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The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 6, "The High-Handed Enemy," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 22 on HBO.

Dune: Prophecy has not only been an origin story for the Bene Gesserit, but a fight for imperial power. The Season 1 finale shows Valya Harkonnen has been working behind the curtains for decades to put a Sister on the throne. Based on her breeding program's predictions, the aforementioned Sister will be Princess Ynez Corrino -- the daughter of Javicco and Natalya Corrino.

Valya's plan hits several roadblocks once Desmond Hart comes into the picture, putting Ynez on a path further away from the Sisterhood. The end of Season 1 does see them working together with Keiran Atreides on an escape route to Arrakis, on a mission to discover Desmond's makers. In an interview with Cbr, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina unpacks the complicated relationships Ynez has with her family and her false idolatrous image of Valya.

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 15 on HBO.

Sister Lila's death and resurrection was always expected to be a controversial act among the Sisterhood on Dune: Prophecy. It not only upsets the natural order of life and death, but risks exposing the Sisterhood's use of forbidden thinking machine technology. But Sister Jen (portrayed by Faoileann Cunningham) appears to be far more worried about Lila's ancestors possessing her body than in spreading Tula Harkonnen's dark secrets.

As the only Sister resisting the viral nightmares that the Sisterhood is experiencing, Tula enlists Jen as her confidant to guide a distressed Lila back into the world of the living. The only problem is that Lila is nowhere to be found, as her distant relative, Mother Superior Raquella, has taken over her body to discover the truth about the nightmares. In an interview with Cbr,...

As Max's Dune: Prophecy continues to expand the world of the Dune franchise, several characters continue to display a wide array of superhuman abilities. While some characters in the Dune universe, like the Bene Gesserit, have displayed the ability to brainwash people and see through time, others have been known to change their bodily appearance in seconds. Dune: Prophecy even introduced a unique character who can incinerate people with only a thought.

All the different superpowers that Dune's characters have displayed only make it one of the richest, most distinctive sci-fi franchises in popular culture. Max and Warner Bros. have only begun to scratch the survival of Dune's potential with Denis Villeneuve's two films and the prequel show Dune: Prophecy. At this point, so many unique powers have been presented in live-action, while many others are just waiting to be adapted from the Dune novels.

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The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," now streaming on Max.

When it comes to stability in Dune: Prophecy, the Imperium is short of it. Mark Strong's Emperor Javicco Corrino is struggling to contain all the Houses. Some see him as weak, while others, even allies, are questioning the next move to consolidate power. It doesn't help that rebels are attacking and spice is being stolen on Arrakis.

This larceny undermines the Imperium's attempts at governance. Little does Javicco know that Valya Harkonnen's sinister plan is helping shake up the throne, as she wants control of the Imperium. Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," has a lot more turmoil occurring thanks to a new romantic quadrangle. As families cross wires,...

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 15 on HBO.

It's not a very well-kept secret that Desmond Hart has hatred in his heart for the Sisterhood on Dune: Prophecy. After murdering Reverend Mother Kasha by triggering what Mother Raquella (through Lila) determines is a virus, Desmond practically declares war on the Sisterhood. After the cliffhanger on Season 1, Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," it now makes sense why he wants to wipe these witches out.

Following the massacre on Landsraad, Valya Harkonnen sends her sister, Tula, a sample of Desmond's blood to run through the genetic project run by a thinking machine. The machine is able to not only determine Desmond's familial heritage, but his specific parents. But what Tula found shook her world much more than Lila's death and resurrection. Desmond was born from Harkonnen and Atreides parents, and conveniently, Dune: Prophecy...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 5.

Emperor Javicco Corrino gives Desmond Hart the esteemed rank of Bashar in Dune: Prophecy episode 5 "In Blood, Truth". Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies. Dune: Prophecy reveals the origins of the powerful shadow sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit and how they manipulated the fate of humankind.

Dune: Prophecy episode 1 introduced Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen, a fierce and calculated leader, and her biological sister, Tula Harkonnen. Dune: Prophecy episode 2 reveals what happened to Lila and her grandmother, Reverend Mother Dorotea, after Tula and Valya Harkoennen encouraged her to endure a life-threatening ritual known as The Agony. In Dune: Prophecy episode 3, Tula takes Lila's life into her...

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 5, "In Blood, Truth," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 15 on HBO.

