New sci-fi thriller “Dune,” a classic that almost demanded big-screen treatment, topped the North American box office this weekend with a take estimated at $40.1 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Yet that solid three-day showing for Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the Frank Herbert opus came even as studio Warner Bros. released the film […]
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‘Dune’ to lead Toronto film festival’s return to in-person moviegoing
The Toronto film festival announced Wednesday it will resume in-person screenings at its September gala — including Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” remake — after the pandemic forced it to scale down and go virtual last year. But there won’t be any popcorn at the September 9-18 event as theatre snack bars will be closed. And the […]