a replacement by drinking the Water of Life, a deadly poison that is typically fatal to males. She transmutes the poison and by doing so, survives and inherits the memories of every ancestor in her genetic lineage. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Jessica is pregnant with Paul’s sister; the Water of Life has awakened the mind of her daughter as well. Following this, Jessica begins to have conversations with her in the womb and believes that those in the north of Arrakis must be convinced first of the prophecy, starting with the weak. Chani and her friend Shishakli think the prophecy is false, but when Paul makes a speech about not seeking power and only wanting to fight alongside them, Chani develops respect for him.

Paul embraces Fremen ways and learns their language, passing tests like riding a sandworm. He forms a romantic relationship with Chani and assists during raids on Harkonnen spice harvesters, earning the names ‘Muad’Dib' and 'Usul.’ Jessica nefariously guides his ascent against his own judgment, fueling the religion of which she has become a prominent figure. Rabban, whose grip on spice production has been loosening, intensifies raids on the Fremen to please the Baron, who returns to his homeworld of Giedi Prime. There, the Baron’s other nephew, Feyd-Rautha, fights in gladiator tournaments for sport. Margot Fenring, a Bene Gesserit acolyte sent by the Reverend Mother Mohiam, seduces Feyd to secure his genes should Paul be truly dead.

Jessica completes her religious quest in the north, and travels south to unite with the religious fundamentalists there. Paul, angered by her actions, stays in the north to fight the Harkonnens. Jessica learns that the Water of Life is a liquid excreted by an adolescent sandworm once it is drowned. The Baron demotes Rabban, making Feyd-Rautha ruler of Arrakis. Paul reunites with Gurney Halleck, who joined the smugglers after the Atreides’ downfall. Seeing that Paul is preparing for a war, Gurney leads him to House Atreides’ hidden nuclear warheads. Feyd's troops attack Sietch Tabr, killing Shishakli and forcing survivors, including Paul, to journey south. Against Chani's wishes, Paul drinks the Water of Life, awakening with a clearer sense of the past and future; he realizes the Baron is his grandfather.

Fremen leaders in the south hope for Paul to challenge Stilgar for leadership, but Paul denounces this, declaring himself the Lisan al-Gaib and refusing to remove his force of a great fighter such as Stilgar. He assumes full power over the Fremen and challenges the Emperor, who arrives on Arrakis with Irulan, Mohiam, and his Sardaukar troops. Paul interrupts the Emperor's confrontation with the Baron by launching nuclear warheads at Arrakeen’s stronghold fortress. Riding sandworms, the Fremen overpower Sardaukar forces and breach Arrakeen’s defenses; Gurney slays a fleeing Rabban.

Paul enters the throne room, kills the Baron, and orders the Emperor and others to be transported to the Residency. There, he threatens to destroy the spice unless the Emperor surrenders. Feyd-Rautha challenges him to a duel with the Emperor’s blade in hand and loses. With no choice, Shaddam surrenders the Imperial throne, and Irulan promises to wed Paul. Angry at his decision, Chani leaves with tears in her eyes, preparing to mount a worm elsewhere. As Paul orders attacks on ships carrying many Great Houses of the Imperium in Arrakeen airspace, Jessica and her unborn daughter discuss that this is the beginning of Muad’Dib’s holy war.

Cast of Dune: Part Two Movies Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, the exiled Duke of House Atreides, who is called "Muad'Dib" by the Fremen

Zendaya as Chani, a young Fremen warrior and Paul's love interest

Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Paul's Bene Gesserit mother and concubine to Paul's late father and predecessor, Leto Atreides

Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, the former military leader of House Atreides and Paul's mentor

Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen's youngest nephew and planned successor of House Harkonnen

Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, the Emperor's daughter

Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, the brutish nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and older brother of Feyd-Rautha

Christopher Walken as Shaddam IV, the Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe and head of House Corrino

Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring, a Bene Gesserit and close friend of the Emperor

Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli, a Fremen warrior

Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, head of House Harkonnen, Feyd-Rautha's and Glossu Rabban's uncle, sworn enemy to Atreides and former steward of Arrakis

Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam, a Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother and the Emperor's Truthsayer

Javier Bardem as Stilgar, leader of the Fremen tribe at Sietch Tabr

Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides, Paul Atreides' sister who appears in his visions.