Throughout Dune: Prophecy, Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) had been pulling various strings as a means of restoring both honor and power to her house. Though Valya had been playing the long game, several people have also been working against her in rapid succession, including the mysterious Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel). Since his introduction in Episode 1, "The Hidden Hand," Desmond has also demonstrated a mysterious power and a strong hatred for the Bene Gesserit that has kept fans speculating as to what he might be.

One recurring theory surrounding Desmond since Episode 1 has been the possibility of him being a ghola, which could have potentially led to the introduction of the Bene Tleilax, who are enemies to the Bene Gesserit in the Dune novels. Additionally, his mysterious powers suggested that he might be...

The fifth episode of Dune: Prophecy is coming soon. Dune: Prophecy is based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by Brian Herbert, son of original Dune author Frank Herbert. The series significantly expands the world of the Dune franchise, and is set 10,000 years before the events of the Dune films. The story of Dune: Prophecy follows Valya Harkonnen, the leader of the sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit, who are trying to prevent a prophecy referred to as "The Reckoning."

The first four episodes of Dune: Prophecy have chronicled the power struggle between Valya and Desmond Hart, a mysterious warrior who survived being swallowed by a sandworm on Arrakis. Desmond Hart has aligned himself with Emperor Corrino, who rules over the Imperium, and has encouraged him to stand strong against his enemies. The shocking ending of Dune: Prophecy episode 4 teases that war is about to break out...

Dune: Prophecy's first season is full of intrigue, mystery, and shocking twists as it lays out the early history of the Imperium. Set roughly ten thousand years before the rise of Paul Atreides and his terrible holy war, it offers a detailed look at how the institutions and organizations that would come to shape human politics evolved. True to the setting, it's full of complex characters with hidden motivations, and fans are already speculating about what will come next and what different events really mean. Episode 4, however, ended with one of the most surprising reveals yet, and it may even have spoiled elements of the next Dune film.

At the end of the episode "Twice Born," Sister Theodosia physically transformed into Griffin Harkonnen, perfectly mimicking his appearance and voice. It's clear that Valya was aware of this power and that she intends to make use of it soon. Many...

Aoife Hinds is one of the stars of Dune: Prophecy, HBO's slickly produced TV prequel to the Dune movies. She plays Emeline, a young woman training to become a Bene Gesserit sister. Since the series began, she's watched one older sister get burned to death from the inside out, watched one of her closest friends die during the spice agony, and was attacked in her own mind by an unexplained nightmare. She, along with a lot of other Bene Gesserit sisters in training, are feeling pretty freaked out.

Emeline is coping by turning to religion, specifically the anti-thinking machine religion practiced ever since mankind narrowly won a brutal war against thinking machines over a hundred years before the series began. In the most recent episode, "Twice Born," she's starting to seem like a zealot.

There are other reckonings on the horizon. Unbeknowst to Emeline, her friend Lila has been revived.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 4.

Sister Theo surprisingly reveals her ability to shapeshift in Dune: Prophecy episode 4 "Twice Born" which indicates that she could be a "Face Dancer" based on Dune lore. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villenueve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Dune: Prophecy reveals the origins of the powerful shadow sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit and how they manipulated the fate of humankind.

Dune: Prophecy episode 1 "The Hidden Hand" introduced Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen, a fierce and calculated leader, and her biological sister, Tula Harkonnen. Dune: Prophecy episode 2 reveals what happened to Lila and her grandmother, Reverend Mother Dorotea, after Tula and...

The latest episode of Dune: Prophecy, "Twice Born," got us even better acquainted with the Harkonnen family. We've already spent a lot of time with Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), sisters who became part of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. But lately we've been getting to know their great-uncle Evgeny Harkonnen, a surly old man played by Game of Thrones veteran Mark Addy; as well as their nephew Harrow (Edward Davis), the current steward of House Harkonnen who is aiming to raise its profile.

In "Twice Born," Harrow gets his chance when Aunt Valya offers to get him a seat at the Landsraad, the governing body of great houses. She has her own reasons, of course, but Harrow is willing to follow his ambition and go along with her, despite Evgeny's stringent objections; Evgeny never forgave Valya for the incident in her youth where her brother Griffin...

Dune: Prophecy episode 4, “Twice Born,” introduces the Landsraad High Council from Frank Herbert’s book series, but is this council still around in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies? The High Council is shown to have a pretty important role in Dune lore; their job is to settle disputes between Houses, and there are a lot of disputes to settle. In Dune: Prophecy episode 4, the sisters reveal Pruwet’s murder to a handful of Houses, who then call for Harrow to replace the late Richeses on the High Council to investigate the crime.

