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Despite the fact that the influence of Herbert’s work can still be felt in many modern movies such as Star Wars or even Avatar (basically James Cameron’s jungle Dune), prior efforts to adapt its captivating story such as Alejandro Jodorowsky’s uncompleted project, David Lynch’s 1984 movie, and the more recent series speak volumes of how complex this universe is. Naturally, Villeneuve had all these in mind when making his own film, as well as the perpetual companionship of the Dune novels and even a Bible....

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One became a massive success, both in theaters and on HBO Max. While the epic sci-fi feature was well-structured in its vision of introducing Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his household going up against an evil army that wants complete control of the desert planet Arrakis (since it’s the only source of spice), the sequel could potentially offer more background story into its characters (both living and deceased)....

RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: 10 Essential Tips For Creating A New Character A level 3 Wizard in D&D, however, is nothing to scoff at. With one of the largest spell pools in the game, Wizards are born spell casters. Unfortunately, at level 3, the number of spells a Wizard actually knows leaves much to be desired. Because of this, it is paramount that every Wizard utilizes their great spell pool to its maximum potential, picking only the best and most useful spells in D&D....

The bacon, which also features in Dunkin’s Sweet Black Pepper Bacon Breakfast Sandwich, is smoked with natural cherrywood, then seasoned with a sweet-and-savory blend of brown sugar and black pepper. According to Dunkin’, the bacon goes well with coffee, especially its caramel, French vanilla, and hazelnut flavor swirls. In a statement, Dunkin’ said: “Whether you opt for a Dunkin’ iced coffee, iced latte, or Cold Brew, we’re sure you’ll agree this afternoon pairing is the perfect snack to get you through the day....

Durable Response: Definition and Meaning There is not a generally accepted definition of durable response, though the term has begun to be used widely in oncology. Most often it refers to a prolonged response to therapy for a metastatic (stage 4) solid tumor that is beyond the type of response ordinarily seen with any treatment. Some physicians have arbitrarily defined this period of time to be at least one year....

After last year’s edition was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the age-old Durand Cup is back in India’s football capital. It will be hosted by the country’s armed forces along with the West Bengal government. The participating teams come from varying backgrounds, ranging from the Indian Super League, the I-League, I-League II and some from the forces as well. Durand Cup is India’s original FA Cup Over the years, before and after independence, India has had numerous knockout cup tournaments....

Little did they know, Los Angeles’ reserves came to play. MORE: Teams’ worst first-round matchups | Stephen Curry’s wife getting a cooking show The Thunder did ultimately win, 119-117 at home, but the Clippers led by four points entering the fourth quarter and held a two-point lead with under two minutes to play. Austin Rivers and Jamal Crawford led Los Angeles with 32 points apiece. Rivers dazzled fans by hitting 12 of his 19 shot attempts, including seven of nine from beyond the arc....

But Durant has his own ideas on what he should be called when it isn't Kevin or KD, and it might surprise you. MORE: Images from All-Star Weekend | Magic sings Happy Birthday to Bill Russell "You can call me the servant," Durant said in a Grantland interview (via The Oklahoman). "I like to serve everybody. My teammates. Ushers at the game. The fans." Durant has had to answer questions about an appropriate nickname all year, so it figures that he took it upon himself at some point....

Despite this, Dustin Poirier reportedly took home $300,000 and an additional $50,000 as the Fight of the Night bonus. For a fighter of Dustin Poirier’s level and experience, it’s not unfair to say that he should be getting a lot more for all that he gives and has given to the UFC and his fans. Dustin Poirier’s coach Mike Brown echoed the sentiment on The Luke Thomas Show on Sirius XM, stating that The Diamond deserves a title shot next and a million-dollar payday (H/T MyMMANews....

