The second part is depicted among the dunes of the Liwa desert
Abu Dhabi shines again on cinema screens in "Dune 2"
Villeneuve on location: Liwa is an ideal setting for the events of the sandy planet Arrakis.
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The Emirati capital will shine once again on world cinema screens as an ideal filming location for the famous sandy planet “Arachis”, in the masterpiece of director Denis Villeneuve, adapted from the best-selling novel by writer Frank Herbert, as “Legendary Entertainment”, the company that produced the Oscar-winning “Dion” movie, confirmed , her return to Abu Dhabi later this year to shoot the second part of the movie.
The epic adventure film, produced by “Legendary Pictures” and “Warner Brothers,” will be filmed in the dunes of the Liwa Desert for nearly a month, with the participation of a team of local and international talent.
The artwork will benefit from a 30% cashback on the production cost provided by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, while Epic Films will provide production services, in addition to supporting a number of production partners in the UAE.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and Chairman of twofour54 Abu Dhabi, said: “The Dune movie is once again an ideal opportunity to highlight Abu Dhabi as a unique destination and a privileged location for filming the most prestigious international cinematographic works, which will motivate more audiences and film lovers around the world. world to visit the emirate and enjoy up close the charming landscapes that inspired them on the big screen.”
He added: “Abu Dhabi has many exceptional features and advantages, including magnificent architecture and stunning landscapes, as well as its authentic culture, which is reflected in its charm on the cinema screen.
We hope that audiences around the world will enjoy an incomparable opportunity to discover a new and inspiring world inspired by the purity of nature in the Liwa Desert.”
For his part, director Denis Villeneuve said: "We are excited to return to Abu Dhabi, that charming city with its sandy dunes and captivating desert in all its details, to shoot the second part of the movie Dion, as it provides an ideal location for filming the events of the sandy planet Arakis."
The second part of the movie "Dion" will tell the story of Duke Paul Atreides, who joins the powerful warrior Chaney and the indigenous inhabitants of the planet, the Freemen, and is determined to take revenge on the people who conspired against him and destroyed his family, only to find himself in a difficult choice between saving the love of his life on the one hand. And he pushed the danger away from the universe, which might face a bad fate in the future, according to Paul's visions.
And will participate in the second part of "Dion" again: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya and Javier Bardem, along with a group of actors who recently joined the film, including: Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and Christopher Walken.
“Dune” joins more than 130 major works of art that have chosen Abu Dhabi as a filming destination in recent years, and benefited from the diversity of locations and sceneries, in addition to the emirate’s distinguished group of talented professionals, advanced facilities that won prestigious awards, and the benefits of a generous incentive program. Which offers a cashback of 30% of production costs.
Among these works: "Mission Impossible", "Star Wars" and "Fast and Furious", in addition to the movie "Sonic the Hedgehog", and the two Netflix films "6 Underground" and "War Machine".
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Abu Dhabi Film Commission Chairman Hans Fryken said: “When Denis Villeneuve visited Abu Dhabi for the first time in search of a suitable filming location for the planet (Arachis) in his famous film, he was amazed by the splendor of the desert landscapes that captivate the emirate, and it was without doubt the ideal choice for the movie (Dion).. Today, we look forward to the team’s return to highlight the splendor and beauty of the Liwa Desert.”
He added: “In addition to the diverse landscape and locations, we have a strong base of local talent, world-class facilities, and a generous and competitive incentive program, which will cement Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the most prominent shooting locations for international business.
We are proud of our outstanding contributions to this distinguished, award-winning global business.”
Muhammad Khalifa Al Mubarak:
“We hope that audiences around the world will enjoy an incomparable opportunity to discover a new and inspiring world inspired by the purity of nature in the Liwa Desert.”
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