One of the biggest problems with Dune: Prophecy is that it’s very far removed from the characters and storylines that got fans invested in the Dune franchise in the first place. The series is set 10,000 years before the events of Dune, which means it’s 10,000 years before Chani and Stilgar and the hero Paul Atreides and all...

There are many things Denis Villeneuve couldn't show in his Dune movies — it's impossible to keep the huge scope of Frank Herbert's universe contained to just two movies. One such thing is the Landsraad, the High Council of the Great Houses, but we finally get a good look at it in this week's episode of Dune: Prophecy, "Twice Born." One of the Imperium's ruling bodies, the Landsraad is where most of the action takes place in Episode 4 - but what exactly is it, and how does it work?...

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The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 4, "Twice Born," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 8 on HBO.

When it comes to modern sci-fi, few can argue how grand the Denis Villeneuve Dune movies are. They form part of a tapestry that has modernized the Frank Herbert novels, as well as updated live-action adaptations from before. They are a spectacle, which is why fans are all in on Dune: Prophecy.

The prequel TV series is set 10,000 years before the films, telling the origin story of the Bene Gesserit. After four episodes, viewers have finally learned the full scope of the plan being run by Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen against the Imperium. It's a major lesson in how...

Editor's note: The below interview contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 4.It wouldn't be a Dune TV series without some Harkonnens plotting and scheming their way into power — and the latest episode of Dune: Prophecy, "Twice Born," is proof of just how much plotting and scheming this house has always pursued in the name of authority, even if it leads to some of their members' downfall along the way. This week, Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) reluctantly arranges a long-lost reunion with her uncle Evgeny (Mark Addy) as well as the current Baron Harkonnen, Harrow (Edward Davis), in order to position them as the new replacement for House Richese on the High Council. Valya's desire isn't completely selfish, though; she wants Harrow to accuse the Corrinos of Pruwet Richese's murder, which will all but certainly put him in the crosshairs of the Emperor's willing soldier, Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 4.

Valya Harkonnen has a mysterious plan for her family house and the High Council at Landsraad in Dune: Prophecy episode 4 "Twice Born" as she works diligently to prevent The Reckoning. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villenueve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Dune: Prophecy reveals the origins of the powerful shadow sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit and how they manipulated the fate of humankind.

Dune: Prophecy episode 1 "The Hidden Hand" introduced Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen, a fierce and calculated leader, and her biological sister, Tula Harkonnen. Dune: Prophecy episode 2 reveals what happened to Lila and her grandmother, Reverend Mother Dorotea,...

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Dune: Prophecy season 1, episode 4, "Twice Born."

Dune: Prophecy actor Mark Addy compares Evgeny Harkonnen's death to the demise of his Game of Thrones character, King Robert Baratheon. Despite ruling the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, Robert infamously dies from being wounded by a boar while drunkenly hunting the creature. As for Addy's Dune: Prophecy character, Evgeny is the uncle of Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula (Olivia Williams) Harkonnen and blames Valya for being the source of the family's misfortune and their inability to reclaim their former glory. Evgeny dies on the floor after Valya refuses to give her uncle his medicine.

While speaking with Screen Rant's Tatiana Hullender, Addy explains that he believes both Evgeny and Robert deserve their "inglorious deaths." He discusses how Robert is more regretful toward the end of his life, with the character reflecting on how he could have...

The latest episode of Dune: Prophecy, "Twice Born," climaxes with an exciting scene during a meeting of the Landsraad, the group of great houses who together control the direction of the Imperium. It does not go how we expect. Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), the new attack dog of Emperor Corrino (Mark Strong) makes a public show of using his powers of immolation to execute several people who have broken the sacred prohibition against thinking machines. It's a grisly display of power that will have the great houses thinking twice before they cross the emperor.

Desmond also foils a plot to blow up the whole meeting hatched by a group of rebels, including House Corrino's own swordmaster Kieran Atreides (Chris Mason). And on top of that, the emperor's own daughter Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) calls out her dad in public for being complicit in the death of her fiancée Pruitt Richese back in the premiere episode.

The Bene Gesserit sisters on Dune: Prophecy have been going through it. In the first episode, Sister Kasha after she was burned from the inside out by a mysterious malady. Before she dies, she sees a strange vision that includes the gaping maw of a sandworm and then a pair of blue eyes staring out of the darkness, accompanied by a strange muffled sound.