Haskins came on in relief for an injured Alex Smith (calf) and led the WFT to a 23-15 win over the 49ers. The second-year quarterback completed 7-of-12 passes for 51 yards while avoiding turning the ball over. Afterward, Haskins couldn’t hold in the emotion of what it all meant to him. “The biggest growth that I’ve had has just been as a person,” Haskins said in his postgame news conference....

According to the Des Moines Register, NASCAR Senior Vice President Steve O’Donnell said Thursday that NASCAR hopes to announce its engine plan next month during the Sprint All-Star Race week. MORE: Petty surviving after wife’s death | Bowyer apologizes to Busch | Bowyer and Richmond scandal | Picks The sanctioning body worked with reduced horsepower packages during test sessions last December at Charlotte Motor Speedway but opted to keep the current unrestricted horsepower in Cup cars for 2014....

On Friday, Plumlee, a student in Duke’s ROTC program, completed his Contract Ceremony which renders him a commissioned member of the Army upon graduation. Krzyzewski served in the military from 1969-74 and was awarded the 2014 George Catlett Marshall Medal , the most prestigious award given out by the Association of the U.S. Army. So in October 2012, Krzyzewski took the Blue Devils to Fort Bragg for conditioning. According to the Duke Chronicle, Plumlee spoke with officers and expressed interest in joining the Army and joined Duke’s ROTC program during the 2012-13 academic year....

His heroics spurred San Antonio on to victory and the NBA’s best record, guaranteeing home-court advantage for the playoffs that began last weekend. That was the scenario Spurs management envisioned when it made Duncan the first pick in the 1997 draft. He and center David Robinson, league MVP back in ‘95, were billed as the most lethal tandem of seven-footers in NBA history. Yet though Duncan was all-NBA his first season, the duo was less than the sum of its stars....

It’s near-impossible to pull off a trilogy with three strong installments, each more satisfying and involving than the last. Certain visionaries have succeeded in the past – Sergio Leone’s Dollars trilogy, Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy, and Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy are all flawless – but even the most gifted filmmaker can stumble on that tricky third movie. RELATED: Dune Part Two: How The Story Could Potentially Play Out...

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened has been playable for some time in Steam’s early access program, but the full 1.0 release version will come with even more additions to the game. This will also be the third entry in the Dungeon Defenders series, bringing with it a brand new story, updated visuals, and more locations throughout Etheria for players to explore. RELATED: 5 Action RPGs We Are Excited About in 2020 (& 5 We Aren’t)...

Igor Danchenko, a Russian analyst, provided information that was used in former British spy Christopher Steele’s now-discredited dossier of unsubstantiated allegations and rumors concerning former President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia. Durham charged Danchenko with multiple counts of lying to the FBI about the source of the information. He was acquitted of all charges on Tuesday. Former Attorney General William Barr appointed Durham to investigate possible misconduct in the FBI’s probe of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election....

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at SummerSlam and stepped inside the ring with the Tribal Chief. Following an intense staredown between the two, Reigns exited the ring with his WWE Universal Championship as Lesnar looked on from inside the ring. Although Lesnar hasn’t appeared on WWE TV since, he has been heavily discussed and referenced on episodes of SmackDown following SummerSlam. It all points towards a very possible match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar....

Walmart.com $18.76 a month, three DVDs at a time In brief: This just-launched service should be Netflix’s first major competitor. Vital stats: 13,000 DVDs shipping from six stations. Delivery takes two to six days. Bottom line: Web site needs work. Type in “Matrix Reloaded,” and up pops “Scent of a Woman.” Netflix.com $19.95 a month, three DVDs at a time In brief: The granddaddy, founded in ‘97. Now has an estimated 98% market share....

Simon contends that spiritual cinema is a genre just as legitimate as action or comedy. “Spiritual cinema has been around forever,” he says. “It just hasn’t been recognized as such.” Inspired by Simon, a handful of indie movie stores have added spiritual sections to their stores. Will Blockbuster follow? Too soon to tell, but imitating success is one value that Hollywood holds dear.