Dune news 31/03/09

[Dunenewt]

Stillsuits come one step closer to reality.  The Popular Science website has reported that the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed technology which it compares to the technology used in the Fremen stillsuits of Dune.  Tiny microscopic generators that can be powered by the movements of the human body, wind, or light have been created, and have been suggested as a possible device to power stillsuits, should they ever be created.  The stillsuits mentioned in the book were powered by heel pumps, which according to a study mentioned in the Popular Science article, aren't practical for use as they impair walking.  For more information, click here.

Chapterhouse Dune audio book reviewed.  Publishers Weekly have reviewed the Chapterhouse Dune audio book, calling it an audio book with a 'superb direction' and a 'talented cast', although noting that any listener who hasn't read or listened to any of the previous 5 classic Dune books will find it difficult.  For more information, click here.

Dreamer of Dune audio book announced.  Scott Brick, who is featured on the Chapterhouse Dune audio book, as well as other Dune audio books, has mentioned on his website that a Dreamer of Dune audio book is 'in the works but a bit delayed.  For more information, click here.

Still no Dune movie news?  Peter Berg has been suggested by the MTV Movies blog as a possible choice to direct Mission Impossible IV, which is rumoured to be in the works.  Whilst the current filming commitments of other candidates is mentioned, there is nothing about Berg's work on Dune.  However, assuming everything is fine with the movie, I have another casting idea, based on Berg's previous work.  Minka Kelly has worked with Berg on the TV series Friday Night Lights, and the film The Kingdom, and could be a possible choice for Irulan (I know Irulan is blonde, but hair can be dyed).

[Egeides]

Stillsuits come one step closer to reality., as shown here on model Minka Kelly:

[img height=400 width=300]http://www.tvpredictions.com/hotminka502.jpg

Minka Kelly

[chatfsh]

You guys are just tooooo funny.  Now cut it out!  :D

[Khan]

I dunno I can think of two good reasons why she should get the part Hwi :P

[img height=400 width=300]http://www.tvpredictions.com/hotminka502.jpg

Minka Kelly

[chatfsh]

Khan, it's most uncouth to drool in public, and you have a bit there, just at the corner of your mouth. ;)

[Khan]

I know I'M SORRY!! I just can't help it sometimes. Besides our tissues have been mysteriously used up.

[chatfsh]

Hwi is resisting overwhelming urge to comment on the use of said tissues...

[MrFlibble]

This Minka Kelly has a disturbingly blank facial expression on that pic. I wonder if her acting talent can stretch beyond a nicey smile (accompanied by an unreasonably large decollete :P)

[Dunenewt]

I think she's got quite a cute face in that picture.

[Egeides]

This Minka Kelly has a disturbingly blank facial expression on that pic.

I like your comment. It is almost off-topic after the rest.

I think Gob didn't like this to be on the main page heh