In the latest episode, "Twice Born," a bunch of Bene Gesserit acolytes all experience the same nightmare, which seems very similar to what Kasha saw before she died, including that strange pair of blue eyes. What's the deal with that?

Well, if we keep watching, the show will probably tell us. But if you've read some of the Dune books, especially the prequel novels written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, you may already have a guess. Beware potential Spoilers below!

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 3.

The Sisterhood's shared nightmare in Dune: Prophecy episode 4 "Twice Born" reveals harrowing truths about the impending Reckoning. Dune: Prophecy is a six-part series based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune, which was written by original Dune author Frank Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin J. Anderson. The story takes place more than 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreidies, which is chronicled in Denis Villenueve's Dune (2020) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Dune: Prophecy reveals the origins of the powerful shadow sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit and how they manipulated the fate of humankind.

Dune: Prophecy episode 1 "The Hidden Hand" introduced Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen, a fierce and calculated leader, and her biological sister, Tula Harkonnen. Dune: Prophecy episode 2 reveals what happened to Lila and her grandmother, Reverend Mother Dorotea, after Tula and Valya Harkoennen encouraged her to prematurely endure a life-threatening ritual known as The Agony.

The article contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy episode 4, "Twice Born."

Edward Davis, who plays Harrow Harkonnen, reacts to the death of his uncle Evgeny during an explosive turning point in Dune: Prophecy episode 4. The sci-fi series explores the intricate power struggles and alliances of the Dune universe, focusing on Valya and Tula Harkonnen's plot to establish their fabled sect, while figures like the rogue soldier Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) with mysterious powers, plan to dismantle the Sisterhood. The explosive episode 4, "Twice Born," featured Desmond disrupting a crucial Landsraad inquest, culminating in the shocking death of Evgeny Harkonnen, Valya's uncle, whom she visited at the end of episode 3.

In an interview with Screen Rant's Tatiana Hullender, Edward Davis, who plays Harrow Harkonnen, broke down Desmond's attack on the Landsraad and how it will affect the Harkonnens going forward. At a critical crossroads, he delved into Harrow's reaction and hinted at surprising developments for his character.

The fourth episode of Dune: Prophecy, "Twice Born," just aired, and it contained some whopper twists. Lila is alive! Desmond Hart foiled the plan to assassinate the emperor before the Bene Gesserit could foil it! And Sister Theodosia, the mild-mannered acolyte who accompanied Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen to the royal planet of Salusa Secundus, revealed that she's...a shape-shifter?

Somehow, at the end of the episode, Theodosia walks out a room looking like the spitting image of Valya's brother Griffin, who had died decades before. It's implied that this ability is why Valya brought Theodosia to Salusa Secundus in the first place, and now they're both ready to make use of it.

What's going on here? Alongside other journalists, we got to talk to actor Jade Anouka, who plays Theodosia, all about it. Check out our conversation below!

Q: So I think the last thing that we saw at the...

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 4, "Twice Born," which premiered Sunday, Dec. 8 on HBO.

Dune: Prophecy continues to expand the Harkonnen household. Season 1, Episode 3, 'Sisterhood Above All" featured the backstory of Valya and Tula Harkonnen on their home planet Lankiveil. Season 1, Episode 4, "Twice Born," adds a new member to the family: Harrow Harkonnen (played by Edward Davis). Joining him in the family's lavish new home, likely thanks to the whale fur industry, is an older and sicklier Evgeny Harkonnen (portrayed by Mark Addy).

The reunion between Evgeny and his niece Valya is unsurprisingly hostile. Evgeny still blames Valya for the death of Griffin and the downfall of the family -- despite her attempts to elevate their name with a Truthsayer and a spot on the High Council. Valya eventually gets her way, allowing Evgeny to die of natural causes and using Harrow as a puppet for the family and Sisterhood's benefit.

The following contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 4, "Twice Born," now streaming on Max.

Though Dune: Prophecy largely focuses on Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen and her sister Tula (played by Olivia Williams), they're hardly the only characters getting the focus. Throughout the series, various story arcs have been unfolding, including the rebellion involving Keiran Atreides. There's also the mysterious Desmond Hart, who has unclear motives, and Princess Ynez Corrino looking to usurp the Imperium from her own father, Emperor Javicco Corrino.

