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Q: When is the “Dune” trailer going to be released? Timothee Chalamet said it would be before September. –J.K.
A: Hopefully, by the time you read this, a trailer (otherwise known as a movie preview) will be available online. Timothee Chalamet, who stars in the remake of “Dune,” said on social media that we could expect a trailer before September.
“Dune” is a classic science-fiction novel set on a desert planet that was first turned into a movie back in 1984 by director David Lynch and starred Kyle MacLachlan, pre-“Twin Peaks” fame, and Virginia Madsen. It was not well-received, but with the resurgence in popularity of the sci-fi genre, it’s not surprising that someone out there would remake it. That someone is director Denis Villeneuve, who was also behind the remake of the classic “Blade Runner” titled “Blade Runner 2049.”
Timothee Chalamet (Depositphotos photo)
The new “Dune” has star power going for it with the Oscar-nominated Chalamet (“Call Me by Your Name”) and Jason Momoa (“Aquaman”). With the dearth of new movies in theaters because of the pandemic, when it does hit cinemas, it’s bound to be a smashing success.
In the meantime, enjoy the trailer. You can stay up-to-date on all things “Dune” through its official website, www.warnerbros.com/movies/dune.
Q: How are the “Married at First Sight” and “Teen Mom OG” reality-show stars being paid? My friends and I love these shows. Is the marriage and honeymoon paid for? –M.D.
A: It depends on whom you ask. Chris Coelen, executive producer of Lifetime network’s “Married at First Sight,” told “The Wrap” that the couples are paid “almost nothing.” He said this is to ensure that the participants have pure intentions in their search for love and not just greed. According to “In Touch Weekly,” though, an anonymous production assistant stated that what Coelen deems a low wage is actually $1,500 per episode. Since the show’s inception in 2014, the percentage of couples who have stayed together has dipped to as low as 20%.
As for MTV’s “Teen Mom OG,” it’s a spinoff of its first teen pregnancy show “16 and Pregnant,” which debuted in 2009. These women have a large following and reportedly get paid anywhere from $25,000 per episode to $500,000 per season.
I would imagine that the stars of both reality shows make extra money through their social-media accounts, like Instagram, if they advertise products. There are a lot of perks to being a reality show star!
Q: Will the new “Penny Dreadful” series that takes place in the 1930s be back for another season soon, or at least in 2021? I liked it even more than the original show. –S.F.
A: Unfortunately, “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” starring Natalie Dormer and Nathan Lane, has been canceled by Showtime after just one season. Despite earning good reviews, the numbers must not have been up to the cable channel’s expectations, and so the show ended for good on June 28.
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