Stephen McKinley Henderson filmed scenes as Thufir Hawat and Tim Blake Nelson filmed scenes as an undisclosed character, but their scenes are not included in the final film.

Release date Dune: Part Two Movies Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya

Dune: Part Two was originally scheduled to be released on October 20, 2023, but was delayed to November 17, 2023, before moving forward two weeks to November 3, 2023, to adjust to changes in release schedules from other studios.

It was later postponed by over four months to March 15, 2024, due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. After the strikes were resolved, the film moved once more up two weeks to March 1, 2024. Dune: Part Two will be released in the IMAX 70 mm format to twelve venues worldwide, following the success of Oppenheimer (2023).

A red carpet event was hosted in the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on February 6, 2024. Dune: Part Two's world premiere was held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on February 15.

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Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

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Nesianetwork.id - Mickey's Mouse Trap will feature a masked killer dressed as Mickey stalking a group of young friends through an amusement arcade, while another untitled horror-comedy sees a sadistic mouse tormenting unsuspecting ferry passengers.

Oh boy! Barely 24 hours after Disney's initial copyright on Mickey Mouse expired, two new indie horror films starring the beloved character have been announced.

Steamboat Willie, the first Disney movie to feature Mickey, entered the public domain under US law on Monday, 95 years on from its initial release.

Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

Mickey's Mouse Trap will feature a masked killer dressed as Mickey stalking a group of young friends through an amusement arcade, while another untitled horror-comedy sees a sadistic mouse tormenting unsuspecting ferry passengers.

Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires

Later, more sophisticated iterations of Mickey Mouse, such as those seen in 1940 Disney feature 'Fantasia,' are not in the public domain, and cannot be copied (Photo: AFP/File/Robyn Beck)

Oh boy! Barely 24 hours after Disney's initial copyright on Mickey Mouse expired, two new indie horror films starring the beloved character have been announced.

Steamboat Willie, the first Disney movie to feature Mickey, entered the public domain under US law on Monday, 95 years on from its initial release.

That means anyone is now free to copy, share, reuse and adapt the primitive, early versions of the characters that appear within the film, including Mickey and his girlfriend Minnie.

Despite warnings from Disney that it would seek to safeguard its most iconic character, opportunistic filmmakers had been expected to quickly announce their own unofficial remakes and adaptations – and they did not disappoint.

"We just wanted to have fun with it all," said Mickey's Mouse Trap director Jamie Bailey, in a trailer posted on YouTube.

"I mean it's Steamboat Willie's Mickey Mouse murdering people. It's ridiculous. We ran with it and had fun doing it and I think it shows."

The low-budget horror-comedy is expected to launch in March.

Meanwhile filmmaker Steven LaMorte – known for The Mean One, a 2022 slasher romp inspired by The Grinch – is working on his own "twisted take" on Mickey.

"Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror," he said in a press release.

Production on the untitled film is due to begin this spring.

Both projects are reminiscent of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood And Honey, a micro-budget slasher film that drew headlines last year after the copyright on the first AA Milne books expired.

Analysts say Disney will be watching closely, and is likely to send in the lawyers if anyone oversteps.

Only the earliest, black-and-white version of Mickey is in the public domain – not the colourful character from later Disney films like Fantasia.

And trademark protections mean that any film or product that could mislead consumers into thinking it was made by Disney could be liable.

"We will, of course, continue to protect our rights in the more modern versions of Mickey Mouse and other works that remain subject to copyright, and we will work to safeguard against consumer confusion caused by unauthorised uses of Mickey and our other iconic characters," said a Disney statement.

But LaMorte told Variety he was not concerned.

"We are doing our due diligence to make sure there's no question or confusion of what we're up to," he said.

"This is our version of a public domain character."

source: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/mickey-mouse-horror-films-steamboat-willie-copyright-expires-382591