While Dune: Prophecy has mostly been borrowing pages from HBO's other hit series, Game of Thrones, to flesh out its various storylines into one overarching narrative, Episode 4, "Twice Born," is where the series truly begins to raise the bar even higher. Not only is Valya Harkonnen's own scheming starting to collapse under the weight of her own ambitions (especially with other players also plotting a coup), but...

Dune: Prophecy is firing on pretty much every cylinder it has in its fourth episode, "Twice Born." The plot moves forward, the twists keep coming, and the character work is solid. That doesn't seem to have translated into this Dune prequel becoming a runaway hit, but it's enough for me.

Let's start with our B-plot on Wallach IX, where young Sister Emeline (Aoife Hinds) goes for a nighttime sleepwalk only to nearly take her own life in front of that weird reflecting pool in the school's courtyard, driven by some mysterious force. Sister Jen (Faoileann Cunningham) is there to wake her up. In fact, all of the young Bene Gesserit sisters-in-training were having nightmares, although Jen claims to be immune. To get the bottom of things, Tula (Olivia Williams) gives them all spice pellets and guides them in an art therapy exercise designed to help them remember what they saw.

Hey, "Dune: Prophecy" fans. We're back in your faces with another new spoiler scoop session for HBO/Max's new fantasy, science fiction, drama, action and adventure series. In this one, we're going to take a look at some new storyliens that are popping up in the next, new episode 4 of this current, premiere season 1, which is due out tonight, December 8, 2024. We were able to round up a total of 4, new, official teaser descriptions for this new episode 4 via HBO/Max's official episode 4 press release synopsis. So, we're going to break those down for you right now. Let's get to it. For starters, the writers came up with an official title for this new episode 4. They called it, "Twice Born." It sounds like episode 4 will feature some very intense, dramatic, interesting, emotional, scandalous, possible action-filled and suspenseful scenes as some nightmares are experienced. A confrontation happens. Plans to cause an attack take place and more.

On Sunday December 8 2024, HBO broadcasts Dune: Prophecy!

Twice Born Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Dune: Prophecy,” titled “Twice Born,” promises to delve deeper into the lives of two Harkonnen sisters. As the series continues to explore the intricate world of “Dune,” this episode will focus on the sisters as they face various challenges that threaten humanity’s future. Their journey is not just about survival; it is about shaping a legacy that will last through the ages.

In “Twice Born,” the sisters will encounter powerful forces that seek to disrupt their plans. These challenges will test their strength and resolve, pushing them to make difficult choices. The episode will highlight their determination and the unique bond they share as sisters. Viewers can expect intense moments that reveal their struggles and triumphs as they navigate a dangerous landscape.

As the story unfolds, the sisters will begin to establish...

Dune: Prophecy episode 4 will be arriving this weekend, but some audiences may not know the exact time it drops. Dune: Prophecy is the first spinoff series in the Dune franchise, and is based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune. The story of Dune: Prophecy takes place in the timeline 10,000 years before the life of Paul Atreides, and follows the ancestors of the Atreides and Harkonnens who are seen in the Dune movies. The cast of Dune: Prophecy includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Jodhi May, and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina.

Dune: Prophecy primarily follows Valya Harkonnen, who is leading the Bene Gesserit while they attempt to gain full control of the Imperium. The first three episodes of Dune: Prophecy showcased how Valya and her sister, Tula, took control of the Bene Gesserit and turned it into one of the most powerful groups in the world of Dune. However, mysterious soldier Desmond Hart,...

Big things are about to happen on Dune: Prophecy, as the HBO prequel series enters the back half of its six-episode season this Sunday. That’s the buzz from several cast members and an executive producer who cited the fourth episode as a favorite.

The official synopsis for the episode “Twice Born” tells us that after nearly all the acolytes have the same nightmare, Reverend Mother Tula (Olivia Williams) attempts to understand the origins of their dreams. Mother Superior Valya meanwhile sets in motion her plan to redeem House Harkonnen.

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“Twice Born,” the fourth episode of HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy,” finds the Bene Gesserit novices grappling with unsettling shared nightmares, a development that sets Tula on a path to uncover their mysterious origin. Meanwhile, Valya Harkonnen, ever mindful of her family’s tarnished reputation, makes a bold move to restore their honor on the eve of a […]

Dune: Prophecy “Twice Born”...

As the fourth episode of “Dune: Prophecy” titled “Twice Born” approaches, excitement builds for what promises to be another thrilling installment. Airing at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, on HBO, this episode continues to follow the journey of two Harkonnen sisters. Their struggle against formidable forces is central to the unfolding story, as they fight to secure the future of humankind.

In “Twice Born,” viewers will witness the sisters face new challenges that test their strength and resolve. The stakes are high, and the pressure mounts as they navigate treacherous political landscapes and confront powerful enemies. Their determination to establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit adds depth to their characters, showcasing their ambition and cunning.

As the plot thickens, the episode promises to reveal more about the origins of the Bene Gesserit. Fans can expect intense action, intricate plots, and a deeper exploration of the sisters’ bond.

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Dune: Prophecy is an epic sci-fi drama series created by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. Based on the Great Schools of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the HBO series is set in Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune universe, 10,000 years before the events of the films and it revolves around the origins of Bene Gesserit, as they insert themselves in powerful positions to influence the future of the great houses.

Dune: Prophecy – Episode Guide

Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen, Jessica Barden as Young Valya, Olivia Williams as Sister Tula Harkonnen, Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart, Jodhi May as Empress Natalya, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, Chloe Lea as Lila, Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides, Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino, Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia, Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen,...

Ihsahn has announced a new self-titled solo album arriving February 16th. The Norwegian black metal legend has also unveiled two different versions — one black metal and one symphonic — of the lead single “Pilgrimage to Oblivion.”

The metal version immediately calls to mind Celtic Frost’s seminal album Into the Pandemonium with its fusion of black metal and bombastic orchestral arrangement. Ihsahn’s vocals are starkly placed among the music, which has tangible prog-metal slant in its composition, following the template of the Emperor founder’s latter solo material.

“‘Pilgrimage to Oblivion’ serves as a rather immediate introduction to the overarching musical and conceptual aspects of the album,” remarked Ihsahn in a press release. “The lyrics go directly into the storyline and the video is the first in a sequel of videos portraying the whole story.”

Ihsahn’s upcoming album will be issued with an alternate symphonic version. The accompanying symphonic...

Seventeen years after his breakthrough role in Into the Wild, Emile Hirsch, now 38, has, by his own admission, not abandoned the role of the unforgettable protagonist Chris McCandless.

The 2007 film directed by Sean Penn and won Hirsch critical honors and a National Board of Review award. He says he carries within him “idealism, having his heart and priorities in the right place” as well as a certain radical view of life, the acting profession, and Hollywood in general.

His career hasn’t been without controversy. In 2015 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault after being accused of putting a female studio executive in a chokehold at a Utah nightclub during the Sundance Film Festival. He eventually served 15 days in jail for the incident.

The Californian, wearing a green T-shirt decorated with tropical motifs, giving him a “boy-next-door” look, is in Rome for the screening of Into the Wild, as part of...

When the coronavirus pandemic hit California in March, San Diego Film Festival artistic director Tonya Mantooth briefly considered canceling this year’s program. But when it came down to the final decision, she recalls, her team held her back, saying, “Wait a second, our mission is to use film as a catalyst to bring different perspectives and get them to the forefront. This is exactly why we exist as a festival — we need to stay in there and fight the good fight.”

In a year that is seeing a resurgence of sociopolitical movements challenging systemic racism and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, Sdff’s 2020 edition champions those messages as told through the big screen in a sincere effort to unite communities. With its weeklong program reduced to four days, the fest is scheduled for Oct. 15 to 18, featuring both drive-in events and virtual screenings that can be enjoyed in the comfort of festgoers’ homes.

Johnny Flynn stars as the iconic musician on his first trip to the US.

The UK premiere of Stardust starring Johnny Flynn as a young David Bowie will open the 28th Raindance Film Festival, which will run online and live in London from October 28 to November 7.

The festival will host a live red carpet event for the opening premiere at London’s May Fair Hotel, with reduced audience capacity, adherence to Covid-19 social distancing guidelines and face masks.

UK director Gabriel Range will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&a.

Produced by Salon Pictures, Stardust depicts Bowie’s first...

Welcome to Career Watch, a vocational checkup of top actors and directors, and those who hope to get there. In this edition we take on global star Penélope Cruz, who’s delivering lauded performances on multiple platforms, in English and her native Spanish.

Bottom Line: Cruz is a Goya and Oscar-winner (“Vicky Cristina Barcelona”) who chases challenging material around the globe. This year she and husband Javier Bardem not only opened Cannes with Asghar Farhadi’s Spanish mystery drama “Everybody Knows” (Focus Features) — which went on to rack up over $6.5 million in France — but Cruz transformed herself into blonde Italian fashion icon Donatella Versace for her first-ever foray into television. Ryan Murphy’s “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (FX) scored 18 Emmy nominations last week including Supporting Actress in a Limited series for Cruz. Next, she’ll play her sixth role with mentor Pedro Almodovar, playing his mother...

Welcome to Career Watch, a vocational checkup of top actors and directors, and those who hope to get there. In this edition we take on global star Penélope Cruz, who’s delivering lauded performances on multiple platforms, in English and her native Spanish.

Bottom Line: Cruz is a Goya and Oscar-winner (“Vicky Cristina Barcelona”) who chases challenging material around the globe. This year she and husband Javier Bardem not only opened Cannes with Asghar Farhadi’s Spanish mystery drama “Everybody Knows” (Focus Features) — which went on to rack up over $6.5 million in France — but Cruz transformed herself into blonde Italian fashion icon Donatella Versace for her first-ever foray into television. Ryan Murphy’s “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (FX) scored 18 Emmy nominations last week including Supporting Actress in a Limited series for Cruz. Next, she’ll play her sixth role with mentor Pedro Almodovar, playing his mother...

Pen&#233lope Cruz is in final talks to join the Paramount Pictures spy comedy Grimsby, alongside a cast that includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong.

The story centers on a covert operative (Mark Strong) who is forced to go into hiding in his hometown, where he reluctantly teams up with his soccer hooligan brother (Sacha Baron Cohen). Insiders claim that Pen&#233lope Cruz is playing a benevolent corporate leader who may be hiding a secret.

The supporting cast also includes Annabelle Wallis, Rebel Wilson, David Harewood, Ian McShane, Gabourey Sidibe, Johnny Vegas and Sacha Baron Cohen's wife Isla Fisher.

Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me) is directing from a script co-written by Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston and Peter Baynham. Nira Park is producing alongside Sacha Baron Cohen, with shooting scheduled to begin this summer in the U.K. and South Africa.

Pen&#233lope Cruz most recently starred...

Twice Born tells the story of Gemma (Penelope Cruz), an Italian professor who decides to bring her teenage son, Pietro, to Bosnia to see the country where he was born--and where she fell in love with his now-deceased father. Scenes of the present are intercut with those of the past, when Gemma was a student working on her doctorate in Sarajevo in the early 1980s. There, she was introduced to the passionate American photographer Diego (Emile Hirsch) by her zany Bosnian poet guide, Gojko (Adnan Hasković) kickstarting a steamy romance that leads to marriage but, unfortunately for them, a lack of children.

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In Sergio Castellitto's drama "Twice Born," Penelope Cruz adds the Italian language to a resume full of English and Spanish speaking roles. The film, which had it' theatrical release earlier last year, arrived on DVD yesterday.  In this five minute clip, we're introduced to Gemma, a nervous and aged woman who flies to Sarajevo with her son--marking the first time they've been back since escaping the Bosnian War 16 years earlier. It's a tense arrival, one that foreshadows the struggles Gemma must face as she relives her past. Emilie Hirsch also stars.  Check out the clip below:...

DVD Release Date: Feb. 25, 2014

Price: DVD $24.98

Studio: Entertainment One

Emile Hirsch (Bonnie & Clyde) and Penelope Cruz (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) star in independent movie Twice Born, which got critics and moviegoers polarized in their opinions.

Directed by Sergio Castellito (Don’t Move) based on the European bestseller by Margaret Mazzantini, Twice Born tells the story of Italian professor Gemma (Cruz) who takes her teenage son Pietro to the battle-scarred city of Sarajevo, where she fell in love with Pietro’s father, photographer Diego (Hirsch).

The two had formed a romance in a very different Sarajevo during the 1984 Winter Olympics. But when the Balkan war loomed, Gemma was forced to flee to Italy with her infant son. As she tours the city 18 years later, she uncovers a terrifying hidden truth.

The R-rated drama film was screened in a handful of theaters in the U.S. but its biggest audience is on the DVD,...

Continuing promotional efforts for her new film "Twice Born" (in theaters now), Penelope Cruz soaked up the spotlight by covering the January 2014 issue of Allure magazine.

The 39-year-old actress adorned herself in designer garbs from Bottega Veneta and Michael Kors for the Mario Testino-shot spread while dishing about topics including her friendship with Salma Hayek and the perks to breastfeeding.

Highlights from Miss Cruz's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Allure!

On Salma:

"She's one of my best friends. We call each other heuvos [eggs]. It was because when were working together, we didn't have children yet, so we used to sleep much more than now. So it was a way to call each other lazy. We slept in the same bed so many times and it was like she was always trying to wake me up and call me huevos."

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Penelope Cruz and Emile Hirsch team up for the first time in Twice Born and deliver what may be the hottest sex scenes of the year. Gemma (Cruz) was a bright Italian college student when she met a young American photographer Diego (Hirsch). Drawn to his artistic flair they indulge in a heated love affair. In love, the two try to start a family but their lives are torn apart by the start of the Balkan War. Gemma returns to Italy, alone and with an infant son. Years later she plans a summer vacation with her distant teenage son, Pietro, to Sarajevo to show him where his father is from. During their trip, however, Gemma discovers a long-hidden secret that makes her question everything she ever knew. We recently got to speak with actor Emile Hirsch on his latest big-screen projects Twice...

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From Inside Llewyn Davis to Out of the Furnace, here’s what to see and what to skip this weekend at the movies. See ThisInside Llewyn DavisOscar Isaac has an unfortunate habit of being the best thing in bad movies (W.E., Won’t Back Down, The Bourne Legacy), so I’m thrilled to say that he’s finally the best thing in a great one. As Llewyn Davis, perhaps the most talented - and most unsuccessful - folk singer in New York, Isaac is a rumpled, miserable mess. He doesn’t particularly like people, but he’s forced to prevail upon them constantly,...

If there was an Academy Award for tragedy appropriation, “Twice Born” would be 2013’s front-runner. The story of two dingbats who inexplicably fall for each other while Sarajevo disintegrates around them, Sergio Castellitto’s film projects a tumultuous love story against the backdrop of the Bosnian War for independence, and then seems unaware that the foreground overshadows it in the worst possible way. Mostly told in flashback, the film stars Penélope Cruz as Gemma, who brings her son Pietro (Pietro Castellitto) to Sarajevo to see photographs taken by his long-deceased father Diego (Emile Hirsch). Despite her hopes that the trip will.

With his first child, a couple of indie films ("Prince Avalanche," "The Motel Life," "Twice Born"), a miniseries (A&E's "Bonnie and Clyde") and a meaty high-profile role on the horizon (John Belushi in the as-of-yet untitled biopic), 2013 is chalking up to be a pretty good year for Emile Hirsch. Over the course of his film career (his debut being in "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys" in 2002), Hirsch has frequently varied his acting choices. Being led simply by the quality of the material rather than trying to configure a trajectory or formulate a brand, Hirsch has run the gamut of being a young actor in (and outside of) Hollywood: nominated for a MTV Music Award For Best Kiss (with Elisha Cuthbert in "The Girl Next Door"), portraying real-life characters to varying critical acclaim ("Lords of Dogtown," "Alpha Dog," "Into The Wild," "Milk"), taking on an iconic cartoon character in...

Directed by Sergio Castellitto and based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Mazzantini, Twice Born is an epic portrait of love, loyalty and the unbreakable bonds of family. When Italian professor Gemma (Penelope Cruz) heads off on a summer vacation to the battle-scarred city of Sarajevo with her teenaged son Pietro, she intends to show him the country where she fell passionately in love with his father, Diego (Emile Hirsch), but also uncovers a long-hidden secret. During this recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, actor Emile Hirsch talked about what a fantastic experience he had making Twice Born, what it was that attracted him to this opportunity, collaborating with director Sergio Castellitto and author Margaret Mazzantini, and working with co-star Penelope Cruz. He also talked about the wide variety of projects he currently has coming out, why the Bonnie & Clyde remake (premiering on Lifetime, A&E and History on December 8th) appealed to him,...

Watch the trailer for Entertainment One's Twice Born (Venuto al mondo) drama starring Penélope Cruz, Emile Hirsch, Mira Furlan, Jane Birkin, Saadet Aksoy, Sergio Castellitto, Branko Djuric, Isabelle Adriani and Adnan Haskovic. Cruz stars as a single mother who brings her teenage son to Sarajevo, where his father died in the Bosnian conflict years ago. Sergio Castellitto directed the film, and also wrote the script based on the bestseller by Margaret Mazzantini.